Bush reacts to ISG report

Submitted by R. Neal on Wed, 2006/12/06 - 12:53pm.

Bush responds to the ISG report...

After the jump...

"I have just learned that there is at least three more different gangs of terrorists we are fighting over there - the Sooners, the She-men, and the Cruds. Throw in Al Qaida, and you've got yourself a hell of a mess.

Some say we might have to put up some partitions between them. I do not think cubicles are the solution. Some say we need more troops. Others say we need less troops. I agree. We more or less need troops, and not sitting around in cubicles. This has been my plan I have been telling you about all along.

They also tell me there is a civil war over there. I did not know slavery was a problem, or we would have got in there sooner to emaciate them.

See, Don Rumsfeld never told me about any of this. This is a whole different ballgame. Dick says this Gates fellow will fix it. As you may know, he invented a Windows program so he must be pretty smart. So I have complete confidence in him.

But Don Rumsfeld did say on his way out that the Iraqs have to drop their, uh, well they have to pull up their socks. I agree on that and I will pass that along to the new guy so he can check on that.

And to my critics of my policies, I say pulling out early is not an option. We will stay in until our job is done and the Iraqs are fully satisfied. We will also not have any timetables. The terrorists don't punch a time clock and neither will we. It will take as long as it takes, and the only victory we will accept is an outcome.

All we need is a little more resolve and a little more money from Congress and we will get this cleared up right away. The American people will just have to trust me on that."

4
vote

Brian A.'s picture
The solution: freedom!

There's no problem purple fingers can't fix.

Brian A.
I'd rather be cycling.

Factchecker's picture
Don't fall for it

I say pulling out early is not an option.

There's no problem purple fingers can't fix.

Don't know if they're purple, but Bush apparently tries to fix problems by asking others to pull his finger.

Surprised you didn't post the photo here.

WhitesCreek's picture
There's no problem purple fingers can't fix.
WhitesCreek's picture
Best explanation I've seen...
Thomas Nephew's picture
Now that's funny.

Now that's funny, WhitesCreek.

redmondkr's picture
"Bogged too deep for a clean exit"

That's the title of The Sydney Morning Herald's assessment of the ISG report and Mr. Bush's reaction to it. The piece quotes Anthony Cordesman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

"Cordesman is scathing in his conclusion: 'The US effectively sent a bull in to liberate a china shop, and the study group now calls upon the US to threaten to remove the bull if the shop doesn't fix the china.'"

When I read the part about punishing the Iraqi government should their own troops fail to take over the security of the nation, I was reminded of those Iraqi soldiers who surrendered to a news team during the last gulf war.

"Mission Accomplished" and "Stay The Course" will haunt GW's legacy just as "Read My Lips . . No New Taxes" branded the old man.

mpower1952's picture
Bush responds

Bush couldn't have said it better himself.

Be a blessing to someone today.

Brian A.'s picture
Meanwhile

As the White House spent another day playing word games . . .
ten more U.S. troops were killed.

Brian A.
I'd rather be cycling.

This is Cheney (manifested

This is Cheney (manifested in Rice) vs Baker. Scumbags all.

True happiness is knowing you are a hypocrite. -- Ivor Cutler

redmondkr's picture
Mr. Bush reacts.

Mr. Bush reacts.

Comment viewing options

Select your preferred way to display the comments and click "Save settings" to activate your changes.

Post new comment

The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly.
  • Lines and paragraphs break automatically.
  • Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically.

More information about formatting options

Captcha
This question is used to make sure you are a human visitor and to prevent spam submissions.
Copy the characters (respecting upper/lower case) from the image.
Blog-O-Rama

I just don't have any words for this....
(Left Wing Cracker)

Happy 4th & About Nashville's Fireworks Celebration
(TN Guerilla Women)

R.I.P. Steve McNair
(Silence Isn't Golden)

Bela Fleck's Star Spangled Banner
(Cup of Joe Powell)

Kingston's Going to Smoke the Ash Spill Today
(Enclave)

What I Learned In The News This Week
(Newscoma)

There Can Only Be One
(Newscoma)

Sarah Palin - Train Wrecks Get Top Ratings
(Cup of Joe Powell)

Play Her Off, Keyboard Cat
(Southern Beale)

Feel Good Independence Day
(Silence Isn't Golden)

The Sicko Attacks on Sarah Palin's Baby
(TN Guerilla Women)

KNS: Ash to be Dumped in Loudon?
(RoaneViews)

Jump!
(Domestic Psychology)

Now she 's done it, now I have to go nuclear!
(Left Wing Cracker)

Palin's Resignation: Political Masterstroke Or Extreme Mental Instability of a Castrating Bitch?
(TN Guerilla Women)


Media Blogs

Titans Legend Steve McNair Found Shot and Killed in Downtown Apartment Complex
(Pith in the Wind)

AG: Political Firings Could Have Fiscal Impact on Counties
(Tom Humphrey)

Happy Fourth of July
(Michael Silence)

Happy
(Michael Silence)

This is a joke, right? Top 25 sports outings in TN
(Michael Silence)

Just curious
(Michael Silence)

Memo to the Republican Governors Association
(Michael Silence)

Son of Big Box
(Josh Flory)

