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The president should be reminded that he is "kickin-ass" with the lives and limbs of our dedicated service people -this isn't a football game and winning can only be described as having avoided the indiscriminate and unending loss of life in the first place. Can anyone suggest that -losing over 3700 American lives with tens of thousands of serious injuries at a real financial cost that will be measured in trillions – is a victory?
Such provocative language will only result in some other tyrant telling his people that they are 'kickin-in' our asses and that they too will be victorious. Where does it end?

Is he drinking again?

did anyone know that there is more people dying in the United states each from murder and other things like that. then are dying in war each day. take a hint the troops are safer than you think

[...] I’m having a bit of trouble understanding all of the newly released reports coming out about Iraq.  Luckily for everyone, when Australia Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile recently asked President Bush for an update on Iraq, the President told him “We’re kicking ass.” [...]

Worst. President. Ever.

Why haven't we pulled out of Iraq yet?!?! The Democrats are just as useless as this idiot Bush!

Bush is a huge embarrassment to America.

Apparently, there's two wars–the actual war that is killing thousands of Iraqi civilians and wasting trillions of American dollars and Bush's war that's coming along quite swimmingly.

I pray that the next president is a Democrat.

It's time for Bush to gather up his men at the OK Corral, saddle up their horses and ride into the sunset.
Even Roy Rodgers, The Sundance Kid, Jesse James and yes! even Kenny Rodgers knew when ta foldem!

I'm just plain sick and tired and sick and tired of hearing about this sorry cowpoke who due to an unexplainable
vote count got to be the lamest US President in History.

Round em up George and Ride em on out! Happy Trails to ya Until We Never Meet Again.

I don't know what more the President could possibly do, to prove that he really doesn't care about anything but the Iraq war. He's shown he doesn't care about hurricanes, falling bridges, health care, political corruption (on a grand scale), or anything else important to the American people. He only cares about his "pet war" in Iraq, and only then because he made a big mistake, but wants to be remembered as the "saviour of America". Thank God there is a two term limit; I don't think we could survive four more years of his incompetence and stupidity!

What a role model! Isn't that what people wanted int he White House?

Impeach him.

[...] With a name like that, he should be on the no-fly list!" They share a laugh. -"Kicking ass" joins "heckuva job" on the list of superlative phrases that can no longer be [...]

What a retard. Maybe some of those soldiers families can kick his ass. He's literally ruined the Republican Party for good.

Love how he went to Iraq for a Labor Day photo op with the troops as his props. God, please deliver us from this buffoon!

This is truly one dispicable individual. We are getting our ass kicked in Iraq – The Bush Administration has decimated the US Military and has made the US extremely less safe than ever. All the deaths caused by his greed is his shameful legacy.

Franklin Lakes – How about the fact that the Clintons gave US Missile technology to China, in exchange for Campaign contributions? That's more than "Bill's Affair". Look it up.

This is by far the worst display of integrity and class of any American President.

If Teddy Roosevelt said "speak softly and carry a big stick",Bush would be equivalent to the complete opposite.

I am embarassed to have him represent my country.

Jack, Hellhole, Texas

I join Rachel in thanking you for your heartfelt comments. And I thank you as well for your heroic service to your country and people.

I have never beeen able to understand how some interpreted that those not supportive of the current Iraq War were somehow being unloyal to the military serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Your explanation has allowed me to understand the how.

You explained my feelings exactly. I don't support this war but I couldn't have more support, love, pride, loyalty and praise for every single military member who is sacrificing or has sacrificed their life for our freedom and safety today or in the days gone by. In my mind you are and will always be the bravest of our heroes.

To all military members around the world who are serving, have served, I thank you for your bravery and loyalty and pray that those who have served will find peace in the knowledge that their service was truly appreciated and looked upon with honour and that God will keep those who are currently serving in the palm of his hand and return them to their loved ones safe and well.

Amen to the following comment.

It occured to me just yesterday why more people aren't completely horrified by Mr. Bush. Most people have never dealt with or known a clinically insane person. They have no idea how "crazy" people function,the behaviors, the cues. So while Mr. Bush' responses might seem "odd" at times (as in this instance. Really what world leader has EVER talked like this?) people put it down to something more comforting than having a madmad with his finger on the button of a nuclear bomb.

His remaining supporters generally fall into two camps: unintelligent and/or willfully ignorant men who are uncertain of both their intelligence and masculinity and therefore need to be on the "winning side" so their utter wrongness will not be evident to the world at large. The other segment: the apathetically average middle-American who is so disconnected from anything outside their worldview that they don't see what many concerned and rational people do: George W. Bush is mentally ill. He is a sociopath as is evidenced every time says what he "thinks" is appropriate for the situation.

He has no real connection to his inner processes. He can't feel sympathy or empathy for others and so he does his best to "gladhand" his way through situations requiring some degrees of self-reflexiveness.

Americans should not be embarassed by this President, they should be horrified.

Posted By Phobe Moon, Mooresville, NC : September 7, 2007 7:55 am

He's just stupid.

Well while he was "Kicking Ass" in Iraq apparently somebody was also Kicking Ass in the Real Estate Markets of the US.

And now that somebody's Foot in the near future will also Kick Ass for all economies around the world. The spin offs from real estate closures in the US will see Global international markets plummet and economies dive to an all time low.

Thank you again George Bush.

"Linda – Albany, NY

Posted By James W, Fairfield, Ca"

Once again, you step up to the plate and deliver yet another astonishing lesson in law...bravo! Funny thing is, I already know my rights. Furthermore, I also am well aware, as many Americans are, of how quickly these rights have been altered and changed, especially through recent years.

Just one question, however....who named you god? You remind me of the little boy who always tattled on everyone, vying to be teacher's pet for that special pat on the back. You must really have a lot of time on your hands.

Furthermore, since when did the President become above the law? When does he get to be responsible for all the stupid, hateful things he has to say? I suppose in your eyes, he's "exempt," yes? Open your eyes, Sir.

To Jack from Hellhole, TX:

Thank you for what you wrote – it was the most intelligent, kind-hearted thing I have seen written on here and it exactly sums up what I am sure the troops are going through. I too do not support this war, but I truly support our troops and think of them daily and wish they did not have to fight this war. I am so sorry for what you have clearly suffered, but it is a relief to know that there are intelligent people who realize that not supporting this war does not equal not supporting the troops.

I wish we could kick his ass right out of the white house.

The most important thing this country could ever do at this point is to imprison Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz, Perl, Feith, Rove, and whatever other architects of the War on Iraq I might have left out - for life. Only then could the people of this country ever begin to establsh any moral authority.

Suicide mission and kicking our own ass... accomplished!

"The tax which will be paid for education is not more than the thousand part
of what will be paid if we leave the people in ignorance."
President Thomas Jefferson

"And so¸ my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you
ask what you can do for your country."
President John Fitzgerald Kennedy

"Tear down that wall¸ Mr. Gorbachev"
President Ronald Reagan

"We're Kickin' Ass!!!"
GWB

As usual, the "mainstream media" are a day late and way short on the detail. (Well, in this case, CNN is 2 days late, but who's counting?)

If we had a competent mainstream media in the USA, rather than the corporate lickspittle media we've got, the public would not have had to go to "unconventional" sources to learn of the story in a timely fashion.

Gary A

CNN catches up with Bush, almost two days late
09/07/2007 @ 8:33 am
Filed by John Byrne

Nearly two days after RAW STORY first reported that President George W. Bush had declared to a Deputy Australian Prime Minister "we're kicking ass" in Iraq, America's media finally caught up.
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In a late-evening blog post Thursday, CNN 'discovered' the news, which was printed in the second-largest newspaper in Australia Sept. 5 US time.

RAW STORY blared the headline "Bush: We're kicking ass in Iraq" on Wednesday morning.

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Things are going well in Iraq, according to President George W. Bush.

Upon his arrival in Sydney Wednesday, Deputy Australian Prime Minister Mark Vaile "inquired politely" about his stopover in the war-torn country.

"We're kicking ass," Bush said.

The remark was overheard by a reporter for the Sydney Morning Herald and caught by an Australian blog.

According to the paper, Bush arrived in Australia in a "chipper mood."

"Despite his unpopularity in" Australia, the paper said, "Bush used yesterday's media conference with [Prime Minister John] Howard to try to bolster the Prime Minister's electoral prospects in the next poll. Labor was quite happy at the spectre of one unpopular leader backing another but should not underestimate the defiance and polished performance Bush is able to muster. On Iraq, climate change, Kyoto and nuclear power, he backed Howard to the hilt. He claimed diplomatically he did not want to interfere in the Australian election and said he looked forward to today's meeting with Kevin Rudd," leader of the Australian Labor Party.

"Apart from his introductory remarks, Howard never spoke during the press conference," the paper added. "It was the George W. Bush show."

The Herald asserted that Howard's staunch position backing the Iraq war "is growing."

"He implied that those who argued against the war in the first place had no role in the current debate," the article said.

You guys have once again twisted the words of President Bush to make him seem like a nerple-headed twit.

If you listen carefully, he distinctly used the words "we're knicking glass", which is an old Texas term for getting the crap kicked out of you.

I'm tired of all you liberals out there using any excuse to make our duly-elected President out to be a course, marginally literate putz. The man went to both Yale and Harvard, for goodness sake! You just can't get into those schools on a phone call from dad, you know.

Liberals, clean up your act and stop trying to put words in the President's mouth. Goodness knows he already has enough trouble with the ones that are already stuck there.

IMPEACH THIS CREEP !!

Yes sir, Mr. War-president!

