WH Stands Behind Cheney's Claim That Democrats Are Helping Al-Qaeda

[sabra]

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WH Stands Behind Cheney's Claim That Democrats Are Helping Al-Qaeda

NEW YORK In a briefing for reporters on Air Force One today, en route to North Carolina, White House spokesperson Dana Perino said the president stood by Vice President Cheney claims yesterday that Democrats opposing the Iraq war in Congress are helping al-Qaeda.

Perino said, "The Vice President was not in any way questioning anyone's patriotism. He was questioning the strategy," adding when questioned further: "The Vice President out of line? Absolutely not."

Cheney had commented on ABC: "I think if we were to do what Speaker Pelosi and Congressman Murtha are suggesting, all we will do is validate the Al Qaeda strategy. The Al Qaeda strategy is to break the will of the American people ... try to persuade us to throw in the towel and come home, and then they win because we quit."

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi responded to President Bush: "You cannot say as the president of the United States, 'I welcome disagreement in a time of war,' and then have the vice president of the United States go out of the country and mischaracterize a position of the speaker of the House, and in a manner that says that person in that position of authority is acting against the national security of our country."

Bush had asked Pelosi to call him personally and tell him if any member of his administration went too far with the barbs, but he couldn't be reached when Pelosi called the White house, and she had to transmit her comments through chief of staff Josh Bolten.

[atreides1]

1. I wonder

Will the Speaker of the House continue to take the President at his word?

[Kagemusha]

5. Bush welcomes disagreement when paired with servile compliance.

It's OK then. He's OK with that then.

[Doctor_J]

6. Or will she and the rest of the Dems start firing back?

That coward going to Japan and calling us terrorists once more drives home the point that the GOP is the enemy of america. time to say this out loud, every day, about everyone in the WH and all of their enablers.

[snappyturtle]

24. What's the difference between Darth going to Japan and

calling fellow citizens terrorists and the Dixie Chicks saying they were ashamed Bush is from TX?

[w4rma]

27. Darth Cheney has the power of the Vice Presidency behind him and the Dixie Chicks don't. (nt)

[snappyturtle]

32. Dumb me. I momentarily forgot not all citizens are created equal! n/t

[The_Casual_Observer]

2. cheney is crazy & ought to be in jail.

[saigon68]

44. Yes he is a Thug and a War Criminal

[BOSSHOG]

3. bush and the rest of the criminals

in the republican party and his ignorant trash base and the right wing hate noise machine have aided, abetted, assisted and breathed life into Al-Qaeda for the past four years. bush has given them reason to exist, to have something to hate. and what does his base do about it? Spew lying right wing talking points, question the patriotism of patriots, do absolutely nothing to support our troops, avoid recruiting stations like the plaque and stock up on beer for the weekend. Until recently they believed the sun rotated around the earth. Conservatives are ignorant scum who do not deserve their constitutional liberties.

[Laughing Mirror]

17. Some still do believe the sun rotates around earth

A member of the Texas state legislature, Warren Chisum, recently declared that the earth doesn't move. According to Chisum, the sun and other planets all revolve around the earth. He isn't alone either. There is a new and outspoken group of people who are pushing the notion of "geocentrism" and insisting that it be called a science.

http://www.blackagendareport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=85

http://www.capitolannex.com/IMAGES2/CHISUMMEMO.pdf

http://www.fixedearth.com/

[pokercat999]

30. Actually Cheney is correct but for the wrong reason.

Everyday the Dems allow Bush and FU Cheney to occupy the WH and our govt is one more day of support and increasing worldwide strength for Al-Qaeda. Bush/Cheney and Al-Qaeda has a symbiotic relationship, they feed one another.

[CJCRANE]

60. Yep, that's more to the point.

And Cheney is doing the usual Rovian strategy of projecting his own failing onto the Democrats. Works everytime - just say the opposite of the truth and the Republican base will lap it up.

[skipos]

4. And Cheney's approval ratings are what, 20%?

America doesn't care what he thinks.

[BOSSHOG]

31. I appreciate your Avatar

My mother in law lives in Kansas and asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I told her a picture of Governor Sebelious. She got me a signed picture of the governor (the same one as your Avatar I believe.) I have it framed and proudly displayed in the garage, my furnished doghouse. I appreciate her work as Governor.

[Sapere aude]

7. I don't have the words to describe what I think of Cheney except to say the he is evil incarnated.

If there ever was a devil it is Cheney. He has so much blood on his hands I doubt that he will get a moments rest in peace when he goes. The spirits of all those who died because of his choices will come after him and never let him rest.

[NanceGreggs]

8. "The Vice President out of line? Absolutely not."

They didn't think he was 'out of line' when he shot someone in the face, then had dinner and drinks instead of going to the hospital to see how he was -- and then didn't bother telling anyone at the WH it had happened.

Out of line? No, more like out of his mind ...

