Deadly attacks put new pressure on Bush

[sabra]

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http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/12304402.htm

Deadly attacks put new pressure on Bush

Associated Press

WASHINGTON - The deadly recent attacks on American troops in Iraq are increasing the pressure on President Bush to develop an exit strategy. The U.S. death toll from the war is now over 1,800, and a new AP-Ipsos poll shows the lowest approval yet for Bush's handling of Iraq, just 38 percent.

The president's fellow Republicans are growing nervous as they head into an election year.

Yet the administration must also confront the possibility that a U.S. drawdown of troops - tentatively planned to begin next spring - could further embolden the insurgents and throw Iraq into civil war.

"We will stay the course. We will complete the job in Iraq," Bush pledged anew during a news conference on his Texas ranch with Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.

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[mbperrin]

1. Who's "we"?

Any Bushes in the combat zone that you heard of?

didn't think so...

[still_one]

7. he has a mouse in his pocket

[reformedrepub]

2. We???

Who the Hell is we, George? How many people do you know are actually serving in Iraq, below the rank of Colonel? How many of your friend's kids are serving there? How many funerals have you been to, where you knew the family before you showed up? Better yet have you even been to any funerals? Jerkoff...

[goforit]

3. The day this jerk feels pressure will be when the "military" escorts him

to prison.

Now thats pressure.

[rodeodance]

4. and Bush's response is:--RESOLVE. stay the course.

[rodeodance]

6. "There has been little outward sign of progress in U.S.-led efforts to de-

feat the insurgency"
The press is actually giving it to its readers straight.



......Bush suggested his resolve was only strengthened by a videotaped warning earlier Thursday from al-Qaida's second-in-command, Ayman al-Zawahri, threatening more terror attacks in Britain and tens of thousands of U.S. military deaths if the United States doesn't withdraw.

There has been little outward sign of progress in U.S.-led efforts to defeat the insurgency and to beef up the Iraqi army and police so they can take over security responsibilities and allow an orderly withdrawal of American forces.

Particularly lethal bombings over the past few weeks, including a roadside bomb that claimed the lives of 14 Marines on Wednesday, have made the situation look even bleaker than U.S. military experts suggest it is.

That translates into a continued erosion of public support for Bush's Iraq policy at home.......

[Mari333]

5. The little king is on vacation

he could care less.

[cal04]

8. poll that goes with this story

Do you support President Bush's handling of Iraq? * 4074 responses
Yes
18%
No
79%
Not sure
3%

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8831440/

[Journeyman]

9. Same spread -- 79 nay, 18 yea -- but 4554 responses . .

n/t

[The_Casual_Observer]

10. We will complete the job in Iraq

What is this shit about a "job"? The bastard is out of his fucking mind.
The insurgency is kicking the asses of the marines, and this twit hides on the pig farm and shit flows from his appendages. I'm amazed that the marines don't just get wise and walk away from the whole motherfucker en-mass.

[TahitiNut]

11. I have every confidence that W* can withstand 100 times the pressure

Over 180,000 American deaths wouldn't bother him, I'm sure. It's just that ol' trifecta. :puke:

[Caleb]

12. Pfft.

The only pressure Bush is under is to pull out in 2006 so his party can keep control. Otherwise known as "cutting and running".

[bluestateguy]

13. Bill O'Reilly now believes the war is going poorly

As do the two military analysts who were on Fox last night (Wesley Clark was not one of them). These were three men who all believe in the war and its objectives, and they all conceed that it's a mess now. O'Reilly also said he has "no confidence" in Rumsfeld.

[ElectroPrincess]

14. Amazing!

The WH Crones must be sweating bullets now. It speaks volumes when such a right wing "kill em' all" shill like Bill O'Reilly parts company with Bush-Co. on *any* issue related to the Iraqi occupation.

In other words, that's one big f**king RAT that just jumped ship! I can't wait to hear who's next. :popcorn:

[cliss]

18. Yes, they can't dispute it any longer.

RumsFailed testified at a congressional hearing about 3 weeks ago. He was asked about the security situation.

Question: "Has the security situation in Iraq improved over the last few months?"

RumsFool: "No, I can't say that it has".

Even Bill Kristol, that bloodthirsty warmonger, has been pretty critical of the war. He called it a "failure".

They're all saying it. Every one of them except Bush.

[EST]

15. The man is a psychopath

He has no notion as to the humanity of others. They exist only as tools or to be used for his entertainment or gain. Nobody ever told the rapethuglicons the story of the frog king - king log vs. king stork.

[driver8]

16. "Uhm...as long as ah've got muh brush to clear, all is right in 'Murka"

Bush doesn't give a flying f*ck. Good God, we are in the middle of a very bloody war and the dickhead goes on vacation for five weeks.

[SoCalDem]

17. Won't matter..no one's gonna impeach him

and we're stuck with him until 2009..:(..AND HE KNOWS IT..

[xchrom]

19. so much presssure he goes on vacation?

oh yeah -- you fuckin dunder head republicans -- you still think this fuckin jerk of a president cares about you, your families, the country?

oh please -- you all are hopeless -- a threat to yourselves and everyone else.
this country is LESS safe because you thought this jerk had a big flag in his pants --

[Inland]

23. Exactly my first thought---

"So turrble--what to do? Howse bout....FIVE weeks instead of FOUR, I'm so worked up about it."

[0007]

20. 80% now say junior is out of line....

This poll won't stay up long, even through 12,000 folks have voted.

[bemildred]

21. Exit strategy my ass.

We went in there with no strategy, why do we need one to leave?
Just get out now, stop the bleeding, put a tourniquet on it.
Jeebus.

[0007]

22. .......and climbing even higher

Do you support President Bush's handling of Iraq? * 16232 responses


Yes
17%

No
80%

Not sure
3%