And if we never withdrew from Viet Nam we would still be kicking ass there!

Just keep bringing them on so we (but not your kids) can keep kicking there asses again and again and again!

What an embarrassment this guy is to this country and how foolish is his ill-timed and crude bravado. Is he ever, even on his best days, the tiniest bit presidential or statesmanlike? Or dignified?

My heart mourns for those who have lost their lives in this debacle.

I love the people claiming that saying "the President is a war criminal" is illegal speech. Priceless.

Also, the soldiers are not in Iraq fighting for our freedom. We don't have the freedom to criticize the President because American soldiers are in Iraq. Iraq never posed a threat to us. Neither did Vietnam, or Korea, or Germany, but that's irrelevant.

This is not some special crisis time in our history, just as the 1920s was not extra dangerous for Germany. But some people are very good at making you think it is, in the hopes you'll be more submissive. We should never sacrifice our liberty. Terrorists are not going to destroy this country. Only an oppressive government can do that.

Lastly, free speech is not a right of American citizens. It is a right of every person.

How is this for a campaign slogan "WE ARE KICKING FANNY – Vote Republican in '08. I fail to see how any americans will vote for them....I know who will....my good ole state of South Carolina.....they always come thru for the G.O.P.

An utter moron. (Yet history will teach us nothing.)

Mike, Corpus Christi TX,

Unfortunately you read it right.

Even more unfortunately, there's another guy named Rick in Chicago who actually STILL supports Dubya apparently.

Don't worry, I'm not THAT guy.

MY posts will continue to reflect how screwed up Dubya and his supporters are.

Try not to let the name fool ya!

To my brothers-in-arms that are currently serving and have served in Iraq. During my service I was mad as hell at the people back home protesting to stop the war I was fighting and it took decades for me to come to terms with it. I felt abandoned, betrayed and it wasn't until I gained some perspective and wisdom did I realize that in most cases they were concerned about my welfare and the welfare of those fighting that senseless war. Much of what was said back then still bothers me but I would rather have a citizenry engaged in ending an immoral war than blindly supporting it from one decade to another. It took time for me to see this. What pains me the most are what our soldiers are going through and the sense of abandonment some of them feel. Some may never come to terms with it, like many of my friends I served with, while some like myself will see the concern that so many at home had for us. I love every damn one of you fighting this war and I long for the day you are not in harms way and in the arms of your family. The vast majority of people that oppose this war are supporting you by not supporting the decisions that put you there. I know when you are on the front lines it is hard to see and harder to understand but we are behind you and we love you all. I unlike our Coward in Chief have shed many tears for you and I will shed many more I fear. War leaves the all of us scarred with wounds that may never heal. It is impossible to fully understand the impact combat has on you unless you experienced it. No one in this current administration is aware of that fact and as far as I can so none of them care. I pray for you serving in harms way everyday. You are not alone and we love and support you all.

Posted By Jack, Hellhole, Texas : September 7, 2007 4:10 pm

I love this comment. Jack you really understand our frustration with the war and I am sorry for any sadness or confusion that any comment I made may have caused. I hate that the Iraq War ever was started. I believed in getting Bin Laden in Afghanistan and would have supported wholeheartedly the effort there. I just despise the actions that put us into Iraq. I understood before we went in what was going to happen. I am not an international genius, so why couldn't others understand. And to not have a reason to bully Iraq, it's just so unbelievably disappointing. And yes, it's because I care so much for people and our country as to why I don't like the actions of our occupation in Iraq. You are all cared for, believe me. I spent this summer in France, got to see Normandy and I cried for those I didn't even know there. I appreciate what our military does to honor America. I hate that they have to be part of something that should never have happened though.

Uh so Steven, while we're praying to our God to give us strength to kill enough of them to make them leave us alone and they are praying to their God to give them strength to kill enough of us to accomplish their goals, whose God gives the best response?

Does the phrase "reconciliation is taking place" refer to George W. Bushes conversion to Islam? That is the only reconciliation possible in the view of OBL. Otherwise it is simply another example of meaningless Bush malapropisms.

Chicago Matt, in one sense you are correct. President Bush was in office during 9-11 for only 8 months . I do find it a little strange that you fail to mention who was in office the previous 8 years. Both adminstrations made mistakes.
Greenville Austin, you have made my point for me...no successful attacks! Strong leadership and PRAYER had much to do with that. The terrorists will not stop trying to get to us. That is what they live for!
Texas Paul, My Savior did not stop planes from flying into the towers. I will tell you why. We were created by God with the ability for choice. Whether good or bad, right or wrong, rightous or evil, we make choices. We will also face the consequences for those choices. Atta and his crew made the choice! So-called Savior? Wrong answer! A boob? Hardly! A man who loves his country and spent 26 years of his life in the US Air Force and most importantly .. a Christian ..that is who I am! I don't always agree with the President but I pray for him and not call names! I am disappointed with all the name calling! That is my point!

It's normal to say some bad words when we are under great pressure. It's just a matter of media who always looking for mistakes (even small mistakes) especially when they are against the President.

Don't you all understand that when you blame his for these bad words, you are all already hypocrites? You blame him as a hypocrite without looking at yourself that you are also a hypocrite? Do you think the Dems are no hypocrites? No one is perfect in this world, remember that.

what ever happened to dueling with someone who offended you so blatantly as this man does? im pretty sure my grandma could take him out if that were the case...

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I would just like you to know the things that are being posted on your CNN Political Ticker. According to your posting policy…
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Bush is far worse than Hussein was and he was murdered for war crimes. Bush needs to be put on trial for war crimes. He led us into a war under false pretenses. That is a crime. Thousands of innocent people have been killed because of him. The rest of the world would be wise to see that Bush is a tyrant and he must be punished according to international laws.
Posted By Rodney Dallas TX: September 7, 2007 2:13 pm
Also:
We sure are. We’re responsible for the death of more than 600,000 dead Iraqi’s so far. Heck, most of them are women and children. If you really step it up George, you can kill enough of them so that there won’t be any more Iraqi’s left after we kill the present generation. If you try EXTRA HARD you can still catch Adolph Hitler for second place on the all-time list of mass murderers. However, you’d have to go nuclear to catch Stalin but I wouldn’t put it past you.
Posted By Jeff Old Bridge, NJ: September 7, 2007 12:14 pm
I would like to state that this is unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, and obscene. Not to mention disgusting, horrible, un-American and completely moronic. I hope you post, air, edit, exhibit, telecast, cablecast, web cast, re-use, publish, reproduce, use, license, print, distribute or otherwise use your comment(s) and accompanying personal identifying information via all forms of media now known or hereafter devised, worldwide, in perpetuity this sort of rubbish from sickos like Rodney From Texas and Jeff from Old Bridge, NJ. Apparently you find these sorts of statements not worthy of keeping off your website.
Sincerely,
Ed Gruberman

Right on Ed Gruberman, Go Ed; you tell em! So agreeable!
CNN,
Freedom of speech; Question: This is a question for networks brightest! What separates the up right two legged animal from the four legged animal? The answer is contained within this post.

What rules may I have not followed according too CNN comment policies? Someone inside CNN studios and/or on staff is continuously deleting comments and denying a mountain of free citizen their constitutional rights.

What’s up?

We're kicking ass, up is down, black is white...

dogs and cats living together; mass hysteria!

President Gorge W. Bush is just as human as all the rest of US Americans as a united nation. Like none of the US has made any mistakes with their mouths and then have the brass too criticize with your filthy comments. He is just a man with the brass too see it how it is. We all need to remember the golden rule!

Not that I agree with every move that our President has used during the past seven years. All you left wing liberals would take you own heads out of your own asses and pay attention to what is really happening with these Islamic fundamentalist, radical Mullah men, Moslem religious groups that intend to rule the world within their own culture.

A people that are willing sacrifice them selves their families own lives in the name of Islam, Mohammad, Allah, (what ever?); and their radical religious beliefs need their asses kicked but well. These types of threats have been boiling over for millenniums. Maybe our Presidents position doses have impeachment tendencies within that office for many reasons; but the war on terrorism is not one of them, the war on terrorism is all our fight globally and we all must to stand united on this issue for the good of our nation and all peoples.

IF the whole class cannot do it together, than the class cannot do it at all. Mr. Sue 1965

Good for you President George W. Bush; GO FOR IT! You just keep on defending the war in Iraq and our fight against terrorism until your last day in office and crucify all the radical Moslem leaders; all the ones that are try to kill as many infidels as they possibly can. I say round up all radical Moslems and all their leaders here in the United States. Just like our country did with all the Japanese during WWII. Place all radical Moslems, Leaders and their families; protect them from harm in a safe area until we rid our country of their domination to control.

Charles from Chicago wrote:
"And Eric, why is Iraq now "the central front of their war against the west"? They certainly weren't under Saddam."

Al Qaeda was in the following:
Middle East, Greater Europe, most of SE Asia, Greater SW Asia, North Africa, Russia, many former Soviet states, Germany, England, Ireland, Spain, Malaysia, Phillipines, the Balkans, Saudi Arabia, North America, Canada, the US, New York, Florida, Boston, Minnesota, Arizona, etc. etc. etc. The list goes on...

But somehow, they magically weren't in Iraq.

Uh, sorry. I don't buy it, bub.

Looks like Mr. Ed Gruberman is trying to be all noble and get nominated for Attorney General.

