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(Live Thread) BUSH SETS PRESS CONFERENCE FOR 11:15 AM ET...
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Posted on 09/15/2006 5:56:19 AM PDT by Blue Turtle

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To: wtc911

Bush to hold morning news conference

Associated Press

WASHINGTON - President Bush faced questions Friday about sharp divisions among Republicans about the war on terrorism and disputes over his proposed strategies for interrogating and trying enemy combatants.

Bush was to hold a late-morning news conference in the Rose Garden.

The session came one day after rebellious Republicans led the Senate Armed Services Committee in rejecting Bush's proposal for interrogating and prosecuting terrorism suspects. The dissident group, led by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said Bush's approach would jeopardize the safety of U.S. troops.

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell joined with McCain's group. Powell said Bush's proposal to redefine the Geneva Conventions would encourage the world to "doubt the moral basis of our fight against terrorism" and "put our own troops at risk."

It was Bush's first news conference since Aug. 21, when he said the Iraq war was "straining the psyche of our country" but that leaving now would be a disaster. Bush has made the struggle against terrorism and the war in Iraq the top issues in the November elections, hoping to persuade voters that Republicans are better than Democrats at protecting the country.


81 posted on 09/15/2006 6:17:30 AM PDT by RobFromGa (The FairTax cult is like Scientology, but without the movie stars)
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To: Hatteras

Forgive my ignorance, but, what are you thinking?


82 posted on 09/15/2006 6:18:27 AM PDT by no dems ("25 homicides a day committed by Illegals" Ted Poe (R-TX) Houston Hearings 8/16/06)
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To: Blue Turtle

Protect a terrorist from abuse today...kill them.


83 posted on 09/15/2006 6:18:37 AM PDT by Jeff Head (www.dragonsfuryseries.com)
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To: Rummyfan

I suggest sending a copy to your "sane" representatives, so they know where we stand. I also copied President Bush and VP Cheney.


84 posted on 09/15/2006 6:18:56 AM PDT by pleikumud
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To: Blue Turtle
Hammer that moron John "if we don't treat THEM nice, they might not treat US nice" McStain. If anyone needed any more proof that McStain has been working for Hanoi since he was a POW, this ought to be it. If he was telling the truth about the torture he underwent, then HE ought to know it doesn't MATTER how WE treat prisoners. They torture and murder our soldiers anyway.

Hey McStain, do two brutally tortured and murdered US soldiers meant anything to you?

85 posted on 09/15/2006 6:19:12 AM PDT by cake_crumb (One presidential visit to Baghdad is worth 1000 pathetic declarations of defeat from the left)
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To: ChadGore

Given we FINALLY got the authorization to send in our own strike teams into Pakistan, and not rely soley on Pakistani troops to actually do something about him (Which Mushareff would not do, other than to contain him)...

It may be possible that last night strike teams inserted and captured/killed OBL...

I wouldn't hold my breath that this is what he's going to talk about, but it is at least FINALLY something that can legitimately happen.


86 posted on 09/15/2006 6:19:40 AM PDT by HamiltonJay
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To: Lurking in Kansas
That you have your tinfoil pulled on too tight

I kinda like tight tinfoil.


87 posted on 09/15/2006 6:19:44 AM PDT by ASA Vet (3.03)
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To: Lee'sGhost

Ah, isn't that a matter of public record?


88 posted on 09/15/2006 6:20:01 AM PDT by Obadiah
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To: pleikumud

Warner is my senator (unfortunately!).


89 posted on 09/15/2006 6:20:33 AM PDT by Rummyfan
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To: ChadGore

Maybe we've captured the allies of the terrorists in the U.S. Senate?


90 posted on 09/15/2006 6:21:34 AM PDT by pleikumud
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To: bonfire
I don't think he will mention names, but he will certainly explain that they have made a fuss over nothin...

The intent of Common Article III appears to be based on each individual signers interpretation of what might be out of the norm for detainee interogation. It begs to be interpreted, and this is all they are asking for. (Using McStain's interpretation)

I heard Warren make the statement that SCOTUS would not agree with the interpretation. This is crappolla!

SCOTUS practically begged Congress to put in writing what article three means, because they did not think it their job to do so.

These Senators are trying to punt this back to the courts, in the middle, or possibly the beginning of a long conflict where our asses are on the line. They are angry with SCOTUS and the president fo making them work. They don't like their responsibilities being shoved at them and are trying to send a message but have brought a McCain to a Bush fight.

The vagueness of the language is impossible to work with. They will interpret it, or the House will do it.

91 posted on 09/15/2006 6:23:07 AM PDT by Cold Heat (I just analyze it, I did not create the mess...so go pound sand:-))
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To: johnny7; Rummyfan

92 posted on 09/15/2006 6:23:07 AM PDT by Obadiah
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To: no dems
"Forgive my ignorance, but, what are you thinking?"

I'm thinking about going fishing right now. But, in the meantime, I'd just figure I'd bait the water around here and see if somebody had a good conspiracy theory.

93 posted on 09/15/2006 6:24:05 AM PDT by Hatteras
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To: Jeff Head

Protect a terrorist from abuse today...kill them.




What you said is kind of funny but it's also the real take home message. I'm sure there will be an increase in the number of "killed trying to escapes" as a result of all this insanity.


94 posted on 09/15/2006 6:24:29 AM PDT by 2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten
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mark


95 posted on 09/15/2006 6:25:42 AM PDT by truthluva ("Character is doing the right thing even when no one is looking" - JC Watts)
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To: Blue Turtle

A Mexican Radio Station out of Hillsdale Michigan is reporting that the President will make known his Desired Changes, to the Chase for the Nextel Cup format. Including more points for wins and Amnesty for Tony Stewart. Apparently Brian France won't take his calls. President Bush was highly disappointed that Smoke didn't make it....


96 posted on 09/15/2006 6:25:47 AM PDT by RadioCirca1970
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To: neodad

OBL??????


97 posted on 09/15/2006 6:27:29 AM PDT by True Republican Patriot
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To: Hatteras

9:15 at 11:15

Oh My! 11 Characters!!!!!


98 posted on 09/15/2006 6:28:03 AM PDT by soloNYer
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To: Obadiah

I can just hear those two saying........Did we do alright Hillary? Huh? Huh?


99 posted on 09/15/2006 6:28:14 AM PDT by Two-Bits (Those that believe in choice are born from Mothers that chose incorrectly.)
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To: ChadGore
"Bin Laden",/I>

Pelosi already cast the pre-emptive strike by saying "it really doesn't matter now; it's too late" in regards to if he is killed/caught.

They will then focus on the Bash-Bush-Iraq-Afghanistan "quagmire" rhetoric.

100 posted on 09/15/2006 6:29:04 AM PDT by traditional1
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