godzillatemple
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posted on September 20, 2001 06:50:12 PM new
... He sure reads a mean teleprompter!
If I were the paranoid sort, I'd think that he orchestrated the attack himself just so he could make himself look presidential after a year of being called an idiot by the Press.
Barry
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Meya
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posted on September 20, 2001 06:51:34 PM new
It was a great speech. We have a long road ahead of us... 
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petertdavis
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posted on September 20, 2001 06:54:31 PM new
He said it all very nicely, but didn't say anything new. When will he do something?
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ExecutiveGirl
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posted on September 20, 2001 06:58:32 PM new
At least he didn't have that stupid smirk on his face like Clinton always had (and still does).....
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godzillatemple
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posted on September 20, 2001 06:59:44 PM new
Well, he did offer a bunch of strongly worded ultimatums. Basically "turn over any and all terrorists or you will be treated as a hostile nation".
Sounds great in the short run, but I fear that it will come to be perceived as simply an excuse for the US to extend its influence, which will in turn engender further resentment toward us.
Barry
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The opinions expressed above are for comparison purposes only. Your mileage may vary....
[ edited by godzillatemple on Sep 20, 2001 07:00 PM ]
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Meya
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posted on September 20, 2001 06:59:59 PM new
Knee jerk reactions won't accomplish anything. This needs to be well thought out and well planned. That takes time. And you don't move masses of military with the snap of a finger.
There would be much more criticism if Bush (or any leader for that matter) reacted with an itchy trigger finger and not enough forethought.
And why did Hilary look so bored? It was weird.
[ edited by Meya on Sep 20, 2001 07:01 PM ]
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petertdavis
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posted on September 20, 2001 07:03:11 PM new
Clinton always had a smirk because he .....mmmm
why does it always have to be about Clinton!
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packer
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posted on September 20, 2001 07:06:51 PM new
Damn meya,
LOL.....I was thinking the same thing about ole Hilary. Suppose she was mad cause Billy boy wasn't up there basking in all the glory?
I think Bush was great!
I also think he is prepared to kick butt, if we don't get our way.
Either your with us or your for terrorism!!!!!!!
packer
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al
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posted on September 20, 2001 07:07:45 PM new
It was a great speech..his best moment by far.
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saljo63
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posted on September 20, 2001 07:09:59 PM new
Meya, I was wondering the same thing about Hilary...she didn't even look like she was paying attention. All I can say is WOW, that was a mighty fine speech. And I know if the members of the 82nd Airborne at Ft. Bragg were watching they were all saying "HOO-AH"!
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uaru
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posted on September 20, 2001 07:11:57 PM new
Well, he did offer a bunch of strongly worded ultimatums
I thought one ultimatum in particular would make sleep difficult for some in Afghanistan.
"They will hand over the terrorists or they will share in their fate"
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gravid
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posted on September 20, 2001 07:12:37 PM new
Have to say he is not a great orator yet but he has come a long long way from a couple months ago.
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MAH645
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posted on September 20, 2001 07:16:45 PM new
Wonderful speech, Hilary didn't look like she cared much about it, or anything for that matter.
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Antiquary
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posted on September 20, 2001 07:19:22 PM new
Better than most of his speeches but nothing new. I admired his ability to lose some of the heavy accent.
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joycel
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posted on September 20, 2001 07:20:41 PM new
I just kept thinking of how great it was that Bush was President now instead of Clinton. Clinton lost the respect of the nation and the world with his escapades. At least our new President is treated with the respect the office deserves.
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hepburn
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posted on September 20, 2001 07:20:47 PM new
Dam! I missed all of it except for the last 2 minutes, then all the hand shaking. Will they show it again, you think?
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Tex1
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posted on September 20, 2001 07:21:14 PM new
A fine speach, but I didn't expect anything else. However, I can assure you that Al Gore would have done as well. The office brings the finest from the holder in times of trouble. It has always been so, and with God's help, it will always be so.
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zilvy
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posted on September 20, 2001 07:23:32 PM new
You are with us, or you are with the Terrorist! Excellent phrasing. We will not tire, falter or fail! (we are in it for the long haul, this isn't gonna happen overnight) We will bring justice to the terrorists, or the terrorists to justice, justice will prevail.