Also, for the guy in Salinas, CA that said those of us that criticize don't have the testicular fortitude to protect our freedom should really ask before assuming. I servied in our US military honorably for 5 years. I did not re-enlist because I no longer believed what the commander in chief did. I served my time. Don't tell me that I didn't have the guts. Tell us about your military background. Being from Salina, CA, your probably an illegal anyway and trying to be nice as to not get deported. Immigration officials are on their way.

We should be kicking ass, his ass. Impeach him!

Perhaps Jimmy Carter, the other President Genius, was, like the proverbial clock, right once.
How is the bright Texan, Ron Paul,
doing these days?

Death Count...

There were 16,885 alcohol-related fatalities in 2005 – 39 percent of the total traffic fatalities for the year.

Impeach Jack Daniels...

http://edgruberman.wordpress.com

Does this remark rate with the likes of 'Mission Accomplished' & 'Bring Em On'? The infamous quotes of moron's would be laughable if they weren't so tragic; which is why moron's should try to keep their mouth shut as much as possible.

Instead of important stories like this, why doesn't CNN give us a death count. How many soldiers and civilians have died. By all means, differentiate between our soldiers and enemy soldiers, but please, give us numbers. We need to know just how much ass we are kicking.

If you or anyone else would like to post a threat against the President – go right ahead. I'll be watching.

Posted By James W, Fairfield, CA : September 7, 2007 1:43 pm
Hey tough guy, If the FBI were to lock up anyone who made statements similar to Mrs
America's they would have 3/4 of this country behind bars. Get a life. Why don't you do something productive and enlist?

If we are "kicking ass" in Iraq, how come Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, Bill O Lielly refuse doing any shows in downtown Baghdad?. If any of them would do a live show for a week in Baghdad or Anwar providence I would change my mind. You will never see it.They know the truth

Jeff in Salinas, CA:

[Mr. President, please keep in mind that the same people that critize your efforts to protect our freedom are the same people that lack the testicular fortitude to fight for freedom!]

Sometimes it takes more testicular fortitude to speak out than to blindly follow.

Criticizing the President does not make someone a coward or a traitor. Dissention is not undemocratic–in fact, it is one of the core freedoms of a democracy.

As Americans, our soldiers have DIED so each and every one of us can voice our opinions. Free speech is one of our rights as citizens. I have supported our President since day one. I don't always agree with him but I DO respect him. I have NEVER found a single President who's beliefs were accepted by 100% of the Americans, 100% of the time. Enjoy your freedoms people and just be thankful you have them!

To my brothers-in-arms that are currently serving and have served in Iraq. During my service I was mad as hell at the people back home protesting to stop the war I was fighting and it took decades for me to come to terms with it. I felt abandoned, betrayed and it wasn't until I gained some perspective and wisdom did I realize that in most cases they were concerned about my welfare and the welfare of those fighting that senseless war. Much of what was said back then still bothers me but I would rather have a citizenry engaged in ending an immoral war than blindly supporting it from one decade to another. It took time for me to see this. What pains me the most are what our soldiers are going through and the sense of abandonment some of them feel. Some may never come to terms with it, like many of my friends I served with, while some like myself will see the concern that so many at home had for us. I love every damn one of you fighting this war and I long for the day you are not in harms way and in the arms of your family. The vast majority of people that oppose this war are supporting you by not supporting the decisions that put you there. I know when you are on the front lines it is hard to see and harder to understand but we are behind you and we love you all. I unlike our Coward in Chief have shed many tears for you and I will shed many more I fear. War leaves the all of us scarred with wounds that may never heal. It is impossible to fully understand the impact combat has on you unless you experienced it. No one in this current administration is aware of that fact and as far as I can so none of them care. I pray for you serving in harms way everyday. You are not alone and we love and support you all.

Maybe Jesus & George W. have more in common than I thought,"I am not of this world." John 15,19.

Any self-respecting WW II vet ought to be appalled at Pres. Bush's "kicking ass" comment. Our brave men and women of the 1940's kicked Japan's, Germany's and Italy's collective asses, across three continents, in less time than Boy George has had to - what? - make a deal with Saddam's former henchmen in one or two provinces?

Mind you, I think today's military is every bit as brave as our heroes of the past. The difference is that today's so-called "commander in chief" is a moron whose only reason for claiming we're kicking ass is to protect his own ass.

Mr Ed Boogerman,Whitfield, etc
Please take your whiney ass outta here, if you can't take the fact that the majority in this comments section and the majority in this country cannot stand the current president. He is worthless, his ridiculous cronies he calls his administration are worthless – and if someone calls him a war criminal, they wouldn't be far off.

I would – if he walks into my country without provocation and kills and maims thousands. And to top it all, go around the world talking like a school yard punk!

So go get a life – and may be a new and more intelligent life form to back in the next election.

• GWOT – 2,185 days (9-12-01 through 9-7-07), 3,321 total service members killed due to hostile action, (not including non-hostile deaths, mishaps, accidents, etc.) (3,071 OIF hostile deaths, 250 OEF hostile deaths) = 1.5 service members killed per day...

Posted By Eric, THE Republic of Texas : September 7, 2007 12:36 pm

Wow Eric that's great. Only 1.5 (rounded) dead, brave Americans a day. That sounds great unless, of course, you happen to be one of the 1.5 or the family of one of the 1.5. Then....not so good.

And Eric, why is Iraq now "the central front of their war against the west"? They certainly weren't under Saddam. He was a ruthless, dictaor and creep. But, he also hated Bin Laden and would have probably thought nothing about murdering him had Al Queda entered his country.

But what did we do? We invaded a sovereign nation without a plan. We killed and maimed thousands of civilians (Not the fault of our soldiers, that's part of war.) We destabalized a nation and made it ripe for those with anti-American sentiment to flood in. We turned what little good will we had in the mid-east into a shambles.

Don't talk to me about WMA's as an excuse. There were none. Don't talk to me about Saddam being a bad guy. There are plenty of bad guys we don't attack. Don't talk to me about 911. Iraq had nothing to do with 911. Don't talk to me about liberating the people of Iraq from a tyrant. I don't think the hundreds of thousands that have been killed or maimed and the million + that have been made refugees think they are better off with the joke of a democracy they have now.

If we would have taken the fight to those who really harmed us I would have applauded. But we became easily bored with the non "target rich" Afghanistan and allowed it to become a drug nation with the profits going to those who do mean to do us harm.

If you can give me one justification for going into Iraq I would be grateful. Do not give me reasons why we should stay. I could care less. I want to know why we are there to begin with.

Linda – Albany, NY

You wrote, "Ah yes….we all know the limitations the Bush Administration has placed on our right to the so-called "free speech."

Linda, your free speech rights have not been diminished – you can say how you feel, what you think, disagree with the President, etc.

You CANNOT yell fire in a movie theater.

You CANNOT defame, slander, or libel.

You CANNOT lie in court.

You CANNOT speak in court which causes contempt of court.

You CANNOT speak publicly about a trial where a judge forbids it.

You CANNOT use hate speech which incites violence.

And You CANNOT threaten the President of the United States with a violent act.

PLEASE learn your rights and their limits!

I find it comically stupid that no one commenting here has been to Iraq, yet everyone thinks they have much better knowledge on it than someone who deals with inside information of it daily and has been there multiple times. And at the same time you all chastise Bush for saying something as uncouth as "ass", yet applaud Obama's wife for talking about smelling bad because it makes the Obamas seem "real". I guess I should expect nothing less.

Posted By Andrew, Washington DC : September 7, 2007 1:22 pm

Sorry Andrew, at least one of us has been there. I lived there for a number of years among he people a long time ago and speak the language. While I found the Iraquis to be delightful people on an individual basis, it was rare to find 2 of them who could agree on anything. The hatred between the sects is very real, and will be just as real 1,000 years from now, assuming one of them isn't wiped out first. Finally, the Arab, and especially the Iraqi mind, does not deal well with responsibility. Take all of the above into account and the notion of a democracy in Iraq is a joke. The country will be unstable (read civil war) until another big mean SOB like Hussein comes along and rules by brute force, regardless of what you think we can do. You people in Washington think you know everything. You don't know nuthin' as the present situation clearly shows.

Why do you righties keep bringing up Bill Clinton Is that the best you got? He lied about an affair. Ooooh. How many people died from that one? Bush's lies caused tens of thousands of deaths if not more, the destruction of our constitutional rights, torture, the politization of our Justice Department, I could go on and on.

And by the way for all you Clinton haters, Bill bombed terroist training camps in the Sudan, driving Bin Laden into Afghanistan where the Taliban are making a comeback. His security people warned the Bush people about Osama but like you, they hated anything Clinton. So at our peril, Condi and company ignored the warnings.
If you're still ignorant enough to support this war in Iraq where the 9/11 terrorists ain't, that's up to you. But if all you can come up with is Clinton's affair, stop watching Fox news and reading Rupert Murdock's newspapers and try finding the facts.

Hey Ed – thanks for doing such a public service. Also, maybe check your dictionary for the term 'libel.' Well-plead, truthful facts and accompanying opinions that are not represented as facts do not constitute libel.
Just because the mainstream press has seemingly forgotten how to come down hard on an Executive Branch in error in the post-9/11 world, + this govt despises free expression when it doesn't perpetuate their own agenda, that does not mean the Americans don't still have the right to express outrage at an inept administration. Were you the kid that always told the teacher in middle school? get a life.

Also, to the guy who said the war would be over if Americans (blindly) supported the President. I think it's more likely the war would be over if Bush supported the American people. The majority dont want us there...and that includes many of the troops. Jesus H. C., take your blinders off.

I have forwarded a copy of your message to the FBI's Western Regional Office in SF (which I understand is not too far from Menlo Park). Threatening the President of the United States is no light offense.

