At 10:40 PM 2/27/2003 -0500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> As I remember some of the post attack testimony Bush actually cut funds
> for some antiterrosist activities.
This is serious rumour and innuendo that should be backed up and documented
before stating.
>When did he order it and why did it take 9 months to deliver it? If he was
so
> concerned why didn't he step up domestic security right away (it doesn't
seem to
>me that one needs to wait 9 months to put in place some defensive measures.)
For one thing, the Democratic Senate took almost a year to even confirm all
of his political appointees. Neverminding, even, the late start he got
because of Florida.
Besides, I seem to recall a moment ago that you stated that you prefered a
slow approach that would build consensus. Given that most defensive
security measures cannot be taken without offending civil libertarians, I
think that it does make certain sense to spend a few months considering
your options before acting.
>I am curious as to what the "other stuff" that you found irrelevant.
>I took most offense to John's pitiful defense of George I. He could not
know what
> was to come. Duh; he is the president it is precisely his job to
understand at least
> the short term implications of his actions. George blew it big time.
Why Zim, you warmonger, you!
I wish we had Brin-L archives back to 1991 to see if you were truly among
that small minority that advocated pushing for Baghdad.
Nevertheless, I can't believe that you are criticizing Bush I for choosing
the path of peace over the path of war. Iraq was defeated, it made a
deal with us, and agreed to let in inspectors. Of course, we all know
how well the UN would hold Iraq to its deal - but for someone who began
this letter with a criticism of "Monday Morning Quarterbacing", you are
certainly engaging in some world-class 20/20 hindsight of Bush I's actions.
JDG
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"The liberty we prize is not America's gift to the world,
it is God's gift to humanity." - George W. Bush 1/29/03
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