The congress is unified, the message was we are not against Muslims we are against those who blaspheme Alla, the terrorists. Well said. Thank you Mr. President and all of our leaders.
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Deliteful
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posted on September 20, 2001 07:25:55 PM new
I was very proud of our nation tonight. Our President and our Congress. God Bless America and her people.
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gravid
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posted on September 20, 2001 07:34:37 PM new
Here is a transcript:
http://www.cnn.com/2001/US/09/20/gen.bush.transcript/
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mybiddness
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posted on September 20, 2001 07:56:02 PM new
As The Official President Bush cheerleader of this forum (appointed by KRS - so I know it's offical) I have to say he did a super job! I'm digging through the attic right now for my pom poms.
I'm 99% sure that Hillary was just exhausted tonight. At first I thought she looked bored but when you think about the hours she must be putting in right now... plus having to worry about what Bill's up to.
O.K. I take that last part back. 
Not paranoid anywhere else but here!
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shoshanah
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posted on September 20, 2001 08:11:58 PM new
I hope he paid his ghost-writers A LOT to make him come out as if he were literate...AND HARDLY ANY ACCENT, as dear Antiquary pointed out... How did they pull that one????
A lot better than when he went to New York and reported: "I stand here today with bended knees..."
Nothing new in the speach. Thanks to Powell, bush is not rushing head-on into this disaster! So many countries, so many heads of other cabinets have tried to tell him the same: TAKE IT SLOW! PLAN...
Victory will be in good planning, not in showing your trump card at the first whistle....
And when I said, a week ago,(I am sure someone will bring up the thread ) that action should be swift, I meant it....BUT ONLY ACT AFTER GOOD, INTELLIGENT PLANNING....
Edited to add another 2 cents...
[ edited by shoshanah on Sep 20, 2001 08:14 PM ]
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Pocono
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posted on September 20, 2001 08:19:03 PM new
I must say this to the man I so love to despise...
Bravo Mr. President, Bravo.
BTW: Hillary and Guilliane BOTH looked like they haven't slept in 10 days, and probably haven't.
The trip to Washington tonight didn't help them any either.
Can't we leave the Clinton bashing out of just ONE thread... this isn't about politics.
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hepburn
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posted on September 20, 2001 08:27:33 PM new
OK..you guys can bash me now. I can take it. Really, I can...Im prepared. I can take it. Yes. I can. Sure. Go ahead. Im ready.
I say "On bended knees" too. So why is that phrase so bad? It sounds dumb with "On bent knees". Or am I missing something?
Ok..let me have it. Im ready. Really. Im tough. Sure I am.
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mybiddness
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posted on September 20, 2001 08:30:03 PM new
Forget the bended knees... I'm still trying to figure out what's so bad about a Texas accent?
Not paranoid anywhere else but here!
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Pocono
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posted on September 20, 2001 08:44:00 PM new
there aint NOTHIN' wrong with bended knees, particularly depending on who's knees is bended, and what direction they is facing
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uaru
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posted on September 20, 2001 08:46:03 PM new
I say "On bended knees" too. So why is that phrase so bad? It sounds dumb with "On bent knees". Or am I missing something?
I dunno, I didn't catch that either. I figured as long as he didn't say, "here we squat... " it sounded fine.
I particularly liked Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf's comments on GW's speech tonight. "He didn't draw a line in the sand, he bulldozed a ditch!"
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krs
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posted on September 20, 2001 08:48:41 PM new
Epitome of a non speech. He said nothing new, but he coined "pro temporary".
He sounded like a recipient of an Oscar nomination thanking everyone except the his dog Spot.
[ edited by krs on Sep 21, 2001 03:08 AM ]
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julie321
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posted on September 20, 2001 08:57:13 PM new
What is a bended knee? I would expect an educated man to at least use english words.
Standing with bended knees gives me the image of a sumo wrestler. The man saying those words, however...does not.
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zilvy
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posted on September 20, 2001 09:12:19 PM new
If you aren't with us you are with the terrorists!
We do not blame the Muslims but those who blaspheme Alla, the terrorists
He made two goofs protemporary and an elide at one point. He also came across as determined in his resolve. And you know I never once doubted that what he was reading he really meant. I trust him and his cabinet
and I feel that great pains were taken to cover all the major points that were on the minds of Americans.
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