I hope you are given the chance to explain yourself to the authorities. You reek of home-grown terrorist ideals mirroring Timothy McVeigh.

Posted By James W Fairfield, Ca : September 6, 2007 7:35 pm

Is this guy for real?? You sir are a whacko and I'm sure when the FBI got your email they thought the same thing. Now leave the nice FBI agents alone- they have real work to do.

Is this another Bush "Bring em on!" moment?

I am beyond tired of those who continue to politicize this war and resort to name calling (left-wing liberal vs. right wing "conservative) and the so-called republicans who continue to accuse the left-wingers as those who are "invested in defeat". Just because someone advocates peace or is against doesn't mean they want our troops to be defeated or that they do not support the troops or are any less patriotic than those who support the war and, therefore "support the troops".

As for our president's comments, so, he believes the surge is working so therefore we're kicking ass. It was a comment overheard in a private conversation. One may not agree with his assessment, but to criticize him for speaking plainly is again unproductive. Bush has given plenty of cause and reason to be criticized. Going into war is one thing, but not having any kind of plan or strategy for "Victory", or assuming that only "kicking ass" was all that was needed is gravely and deadly naive. Our troops are doing the best they can with the few resources they have with an *enemy* not easily identifiable. Both democrats and republicans, left wingers and right wingers, pro-war and anti-war persons can best serve by making sure our government gives our troops what they need to succeed and come home! And please, let's stop all this silly talk and name calling. Real people are dying.

MGC – Monterey

"I will forward any statement of yours or anyone else specifically threatening a violent act against the President of the United States. Free speech is a fine. Threats are not.

Posted By James W, Fairfield, CA

Ah yes....we all know the limitations the Bush Administration has placed on our right to the so-called "free speech."

It's a good thing we have baby-sitters such as yourself, Mr. Fairfield. God knows we haven't brains to think for ourselves and need to be shut-up. (insert heavy sarcasm here – something you did not catch onto in Mrs. America's post) But then again, what else can be expected from the PC-minded.

However, truth be told, if anyone needs to watch what they say, it's Mr. Bush himself.

Now, take your soap box and play with the rest of the kiddies.

wonder if he uses "bust a cap" or "the cabbage patch" in his oh so hip ways to communicate?

what an idiot. please sir, just go away.

Another tough talking chicken hawk. Good at shooting off at their mouth when others are spilling their blood or making any type of sacrifice, Something he was not willing to do.

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Bush is far worse than Hussein was and he was murdered for war crimes. Bush needs to be put on trial for war crimes. He lead us into a war under false pretenses. That is a crime. Thousands of innocent people have been killed because of him. The rest of the world would be wise to see that Bush is a tyrant and he must be punished according to international laws.
Posted By Rodney Dallas TX : September 7, 2007 2:13 pm

Also:
We sure are.We’re responsible for the death of more than 600,000 dead Iraqi’s so far.Heck,most of them are women and children.If you really step it up George,you can kill enough of them so that there won’t be any more Iraqi’s left after we kill the present generation. If you try EXTRA HARD you can still catch Adolph Hitler for second place on the all-time list of mass murderers.However,you’d have to go nuclear to catch Stalin but I wouldn’t put it past you.
Posted By Jeff Old Bridge,NJ : September 7, 2007 12:14 pm

I would like to state that this is unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, and obscene. Not to mention disgusting, horrible, unAmerican and completely moronic. I hope you post, air, edit, exhibit, telecast, cablecast, webcast, re-use, publish, reproduce, use, license, print, distribute or otherwise use your comment(s) and accompanying personal identifying information via all forms of media now known or hereafter devised, worldwide, in perpetuity this sort of rubbish from sickos like Rodney From Texas and Jeff from Old Bridge,NJ. Apparently you find these sorts of statements not worthy of keeping off your website.

Sincerely,
Ed Gruberman
http://edgruberman.wordpress.com

Eric, all those figures are just adding apples and oranges; those wars were unrelated to our present dilemma. It's rather insulting to those who died at Ardennes to drag their bodies in to support your political position, but I actually appreciate your effort to define exactly what the hell ass-kicking means (like Art, I can't define it but I know it when I see it). But you spoil it by adding all this black-helicopters, liberal-foamy, oh noes the arabs are coming stuff! Most 'liberals' are no more terrorist-coddling weirdos than you are a Klan member; I'm pretty much a moderate. I agree with poor old Jimmy Carter that a loss of confidence in our government is to blame for a lot of our problems. Elect better people is all I can say, and quit calling your neighbors monsters.

I believe if we American's would stick behind our president instead of looking for reasons to dislike him, in some cases ( just to get elected) The whole world would be in better shape and Yes dem's I believe the war would be over.

My deepest sympathies go to the American people....and my best wishes and hopes for a safe return to your brave men and women at arms serving their COUNTRY.

The only battle GWB is fighting is the one against reality....and apparently he is losing that one as well......

Well the eagle's been flyin' slow and the flag's been flyin' low
And a lot of people sayin' America's been fixin' to fall.

Well speaking just for me, and some people from Tenneseee, we got a thing or two to tell you all.

This lady may have stumbled, but she ain't never fell.
And if Iraq don't believe it, they can all go straight to hell.

From the sound up in Long Island, out to San Francisco Bay, and ev'rything in between that is our home.

We may have done a little bit of fightin' amongst ourselves, but you outside people best leave us alone.

'Cause we'll all stick together, and you can take that to the bank,
that's the cowboys and the hippies and the rebels and the Yanks.

You just go and lay your hand on a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and I think you're gonna finally understand.

And you never did think that it ever would happen again, in America, did you?

You never did think that we'd ever get together again. Well, we damn sure fooled you.

We're walkin' real proud and we're talkin' real loud again, in America.

You never did think that it ever would happen again.

by Charlie Daniels, Tennessee, USA

Hey Eric from Texas,

You forgot one stat my friend. How about Bosnian War in 1995 which Clinton won. The US only lost 1 GI during the whole war. Either Clinton knows how to run a war better or GW is just plain stupid.

At lease Reagan( who gave arms and money to both Bin ladin, and Hussien during the 80's)had the common sense to pull all the forces out of Lebanon, after Terrorist Killed 256 Marines. No one told Reagan that he was a cut and runner.
Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11.Iraq War is Bush's war. Bush wanted to get Hussein because Saddam tried to kill G H Bush. Thanks to Bill Clinton, G H Bush is alive.We went in there because the have WMD. Big Lie! Pakistan, North Korea have nukes, North Korea stated before we went into Iraq, that they can strike California. What did we do to those Countries? Bush sends them money.
Bush is America's first dictator, and I can not wait until 2009, when Bush and Cheney will be spending time in Jail where they belong

Bush must be mentally challenged. I can
think of no other reason why he has not seen the mess he has created.My heart breaks when I think of all the useless deaths he is responsible for.
George. it's time to put your big boy pants on and take your job seriously.Your mistakes have ruined countless lifes.

Dear Mr. President,

I know it's hard work, and I deeply admire your courage for moving forward against terrorists in Iraq. While I know very little about the Iraqi culture and people, I can safely assume there are only a handful of terrorists that just happen to be of Iraqi descent. It's those terrible few that threaten Americans' freedom.

You had the courage to enter a country to seek out and neutralize a dispicable individual, Saddam Hussein, et al. Unfortunately, many of our countrymen are extremely critical of actions; however, they have the freedom to express that criticism and they forget that freedom comes at a price.

Mr. President, please keep in mind that the same people that critize your efforts to protect our freedom are the same people that lack the testicular fortitude to fight for freedom!

Go kick some (terrorist) ass!

Bush is far worse than Hussein was and he was murdered for war crimes. Bush needs to be put on trial for war crimes. He lead us into a war under false pretenses. That is a crime. Thousands of innocent people have been killed because of him. The rest of the world would be wise to see that Bush is a tyrant and he must be punished according to international laws.

To Eric from the Republic of Texas:

The most important nail you hit is the fact that this is an enemy that does not have an infrastructure, uniforms or identifiable targets. The bombing of the WTC was not an act of war. It was a criminal act and should have been pursued as one. We invaded Iraq for dubious and ever changing to fit the emperor's clothes reasons. The rest of what you wrote doesn't mean squat.

Hey Steve Sumter SC :

You're a boob!

Praying? Are you kidding? Your so-called savior didn't stop the planes from hitting and killing thousands of people, what makes you think he'll stop any of this? Listen to science if you want proof as to how we got here and where we're going.

There was no Al Qaeda in Iraq UNTIL Bush opened up the Pandora's Box with his illegal invasion despite MANY warnings to that effect. NOW we are told that "Iraq is the central front on the war on terror/Al Qaeda"! Incredible. Now we have nearly 4,000 dead US troops who were told they were exacting vengeance for 9-11....wrong! And with ONE MILLION Iraqi civilians dead, they are expected to see us as liberators imposing "benchmarks", like the Hydrocarbon Act that hands over their oil to the West for 30 years? First it was lying to us about WMDs....then it was "democracy" and blue thumbs...now this new excuse...people who lie habitually and avoid responsibility for their actions, while hurting others along the way, often find it all catches up with them. Impeach Bush and Cheney now BEFORE they attack Iran!

I especially enjoy the comment posted By Eric, THE Republic of Texas; September 7, 2007 12:36 pm. It is refreshing to hear someone with FACTS versus those who play along with the media. Each life is precious, but in order to correctly access the efficiency in which we are fighting this war... let us use factual statements, not opinions based on what we find in "opinionated" comments from the media. Even better, ask a soldier who is actually doing the work and not a reporter that enjoys sensationalizing their stories for higher ratings or a politician that will be asking for your vote next term.