TVA Tries Sending Inspection Reports Directly to Landfills
(Snark Bites)

The Wa$hington Po$t
(Michael Silence)

Chapter 11 for condo developer
(Josh Flory)

Gone Fishin': Pith is Off Today
(Pith in the Wind)

Thoughts On Kyle's Kinda, Sorta Kickoff for Governor
(Tom Humphrey)

Bredesen Lectures Legislators on License Plates -- Again
(Tom Humphrey)

Robin Has a Website
(Tom Humphrey)


Post Politics

Proving Her Critics Right
(AC Kleinheider)

Makes As Much Sense As Anything I’ve Heard Yet
(AC Kleinheider)

Resigned On The 3rd Of July: Sarah Palin Steps Down As Governor
(AC Kleinheider)

Like He Never Existed
(AC Kleinheider)

You’re Light, Son
(AC Kleinheider)

Can Jim Kyle Win The Democratic Nomination For Governor?
(AC Kleinheider)

Shout Out To Tuke
(AC Kleinheider)

Alexander Wishes You A Happy Independence Day
(AC Kleinheider)

Cammack, North Of Two Hundie
(AC Kleinheider)

Ford Dynasty Member Says He’ll Make A Run At Memphis Mayor
(AC Kleinheider)


Local News

Woman on holiday outing drowns in Douglas Lake
(Knoxville News Sentinel)

Woman dies in wreck on Chapman Highway
(Knoxville News Sentinel)

Drownings reminder to use pool alarms, gates and buddies
(Knoxville News Sentinel)

TWRA plans extra boat patrols
(Knoxville News Sentinel)

Father's fraud followed son's debt woes
(Knoxville News Sentinel)

Downtown condo developer files bankruptcy
(Knoxville News Sentinel Business)

Auto fallout still felt locally
(Knoxville News Sentinel Business)

Loudon residents fight against ash disposal
(Knoxville News Sentinel Business)

Hospital management at issue in Claiborne County
(Knoxville News Sentinel Business)

Tazewell hospital proposals to be heard Monday
(Knoxville News Sentinel Business)

Governor Bredesen Issues Writ of Election
(State of Tennessee)

Bredesen Breaks Ground on Recovery Act Project in Nashville
(State of Tennessee)

Extended Unemployment Benefits Available for Eligible Tennesseans
(State of Tennessee)

THP Gears Up For July 4th Weekend Crackdown on Drunk Drivers
(State of Tennessee)

Tennessee Announces 2009-10 School Meal Guidelines
(State of Tennessee)

Some East Tennesseans celebrate independence with tea parties
(WATE local)

Blount County K-9 officer loses battle with cancer
(WATE local)

Deadly Knoxville shooting and police pursuit ends in crash
(WATE local)

Stripper upset kidnapping, rape charges were dropped
(WATE local)

Family's gas grill explodes catching house on fire
(WATE local)

Hundreds gather for Athens TEA Party
(WBIR Local)

Festival on the Fourth gears up at World's Fair Park
(WBIR Local)

Former Titans quarterback Steve McNair found dead in Nashville
(WBIR Local)

Crews recover woman's body from Douglas Lake
(WBIR Local)

Joey Chestnut's 68 hot dogs win third straight eating contest
(WBIR Local)

Beefing up patrols on Tennessee highways
(WVLT Local)

Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore president
(WVLT Local)

UPDATE: Police investigate deadly shooting, high speed chase and crash
(WVLT Local)

SKorea says NKorea fires 2 missiles off east coast
(WVLT Local)

Alleged victim, estranged wife talk about dropped kidnap and rape charges
(WVLT Local)


Wire Reports

Palin links resignation to 'higher calling' (AP)
(AP Politics)

Former NFL quarterback McNair killed in Tennessee (AP)
(AP National News)

Fireworks explosion on NC island kills 2, hurts 3 (AP)
(AP National News)

Obama says supports Kremlin chief on more freedoms (Reuters)
(AP Politics)

Soldier who fought in pink boxers home for the 4th (AP)
(AP National News)

Palin keeps low-profile after plan to resign (AP)
(AP National News)

INSIDE WASHINGTON: Archives' record-keeping lapse (AP)
(AP Politics)

Obama, McCain give dueling holiday addresses (AP)
(AP Politics)

Palin fires back at press on Facebook (Politico)
(AP Politics)

Chestnut wins NY hot dog eating match, 3d in row (AP)
(AP National News)

Colin Powell cautions Obama on big government (AP)
(AP Politics)

Obama's trip: A mission to reshape US image (AP)
(AP Politics)

More than 1 million seek tix for Jackson memorial (AP)
(AP National News)

Analysis: Palin's resignation raises questions (AP)
(AP Politics)

Curious Russia prepares to welcome Obama (AFP)
(AP Politics)

Lady Liberty's crown reopens on July Fourth (AP)
(AP National News)

Coroner: Teen 5th killed by apparent serial killer (AP)
(AP National News)

Europe's free, state-run health care has drawbacks (AP)
(AP Politics)

Calif. bullet train hits criticism on SF Peninsula (AP)
(AP National News)

Police: Arizona woman led sons on crime spree (AP)
(AP National News)