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Finally, a Republican admits that Bush's failure to find "weapons of mass destruction" ruined his credibility.
In his new memoir, 'Courage and Consequences,' Republican strategist Karl Rove says that President George W. Bush's failure to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq badly damaged the administration's credibility and led to dwindling public support for the war.
And he also blames himself for not pushing back against claims that Bush had taken the country to war under false pretenses, calling it one of the worst mistakes he made during the Bush presidency.
Strangely enough, he argues that history will look favorably on Bush's two-term presidency, particularly in his decision to invade Iraq.
How exactly does he justify this contradiction?
He goes on to say that the 2003 invasion was "the most consequential act of Bush's presidency and a justifiable response to the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks," despite the fact that al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden were supposedly responsible for the attack rather than former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, whom vice president Dick Cheney, Bush, and his national security team linked the attacks to.
Rove had the audacity to call Bush's achievements over two terms "impressive, durable and significant," while calling President Barack Obama a "stereotypical Chicago politician who plays fast and loose with the facts," among other egregious claims.
By far the worst claim he makes, though, is defending Bush's handling of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Rove blames state and local governments for mishandling recovery efforts. Clearly Karl Rove doesn't care about black people either.
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By: Jeannette on 3/03/2010 4:06PM
It never ceases to amaze me how the GOP will put so many spins on things. What Karl Rove should admit is the fact that it was Al-Qaida, and Osama were responsible for 911. Iraq never had a problem with terrorism until we invaded their country. And to get us to invade, they lied about the weapons of mass destruction to steal their oil. Lets not forget about all the lives that was lost for a lie. The truth is the truth and no matter what spin they put on it. And for all of you that believe that Bush was right about lying to start the war are as crazy and misguided as Bush. Bush gave out all kinds of welfare to the rich, and the Middle class was stuck with picking up the tab. Karl Rove and his partner Scooter Libby, were the hit men. If you had something negative to say about the Bush administration publically, you'd better look out. Just ask the female CIA agent Valerie. They outed her as a CIA agent, putting her life in jeporady, all because her husband spoke out against them. Karl Rove is a thug and a liar, who cares what he has to say. Bush should have moved faster on the Katrina disaster. For Karl Rove to blame the state and local levels is a joke, what about "State of Disaster" is it that he and the other yokels don't get?
In my heart of hearts it saddens me that these people act the way they do, I can not stand the constant manipulation. They steal and rob us blind, and do it legally. I guess it would be silly of me to think that they would admit that they are excepting money to kill the Health Care bill.Why else would they not want health care for all. Medical Care is not what you can afford, it is all about what you need. In the end, the insurance companies will have what they want, the right to charge you whatever fee they want, decrease what coverage you have, and not to worry about competition, and competitive prices, and they are willing to pay any and everyone to get them what they want. Just ask the Tea Baggers about their anonymous donors. What's done in the dark will eventually come to light.
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By: Michael Lofton on 3/03/2010 7:46PM
http://againstallodds.blogtownhall.com/2010/03/03/thank_you,_channel__11,_kttv,_fox_news_and_town_hallcom_for_the_opportunity_to_share_this_material!.thtml
“You are the extremely RARE black person. You actually write an intelligent post that makes sense and is linked to evidence, instead of just consisting of rants. Why are you so different than the black herd? You must have gotten a decent education. How refreshing.” by Bill Schrier, Black Voices/Black Spin Comments
.....Thank You, Bill Schrier.
It is better to tell the truth, or not speak at all. It would be detrimental and useless to follow any crowd that does not move from facts, or any individual or group of individuals who are heading in the wrong direction.
“BUSH, CHENEY, THE TEABAGGERS, BILL AND YOU ARE THE PROBLEM. THE TEA BAGGERS AS OTHERS HAVE SAID WERE BROUGHT TOGETHER BASED ON RACISM AND HATE. WHICH IS TRUE…..” by Mimi, Black Voices/Black Spin Comments
http://ceyseau.net/files/C_895188_and_Repealed_Law_947.pdf
http://ceyseau.net/files/THE_SENTINEL_IS_A_YELLOW_JOURNAL.pdf
.....Reality speaks differently, in that it is not the Tea Baggers, the Republican Party, Conservatives, former President George Bush, the Bush Administration, etc., etc., but rather the ineptness of the Black community itself, and/or Democratic Party affiliated leaders, which includes President Barack Obama who are the problem!
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By: Jake on 3/04/2010 6:22PM
I want what Bush, Cheney and Karl Rove is smoking.
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By: bookman on 3/05/2010 9:51AM
hahahaha! you are funny miss writer, i love that last line. but on the real, these GOP folks are just sinister.
@ michael lofton, you're a fool to even write such nonsense. so, according to your logic, the ineptness of the black community is to blame for the dumbest idiot to ever sit as president and most heinous presidential administration in american history that LIED to the american public and sacrificed thousands of innocent lives for an oil grab?
i will keep you in prayer, along with your bountiful cohorts of brainwashed dim wits.
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