Ex-Clinton aide reveals Bill lost the nuclear codes

U. S. News and World Report ^ | 03/15/2003 | Paul Bedard

[GeneD]

Former President Clinton lost the codes to nuclear war the day the Monica Lewinsky affair broke, was MIA in the fall of 1998 when a decision was needed on the killing of Osama bin Laden, and was "too busy watching a golf match" to OK a 1996 bombing mission in Iraq, says a blockbuster new book by Clinton's former military aide. Lt. Col. Robert Patterson, who carried the nuclear "football" from May 1996 to May 1998, crosses a line no other "mil aide" has before in condemning his commander in chief in Dereliction of Duty: The Eyewitness Account of How Bill Clinton Compromised America's National Security. "This story had to be told." But a Clinton national security aide, William Danvers, tells us Clinton was never "unavailable for key" decisions and didn't jeopardize U.S. security. One story: The day the Lewinsky scandal broke, Clinton was to trade in his "biscuit" with the nuclear launch codes. But they were missing. "We never did get them back," says Patterson. Then there's bin Laden: Clinton ducked calls from the Situation Room to ok a Tomahawk attack in 1998, then waffled until it was too late.

[ST.LOUIE1]

But ... how would you resign from that position without having to explain WHY you want to resign ...??

Many have blown the whistle without resigning first. No explanations given...they just puckered up and 'blew'. LOL

I think he did the right thing - he kept good notes!!

Ok, we agree to disagree. : )

And I'm looking forward to reading his notes. : )

[Neets]

X42 lost the codes to nuclear war the day the Monica Lewinsky affair broke, was MIA in the fall of 1998 when a decision was needed on the killing of Osama bin Laden, and was "too busy watching a golf match" to OK a 1996 bombing mission in Iraq, says a blockbuster new book by 42's former military aide. Lt. Col. Robert Patterson, who carried the nuclear "football" from May 1996 to May 1998, crosses a line no other "mil aide" has before in condemning his commander in chief in Dereliction of Duty: The Eyewitness Account of How X42 Former President Bill Clinton Compromised America's National Security. "This story had to be told." But a X42 national security aide, William Danvers, tells us X42was never "unavailable for key" decisions and didn't jeopardize U.S. security. One story: The day the Lewinsky scandal broke, X42 was to trade in his "biscuit" with the nuclear launch codes. But they were missing. "We never did get them back," says Patterson. Then there's bin Laden: X42 ducked calls from the Situation Room to ok a Tomahawk attack in 1998, then waffled until it was too late.

Yo, Betty..speaking of NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUES....and planes and all that....what say YOU of this???

IMHO I'll take the word of a Military Officer who has EVERYTHING TO LOSE over the word of a former X42 Lackey.

[OldFriend]

Remember the day slick willie rushed back to the white house and left the man with the football to walk back to the white house alone?

[freedom4me]

I would love to see Tim Russert interview Patterson, the former "football carrier" along with Sandy Berger. I wonder if Sandy Berger has the gonads to corroborate this story.

I'm sure Patterson has the names of others who were in the loop and knew what was going on, not to mention all the military guys who were poised and ready to go, but who had to abandon the mission(s) because Bubba wanted to see a few more putts.

[OldFriend]

The book can be ordered at Booksamillion.com

This man has written other books as well.......very very interesting!

[doug from upland]

Thanks to Patterson for telling the story.

[Alamo-Girl]

Indeed. Thanks for the heads up!

[Teacher317]

Click to purchase on Amazon.com (currently #30 on the best-seller list)

[Domestic Church]

"One nice thing about them NOT being in power is that they don't have the resources of the entire US Government to lean on "

But do they have the resources of the Chinese government at their fingertips? They are still in power to a degree (and their real power is based upon force) and the media seems to be at their beck and call.
<BR< Why isn't Bill Clinton in jail?

[Teacher317]

11:58 am, was #90
2:42pm, up to #40
4:32pm, now up to #30!!

FReepers once again making an impact!

[ALOHA RONNIE]

NEVER FORGET

CLINTON, RODHAM, CRONKITE =

Friends of HO CHI MINH.

Nothing has changed since.

The Enemy is now Within...

and always has been.


Signed:..ALOHA RONNIE Guyer / Vet-"WE WERE SOLDIERS" Battle of IA DRANG-1965 http://www.LZXRAY.com

NEVER FORGET

[freedom4me]

Wow!

Wait until people like Rush, Hannity, et. al. begin to talk about it.

As I said, Regnery needs to bump up the release date...big time!

[Domestic Church]

"Bubba Clinton is probably the originating source of the new "mystery virus/illness""

Actually the origin probably is his cohorts in China. Note that the lethal threats to our nation right now are coming from the socialists/communists (al quaeda and the other extremist Islamists independent though they pretend are tools of these nations.)We are under a broad attack. So broad many are oblivious.

[Peach]

I've read a lot of those same books. The answer to your question is almost unanswerable to me, too. The CLinton's could not have existed for as long as they did without the complicity of the press, which to this date has refused to adequately inform people of just how much damage the Clinton's did to the country. As well, the economy was in terrific shape and I believe people vote with their pocketbook more than on any other issue. Since 9/11, that may change, but people have short memories and we'd better not count on that. Regards, Peach

[Domestic Church]

"I distinctly remember a thread where we were talking about how the Toon got separated from the football one day."

I recall reading that back in my lurking days.

[litany_of_lies]

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying they're powerLESS, I'm just saying that they don't have as much as they used to, especially given the resources and money it takes to do a full-blown smear. Even with resources and money, you need consistent, heavy media attention, which is no longer guaranteed.

[Domestic Church]

We really need to *support* Sharpton in his campaign.

[litany_of_lies]

They don't have their hands on "the force" to the degree they used to (I'm not saying it isn't there, it's just less).

Why isn't he in jail? Because W and Ashcroft made a conscious decision to not pursue prosecution in the greater interest of the country and its national security. History will have to judge if that was the right move--the jury's still out.

[maxwellp]

Wasn't Regnery the publishing house that took Ann Colture's book when nobody else would? I hope this one has the same success!

[Mudboy Slim]

"Lost" the codes, you say?! LOL...SlickWillie wouldda sold those codes outright if'n the Chi-Coms wouldda offered enuff ILLEGAL CASH...he's a Traitor, which's a lot worse that the Bumblin' IDIOT that this episode PROVES BEYOND A SHADOW OF A DOUBT!!

Lib'rals still like this MORON...doesn't that make DemRATS MORONS, too?!

MUD