Public Opinion Of Bush Administration Saved By The Beheading Of Nicholas Berg

RP ^ | 5-13-04

[jmstein7]

Public Opinion for the Bush Administration improved slightly following the release of a video graphically showing the execution of an American citizen at the hands of Arab Terrorists.

“Finally all that pressure being piled on by those abuse photographs has all but blown away.” commented one of Mr Bush’s advisers, “To be honest our spin doctors were working 24 hours a day trying to pull us out of that quagmire and along come our enemies and do it for us. I must remember to thank them… when I’ve had the marines fry their testicles and nail their asses back to last July for doing something like that to a potential Bush voter.”

Whilst the actions of the Arab group responsible for the attack have been condemned as inhuman by the Western media, the Arabic press has been similarly unimpressed by their actions:

“Until last week all the focus was on how the West was torturing the Iraqis they had taken into custody,” the editor of an Arabic website explained, “We were on the verge of crippling their campaigns. Now these mindless fools have come along and done something so much worse people have all but forgotten about the hundreds of Iraqis potentially being abused by Western soldiers.”

The group responsible have claimed they will continue to kill Americans and post the videos on their website until America withdraws from Iraq. As news of the beheading video spread the website experienced a massive surge of traffic from American ISPs logging on to download it.

“To be quite honest we are shocked,” a spokesperson for Al Jazeera commented, “I mean, the rush to download the Iraqi prisoner abuse photos was impressive, but it was nothing to those trying to get their hands on the beheading video.

“It’s strange though, unlike the abuse photos everyone who has downloaded the video has been sickened by it. No one, apart from the terrorists involved, has voiced any support for their actions.”

The outrage has caused Americans to stand united against those responsible for the atrocity. Senator James Inhofe is pleased that finally the media has stopped criticising the US troops for its treatment of Iraqi prisoners:

“Remember, these prisoners are not there for traffic violations, they're murderers, they're terrorists, they're insurgents. They probably have American blood on their hands and here we're so concerned about the treatment of those individuals. They probably deserved what they got given to them.”

[jmstein7]

Some twisted views here.

[breakem]

May be an ironic result of the beheading, may backfire of the terrorists.

[cheme]

This is BS there is not one advisor to the POTUS that said this. It is as usual an unnamed source. I dont buy it.

[vpintheak]

What it really goes to show is that people respect stregth deep down. George Bush has it, and most people know it, no matter if they like the President or not. As for the treasonous Media, and other socialist congress critters, that's another matter.

[Texas Eagle]

“Remember, these prisoners are not there for traffic violations, they're murderers, they're terrorists, they're insurgents. They probably have American blood on their hands and here we're so concerned about the treatment of those individuals. They probably deserved what they got given to them.”

The most profound words since, "Four score and seven years ago...."

[findingtruth]

Why did we have to capture Saddam when we did? If only he were still on the loose, we could blame him for this and use that as retroactive justification for the invasion. Now all we can blame is that stupid Al Qaeda. This war has been so mismanaged.

[AntiGuv]

You do realize this is satire, don't you?

[Hoosier-Daddy]

God works in mysterious ways. The whole Iraqi prison debacle was spiraling out of control, then this. If you notice, every time a lib scandal comes to light, something shuts it down several days after. Consistently.

[CWOJackson]

"You do realize this is satire, don't you?"

In all honesty, it's getting harder and harder to tell these days.

[MinuteGal]

You have freepmail.

Leni

[cheme]

ok, I was to quick on the trigger, you caught me. I really wish you would do that.

[Terp]

...our spin doctors were working 24 hours a day trying to pull us out of that quagmire

Yeh right, a Bushy would use the words "our spin doctors" and "quagmire" in the same sentence [not]. Other than those made up comments the article isn't that bad.

[jmstein7]

hehehe lol

[Sola Veritas]

To be honest, the fact that some Iraqi POWs have been abused doesn't really mattter to me. What bothers me was that military discipline, in this case, had broken down to the point that U.S. military personnel would degrade and dishoner themselves by participating in such activities. Our people shouldn't act like animals with no sense of morality or plain common sense knowledge of right and wrong.

However, one could not but feel a little sympathy for these Iraqi POWs. However, any sympathy I may have previously felt is gone after the savage taking of Mr. Berg's life by thugs for Allah! I would like to incinerate every radical Islamist without any mercy. I want to rid the world forever of this blight on humanity. I don't want to negotiate or talk to them, I want them dead. I don't care what the UN or NATO or any country thinks, I want them dead and gone - hunt to down and kill them all. Spare no expense, hold back no weapon. Destroy them and anyone foolish enough (even in this country) to support them - even verbally. Enough of talk and half measures. Israel's leader has the right idea.