[harlinchi]

9. And who is the White House helping by sending NG troops w/o rifles?

Who gets emboldened when stories are published demonstrating that US troops are sent into a combat zone without proper armor for their vehicles? Whose morale suffers when it becomes known that troops are showering in 'dirty' water? How much did knowledge of the atrocious conditions at Walter Reed embolden the 'enemy' and lower the morale of our troops?

I somehow suspect that words of Dem's have less of an effect than actual actions taken (or not taken as the case may be) by the powers that be in this administration.

[unpossibles]

10. I like how he says if we leave they will have won

which... would mean that they'd stop attacking us, right?

[gratuitous]

11. How much clearer can the administration make it?

They're delusional, don't care what anyone else thinks (especially of it's not in agreement with their delusions), and will call you an appeaser at best or a traitor at worst for voicing a different opinion.

The cards are face up on the table, Ms. Pelosi. There's no subterfuge going on. This administration would as soon toss you into a cell in Guantanamo as have to answer any niggling questions you might raise about all the waste of life and money they've committed.

The only question left is, what are you going to do about it? Continue to try to make nice, polite inquiries as to whether Mr. Cheney and Mr. Bush really mean it when they call you a traitor, or stand up for yourself, your party, your Congress, and indeed the American people?

Because if you don't do it, we just might have to.

[ShortnFiery]

12. Anything to keep The War Machine (and supporting Corporations) going full tilt. n/t

[otohara]

13. God I Hate These People

they are evil to the core.

[acmavm]

14. bush** has been the give from the Gods (whatever God or

power you chose). He has been their recruiting 'miracle'. They wouldn't be what they are today without George and the neos.

[coalition_unwilling]

15. Al-Qaeda has already won, thanks to BFEE and neocon

delusions of imperial hegemony.

[SemperEadem]

16. that makes as much sense as saying

after swatting a hornet's nest with a 2x4 that those who got stung are helping the hornets.

[AnneD]

18. What is it going to take for Congress to grow a pair?

Bush and Cheney don't give a Shit and the Amererican public is fed up. Someone needs to put on some big girl panties and start some impeachment actions-there is plenty of evidence laying around.

[ryanmuegge]

19. Lines like this have been at the level of tired self-parody since September 12, 2001.

[Snellius]

20. Pelosi and Murtha should make it clear they're also talking strategy

It's been too easy for the WH to paint the Dems as the "stab-in-the-back" party of "cut and run". They should be more forceful with the argument that Iraq is not just an un-winnable quagmire but also a huge waste of our forces and international support for the real war and not misplaced in the crossfire of a another country's civil war. I'm sure Al Qaeda takes more glee out of seeing the US wasting its blood and treasure in a war that has nothing to do with them other than helping it recruit more extremest elements from the Moslem world.

[Sequoia]

21. Well Chee-knee since you're so handy with a gun, shooting little quails

and all, you go fight them then.

[BlueStater]

22. This is the contrast between people like Bush and Cheney and our fellow Democrats

A few right-wingers whine about some meaningless statement and they eventually cave and apologize. Meanwhile, Chimp and Dick have said some of the most outrageous things and they stand by them.

Grow a pair already, Dems!

[Not a robought]

23. I think

Cheney needs to suffer some political retribution at the hands of the Democrats.

Cheney and the BFEE represent nothing that the people would want for the future leadership and direction of the US, nevermind the world. It is clear they are spoiled leftovers now, left behind by the American people and Cheney should be made to recognize that stiffly.

[The Backlash Cometh]

25. Well, the best defense is a good offense.

What else do they have in their arsenal? Nuthin.

[EndElectoral]

26. I see it as Bush and Cheney's policies as helping al Queda. Most effective recruiters for Bin Laden

[Trillo]

28. White House thanks Pelosi

for taking impeachment "off the table."

[superconnected]

29. If we could only hand Al quaida bush's sorry ass...

[Rosa Luxemburg]

33. Even Republicans are saying it's not safe to have Bush and Cheney at the helm!

[strizi64]

34. K&R

[KansDem]

35. As a Democrat, I resent this...resent this deeply...

We're not the ones who sat back and allowed al-Qaeda to attack us on 9/11!!!
We're not the ones who sat by and did nothing after learning we were under attack!!!
We're not the ones who gave aid and comfort to al-Qaeda by exposing a covert American intelligence operation while supposedly fighting them!!!
We're not the ones who increased al-Qaeda membership by invading Iraq!!!
We're not the ones who are playing "kissyface" with al-Qaeda's benefactors, the Saudis!!!

Dick and Bush need a slap of reality for telling these lies...

Ow!...ow!...ow!...ow!...ow!...

[kestrel91316]

36. You do realize that they are telegraphing their intentions to

arrest every Dem in Congress and ship them off to Gitmo if they continue down this path, don't you?

I think the Dems understand this, and that's why they won't impeach and won't offer up any more than token resistance to this fascist fuckwad.

[bobthedrummer]

37. Dana Perino is a liar, she would perjure herself for a few BFEE bucks

sarabeth at 1115.org noted this characteristic about Dana Perino in regards to the smokescreens and lies about Mr. Abramoff's WH visits last fall-Dana set the standards followed in lies and denials about Mr. Abramoff WH visits
http://www.1115.org/2006/10/02/abramoff-the-white-house-denials/

No matter how many layers of lies and deception the truth is coming out about Mr. Cheney et al.

