Obama says Bush falsely accuses him of appeasement

ap ^ | May 15,2008

[Red Steel]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Barack Obama says President Bush launched a "false political attack" in remarks that appeared to imply the Democratic presidential candidate would appease dictators.

Bush said in a speech to Israel's Knesset that "some seem to believe we should negotiate with terrorists and radicals, as if some ingenious argument will persuade them they have been wrong all along ... We have an obligation to call this what it is — the false comfort of appeasement, which has been repeatedly discredited by history."

Obama responded in a statement. It is "sad" that Bush would use Israel's 60th anniversary "to launch a false political attack. George Bush knows that I have never supported engagement with terrorists."

This version corrects the last graf to correct the quote and restore the dropped word 'never.'

[RexBeach]

Truth hurts, Barry?

[Holicheese]

is this guy serious?

[Taffini]

What else would you call it Hussein?

[demsux]

Boo Frickin Hoo...Pansie

[AU72]

Better put some ice on it.

[dblshot]

It’s All about me. Me Me Me.

[Taffini]

>>>Boo Frickin Hoo...Pansie

I’d call him Mr. Rodgers, but I already call McCain that

[Oshkalaboomboom]

It is sad that an appeaser would use a speech on Israel’s 60th anniversary to lie about his being an appeaser.

[tobyhill]

****Obama then reminded the crowd that Clinton called him naive for saying he'd meet with the Iranian president, and defiantly said, “I'm not afraid of negotiating with anybody. I fear no man. Or woman.”****
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,307516,00.html

Keyword,”negotiating”. In other words for it is appeasement through the offering of goods.

[Red Badger]

The most stinging part of any rebuke is the truth...........

[aft_lizard]

“I have never supported engagement with terrorists.”

Exactly Bush’s point Mr. Obama Hussein, you would rather duck and hide or appease rather than physically engage them on the battlefield.

[Taffini]

“I fear no man. Or woman.”

just his wife

[VeniVidiVici]

Man. I think the President hit a little too close to home with this one.

All the little Marxists are in an uproar over his comments about appeasers.

[Red Badger]

Bush didn’t call him by name, so in answering the rebuke, he indicted himself......

[AHerald]

What a self-absorbed, glass-jawed, thin-skinned lightweight this man is turning out to be.

Richard Simmons could take Obama in a cage match.

[Ramius]

If BHO handles this as badly as he’s handled anything else lately... and it appears he will... this should be interesting.

The President was ~spot on~ with his remarks, and I think most Americans will agree. This is a loser for Obama to engage.

[AHerald]

Bush didn’t call him by name, so in answering the rebuke, he indicted himself......

You nailed it.

[zebrahead]

I don’t know why the Dims are highlighting these comments. I think the average person will hear the comments and think two things. First, that Bush didn’t mention Obama at all and it is a huge stretch to conclude he’s making a reference to ANYONE in particular. Second, that the point Bush is making is actually valid. History has proven that negotiating with radicals, terrorists, and rogue states simply doesn’t work.

[MNJohnnie]

No, the President accurately defined your stated positions Oessiah. Don't like hearing the truth spoken about you do you?

[Eye On The Left]

Obama Pledges Cuts in Missile Defense, Space, and Nuclear Weapons Programs

February 29, 2008 :: News
MissileThreat.com

A video has surfaced of Presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama talking on his plans for strategic issues such as nuclear weapons and missile defense.

The full text from the video, as released, reads as follows:

Thanks so much for the Caucus4Priorities, for the great work you've been doing. As president, I will end misguided defense policies and stand with Caucus4Priorities in fighting special interests in Washington.

First, I'll stop spending $9 billion a month in Iraq. I'm the only major candidate who opposed this war from the beginning. And as president I will end it.[i.e. not win it]

Second, I will cut tens of billions of dollars in wasteful spending.

I will cut investments in unproven missile defense systems.

I will not weaponize space.

I will slow our development of future combat systems.

And I will institute an independent "Defense Priorities Board" to ensure that the Quadrennial Defense Review is not used to justify unnecessary spending.

Third, I will set a goal of a world without nuclear weapons. To seek that goal, I will not develop new nuclear weapons; I will seek a global ban on the production of fissile material; and I will negotiate with Russia to take our ICBMs off hair-trigger alert, and to achieve deep cuts in our nuclear arsenals.

You know where I stand. I've fought for open, ethical and accountable government my entire public life. I don't switch positions or make promises that can't be kept. I don't posture on defense policy and I don't take money from federal lobbyists for powerful defense contractors. As president, my sole priority for defense spending will be protecting the American people. Thanks so much.

Article: Obama Pledges Cuts in Missile Defense, Space, and Nuclear Weapons Programs:
http://missilethreat.com/archives/id.7086/detail.asp

"MissileThreat.com is a project of The Claremont Institute devoted to understanding and promoting the requirements for the strategic defense of the United States."