[what's up]

The war has not been mismanaged. You are watching too much liberal news.

The truth is, it's remarkable how much we've accomplished in such a short time.

[Tennessean4Bush]

The muslim extremists are demons from hell.

[OldFriend]

Senator Inhofe's words enraged Senator McCain who got up and left the room in protest. He stated he did not agree with Inhofe.

[TheBattman]

“Finally all that pressure being piled on by those abuse photographs has all but blown away.”

I wish that were true - all of the "Big 3" national news broadcasts spent more face-time on the "abuse photos" than the murder of Mr. Berg. So I turn the channel and find that MSNBC and CNN are doing the same... These fools just can't get a clue. (or more like it, don't want to).

[Sola Veritas]

Senator McCain has been mentally unhinged for years. It really is time for him to retire. Just think, Three Bandaids Kerry wants him to be the Secretary of Defense.

Plays up the McCain's inherrent vanity though. So, it is a shrewd move on Three Bandaids part.

[Sola Veritas]

Actually, Muslim Extremists are worse than demons. They make demons look civilized.

[OldFriend]

Several weeks ago McCain's wife had a stroke. Mayor Bloomingidiot of NYC sent him to her side in his private plane.

Notice how the media covers up for the fact that McCain has not spent more than one day at her side and makes no mention of his ignoring her.

[van_erwin]

Another lame website thinks they can be as funny as The Onion, and fails as usual...

[wai-ming]

“To be honest our spin doctors were working 24 hours a day trying to pull us out of that quagmire and along come our enemies and do it for us. I must remember to thank them… when I’ve had the marines fry their testicles and nail their asses back to last July for doing something like that to a potential Bush voter.”

Did a Bush "adviser" really say that?

[HiTech RedNeck]

“Remember, these prisoners are not there for traffic violations, they're murderers, they're terrorists, they're insurgents. They probably have American blood on their hands and here we're so concerned about the treatment of those individuals. They probably deserved what they got given to them.”

Well, Inhofe, to be fair the goal wasn't to punish them, and it still isn't, but rather to get information.

[bvw]

His second wife. Was Patience her name? I mean the first.

[television is just wrong]

Interesting.....

[television is just wrong]

Interesting.....

[television is just wrong]

Interesting.....

[OldFriend]

Story was in the New York Post......because Bloomingidiot let McC fly home on his private jet.

[aft_lizard]

I didnt read the entire article because the title itself speaks of disease.

[GGpaX4DumpedTea]

It is time to lay responsibility for the beheading right where it belongs - at the feet of the American Anti-American Left. This includes the media, John Kerry, Ted Kennedy, etc,etc,etc...they promoted the lambasting of the US Military over the prisoner stuff (wah, wah, wah). Put it in perspective - the left wants power, and they will do anything, even support our worst enemies, to get it back. It is time they be held responsible for their irresponsible actions!

[Republican Wildcat]

A rather sinister headline.

[Bellflower]

It is time to lay responsibility for the beheading right where it belongs - at the feet of the American Anti-American Left. This includes the media, John Kerry, Ted Kennedy, etc,etc,etc...they promoted the lambasting of the US Military over the prisoner stuff (wah, wah, wah). Put it in perspective - the left wants power, and they will do anything, even support our worst enemies, to get it back. It is time they be held responsible for their irresponsible actions!

True words.

[GOPJ]

I agree. It sounds made up to me too.

This is BS there is not one advisor to the POTUS that said this. It is as usual an unnamed source. I dont buy it.

[mrustow]

Please take your irony supplement!

[Adam36]

Your right.
http://www.freerepublic.com/

[Adam36]

Your right.
http://www.freerepublic.com/

[FooBar]

Yeah, "that stupid Al Qaeda". This thing in Iraq would have been over a long time ago if we weren't having to divert resources to fighting them.

[homer777]

“Remember, these prisoners are not there for traffic violations, they're murderers, they're terrorists, they're insurgents. They probably have American blood on their hands and here we're so concerned about the treatment of those individuals. They probably deserved what they got given to them.”

Except for the 70% - 90% that apparently didn't belong there in the 1st place. Or does the military's releasing 300 or so prisoners today mean that they are releasing 300 murderers, rapists, etc... If that's the case then the military is either acting like a bunch of softies or a bunch or morons.