[qwlauren35]

38. I HATE OUR EXECUTIVE BRANCH!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sorry... I don't have anything meaty to contribute. I just had to speak my mind.

[bdamomma]

39. Cheney is loosing it, and he is mentally unfit too.

[guitar man]

40. oh brother

:eyes:

If the Dems are supposedly "helping AQ" , then WTF is this?

"I don't know where bin Laden is. I have no idea and really don't care. It's not that important. It's not our priority."
- G.W. Bush, 3/13/02

"I am truly not that concerned about him."
- G.W. Bush, repsonding to a question about bin Laden's whereabouts,
3/13/02

We need to put these quotes on every fucking billboard in the country, on TV, radio and everywhere until people wake up and get it. :grr:

[MAGICBULLET]

41. which is worse?

the fact that neither of these analwarts ever served in the military ? or the fact that they NEVER had the intention of cleaning up their fuckin' mess? I honestly think they thought it would be a 'weekend war'

[0007]

42. The political cadaver strikes again, 'eh?

[mahatmakanejeeves]

43. That wasn't Air Force One

Only if a president (or, currently, *) is on a plane that is part of the Air Force fleet is it referred to as Air Force One. If Cheney is on the plane, it should probably be referred to as Air Force Two, assuming it is an Air Force plane. * is in South America now, so Air Force One is in South America too.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Force_One

[donkeyotay]

45. Al qaeda couldn't have accomplished dick without bush

Bush didn't see 9-11 coming. Didn't launch an effective defense that day. Launched one war that we will see how smart it looks if/when it's over. Launched another war that is the mother of all disasters. Has bankrupted us, divided us and weakened our military. They've privatized our government. bush is off getting booed in SA, while dick is moving the company that stole billions from us offshore to avoid prosecution.

The Republicans - every single, loyal one of them - have Katrina-ized the US. What could the left possibly deliver to al qaeda that the right hasn't already?

[Efilroft Sul]

46. Dems don't have anything on the White House in helping al Qaeda.

Who shelved antiterrorism recommendations from the Clinton administration?
Who ignored the August 6, 2001 PDB?
Who did nothing about Pakistan's ISI fronting money to the 9/11 hijackers?
Who did nothing when Dubai's banks laundered money for the terrorists?
Who lets Saudi Arabia off the hook time after time after its home-grown religious crazies commit terrorism?
Who was responsible for letting Osama escape at Tora Bora?
Who is giving Pakistan a free pass while al Qaeda finds safe harbor within its borders?
And, lastly, who said just six months after 9/11 that he doesn't think much about bin Laden?

Don't tell me the Democrats are helping al Qaeda after all this White House has done to help Osama.

[truthisfreedom]

47. False and disingenuous. bush invited Nancy to call, but wouldn't take the phone...

This is exactly what bushco is about. They are completely false and disingenuous.

[rodeodance]

48. This is the Second time that Bush has not called Pelosi (as promised)

[Megahurtz]

49. The Fucking Nerve!

I tell you. :mad:

[Jack Rabbit]

50. The White House says the Democarats are helping al Qaida?

Is this the White House that is funding al Qaida's allies in Lebanon and Iraq? That White House?

[ends_dont_justify]

51. Of course that's how that man's mind thinks

He's most likely suffering some kind of psychosis or schizophrenia. Al qaeda is 'everything that is not dick cheney' to him, and democrats are his biggest opposition right now. It isn't like he has to be up in the face of soldiers up close like the people he sends there.

[bobthedrummer]

52. .

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=103x269378

[Lilith Velkor]

53. Hey George, we noticed you still haven't caught Osama

And stop pointing at Khalid like you're all proud and shit, 'cause we all know you can get a motherfucker to say anything if you torture him for a few months, so whoopty-fuckin-doo.

Bitch.

[ebayfool]

59. Straight to the point ...

Brava!

That's gonna get put in a few emails I want to send out - TY!

[GoddessOfGuinness]

54. Dumbyass has fulfilled Osama's prophecy

by inflicting the Patriot Act on this country.

The fact that he hasn't managed to capture him makes me think he's in cahoots with him, not merely playing into his hand.

[grannylib]

55. Of course it does- it's the MO. WH and Chimpy deny; Cheney pushes and

insists on contradiction; then the WH stands behind Cheney the Dick and the whole cycle starts again.

It's pathetic.

[IndianaGreen]

56. Well Nancy, you are the one that put impeachment off the table

and as long as Bush and Cheney remain in office, our country will continue its slide into tyranny.

[rodeodance]

57. yes, dicky and another six US troops were KILLED on Sat.

[dogfacedboy]

58. puppet-president Bush said that because Cheney is his boss.

Bush has never been boss, or "the decider", or anything else that resembles a person in charge.
Bush is the willing poodle/concubine/spokesbitch of Cheney and the rest of the PNAC.