Congratulations to General Petraeus and our troops, the finest Americans for kicking a## in Iraq. Your new plan is working, keep it up!

Steve in Sumter:

[Since 9-11 Can anyone tell me when we were attacked at home? Could it be The President is doing something right?]

There haven't been any SUCCESSFUL attacks–but there have been plenty of alerts and near-misses. Despite the invastion of Iraq, there's still a very real possibility of a successful terrorist attack within the US.

Which begs the question–did the invasion make us safer?

[How about praying instead??]

There's nothing wrong with prayer about a political issue.

However, rational discourse and informed voters would probably be more effective. No such crisis has ever been resolved by prayer alone.

who is he kidding we are getting our collective asses kicked and they are taking names and sending the fallout here.

American voters are the real morons in this story. After the 2004 election, it isn't W's fault any longer the United States is so disrespected around the globe. How'd you like to be head of state of another country knowing you MUST deal with him? Now that's something to complain about.

Hey South Carolina Steve – If your answer is "prayer," you probably qualify for a Cabinet position in this Administration. The detachment from reality is so ridiculous I almost can't get angry anymore.
As for when the last time we were attacked here... 9/11/01. Who was president? Whose White House received an intellignece estimate months prior titled: "Bin Laden Determined to Attack U.S..?"
About 3000 people lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks. Almost 4000 troops have been killed in Iraq. Just because they get killed many miles away, does not mean they are any less American.
But hey, if your prayers + the Bush hyperbole make you feel safe at night, keep drinking the kool-aid. Ignorance is bliss.
Support the troops, bring them home.

Now, I'm sure Alberto Gonzales and his boys will probably be at my front door in an hour, but I must write this: Bush is an idiot and an embarrassment. He is crass and unschooled in acceptable behavior. Worst of all, he can't speak English!

Wow, such hatred from the party of acceptance and tolerance. Typical hypocrisy from the left. Get some nads wussies, this is war not a pillow fight. Is what we are doing anything worse than what Clinton did to the alleged VX poison gas plant in Khartoum, Sudan that was only a pharmaceutical plant, and the Administration had provided no proof to back its claims that the plant was connected to Saudi exile Osama bin Laden. Oh yeah, I forgot that you were dangling the shiny keys in front of our faces to forget that the left is no better than the right. "Ohhh look at the shiny objects", what was I talking about?

http://edgruberman.wordpress.com

I wonder how many GIs will die because of that foolish and childish statement. His "Bring them on" earlier statement caused the deaths of thousands of Americans and countless innocent Iraqis. What a fool this man is.

" would also like to kick some ass, several asses, actually. Would the self-appointed snitch please include me in their report to the FBI? Thank you."

Posted by Mrs America

Mrs America,

I will forward any statement of yours or anyone else specifically threatening a violent act against the President of the United States. Free speech is a fine. Threats are not.

If you or anyone else would like to post a threat against the President – go right ahead. I'll be watching.

He is quite simply, a moron and a fool. I believe the drugs he took while AWOL from the guard, simply fried portions of his brain. His ass should be kicked back to Texas ASAP.

Oh, YES! The one that is getting kicked is the American taxpayer!!!

I never voted for him so I don't feel bad, its actually funny.

We kicked ass in almost every battle in Vietnam as well. Yet still lost the war.

Why? Because it was a strategic blunder to invade Vietnam in the first place.

The modern conservative movement has allowed itself to be taken over by a radical, fringe element in the neocons. These coddled, sheltered, well-fed, think-tank philosophers cooked up the Iraq invasion without a shred of logic or reality involved.

They're pushing full throttle to invade Iran next. It was always part of their "strategy" (granting their delusions more legitimacy than they deserve by using that word).

The conservative movement needs to reconnect to its roots. It has turned into the anti-constitution, pro-empire, pro-invasion party. With a healthy dose of religious fundamentalism thrown in. This faction is going to age, and only draw in the weak and cowardly youth who argue for invasion but aren't prepared to actually fight in it (this phenomenon goes from today's young republicans through people like Jonah Goldberg and Bill Kristol, back to people like Dick Cheney ("I had other priorities") and George W. Bush (who faithfully guarded the borders of Texas from Vietcong invasion.

As it ages it will become more desperate to prove its strategies, even as the failures of those strategies mount.

Iran is next. And will throw forces into play that will utterly and completely destroy any chance of ever building the one thing that can truly grant Israel a lasting and secure peace. A self-governing Palestinian state.

01.20.2009
Can't come soon enough.

I find it comically stupid that no one commenting here has been to Iraq, yet everyone thinks they have much better knowledge on it than someone who deals with inside information of it daily and has been there multiple times. And at the same time you all chastise Bush for saying something as uncouth as "ass", yet applaud Obama's wife for talking about smelling bad because it makes the Obamas seem "real". I guess I should expect nothing less.

You liberals can rip Bush all you want but YOU HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DEFEAT HIM!! If Bush is really as horrible as you make him out to be, then it shows how pathetic the democrats have been that ran against him- AND LOST!

The "kicking ass" comment makes more sense to me than John Kerry's famous quotes of "getting stuck in Iraq" and "I voted for it after a voted against it"

And by the way- the approval rating of the DEMOCRAT CONTROLED congress is about 16%. They dont seem to be keeping their promise of "providing a new direction in Iraq."

Even Hillary Clinton noted that progress in being made there

Just read the posted names of the hate spewers above if you want to know who are the biggest enemies of freedom for all. Oh, and don't forget our agenda minded media..

George Bush assessment of the situation in Iraq: “We’re kicking ass.” Well, that does it. I can say unequivocally that I am so glad that I did not vote for this guy.

First re-read the post from SSg Pickens. Thank you Sir, for your service! War is never pleasant!
Second, Since 9-11 Can anyone tell me when we were attacked at home? Could it be The President is doing something right? Third, The name calling needs to stop. How about praying instead??

The war is an atrocity. I don't personally care if Bush uses TV language or not.

Doah!

I think this is all intentional, either one or two things will happen:

1> We will all sit aside while this maniac invades IRAN, SYRIA, (maybe Cuba & Venuezuala hey why not?)

2> He will step down in a weird Nixonis type of move. (Dems are too soft to impeach)

I really cant wait until the next election so we can kick his ass out of office!

I have heard from reliable sources that Hillary Clinton was overheard telling Osama Obama that she plans on baking cookies for the terrorists in the hopes that it will make them nice people.

Posted By Bob Bobbin, Fairbanks, Alaska : September 7, 2007 10:26 am

Oh, yeah? Well, I think that Hillary can probably kick more ass with her dainty little foot than Bush will ever do with his sophomoric comments and lack of intellectual prowess.

Just when I think he can't say anything more stupid and damaging to his reputation...

Another in the long line of idiotic comments by a fake cowboy who lives at a fake ranch.

Have any of you Bush haters ever wondered whether the war would already be over if you would stand up for your country and it's leader and present a unified front to our enemies? A nation united is unstoppable. A nation divided will indeed fail. Or is that what you all are praying for. Sorry, forgot…most of you don't understand what praying is.

Posted By Michael W, Orlando FL : September 7, 2007 10:51 am

Actually, Michael, I understand exactly what praying is...superstitious wishful thinking. Anyone with a modicum of intelligence and understanding of history could have predicted what would happen if we invaded Iraq; however, those are characteristics that our president sorely lacks. Do you honestly think that praying to a mystical (non-existent) sky fairy is going to help our soldiers? If so, you are deluded to the point where reality no longer has a bearing on your world view. Ironically enough, reality has never had a place at the table in the Bush Administration, which is precisely why we're knee-deep in this quagmire to begin with. To insinuate that supporting a corrupt administration and adopting the "god is on our side" mentality (worked great for the Confederacy, didn't it?) would resolve this conflict is easily one of the most ignorant things I've read in years. However, I'm sure another "Bushie" will pop up and trump your inanity with sheerly mindblowing nescience.

Boy, is this going to start a mouth-foaming, spittle-flying liberal fire-storm...

I did some quick online searches (sources: Defense Link, Global Security, and yes, even Wikipedia) to get some rough numbers to add further perspective to Bush's comment. And Bush is right. We are indeed kicking *ss.

• Okinawa – roughly 90 days, approx 12,000 KIA/MIA = average 133 service members killed/missing per day

• Iwo Jima – 36 days, 6,140 KIA = average 170 killed per day

• EXERCISE: Tiger (AKA “Operation Tiger”) – 1 night (battle could actually be measured in minutes), 750 killed = average 750 killed per day

• Battle of Ardennes Forest (“Battle of the Bulge”) – 41 days, 42,275 (19,276 killed and 23,000 MIA/POW) = average 1,031 KIA/MIA/POW per day

• Battle of Leyte Gulf – 3 days, 3,500 killed = average 1,167 killed per day

• GWOT – 2,185 days (9-12-01 through 9-7-07), 3,321 total service members killed due to hostile action, (not including non-hostile deaths, mishaps, accidents, etc.) (3,071 OIF hostile deaths, 250 OEF hostile deaths) = 1.5 service members killed per day

Granted, I took the liberty of doing some simple rounding, but I doubt it will impact the daily averages very significantly.

