Posted on 08/02/2004 3:29:48 PM PDT by swilhelm73
Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry (search) accused President Bush on Sunday of sitting idly over the last two and a half years while intelligence community reforms went nowhere.
Kerry, who appeared on FOX News Sunday, told anchor Chris Wallace that he and running mate John Edwards (search) have been talking about having one chief of intelligence for more than a year. He said Bush has been reactive rather than proactive in his approach to the needed security changes.
"What America wants is leadership that's ahead of the curve, that doesn't have to be told by an independent commission, which they, incidentally, fought to prevent," Kerry said.
"We need somebody who's in charge of this entire intelligence operation," Edwards added. "We need one human being who's responsible for making sure all that information is shared, and one person who can report directly to the president about it."
The commission formed to investigate failures to stop the Sept. 11, 2001 (search), terror attacks released a report last month that called for a major overhaul of U.S. intelligence, including establishing a director of national intelligence, a Cabinet position that would be responsible for coordinating information collected from more than a dozen intelligence units.
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If Kerry does not slow down he will run out of things to blame Bush for. Pace yourself my man.
"Kerry: Bush Asleep on Intel Reform"
as Bush continues to reform the intelligence organizations...
Does Kerry think we are THIS stupid???
This comes from the Senator who missed, what, 38 of the 49 Senate Intelligence meetings available to him?
Pretty lame argument since the Absentee senator hasn't been in session, attended any briefings, or actually READ the 9-11 Commission report.
Ah, Miss Kerry. We've got it. It's called the George W. Bush doctrine of preemption.
Hey, there's still, what, 96 days of weather left between now and the election.
"Does Kerry think we are THIS stupid???"
Well, he was addressing a partisan crowd today and yes, they are THIS stupid and more.
I hadn't seen that. Good heavens.
Remember the "KERRY ACT"????
No? Well neither do I. And that's because for all his lip flapping Thurston John F. Kerry Howell III has NEVER EVER done anything in the Unites States Senate. Heck, he's been GONE for a year and IT DID NOT MATTER!!
The only "KERRY ACT" is his acting like he has ever done anything for anyone but himself. Other than that the guy has been absolutely worthless.
Lemme guess: Sandy Bergler.
I believe a lot of Freepers missed it. We need to get the word out. Do you have a ping list?
No, but DoctorZIn certainly does.
Why didn't Kerry Tear Down That WALL?
Bush's every day since Friday have been masterful. But national polls are meaningless. Without Ohio, he can't win, and the Left's 527s are pumping $40 million alone into that state. Tney have thousands on the ground, and are leading there, and also in MI and NV in our polls. They are spending Soros' cash like there's no tomorrow. They have hired hundreds of lawyers in each of 17 states to intimidate polls into allowing fraud. This must be countered, and soon.
LOL. You've got Kerry pegged correctly!
>>Kerry, who appeared on FOX News Sunday, told anchor Chris Wallace that he and running mate John Edwards (search) have been talking about having one chief of intelligence for more than a year. <<
Did anyone else notice that Kerry and Edwards were running against each other then? Did he talk with Dean, Clarke, Kucinich, Sharpton, Gebhart, and Lieberman about this too? This is one more exaggeration designed for the weak minded.
But of course, if he had proposed legislation, like his job requires...oh he would have to go to the Senate and get something passed. Or maybe just show up. Or maybe...
DK
DK
Someone should tell the Gallup folks they are wasting their time.
Well folks here is how the game is played
democrats ( Kerry) attack thr GOP (Bush)daily and the media dutifully reports it with no questioning
Finally the GOP starts to fight back and just as they make inroads
The media starts with their sanctimonious blather " THE VOTERS DON'T WANT PARTISAN SQUABLING "
Course that only happens after the GOP responds
Up to then Partisan attacks from the democrats are welcome
I have seen this tactic time and time again
Yes.
Good catch.
Not to mention this (from our unelected public servants who don't even make campaign promises):
U.S.Supreme Court Upholds the McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance Law
In a sweeping victory for campaign finance reform, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld nearly all elements of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law, known as the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (BCRA). Public Citizen played a major role in pressuring Congress to enact BCRA and assisted in its legal defense.Within a month of passage of the new campaign finance law, more than 80 plaintiffs—ranging from Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to the AFL-CIO to the Republican party—filed 11 different lawsuits challenging every provision of the Act.[etc]
Purely rhetorical...
You bet I am...and this is our challenge...which we will meet.
Someone should tell the Gallup folks they are wasting their time.
Oh come on you know what I mean. Electoral votes rule this game.
Yes... you and I know that....I guess the folks at Gallup know it, too.
They first predicted a presidential winner in 1936 George Gallup and the Scientific Opinion Poll
Kerry's Five Bills That Became Law:
A Bill To Amend The Small Business Act With Respect To The Women's Business Center Program. (S. 791, Latest Major Action: 12/9/1999 Became Public Law No: 106-165)
A Bill To Redesignate The Federal Building Located At 380 Trapelo Road In Waltham, Massachusetts, As The "Frederick C. Murphy Federal Center." (S. 1206, Latest Major Action: 4/14/1994 Became Public Law No: 103-234)
A Bill To Authorize Appropriations For The Marine Mammal Protection Act Of 1972 And To Improve The Program To Reduce The Incidental Taking Of Marine Mammals During The Course Of Commercial Fishing Operations, And For Other Purposes. (S. 1636, Latest Major Action: 4/30/1994 Became Public Law No: 103-238)
A Bill To Authorize Appropriations To Carry Out The National Sea Grant College Program Act, And For Other Purposes. (S. 1563, Latest Major Action: 12/4/1991 Signed by President)
A Bill For The Relief Of Kil Joon Yu Callahan. (S. 423, Latest Major Action: 11/19/1987 Became Private Law No: 100-2)
Kerry's Four Resolutions That Became Law:
A Joint Resolution Designating The Week Beginning October 20, 1991, As "World Population Awareness Week." (S.J. Res. 160, Latest Major Action: 10/30/1991 Signed by President)
A Joint Resolution Designating November 13, 1992, As "Vietnam Veterans Memorial 10th Anniversary Day." (S.J. Res. 318, Latest Major Action: 10/24/1992 Became Public Law No: 102-518)
A Joint Resolution Designating September 18, 1992, As "National POW/MIA Recognition Day," And Authorizing Display Of The National League Of Families POW/MIA Flag. (S.J. Res. 337, Latest Major Action: 9/30/1992 Became Public Law No: 102-373)
A Joint Resolution Designating October 22 Through 28, 1989, As "World Population Awareness Week." (S.J. Res. 158, Latest Major Action: 10/25/1990 Signed by President)
I've seen those. "Impressive", eh? Not!
You and I have surely don't more for this country than he has in the last 35 years.......LOL.
Where was Kerry all these years working to make our intelligence system better? That is when he didn't vote to cut funding to our intelligence services. It takes balls up to get up there and accuse President Bush of not acting fast enough. Every time I look in the Lurch's face, I see an officious bore.
A Joint Resolution Designating August 2, 2004, As "French Poodle Boy with Huge Zit Face on Lip for Running Mate Day" (S.J. Res. 1, Latest Major Action)
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