Posted on 06/29/2005 6:18:19 AM PDT by slowhand520
Up to the Challenge
A CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll released after last nights speech by President Bush shows a very positive response to his message.
74 percent had a positive reaction to Bushs speech. 63 percent now feel Bush has a clear path for Iraq, compared to 56 percent before the speech.
I'm shocked again. Now he needs to repeat every 4 weeks!
And yet liberals whine bec Bush correctly points out the connection between terrorism and 9/11. LOL!
This needs to be followed up with PR that matches the undermining democrats instead of sitting on his duff for the last 4 months like he has been.
The one thing that 9-11 pointed out was that terrorists were hiding behind every door. We upped security. Bush did everything he could to protect us from another attack.
Who knew?? Clinton put off the 1993 Tower bombing as "no big deal"....no inference in any way to "they attacked the USA. No effort to take down Bin Laden. No upping security. No info for the American People. Everything was behind closed doors and under the table. Still wonder what Burgler "burnt".
Probably the Commanders. Since it was an address to the nation I guess they wanted it to be a little more dignified and not one normally where everyone claps, cheers, yells and hoorahs. It was appropriate I think. Just goes to show you the discipline too in the military. They only clapped once. It was a good crowd. Understood there were those who stood at attention since they were asked to refrain from interrupting the speech with applause.
The troops at Bragg were at 'attention' when the CIC entered the room. They don't applaud when they stand at attention.
Probably the White House and it was a good decision. Can you imagine what the MSM would be saying this morning if the troops had been allowed to show their feelings for the President?
"Bush chose a "safe" crowd to appear in front of. He didn't have the guts to appear before a less friendly crowd."
Or:
"The troops' military commanders probably ordered them to cheer, scream and shout."
which will not be reported unfortunately
Whoever it was, I completely agree. This was a serious speech for all of the American people, and cheering would have turned it into a rally, which would have diminished the gravity of the President's words.
I thought the same things. But we'll again.
Roger that ~ well stated!
Be Ever Vigilant!
The reason the networks did not want to air the President is because he connects with the American people. It's easy to make people doubt someone they never are allowed to hear. Last night the President spoke unrestricted by the MSM, and the American people responded favorably. If the MSM actually allowed the President's words to speak for themselves on average they wouldn't stand any competitive chance.
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