The numbers don’t lie. Looking at the KIA/MIA/POW statistics proves we are NOT losing the War on Terror, and we ARE kicking *ss, despite what the media states. Their nearly-successful attempt to extract the Iraqi Front from the greater War on Terror is akin to attempting to extract the D-Day Landings or the entire European Front from WWII (Imagine if you will, “Why are we in Germany or France? They didn’t bomb us at Pearl Harbor! This is just Roosevelt’s attempt to distract the public from the fact that he still hasn’t gotten Hirohito.”).

The point is, the liberals, the defeatists and the media (all one in the same) are really pulling a snow job on the American public. What’s even sadder is the fact that our public education system and what passes for the teaching of history today, actually allows the media to get away with it, because the public is too ill-informed to question otherwise. But boy, can we use an iPod!

Today, we (not just the US, but the entire Western World) face the greatest challenge that Western Civilization has ever faced, worse than plagues, worse than socialism/communism/fascism, worse than the rise of Nazi Germany, worse than Imperial Japan, and even worse than the rise of the Cold-War era Soviet Union and People’s Republic of China. This is an enemy that wears no identifiable uniform. It holds no allegiance to the identifiable boundaries of a home nation, therefore no real physical infrastructure to target. This is an enemy hell-bent on dominating the world’s peoples (and has publicly stated so on too many occasions to count). This is an enemy that has laid all its cards on the table decades ago and announced what its true intentions are. The enemy does not mince words. Are we so daft we choose not to pay attention?

When I hear Democrats and others speak of the “Iraq War” or the “War in Iraq,” it tells me how clueless and dangerous those people truly are. There is no such thing as an isolated “War in Iraq.” There is only the Iraqi Front of the Global War on Terrorism.

To look at this any other way is to delude ourselves from reality… from the unspeakable evil in this world and the seemingly insurmountable challenge in front of us. This is a challenge, a responsibility which we must not shirk.

Make no mistake about it. The enemy has clearly stated that Iraq is the central front of their war against the West. Pulling out of Iraq prematurely will not end the war in which we fight… it will merely tell the enemy that they were correct in thinking Americans are indeed paper tigers who lack the will, the fortitude and the stomach to endure deep losses in a long protracted war. It will give the enemy a victory. And even worse, it will move the front closer to us.

This enemy has been targeting America, Americans, or American interests for nearly 30 years now, long before January 2001. They'll continue to target us long after Bush is out of office, just as they did long before he took office in 2001 (Bush wasn't in office when terrorists held U.S. hostages for 444 days in Iran 28 years ago). The question is, will we choose to stay in this fight against 6th Century Barbarians who intend to have us ALL bow toward Mecca, or will we roll back over, hit the snooze button and pretend it's Sept 10 again?

If we lose this greater GWOT, it will be a defeat of choice due to national passivity and a general lack of fortitude, not a defeat due to capability. In fact, I'm afraid that at what other nations and their militaries have attempted and failed, the media and the modern American Democrat party will succeed; defeating the American military in a time of war... and to make it even sadder, they will have done so without ever firing a shot.

15 dead American troops in the last two days and that's kicking ass?

The only chance of any kicking ass over there would be if he was left wandering naked on the streets of Baghdad – then there would be a real ass that deserved kicking.

This man is insane. Absolutely insane.

OK...not a big supporter of President Bush. However, who cares if he swore. People have to get a grip. He's human. Those of you who never said "ass" please sit on your hands and stop typing.

To Michael W. from Orlando,
You've figured out how to win this war!! All we have to do is stop exercising our freedom of speech and we win. Woo Hoo!! Have you told the CIA about this?
What you have failed to grasp is that we are a united country in that we ALL support our troops. I wonder if you were such a 'stand behind our President' kind of guy when Congress was trying to impeach Clinton???

It is so surreal that an American president with dubious political qualifications, who has done his best to "dumb down America", could be this crude in an era when sensitivity and diplomacy should be the course of the day

Insentive jerk – the worst president this country has ever had! Why doesn't he just line our troops up and shoot them, instead of deploying them and having their lives cut short in a nation that doesn't even want them there. He needs our prayers.

Just a quick reminder here- initially, we went into Iraq because they had “weapons of mass destruction”. When this justification didn’t pan the spin doctors changed tact and stated we were now freedom fighters. The simple fact is that young men and women are dying on both sides so that the coffers of the elite can be re-filled. What is amazing is how the American press simply regurgitated this “spoon fed” information without even questioning the obvious slight of hand being pulled. I found this both illuminating and terrifying. In my opinion, this is more dangerous to the long term survival of our precious democracy than the current fool we have as a president.

I think that Bush is right we really are kicking ass. But its people that get all mad over a person like them, a normal everday person just with a better job then them, saying a sware they have to get all mad and complain about it like they have never said a sware to any of there friends before. I think that people have to look at what is really going on and not point out the little things like, oh he said a sware so he's a rude cowboy and other things like that its just stupid.

I'm so embarrassed and ashamed of him.
We seriously need someone besides a Clinton or Bush in office. I'm 30 and don't remember ever having a president without one of those last names. This can't be good. What are we as Americans thinking????

We sure are.We're responsible for the death of more than 600,000 dead Iraqi's so far.Heck,most of them are women and children.If you really step it up George,you can kill enough of them so that there won't be any more Iraqi's left after we kill the present generation.
If you try EXTRA HARD you can still catch Adolph Hitler for second place on the all-time list of mass murderers.However,you'd have to go nuclear to catch Stalin but I wouldn't put it past you.

"Have any of you Bush haters ever wondered whether the war would already be over if you would stand up for your country and it's leader and present a unified front to our enemies? A nation united is unstoppable. A nation divided will indeed fail. Or is that what you all are praying for. Sorry, forgot…most of you don't understand what praying is.

Posted By Michael W, Orlando FL : September 7, 2007 10:51 am"

Oh my God!! This is the dumbest comment ever!! The insurgents are killing our soldiers because we live in a free society where we have freedom of speech and some of us are saying mean things about the president.. So Michael, should we not be free to criticize our leaders???? I'm confused, because Iraqi's couldn't speak out against their leader and I thought we were fighting to liberate the Iraqi's so that they kwould have the same freedom's that we enjoy???
Waht a good game plan that you have; we'll prayer that they stop killing our soldiers and start to like us.

Great, now if we can get the Democratic presidential candidates and media to jump on board we should be just fine.

I know this is too much to ask given the fact that the Democratic candidates need Iraq to go badly in order for them to have a chance to win. However, I would hope that they would somehow realize that the safety and security of our country is a little more important that their political careers. Given Hillary's recent statements on the matter, I know this is a pipedream.

I have no hope for the media because let's face it, success to them just doesn't get the same ratings.

We are not supposed to be kicking ass. We are supposed to be restoring order! What happened Bush??? You forgot about that just like you forgot about Osama HUH!!!! What a sham!!! What a mockery!!

George Bush's mistakes are breaking the back of the US mlitary and alienting the world for our Nation. Yeah, that's kicking ass. What a fool.

The fact that some Americans actually believe that the American Military are purposely killing innocent people is just ludicrous. Where's the financial benefit to us, as they claim? Last time I heard, we've sank billions of our dollars into Iraq, and we pay over 120% more for gasoline. Those who oppose the war in Iraq, albeit it being a fixable mistake, are the ones enjoying their nice cup of hot Java, watching or reading the news, because they know the military is covering their backs. What a bunch of hypocrites. Even though I'm not an American, I want to thank those in the military for defending us from these crazy lunatic Islamic fundamentalists, aka: terrorists; in particular, for those who have given their lives for this beautiful country that I now call home.

May I remind you that this is something he said off the record. He would not have said that in public. Just like there is a difference when you are standing next to the water cooler talking to your coworkers and when you are discussing projects in a meeting (or trying to use "big words" when posting a comment to sound more intelligent.) We have the first ammendment, however.

Could someone please do us all a favor and kick HIS ass?

We are "kicking ass" so well that we lost over 3,700 of our servicemen/women (just today 7 more have died) and what can one possibly say to justify the deaths of thousands of civilians.

The guy is pathetic......

to: Michael W, Orlando FL

And yes by the way I do pray every day on my own time and my own turf and one of the things I pray for it's that people with good sense will get power and that people like you will stop preaching like only Republicans and BUSH loyalists own GOD. STOP IT! Democrats do care deeply for this country and we can stand how the GOP high jacked “Family values theme” to then rape it with lies upon lies. So many disgraceful members of you party preaching like Larry Craig, David Vitter, Mark Foley, Bob Allen, Ted Klaudt, Ted Haggard, Glenn Murphy and Newt Gingrich to mention a few and then doing exactly opposite to what they are preaching… STOP IT we do not buy it….

Could someone PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE keep this man away from the microphone.
"No, George Bush is not smarter than a 5th grader and everyone knows it!"
Every tine he opens his mouth it's an embarrassment to our whole country.

The surge is working, but the Dem's refuse to believe it. Why are they so invested in the defeat of America? Their own representatives have admitted that success in Iraq would be "problematic" for them. Their treasonous actions must not be ignored.

"We're kicking ass"? Are you kidding me?!?

I live in a military community. Nearly a quarter of the families on my street have someone serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. I have seen the toll this "war on terror" has taken on these men and women and their families. I will NEVER say anything to disrespect these brave Americans who chose to serve their country. But this President is treating them like pawns in a macabre chess game.

I consider myself a centrist, and I think Democrats and Republicans have equal amounts of blood on their hands. But Bush is the one pushing this war in an effort to secure his legacy. He honestly seems to believe that history will vindicate the decisions he has made. The word "delusional" doesn't begin to describe how wrong he is.

The Iraqi government has shown neither the ability nor the desire to take the lead in running their own country. America's most precious resource, our men and women, are being destroyed both physically and emotionally... all to protect a group of people that largely don't want us there.

