Comments on: Bush visits Iraq http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: A Glorious Beginning http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-59228 A Glorious Beginning Sat, 08 Sep 2007 18:37:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-59228 [...] a glorious visit to Iraq, Bush made his way to Australia for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. These days, America [...] [...] a glorious visit to Iraq, Bush made his way to Australia for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. These days, America [...]

]]> By: Tricia M Charlottetown PEI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-55520 Tricia M Charlottetown PEI Wed, 05 Sep 2007 13:21:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-55520 Another last ditch effort for Bush to try to save face before the door slams behind him in the White House. This man is totally nauseating. Every single movement he makes is designed and prioritized solely on what might improve his image. All a waste of time and effort of course as his image couldn't be improved even with the best plastic surgeon in America! Bush has been all about Bush since he entered the White House. And what is Gen. Petraeus and Adm. William Fallon smiling about? I guess they must think Bush is laughable too! TO: Justin, Ada Oklahoma, John Lee Saint Petersburg, FL. How can you possibly make these statements as Americans! Do you think putting them in print might make them factual? I'm sorry to dissapoint you both but your statements are just as factless in print as they were when you conceived them. Another last ditch effort for Bush to try to save face before the door slams behind him in the White House.

This man is totally nauseating. Every single movement he makes is designed and prioritized solely on what might improve his image. All a waste of time and effort of course as his image couldn't be improved even with the best plastic surgeon in America!

Bush has been all about Bush since he entered the White House.

And what is Gen. Petraeus and Adm. William Fallon smiling about? I guess they must think Bush is laughable too!

TO: Justin, Ada Oklahoma, John Lee Saint Petersburg, FL. How can you possibly make these statements as Americans! Do you think putting them in print might make them factual? I'm sorry to dissapoint you both but your statements are just as factless in print as they were when you conceived them.

]]> By: Jenny, Rio Vista CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54972 Jenny, Rio Vista CA Tue, 04 Sep 2007 20:42:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54972 Now he can say that he has personally seen the progress and just needs more time and money. Duh!! We know this already. he was also there to put the squeeze on Patreus. This guy is such a piece of work. And for those of you that think he is so great......what good has he done? I can't think of one single thing. NADA!!! Now he can say that he has personally seen the progress and just needs more time and money. Duh!! We know this already. he was also there to put the squeeze on Patreus. This guy is such a piece of work. And for those of you that think he is so great......what good has he done? I can't think of one single thing. NADA!!!

]]> By: Rick, Chicago Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54753 Rick, Chicago Illinois Tue, 04 Sep 2007 18:44:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54753 "Surprise" visit .. complete with impromptu movie cameras to record the photo op. Did he bring a plastic turkey this time? Maybe on the way back, he can do something he's NEVER done and attend a funeral for one of the under-armored kids he had killed in Iraq for those WMDs we never found? Then again, maybe not. "Surprise" visit .. complete with impromptu movie cameras to record the photo op.

Did he bring a plastic turkey this time?

Maybe on the way back, he can do something he's NEVER done and attend a funeral for one of the under-armored kids he had killed in Iraq for those WMDs we never found?

Then again, maybe not.

]]> By: fedupwithourgov't http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54508 fedupwithourgov't Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:11:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54508 It's so safe he had to make a SURPRISE visit! It's so safe he had to make a SURPRISE visit!

]]> By: NY,NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54240 NY,NY Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:57:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54240 if he thinks this place is all the great he should bring his family for a vacation or put his daughters in uniform so they have all the fun as we do if he thinks this place is all the great he should bring his family for a vacation or put his daughters in uniform so they have all the fun as we do

]]> By: Ian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54226 Ian Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:20:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54226 Does anyone really think there is any chance AT ALL of anyone saying anything but "Everything's going great! You're a genius!" no matter what they know the truth to be? Any chance at all? Me, neither Does anyone really think there is any chance AT ALL of anyone saying anything but "Everything's going great! You're a genius!" no matter what they know the truth to be? Any chance at all? Me, neither

]]> By: VanReuter NY NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54114 VanReuter NY NY Mon, 03 Sep 2007 20:45:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54114 Why doesn't the media finally admit that the reason why all visits of administration, and American officials, MUST be unannounced, "surprise", visits, is because it is so dangerous there that they're afraid of getting killed? Your headline should read; Bush sneaks into Iraq. President afraid of getting killed in lawless hell-hole of his design. Van Why doesn't the media finally admit that the reason why all visits of administration, and American officials, MUST be unannounced, "surprise", visits, is because it is so dangerous there that they're afraid of getting killed?
Your headline should read;

Bush sneaks into Iraq. President afraid of getting killed in lawless hell-hole of his design.

