Bush baits a trap for Arafat

Ottawa Citizen via National Post ^ | April 6, 2002 | David Warren

[Brian Allen]

We can no longer pretend that World War III has not already begun. It started on 9/11/2001.

World War III is long over. United States of America's President Ronald Reagan, with a little help FRom a Pope and a Polish dockyard worker, was awarded the win in that one upon his KO defeat of the Evil Empire.

United States of America's President George Walker Bush's task -- already well in hand and under control -- is to fight and to win World War IV!

[foreshadowed at waco]

I love the smell of straight talk in the morning. It smells like victory

I especially loved it when GW moved to the 1st person singular--he said "I expect more from the Arab leadership, and I expect results." Reminded me of when I had a conversation with a Democrat last May about how much I believed in GW--said that I though it was great to have someone with an MBA in Business heading the country instead of a lifelong politician...I said that businessmen know how to look at a problem, get to the bottom line in a hurry, and demand results...everytime I hear him say that he expects results I feel tears spring into my eyes after so many years of stagnation and shame...

I also love it that the media keep underestimating the guy...I think that I can safely say that as a city dwelling Easterner we often underestimate the ability of country folks (especially Texans) to frame the case and close the deal...GW is very slowly winning over media types by his rock solid conviction and straight talk IMHO.

[desertcry]

Yes indeed, President GWB is now making sure, who is with us or against us. When the bombing starts(after Israel withdraws), and Israel finishes off the Palestinian militants, and all their terrorist associates, any nations who will still support the militant palestinians, are against us, and are terrorists. " Those who support, housed, and feed terrorists are terrorist". The USA will be in high moral grounds to go after these terror loving nations, I'm sure the arabs will be among them.

[jwfiv]

Yes, Dubya is one cagey horse-trader, Texans are known for that.

A long time ago, President Reagan gave Gorby a video copy of one of his favorite movies, Gentle Persuasion...that's what George is doing, persuading gently, pointing at the obvious while standing firm on his foundation.

His house is not built upon sand, as x42's is

[swampfox98]

I think you're right, and America in the future will make today's small war between the Jews and the Palestinians look like child's play.

[veronica]

BTTT.

[Eagle74]

I get your drift, but I think it's only a question of semantics: is the following a "question" or a "statement"? "We have to do something. Don't pretend we can look away." Looks like a declarative sentence to me.

I don't understand your point. And I don't believe Bush is engaging in semantics, he is acknowledged as very plain spoken, and I think it's one of his strengths. You don't see him tip toeing around issues, in an attempt to avoid a question. If he isn't ready to answer a question he doesn't. In fact his whole administration is plain spoken, especially Rumsfeld. It makes them look very competent, and reassuring. But this speech was a blunder, he sacrificed the moral high ground, for little or no political gain. The authoritarian establishment in the middle-east will never support the replacement of one of their own(Iraq), with a democracy. These people only come to power by stepping over the corpse of their predecessor. They intend to die in office, not be voted out.

[mv1]

PLEASE TAKE ME OFF YOUR "PING" LIST, THANK YOU

America’s blind support of Israel’s gross violations of human rights and international law will not only cost billions of tax dollars but eventually American lives as well. No lobby for any foreign country should be allowed to jeopardize American interests and American lives just to serve the selfish interests of a foreign power. America’s government has only one justification for existence—to protect the lives and interests of Americans. It’s time to start asking Americans, including our elected officials: Which country are you loyal to?
--Charley Reese Aug. 20, 2001

[veronica]

No problem. I just pinged you on another thread. I will cease.

Did Reese write that before or after he 'retired' from the Orlando Sentinel?

[LS]

Apparently you have seen NONE of the literature emerging from Arab scholars who agree that since 9/11 the Arab world, despite what they say in "the street" have developed a strong respectful fear of the U.S. that did not exist before.

They need that same respect and fear of Isreal. Forget negotiations.

[LS]

The only thing that argues against any of this Syran stuff happening is that if the Arabs have any of these weapons, history has shown that they use them sooner rather than later. I would think that one of these countries would have already used bio or another weapon if they indeed had it and could deliver it, regardless of Isreal's nuke threat.

[Light Speed]

Actually Debka file confirmed the Intel I had been following earlier..Someone did run a covert op in Syria..they blew up Syrias largest underground facility near Homs.
The facility produces the newer Scud C/D,fuel..both solid and liquid allong with Syrias XV nerve agents.
Bush wanted to talk with North Korea prior to this operation in March..North Korea refused.
The reported operation mentions the deaths of many North Korean technitions..now..suddenly North Korea wants to talk to Bush.
The Suicide terror that was ramped up in late march was directed by Iran..to force Israel and U.S. away from Syrias missile command.
Recently the IAF have been destroying Syrian radar sites in Lebanon..most notably the large array near Baalbek.

[LS]

All that was ever "good at the heart of Israel" was the notion of a re-born Jewish state where God said it should be. There can be no compromise with that. What was "rotten" was Americanized Jewish liberalism that has allowed this situation to develop, in which one "negotiates" with suicide bombers.

Hmm. Notice there has not been ONE suicide bombing since the Israeli "invasion?" I call that both fear AND respect.

[LS]

Well, I wouldn't trust Debka. So far they have been wrong more than right---witness the Afghan war.

[Henk]

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[Steve0113]

It is the nature of inferior cultures to do stupid things. Arabic culture is stupid.

Interesting observation. I'd noticed that when dealing with Arabs, there is often less than meets the eye. Subtlety and finesse aren't in their playbook. Unsophisticated and brutish, they respect only raw force.

[LS]

You mistake people who are not dressed in official uniforms for "civilians." And I wouldn't loathe any nation that protected itself from mad, suicidal terrorists such as the Pales. Why aren't you worried about the PALESTINIANS' "world image?" Answer: they don't have an image of humane or civilized action.