Yet, Bush sticks to his guns, exhibiting a stubborness that the Far Right would call true leadership. Burying your head in the sand and refusing to face reality isn't leadership... it is utter ignorance. The only way to bring our people home and end this mess is to IMPEACH THIS PRESIDENT... NOW. You need to contact your elected representatives and DEMAND they take action.

This isn't about politics, despite what the Fox News and Air America's of the world tell you. This is about saving the lives of our family members, friends, co-workers and neighbors.

This President wants you to believe we are fighting the terrorists there so we don't have to fight them here. All his policies have done is create a new army of terrorists who want nothing more than to cause the destruction of America and our way of life.

In that way, President Bush has become a greater terrorist than Bin Laden could ever dream to be.

Here's the thing- half the country voted for this guy. So he's really just a reflection of half of our country.

In what dream world is this idiot of a president living in?

OUR OWN

I can forgive his use of a vulgarity. It's not unique to George W. – Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, even FDR were all been known to cuss regularly, at least in private. And let's not forget Hillary, the queen of the potty mouths. However, the man is clearly delusional. I am blessed to speak several languages, Arabic included, so am able to read on line what the rest of the world thinks about us. It ain't pretty folks. And pathetic attempts at bravado like this only make it worse. We have been seriously trashed by this idiot.

"There's more work to be done. But reconciliation is taking place." The place is on the brink of a civil war, Pakistan and Iran are going to ride the wave and he sees "reconciliation"? I have no confidence in this administration to do anything worthwhile in the middle east or repair any of the damage it's done. It's up to us.

Bush know how to handle things and the liberals hate him for it. Nice to see someone talk straight these days. And he's right, and that's another reason why liberals hate him.

Posted By Bostn, MA : September 6, 2007 7:37 pm

Seriously – how is his comment about us kicking ass in Iraq talking straight. Apparently to some of you straight talk does not mean telling the truth. Most of us call itspeaking with a forked tongue and we don't expect that from our President.

For all the bickering on this page, the ones I really feel bad for are the families that have lost a son in Iraq.

What is wrong with being blunt. I don't always agree with The president's decisions but being blunt is easy to understand and hard to misinterpret. Take for instance past great Americans Patton, Truman and many others. We have Become soft and WAY to politically correct. Ask Great Britain where we are headed with all that. I say follow the Assie philosophy. Get to the point and do it If it is good for the majority it's to hell with the rest. I'm not a child I can handle the truth, don't sugar coat it, if I think your wrong I don't need to sue you for saying it. I'll just think your an idiot and move on. Grow up America quit being sheep.

Bush must be out of his mind to make a statement like that!!! I don't see any progress that has been made since the day that the US soldiers went to Iraq!! The only thing that I see daily on the news is the "death /injuries" of our US soldiers and my heart cries daily because of it!!! There has been wars in Iraq since the beginning of time and there will always be wars in their country!!! We have our "own wars" that needs to be fought right here in the US with gang voilence, innocent children being molested and or murdered on a daily basis, Medicaid and health benefits of the sick, elderly, & children being cut, foreclosures galore resulting in people losing their homes, jobs being cut, & and lets not even talk about the drop out rates in schools all over the US!!! Should I go on?!!! The American are getting their butts kick with no help from our President or State leaders!!!! Where are our progams and funding Bush?!!! Bush can't run his own country and he sure as hell isn't fairing to well in Iraq either by trying to run their country!!! Bush needs to stop funding that war that was brought on by "lies and deceit" from the beginning and bring ALL of what's left of our soldiers HOME, ASAP!!!!!

For all the bickering on this page, the ones I really feel bad for are the families that have lost a son in Iraq.

I guess George Bush meant to say that we are getting OUR asses kicked in Iraq. Now this latest phrase will go down in history along with "Mission Accomplished", and "Osama bin Laden – Wanted Dead or Alive", along with too many other idiotic phrases uttered by this president. He really is in denial. This isn't a football game, this is real life and our soldiers are dying every single day, while this fool goes around trying to be macho with our allies. We have kicked Iraq's ass, too. What we have done to a country that never did us any harm is a disgrace, pure and simple.

Meanwhile, the news gets more ominous from Afghistan and Pakistan every day. I guess our president forgot to kick Al Qaeda's ass and bin Laden's too. They must be laughing their heads off at the stupidity of this administration. Bush didn't have the guts to go after bin Laden and fight the real fight, so now we are mired in a mess in Iraq.

This man really has no shame. Does he think he is fooling anybody anymore with this type of pathetic pep rally talk? The one whose ass NEEDS to be kicked is our lame excuse of a president. Just when I think he can't go any lower, he manages to live down to my expectations.

"Mission Accomplished" "Bring it On"
and now "We're Kicking Ass".

Another Assinine Statement by Bush.
He never learns, does he.

Yes, but are we also taking names?

Carter Couch,

"I love listening to the liberal whine. Are you traitors getting nervous about the Petraeus Report? You should be considering your hoping for the US to be defeated in Iraq."

The report that the White house is gonna scrub clean and then spin like they did those EPA reports on global warming? Or SELECTIVELY release like those (4 out of 30) pages of the NIE that the press got ahold of last September? Or redact like the attorney firing memos? Or destroy (sorry, "misplace") like those million emails?

LOL .. yeah .. I'll trust a general who knows that if he doesn't tell Dubya what he wants to hear, he'll get ignored, replaced or retired like others before him.

You want me to trust Dubya, who said "I don't believe you can win a war on terror", before he said we WERE "absolutely" winning (in Iraq) up until the Nov 7th elections, which was before his Sec of Defense busted him for lying when he told a congressional committee we WEREN'T winning in Iraq?

Yep ... Dubya just REEKS of credibility doesn't he? LOL

But hey, look at the bright side! At least Dubya didn't fight the upcoming report like he did the 911 commission, or Katrina investigation and he probably wont completely ignore it like he did the multi-volume "Future of Iraq" project commissioned by the State Department before the war, or the Iraq Study Group report that he shelved.

Right?

In what universe does "kicking ass" seem an apt summary of the current state of affairs?

what gets me is that how CNN makes a big deal about michelle Obama talking about her husband and his snoring but yet refuses to talk about the truth on Iraq and Sept. 11th. Yeah bush may have said we're kicking ass that doesnt surprise anyone. We know how slow our president is. But what ever happened to the truth and what really matters to the American people. Who cares what bush says he's already a lame duck

WHILE IN AUSTRALIA BUSH GOT IT WRONG WITH THE GEO HE TOLD ABOUT THE ARMY OF AUSTRIA INSTEAD THE ARMY OF AUSTRALIA HELPING IN HIS AGGRESSION ON IRAQ WHAT A JERK.

Tried for war crimes? Something history will consider. Ashamed he is our "leader". I wasted no vote him.

Once again proving the point that we have the dumbest president in HISTORY, and further promoting the slogan Just say NO to Drugs cause they have clearly fried his brain!!

iS, ALL SMOKE AND MIRRORS ANOTHER BIG LIE FROM BUSH AND CO.

There goes Bush, showing the world once again what a dolt he truly is.

This coming from people who a few years back put Clinton, who was a chronic womanizer, pathelogical liar, and a draft dodger, in office, and we all know how THAT turned out. And yet they continue to spout their garbage about how horrible a president Bush is. Ironic isn't it?

There's a great quote by Jesse Ventura from the movie 'Predator' that comes to mind when reading people's comments on this article. Timely, relevant... unfortunately, not politically correct enough for this website

someone needs to kick his ass...

It's his comments like this that make me embarrassed to say i'm an american. tell me why mr president, you would keep playing a losing game that costs millions of lives????!!!!

how pathetic. fake tough talk from someone who never had a tough day in his life. being born super rich means you can be as clueless about the real world and how you're supposed to act in it as you want. just surround yourself with fellow morons and away you go. this guy becomes more lame by the day.

Its amusing to read the comments from so many people about the incompetance of this president. Inspite of that how in the world he and his party got elected in 2004? May be 51% of the people still like his arrogance.

Oh, B period S period!! One day he's saying "You don't know how many tears I've shed over this war" and now this. This guy can't get out of office fast enough. What a dismal failure. On the other hand this is just about what was expected, more spin control and double speak. If "being right" is an addiction, this guy is hooked. How sickening.

Everytime he opens his mouth he kicks his own ass.

to: Michael W, Orlando FL
As the 9/11 anniversary approaches let me remind you of a time when the entire country, better yet the entire world stood behind this stooge and no other president in resent history had so much support. HE WASTED that good will...PLEASE get a reality check and stop drinking the BUSH tea. Our nation is divided because of the doing of W and the present administration. The UNITER turned out to be the divider. We were not all born Bush haters...it's his actions and the S#*@ that comes out of this man mouth and "brain" gets the results…. By the way Michael and all of you” BUSH” loyalists you are a minority and you all sound that you been living in a different world. I do not care what you say, people are dying every day and we are not kicking ass. THAT"S REAL...

Are you serious, "We're kicking ass"? What a clown.

Bush's "kicking ass" comment shows just how delusional he is; they should have confined him to an Iraqi insane asylum during his photo op visit there.

Hey here's an idea support your president, the troops, and the war. Remember you're an American first, everyone else is second. The troops know what they are doing and know the risk. Stop feeling sorry for them, they are doing their jobs. And are proud of it.

