Lando 
Posted on 05/21/2004 12:18:24 PM PDT by NYC Republican
All the more reason to lay the case for war NOW!!! He may not get this audience again for a while... While he has the alphabet channels, clearly convey all of the positives that have occurred, provide some perspective.
BUMPITY, BUMP!
Check out the non-results from the last round of pointless groveling:
Bush Apology Sparks Torrent of Global Goodwill
By Iowahawk
IMAMS: "YOU HAD US AT 'SORRY'"
Washington - The recent apology of US President George W. Bush for abuses by American military prison guards continued to reverberate around the globe today, as the White House was again inundated with with a flurry of "apology accepted" notes from world media, governmental leaders, and Islamic fundamentalist clerics.
Typical of the responses was a personal note from Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad, who wrote "aww, dude, you know I can't stay mad at you," saying that the apology had prompted him to immediately dismantle his country's secret nuclear weapons program. In a postscript, Assad added, "good luck to the Rangers this year."
"Now was that so hard?" joked Palestinian leader Yassir Arafat in an email to Bush. "Now get out of here ya knucklehead, before we have to do one of those awkward man-hugs."
The apology also prompted an outbreak of gratitude in the Arab street, as hundreds of thousands of Muslims took to the streets Friday in an impromptu demonstration of thanks. In Gaza, a cheering crowd estimated at 30,000 waved American flags and banners reading "No Prablem Bosh" [sic], while in Damascus throngs gathered in the Square of the Martyrs chanting "U-S-A, U-S-A".
"I used to dream about dying in a glorious fireball of martyrdom," said Ali Ahmed Amoud, 23, a marcher in the first annual Infidel Appreciation Days parade in Nablus. "But that apology was so nice and sincere, it just seems kind of petty to keep nursing a grudge."
In Tehran, the ruling council of Iranian clerics ordered a "national day of celebration and family fun" to commemorate the historic apology. "The Great Satan has given our honor back, so it's time to move on and let bygones be bygones," said Ayatollah Rafinstani in a nationwide radio address. Rafinstani also announced Iran's immediate nuclear disarmament, and cautioned celebrants not to drink and drive.
In Cairo, local clerics were equally enthusiastic and appreciative of Bush's gesture. In his weekly Friday sermon, Egyptian Imam Muqtaba Salim urged followers to show their appreciation by "reaching out and hugging a Zionist."
"Sure, they're a little pushy and abrasive, but c'mon guys -- let's take a deep breath and count to ten before we go all 'martydom operations,'" said Salim.
Perhaps the biggest reaction to the Bush apology occured in Saudi Arabia, where leaders of the fundamentalist Wahabbist sect issued a rare commendation of the president.
"It's just been such a catharsis for all of us," said Imam Abdelkarim Matwalli, prayer leader of the Grand Mosque in Medina, choking back emotion. "All we really ever wanted was a simple 'I'm sorry,' and Mr. Bush delivered. Thank you, America."
The president's apology was no less well-received in Europe, with dozens of newspapers blaring effusive, pro-Bush headlines. The Parisienne Le Monde declared "All Is Forgiven, George" while the Manchester Guardian lionized Bush as "an Apologizer for the Ages"; the tabloid Sun carried a simple "Dubya, We Lubya" above a flattering photo of the president festooned with garlands.
The apology also appeared to have created a thaw in the United States' sometimes icy relationship with continental political leaders. French President Jacques Chirac and German Chancellor Gerhardt Schroeder issued a joint communique welcoming the United States "back in the fold of civilized nations," and vowed to introduce a UN resolution asserting the US right to exist, following scheduled week-long pro-Bush demonstrations across Europe.
Newly elected Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Zapatero also commended the President's contrition, and said that "I would gladly once again pledge Spanish troops to the War on Terror, if the whole terror thing ever becomes a problem again."
Domestic reaction was generally favorable, led by Congressional Democrats who drafted a resolution prasing the President's "bold, thoughtful groveling for world peace," and calling on Bush to "stop beating yourself up." Progressive websites such as DemocraticUnderground, Daily Kos and BartCop urged readers to "forgive, forget, and send a nice thank you card to the White House."
Despite the outbreak of world geopolitical harmony, not everyone was satisfied with Bush's overture. In a scathing OpEd in today's New York Times, columnist Thomas Friedman demanded an additional apology from the President.
"Fess up, Mr. Bush," said Friedman, "that was my idea."
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And on Tuesday he needs to give a speech explaining how the left has driven up the price of oil.
He would go up 15 points in the polls.
Better late than never. He has a real opportunity to really have a dialogue with the voters. He was good when he presented his stem cell plan. He should repeat the same style-- go through all the questions voters have and answer them. If it takes multiple weeks, so be it.
No pun intended, but it would be great if the bombshell was a preview of an official report on the status of WMDs in Iraq. At the very least, he needs to mention the attempted gas attack in Jordan last month, and the sarin shell discovered this week. The ostrich-like left is still saying there are no WMDs in Iraq, and "Bush lied!"
| MAJOR BUSH SPEECH AT ARMY WAR COLLEGE MONDAY SCHEDULED FOR PRIME TIME.. |
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| Posted by sathers On News/Activism 05/21/2004 9:59:27 AM CDT with 34 comments ABC News ^ | May 21, 2004 | Geoff Morell Bush plans speech each week leading up to June 30 handover..Monday's speech will be 'most comprehensive and detailed of all upcoming speeches on Iraq.. |
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As discussed, the speech sounds defensive.
I hope it's not during the Laker game.(humor)
That would be a disaster.
What the hell... ? Most americans (myself included) are itching to hear the nuts and bolts of how this handover will proceed. More rhetoric about democracy and freedom will not improve his poll numbers.
Too bad he can't channel that type of enthusiasm into these appearances... Maybe he'll surprise us... Maybe he really has been employing a "rope-a-dope" strategery.
If he's in a "kick-ass and take names" mode, I'll pay attention. If it's the same old stuff, I won't.
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Wow- debates 5 1/2 months before the election???
I think this is great, heck he should give a speech a week until the convention, I would even allow the dims to reply on the speech too, kind of like the weekly radio address. Since we know that viewers will more than likely not stick around for the response it would be a win win situation.
Lando
I am hoping he does the following:
1. Reminds people of his 2001 speech concerning how the war on Terror would go, that some would be hidden, some would be public, there would be some difficult times, and there would better times in this war.
2. Remind people of the successes in Afghanistan and Iraq and go into the details of success in Iraq including, removing Saddam, discovery of weapons of mass destruction and taking the battle to terrorists on their turf. A key point should be that his administration has shifted the battle field from NYC and Va to Afgahnistan and Iraq.
3. Warn people that more violence is likely particularly in the lead up to the hand over of authority to Iraqis. Warn people that violence may come in the Iraq OR THE US.
4. Explain to the people that the handover of authority in Iraq has already been going on with Iraqis taking control of some ministeries and Iraqi Judges issuing warrants ect.
5. Remind people that the economy has been picking up and that this allow us to stay the course as needed in the war on terror.
I dont think it sounds defensive. Bush has been hammered about not communicating with the people about Iraq, the speech itself may be a defensive relection of that but I expect the text of it to be a explanation on the future in Iraq and what to expect instead of allowing the press to define it for him.
No major announcements likely, as he did not ask for network time.
Just a run-of-the-mill speech.
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