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Obama Promises to Dismantle Our Armed Forces
by Robert Maginnis
Posted 04/10/2008 ET

(Mr. Maginnis is a retired Army lieutenant colonel, a national security and foreign affairs analyst for radio and television and a senior strategist with the U.S. Army)

YouTube has an undated 52-second clip of Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barrack Obama outlining his plans for America’s national defense. Obama’s presentation demonstrates either total naivete about important national security programs or he is just pandering for votes among the extreme left.
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?print=yes&id=25942

Note: Although I sent Human Events the ORIGINAL youtube video several weeks ago (original: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o84PE871BE ) and asked that they replace the copy they refer to (copy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl32Y7wDVDs ), they still have not yet done so. The original comes directly from the Obama camp itself and so is a lot more credible. In any case, Col Maginnis does an excellent in-depth must read analysis of Obama's proposed defense policies (see: http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?print=yes&id=25942).

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From "45 Communist Goals":
Congressional Record--Appendix, pp. A34-A35
January 10, 1963:

1. U.S. acceptance of coexistence as the only alternative to atomic war.

2. U.S. willingness to capitulate in preference to engaging in atomic war.

3. Develop the illusion that total disarmament [by] the United States would be a demonstration of moral strength.

'Goals' 4-45 can be found here or at many other sites through a web search for "45 goals":
http://www.uhuh.com/nwo/communism/comgoals.htm

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From the Sino-Russian Joint Statement of April 23, 1997:
"The two sides [China and Russia] shall, in the spirit of partnership, strive to promote the multipolarization of the world and the establishment of a new international order." http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Central_Asia/HI29Ag01.html

From the Russian News and Information Agency:
"'I am determined to expand relations with Russia,' Chavez, known as an outspoken critic of what he calls the United States' unilateralism, told the Russian leader, adding that his determination stemmed from their shared vision of the global order.":
http://en.rian.ru/russia/20060727/51913498.html

From National Public Radio (NPR):
"Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has been visiting countries such as China, Iran and Russia as part of an effort to build a 'strategic alliance' of interests not beholden to the United States. He considers the United States his arch enemy.":
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5729764

Russia, China flex muscles in joint war games
Reuters: Aug 17, 2007

CHEBARKUL, Russia (Reuters) - Russia and China staged their biggest joint exercises on Friday but denied this show of military prowess could lead to the formation of a counterweight to NATO.

"Today's exercises are another step towards strengthening the relations between our countries, a step towards strengthening international peace and security, and first and foremost, the security of our peoples," Putin said.

Fighter jets swooped overhead, commandos jumped from helicopters on to rooftops and the boom of artillery shells shook the firing range in Russia's Ural mountains as two of the largest armies in the world were put through their paces.

The exercises take place against a backdrop of mounting rivalry between the West, and Russia and China for influence over Central Asia, a strategic region that has huge oil, gas and mineral resources.

Russia's growing assertiveness is also causing jitters in the West. Putin announced at the firing range that Russia was resuming Soviet-era sorties by its strategic bomber aircraft near NATO airspace.
http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-29030120070817?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0

U.S. Navy Intercepts Russian Bombers Flying Near Ships
Monday, February 11, 2008
WASHINGTON (Associated Press) U.S. fighter planes intercepted two Russian bombers flying unusually close to an American aircraft carrier in the western Pacific during the weekend, The Associated Press has learned.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,330362,00.html

"the greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the century" -Russian leader Vladimir Putin on the collapse of the Soviet Union...
"World democratic opinion has yet to realize the alarming implications of President Vladimir Putin's State of the Union speech on April 25, 2005, in which he said that the collapse of the Soviet Union represented the 'greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the century.'
http://www.hooverdigest.org/053/beichman.html

New Pentagon Report: China's Growing Military Space Power
By Leonard David
Special Correspondent, SPACE.com
March 6, 2008

GOLDEN, Colorado — A just-released Pentagon report spotlights a growing U.S. military concern that China is developing a multi- dimensional program to limit or prevent the use of space-based assets by its potential adversaries during times of crisis or conflict.

Furthermore, last year's successful test by China of a direct-ascent, anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon to destroy its own defunct weather satellite, the report adds, underscores that country's expansion from the land, air, and sea dimensions of the traditional battlefield into the space and cyber-space domains.

Although China's commercial space program has utility for non- military research, that capability demonstrates space launch and control know-how that have direct military application. Even the Chang'e 1 — the Chinese lunar probe now circling the Moon — is flagged in the report as showcasing China's ability "to conduct complicated space maneuvers — a capability which has broad implications for military counterspace operations."

