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Wed Aug-24-05 11:39 AM
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(CINDY SHEEHAN) Statement by Former Ambassador Joseph Wilson |
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The Bush White House and its right wing allies are responding to Cindy Sheehan and the military families' vigil in Central Texas in the same way that they always respond to bad news - by unleashing personal attacks and smears against her.
This White House never wants an open public discussion, and it certainly never wants to be told that it is wrong. It always tries to change the message by attacking the messenger.
They did it with former Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill when he wrote a book that suggested that the White House used 9/11 as an excuse to invade Iraq.
They did it when Richard Clarke revealed that the White House ignored warnings about Bin Laden.
They did it in a most despicable way, as everybody now knows, when they revealed my wife's identity as a CIA employee because they were unhappy when I spoke the truth and told the American people that President Bush's claim was false concerning Niger's giving uranium to Iraq, part of the trumped up rationale for our invasion.
So no one should be surprised that when these mothers and families who have lost loved ones in Iraq step up to question the President, the White House responds not with the respect due them, but with hateful attacks and smears. But enough is enough. Ours is a government of the people, by the people and for the people; and the people in the name of Cindy Sheehan are right in demanding accountability for the tragedy foisted upon our great nation by this administration. To smear her rather than hear her is un-American and undemocratic.
Posted by Emily Sharpe @ 10:03(Edited to remove punctuation glitches)http://crawfordupdate.blogspot.com/
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Wed Aug-24-05 11:43 AM
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Wed Aug-24-05 11:44 AM
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3. That's it Joe...Garofalo their ass! nt |
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Wed Aug-24-05 12:36 PM
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20. After Monday night's MAJORITY REPORT... |
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..."Garofalo his ass" might just become a new popular phrase!
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Wed Aug-24-05 05:17 PM
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Wed Aug-24-05 08:18 PM
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24. She completely went off on some FReeper caller on Monday |
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Thu Aug-25-05 10:20 AM
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I'll have a listen. :yourock:
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Thu Aug-25-05 01:29 PM
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Girlfriend be SCREECHIN' da Truf so LOUD AN' SHRILL. ALL GOOD onya Babykins!!! :loveya: Toss your hair and speak LOUDER. Smack 'em upside dey haids! :spank:
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Wed Aug-24-05 11:45 AM
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4. "To smear her rather than hear her is un-American and undemocratic." |
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Couldn't have said it better!!!!!
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Wed Aug-24-05 11:46 AM
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6. Good slogan for a protest poster |
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Wed Aug-24-05 11:46 AM
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"To smear her rather than hear her is un-American and undemocratic." :applause:
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Wed Aug-24-05 08:32 PM
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25. Un-American but very republican. Remember these are the same slime |
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that ran to court to keep Americans votes from being counted. Smearing is the only thing they can do. They have been wrong on every issue since they stole the election in 2000. And I avoid republicans like the plague because of it. Peace Wildman Al Gore is My President
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Thu Aug-25-05 08:36 AM
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29. They have been wrong on every issue... |
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Wed Aug-24-05 11:46 AM
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7. There's a slogan in there somewhere... |
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Wed Aug-24-05 11:49 AM
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10. How about "Hear us! Don't smear us!" |
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It sounds like a rallying cry to me...
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Wed Aug-24-05 12:03 PM
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16. Yep, much more coherent! good one! n/t |
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Wed Aug-24-05 11:47 AM
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8. Bravo! Nominated, kicked and |
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Thats what I love about this.... he shows how diversion from the true issue comes in the form of smearing, its the only arsenal they have. He shows how this tactic is used again and again but concludes with her message.
Well done, Joe.
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Wed Aug-24-05 11:51 AM
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11. Thank you brave and loyal Mr Wilson and family |
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Thank you for your service, thank your for your honesty and bravery, and thank you for your words, all in the face of the most hostile administration we could have ever imagined.
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Wed Aug-24-05 11:52 AM
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12. I posted a link here: |
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Wed Aug-24-05 11:55 AM
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A-effin-men!!!
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Wed Aug-24-05 12:01 PM
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14. Help keep this going Mr. Wilson |
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Wed Aug-24-05 12:05 PM
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17. No accountability; no freedom. No transparency; no democracy. |
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This White House never wants an open public discussion, and it certainly never wants to be told that it is wrong.
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Wed Aug-24-05 12:09 PM
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18. Joe W. for Prez 2008 n/t |
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Wed Aug-24-05 12:28 PM
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Kick some ass and kick it hard.
Kicked and Nominated.
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Wed Aug-24-05 05:23 PM
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23. Every time I read something he wrote ,or listen to him (Wilson) |
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make a statement I am so glad he represented this nation abroard
Articulate, and smart he is what I would hope the majority of our Diplomatic Corps reflects.
Except for John Bolton of course
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Wed Aug-24-05 08:37 PM
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The pressure on the White House has to be kept up to make them responsible for their actions, no matter how much character assassination they try. They could try real assassination too. Everyone needs to be alert. They can't be allowed to get away with it.
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Thu Aug-25-05 07:56 AM
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27. Its refreshing and encouraging to hear from Mr.Wilson again. He |
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always seems to provide a clear and understandable analysis of the Rovian tactics use by BushCo.
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Thu Aug-25-05 08:36 AM
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28. "To smear her rather than hear her is un-American and undemocratic." |
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And, unpatriotic! Why do they hate America?
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Thu Aug-25-05 08:50 AM
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30. Stepping up to fill the void left by our Democratic "leadership" |
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Mr. Wilson pulls it all together, reminding the world of the context in which the swift boating of Cindy has occurred. Bravo.
Thank you Mr. Wilson.
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Thu Aug-25-05 10:12 AM
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33. Thank you Joe Wilson! |
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Joe knows first hand about the right wing smear machine. And he also knows how hard it is to put your family through that. He continues to speak up and I applaud him for that. Standing by Cindy Sheehan, the other Gold Star families and all military families speaking out, is the right thing. We want answers. The American public deserves the truth.
Sonia
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