Van

]]> By: S. Levy, San Francisco, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54110 S. Levy, San Francisco, CA Mon, 03 Sep 2007 20:34:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54110 Indeed, symbolism (Style over substance) is the hallmark of Bush's administration. So here he is at the second largest airbase NOT in Baghdad (as many newscasters today have titled his photo op as), but 180 kilometers north of Baghdad surrounded by a 21 km secure perimeter, and if that's not enough, 7,000 US marines, 3,000 US soldiers and God knows how many armed to the teeth secret service personnel. For a six hour photo op. As a child in the 50s, I've always recalled an apt turn of phrase, "believe non of what you hear and half of what you see." Still fits. Indeed, symbolism (Style over substance) is the hallmark of Bush's administration. So here he is at the second largest airbase NOT in Baghdad (as many newscasters today have titled his photo op as), but 180 kilometers north of Baghdad surrounded by a 21 km secure perimeter, and if that's not enough, 7,000 US marines, 3,000 US soldiers and God knows how many armed to the teeth secret service personnel. For a six hour photo op. As a child in the 50s, I've always recalled an apt turn of phrase, "believe non of what you hear and half of what you see." Still fits.

]]> By: Pete, T.S. FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54097 Pete, T.S. FL Mon, 03 Sep 2007 19:47:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54097 White House advisers said Bush also came to Al Asad to gauge firsthand the challenges faced by the 7,000 Marines and 3,000 soldiers............ Maybe he should have gotten into an unarmed humvee and driven the local streets for a while rather than hide on a secured air base! Can you say photo-op......... White House advisers said Bush also came to Al Asad to gauge firsthand the challenges faced by the 7,000 Marines and 3,000 soldiers............

Maybe he should have gotten into an unarmed humvee and driven the local streets for a while rather than hide on a secured air base! Can you say photo-op.........

]]> By: Justin, Ada Oklahoma http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54094 Justin, Ada Oklahoma Mon, 03 Sep 2007 19:44:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54094 President Bush is a true leader: doing what is right despite the criticism of those who covet his position. President Bush is a true leader: doing what is right despite the criticism of those who covet his position.

]]> By: Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54084 Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA Mon, 03 Sep 2007 19:10:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54084 Bring on the photo ops, President Shrub, and prepare for the excrement to hit the ventilator when Congress takes up your Surge Supplemental in a few weeks. This is your last shot for a fatally flawed policy, to use one of your Brain's recent phrases. Bring on the photo ops, President Shrub, and prepare for the excrement to hit the ventilator when Congress takes up your Surge Supplemental in a few weeks. This is your last shot for a fatally flawed policy, to use one of your Brain's recent phrases.

]]> By: John Lee Saint Petersburg, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54076 John Lee Saint Petersburg, FL Mon, 03 Sep 2007 18:49:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54076 Bush is a great leader. This trip will allow him to better understand the report on Iraq being delivered next week. I wish him safe travels. Bush is a great leader. This trip will allow him to better understand the report on Iraq being delivered next week. I wish him safe travels.

]]> By: xtina chicago IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54056 xtina chicago IL Mon, 03 Sep 2007 18:03:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54056 God Bless our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coasties. Thank you for being great Americans, and for your dedication to serving our country. God Bless our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coasties. Thank you for being great Americans, and for your dedication to serving our country.

]]> By: John from America http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54048 John from America Mon, 03 Sep 2007 17:47:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54048 Good for you George - now why don't you stay there and get the job done like the true "leader" you are! After all, you being the "great decider" can help you confused Iraq leadership get over their hurdles better than anybody since your on Gods mission! Good for you George – now why don't you stay there and get the job done like the true "leader" you are! After all, you being the "great decider" can help you confused Iraq leadership get over their hurdles better than anybody since your on Gods mission!

]]> By: RB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54032 RB Mon, 03 Sep 2007 17:15:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54032 Hopefully, a moving van and the rest of his belongings will follow shortly, since he thinks it's so great over there. Hopefully, a moving van and the rest of his belongings will follow shortly, since he thinks it's so great over there.

]]> By: cary lowell in http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54025 cary lowell in Mon, 03 Sep 2007 17:07:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54025 now that the New York Times has shocked the world by publishing an article stating that the US is having great success with Gen. Petreaus' plan, it truly is a new day! now that the New York Times has shocked the world by publishing an article stating that the US is having great success with Gen. Petreaus' plan, it truly is a new day!

]]> By: David, Salinas, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54024 David, Salinas, CA Mon, 03 Sep 2007 17:05:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/03/bush-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq/#comment-54024 There have been military successes in small regions of Iraq like al Anbar, but most of the country is still mired in civil war. Most of the casualties of U.S. forces have nothing to do with al Qaeda. They are the result of attacks by local militias who resent our continued occupation. President Bush’s visit is just another sound-bite opportunity to declare “mission accomplished” without acknowledging the real military and political situation. The principal Republican candidates for the Presidency, (Giuliani, Romney, Thompson & McCain) all seem to view the Iraq war through the President’s rose-colored glasses. We need a President willing to face hard facts. We don’t have one now. And the Republicans aren’t offering one in 2008. There have been military successes in small regions of Iraq like al Anbar, but most of the country is still mired in civil war. Most of the casualties of U.S. forces have nothing to do with al Qaeda. They are the result of attacks by local militias who resent our continued occupation. President Bush’s visit is just another sound-bite opportunity to declare “mission accomplished” without acknowledging the real military and political situation.

The principal Republican candidates for the Presidency, (Giuliani, Romney, Thompson & McCain) all seem to view the Iraq war through the President’s rose-colored glasses. We need a President willing to face hard facts. We don’t have one now. And the Republicans aren’t offering one in 2008.

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