To read the entire publication [29.67MB/pdf], go to (U.S. Dept of Defense) :
http://www.defenselink.mil/pubs/pdfs/China_Military_Report_08.pdf

[fweingart]

Shut up Trojan Horse!

[stravinskyrules]

“I fear no man. Or woman.” just his wife

I thought only Jewish men feared their wife?

[Taffini]

Hillary could kick his ass in a cage match, but I don’t know if she could take Michele....”cat fight” rrroooowwww

[Baynative]

There is an old political campaign axiom that goes: "When you're explainin' you ain't campaignin'!"

Keep it up Mr. President. God knows your intended successor won't.

[sheik yerbouty]

What a wussie!

[sheik yerbouty]

What a wussie!

[rocksblues]

So now even if you don't mention his name you are attacking him. LOL

And this is the candidate of Hope?

[Taffini]

“I fear no man. Or woman.” just his wife

I thought only Jewish men feared their wife?

You have to get out more /s :)

[EnigmaticAnomaly]

" What a self-absorbed, glass-jawed, thin-skinned lightweight this man is turning out to be."

But it is exactly this "self-absorbed, glass-jawed, thin-skinned lightweight" who will most likely occupy the White House come January since it seems many "principled" folk will stay home or write in a vote for Obomba...

[Convert from ECUSA]

Hey, Barry Snobama, better put some ice on that! Regards, “typical bitter white person.”

[I still care]

I will cut investments in unproven missile defense systems.

I will not weaponize space.

I will slow our development of future combat systems.

Wow. I think that would be a great GOP commercial, with the twins towers falling in the background.

Of course, our wussie party won’t show it. “*Gasp* They’re politicizing 9/11!”

[JoanneSD]

Exactly, President Bush, did not mention his name.. unless Obama changed his name to “some” without telling any one..

[True Republican Patriot]

Mr. B.O. HUSSEIN gets sore when his Terrorist Leanings appear to be highlighted. B.O. Hussein and his fellow Terrorist Lovers,eg. Biden. Levin, Reid, Piglousy, & all the rest of the Demorats are appeasers and cowards.

[SoldierDad]

George Bush knows that I have never supported engagement with terrorists."

Yes, hence the reason why you would withdraw our troops from Iraq before we finish our mission there, you appeasement moron.

[syriacus]

Kenya has largest body of Quskers

[tumblindice]

“false political attack”

No, it sounds like a real one to me, Barry, you pu—pansie.

[SoldierDad]

Sounds like an advertisement job for a “swift boat” organization then.

[Sooth2222]

William Ayers? Meet with them? He's had terrorists over to his house for dinner.

[I still care]

Hey, I’ve got a better one.

How about the quote of “I will cut investments in unproven missile defense systems” and “I will slow our development of future combat systems” with pictures of Israel being bombed by missles in the background.

[AngelesCrestHighway]

Hey Barry boy!....welcome to politics!....You can’t handle it can you?

[familyop]

US Defense Secretary urges more private US contacts with Iran
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2016159/posts

[weegee]

Didn’t say he’d appease dictators. Jimmy Carter already has THAT job. Said he’d appease TERRORISTS.

That’s okay, many european “leaders” do it too and pay off ransoms for hostages.

[weegee]

“George Bush knows that I have never supported engagement with terrorists.” - Obama

His staff was already communicating with Hamas.

Obama Flip Flop

[Old Phone Man]

I must apologize for comments I made about Obama on Free Republic a couple of weeks ago...I said that “who knows I just might vote for the guy”....I can’t do that now..
The Democrats are going to give our country to our enemies...

We are in big trouble now because many liberal California politicians who really screwed up that State are in key positins in our country’s leadership now....

I was born and raised in San Francisco so I know what I’m talking abut...I left there 15 years ago and have never looked back.....
Nancy Pelosi is a disgrace and an embarrasment to our country...
It seems to me that Obama is on the same page.....

Down with all California and Illinois Liberals!!!!!

[TNCMAXQ]

Sounds like Goldwater’s reply to the “daisy” ad of 1964. By replying so vociferously, Obama acts like he is guilty of Bush’s charge.

[Nailbiter]

Michele should be running, she has a bigger set than Barak, actually she may have Barry’s set in her purse.

[Fox_Mulder77]

George Bush knows that I have never supported engagement with terrorists

Naw, Obama just supports engaging with the states that sponsor them, that feed them, train them, arm them, provide comfort to, and utilize to murder innocent people around the globe. No big deal. Not the same.

[ArrogantBustard]

"some seem to believe we should negotiate with terrorists and radicals

What makes Hussein Obama think he's part of that "some"?

Got a guilty conscience there, Barry?

[txflake]

There’s got to be another reason for the coordinated rat freakout. Maybe whatever Hillary’s got on him or the gay Trinity murder scandal is going to break tomorrow.