Partisan Lies...

“One way or the other, we are determined to deny Iraq the capacity to develop weapons of mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them. That is our bottom line.” —President Bill Clinton, Feb. 4, 1998

“If Saddam rejects peace and we have to use force, our purpose is clear. We want to seriously diminish the threat posed by Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction program.” —President Bill Clinton, Feb. 17, 1998

“Iraq is a long way from [here], but what happens there matters a great deal here. For the risks that the leaders of a rogue state will use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons against us or our allies is the greatest security threat we face.” —Madeline Albright, Feb 18, 1998

“He will use those weapons of mass destruction again, as he has ten times since 1983.” —Sandy Berger, Clinton National Security Adviser, Feb, 18, 1998

“[W]e urge you, after consulting with Congress, and consistent with the U.S. Constitution and laws, to take necessary actions (including, if appropriate, air and missile strikes on suspect Iraqi sites) to respond effectively to the threat posed by Iraq’s refusal to end its weapons of mass destruction programs.” Letter to President Clinton, signed by: — Democratic Senators Carl Levin, Tom Daschle, John Kerry, and others, Oct. 9, 1998

“Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass destruction technology which is a threat to countries in the region and he has made a mockery of the weapons inspection process.” -Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA), Dec. 16, 1998

“Hussein has ... chosen to spend his money on building weapons of mass destruction and palaces for his cronies.” — Madeline Albright, Clinton Secretary of State, Nov. 10, 1999

“There is no doubt that ... Saddam Hussein has reinvigorated his weapons programs. Reports indicate that biological, chemical and nuclear programs continue apace and may be back to pre-Gulf War status. In addition, Saddam continues to redefine delivery systems and is doubtless using the cover of a licit missile program to develop longer-range missiles that will threaten the United States and our allies.” Letter to President Bush, Signed by: — Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL), and others, Dec 5, 2001

“We begin with the common belief that Saddam Hussein is a tyrant and a threat to the peace and stability of the region. He has ignored the mandate of the United Nations and is building weapons of mass destruction and th! e means of delivering them.” — Sen. Carl Levin (D, MI), Sept. 19, 2002

“We know that he has stored secret supplies of biological and chemical weapons throughout his country.” — Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002

“Iraq’s search for weapons of mass destruction has proven impossible to deter and we should assume that it will continue for as long as Saddam is in power.” — Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002

“We have known for many years that Saddam Hussein is seeking and developing weapons of mass destruction.” — Sen. Ted Kennedy (D, MA), Sept. 27, 2002

“The last UN weapons inspectors left Iraq in October of 1998. We are confident that Saddam Hussein retains some stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons, and that he has since embarked on a crash course to build up his chemical and biological warfare capabilities. Intelligence reports indicate that he is seeking nuclear weapons...” — Sen. Robert Byrd (D, WV), Oct. 3, 2002

“I will be voting to give the President of the United States the authority to use force — if necessary — to disarm Saddam Hussein because I believe that a deadly arsenal of weapons of mass destruction in his hands is a real and grave threat to our security.” — Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Oct. 9, 2002

“There is unmistakable evidence that Saddam Hussein is working aggressively to develop nuclear weapons and will likely have nuclear weapons within the next five years ... We also should remember we have always underestimated the progress Saddam has made in development of weapons of mass destruction.” — Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D, WV), Oct 10, 2002

“He has systematically violated, over the course of the past 11 years, every significant UN resolution that has demanded that he disarm and destroy his chemical and biological weapons, and any nuclear capacity. This he has refused to do” — Rep. Henry Waxman (D, CA), Oct. 10, 2002

“In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapons stock, his missile delivery capability, and his nuclear program. He has also given aid, comfort, and sanctuary to terrorists, including al Qaeda members ... It is clear, however, that if left unchecked, Saddam Hussein will continue to increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical warfare, and will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons.” — Sen. Hillary Clinton (D, NY), Oct 10, 2002

“We are in possession of what I think to be compelling evidence that Saddam Hussein has, and has had for a number of years, a developing capacity for the production and storage of weapons of mass destruction.” — Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL), Dec. 8, 2002

“Without question, we need to disarm Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal, murderous dictator, leading an oppressive regime ... He presents a particularly grievous threat because he is so consistently prone to miscalculation ... And now he is miscalculating America’s response to his continued deceit and his consistent grasp for weapons of mass destruction ... So the threat of Saddam Hussein with weapons of mass destruction is real...” — Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Jan. 23. 2003

News Buzzard wrote:Yeah, Bush did a great job!!!

WHL wrote:And so Bush wasn't successful in getting peace in the MidEast.  We all agree.  We Repubs. agree that Obama hasn't either.  Do you?

News Buzzard wrote:I can see a Kosovo type of air strikes, like Clinton did, but I'm sick and tired of sending our young kids all over the world, repeatedly, to get killed or maimed. Our most important job is to protect our homeland and that of our allies, not play cop of the world!

News Buzzard wrote:It makes me sick to see an experienced senator like Tom Coburn bring up the notion of an Obama impeachment to a town hall crowd in his state.

News Buzzard wrote:That's all for today.

WHL wrote:I don't think we need to put our young men in harm's way any more either.  We will never win a war in the Mideast, they will fight forever.  Let them go at each other.  BUT you have to blame Obama as much as Bush for continuing the wars.

WHL wrote:I don't think we need to put our young men in harm's way any more either.  We will never win a war in the Mideast, they will fight forever.  Let them go at each other.  BUT you have to blame Obama as much as Bush for continuing the wars.

"What you're about to view is not suitable for young children. In fact, it's not tolerable for anyone in the civilized world. Obama's armed and funded Al-Qaeda Rebels in Syria pull over these trucks. They investigate if the drivers are "Sunni" enough. What happens next are acts of Satan. These are the folks America's warships have been positioned to attack Syria's government in behalf of. Barracuda Brigade has a So Major Problem with arming, aiding and about to be fighting for Al-Qaeda. If there is anyone else who also does; please indicate so in the comment section. Full Report: The...

Anti Federalist wrote:

WHL wrote:I don't think we need to put our young men in harm's way any more either.  We will never win a war in the Mideast, they will fight forever.  Let them go at each other.  BUT you have to blame Obama as much as Bush for continuing the wars.

Yes, this.

I have to wonder how "progressives" feel, knowing that they are aligned with the likes of W, Cheney, Rice, Yoo and Limbaugh on issues of war and the GWOT.

For eight years, these were, to progs, the devil incarnate, and would demonstrate at the drop of the hat (I know, I was in NYC for the RNC protests in 2004 and watched a quarter of a million people shut the city down) against spying, the GWOT and drone killings.

Now, crickets...

WHL wrote:
You would think they would be as upset with the progressives as they were with Bush, but it doesn't work that way.  You hardly hear a peep.  And do you notice the drive by media hardly says a word about he wars either, but when Bush was in, we heard about the wars every single night.

fshnski wrote:Your president has had 5 years to do something. All he accomplished is to divide our country.

WHL wrote:BUT you have to blame Obama as much as Bush for continuing the wars.

fshnski wrote:No. It's people like you.

fshnski wrote:Your president. Elected by the non-productive and uneducated. With a few liberal idiots thrown in.

News Buzzard wrote:

fshnski wrote:Your president. Elected by the non-productive and uneducated. With a few liberal idiots thrown in.

That's right, and we'll sweep Hillary in as well!!