Gee, sorry Jeff of Williamstown WV, You have been FOOLED by W's "he-man,cowboy act". That makes him a REAL good actor, not a REAL person.
People who tell lies all the time, (like W) aren't real..the lies are creating the image they want us to see rather than their true selves.
People who tell the truth like Mike Gravel, Dennis Kucinich, & Ron Paul get marginalised ignored or raged at. FUnny isn't it. WHY do so many Americans want lies instead of the trruth?

To everyone here who's posted a negative and arrogant attitude towards Bush... get a life. Fact is, if you took the time to check out the situation on the ground you'd realize our troops are gaining on the insurgents, and things are going relatively better.

Sure, we're not going to wipe out the insurgency in a day or two, or even a year. But as Eisenhower said "A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both."

We're going to lose many lifes and much money, very unfortunately, but if we choose instead to take the easy path, and leave Iraq, we will allow insurgents the opportunity to hit American targets at home instead of in the Middle East.

Stupid comments like some of these, and Mr. Bush's don't need to be posted. Just tell George to read them and wake up.

Maybe we should put someone else in the White House who doesn't use blunt language, perhaps someone who cheats on his wife instead. This is such a non-story.

Isnt it amazing how quickly people can turn against you if you dont satisfy what they think should be done? Never ceases to amaze me how many people hate Bush for doing the right thing and finishing the job. If our forefathers had given up like many of you want to, you think this nation would exist today? Freedom isnt free.

kicking ass?? It sounds like he should have had his face painted red, white and blue when he said that.

Mr. Bush: your statement sounds like something Mike Tyson told Buster Douglas. You sure you got your statements correct ??

Ralph Waldo Emerson said "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of a small mind"

How did Bush get re-elected? what an ass.

RE: Rick, Chicago Illinois.

You said:

"All you bush-haters are angry because we're actually succeeding? Granted it hasn't been easy but you're constant negativity about Bush makes you look like the idiots!

Give the President some respect."

We are not succeeding or "Kicking Ass" in Iraq...the only idiots here are our President and the 25% of the people in this country that still blindly follow him and his Iraq policy (or lack there of).

Respect is something that you that's earned...it's not just doled out because you lied, cheated and stole your way into the White House.

Mr. Bush: your statement refers to something that doesn't take 8 years to do. So what exactly are you referring to ??

To ? Kansas City, MO.
You have the courage to call all of us hypocrites and say we are living the American dream and call us judgemental, but you don't have the courage to let your name be heard. I teach in the inner city and have seen the struggles of these children and families made worse by our wonderful administration. Why don't you come see me and talk to my kids about the American dream. You know what that dream is to them, food everyday, opportunities to better themselves, clothes on their backs. My salary is peanuts compared to many out there, but I share what I have with those families in need so they can have a little brighter tomorrow. Does our administration care about me and my innter city families? Whose dream are you referring to?

Clintons are in a war of sexual depravity??

Posted By Clyde, Valpo, IN : September 7, 2007 9:44 am
Right Clyde...guess they are on the front lines of that war along with Larry Craig, David Vitter, Mark Foley Bob Allen, Ted Klaudt, Ted Haggard, Glenn Murphy, Newt Gingrich. And by the way the Hsu story is on page one of the website...what does that have to do with Bush's incompetence? Seven more troops killed today. Yes, we are really kicking ass.

Well, who's surprized? What can you expect from the elected leader of a country that was founded on genocide and slavery? The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Just when I thought he couldn't top all the idiotic quotes he's amassed through the years, he surprises me once again! Well, maybe not.

And to think this man procreated?!?

I marvel at those who still support this idiot. We have nearly 4000 of our brave soldiers dead and many times that injured physically and psychologically and Bush talks about us "kicking ass" in Iraq.Nearly 4000 dead and people still making comments about Bill Clinton's extramarital dalliances as if that were equally important to the USA or important at all.Nearly 4000 dead and people still justifying our entering Iraq because of a completely disproved and false linkage of Iraq and 911.Nearly 4000 dead and this moron talking about making money on the lecture circuit after his disaster of a presidency ends.How sad.

I would laugh about this but there are too many lives lost at the expense of a WMD lie!!!

1. Let's get it on
2. Mission Accomplished
3. We're kick'in ass

If you want to be John Wayne, go to New Orleans and help those dire people.

I believe that the president is completely out of touch with any realities other than the one he chooses to (feels compelled to) create. I wonder what his psych profile would read like.

Are you kidding me? Is that what his "intelligence" report tells him? Another senseless comment from our war monger president about this immoral war. Thanks Dubya.

If it is not appropriate to post comments suggesting that Mr. Bush be professional, then what do you consider appropriate ?????

I love the posters that focus on his words to attempt to rip him up. Yes, cussing (if "ass" is actually a cuss word?) is SO not representative of the average American, am I right? And of course the average American always uses larger words and speaks using perfect grammar and NEVER uses slang, right? Please...

But yes, he's still an idiot...I wish I had my own imaginary universe to live in like he does.

Real professional Mr. Bush. You just don't get it do you ?

As a resident alien living in the US for nearly 9 years, I came through the 2000 election chaos, the WMD hype, the Iraq fiasco, etc.
I could tell from the comments most Americans hate GWB, yet, have you asked yourself the question why you elected him in the first place?
I still admire America because it still has the best system in the world, but it's not perfect. So stop cursing GWB and do something. Don't put another moron in the White House ever again. Americans can't afford it, the world can't afford it.

Our president. One of the world's top minds and, by far, the greatest linguist mankind has ever known.

Proof positive that this idiot is living in a fantasy world. Perhaps we would all be better off if he went back to Crawford, TX early. Or maybe we should just sew his lips shut.

I dont know what is worse – Bush's inaccurate assessment of whats going on in Iraq (and poorly chosen words) or the people posting comments on this board supporting the president, as if he's finally telling it like it is. Do you all live in a bubble called Fox News? Earth to bush supporters, we are not kicking anyones ass...hate to break it to you. I suppose you thought we kicked that hurricane named Katrina's ass too huh?

This George W. now thinks, speaks, and acts exactly like all Emperors did in the past. Do I miss something? If I do will that a one please enlighten me otherwise? As I can determine America is now completely unhinged from all and everything, the Founding Fathers hopes and dreams were for the nation they in great sacrifice build for America and the world.

Have any of you Bush haters ever wondered whether the war would already be over if you would stand up for your country and it's leader and present a unified front to our enemies? A nation united is unstoppable. A nation divided will indeed fail. Or is that what you all are praying for. Sorry, forgot...most of you don't understand what praying is.

I am SO ashamed he represents the U.S. – I just threw up in my mouth a little when I read this. HOW can this man get away with this? He really believes he can do or say anything he wants.

Clyde, Valpo, IN,
Are you neo-cons incapable of avoiding non sequiturs? You must be stupid to think that the politics in this country can be explained as a matter of Red or Blue. That is as shallow as a puddle and more worthy of a fifth-grader than a grown up. If someone bashes Bush, he or she must love the Clintons, right? Wrong! Maybe there are people who love the Constitution and love this Republic, and hate what our so-called leaders are doing to destroy them both. Bush is a neo-con, NOT a true conservative. Clinton is a neo-con too, but in a donkey suit. Not a dime's worth of difference. Both reprehensible people. Both reprehensible presidents.

What a horrible president & disgrace to the people he supposedly represents.

I am not sure what planet he is living on? He speaks to God, maybe God is down with "kicking ass"

If change the sentence to passive voice it reads "Our ass is being kicked."

Unbelievable and embarrassing. How can he possibly state something like this? oh wait, it's George Bush we are talking about, i've come to expect this

Took you long enough to report this.

What an absolute and utter MORON!

It amazes me how such an inarticulate and uninformed man was ever elected not only once, but twice, to the highest office in the Country. I guess we shouldn’t be surprised given the level of social consciousness in this Country. Nothing displays this more than when more people are turning out to vote for contestants on “American Karaoke” than in the general elections. That’s embarrassing!

We should be outraged that this presidency is based on smoke and mirrors, hollow catch phrases, photo opts, and lies.

For all you geniuses who continually voted for this buffoon, you are getting what you deserve.

Oh yeah, we’re “Kick’n Ass”, but where is OSAMA. You know that “Gangly Saudi Arabian Dude;” the Guy behind 911? Ring a bell? Apparently you have decided (For Everyone sake) he wasn’t all that important us. Yeah, let’s pander our troops more with your bumper sticker catch phrases, false patriotism, and slogans by giving them false hope that this war was worth fighting; that it wasn’t a waste of time, money and lives. Unfortunately, history will show, yet again, that it was.

Please let there be Karma, sooner than later, on this man!

Smoke 'em out.
Dead or alive.
Bring 'em on.
Mission accomplished.
Stay the course.
I'm a war president.
I'm the decider.
Either we'll succeed, or we won't succeed.
We're kicking ass.

Is anyone really surprised?

Ok I am really starting to think Bush is loosing his mind, or just because the army shows him an Apache firing rockets at an old bldg, he thinks the U.S is wining.

WHAT HAS CHANGED in Iraq. People can vote; well yeah but for a non existing non respected govt. Maybe I am wrong in many ways and dont have a definite answer, BUT IN NO WAY can the Iraq situation be described as "We are kicking ass"

YOU PEOPLE REALIZE THIS PRESIDENT IS OUR FAULT DON'T YOU? WE ELECTED THIS IDIOT. I FEEL JUST AS STUPID AS THIS PRESIDENT ACTS!!!!!

What an idiot. Almost as bright as his "crusades" gaffe at the beggining of the war. How about a little humilty and diplomacy? You think this type of rhetoric and language is going to help matters? No....it only serves as additional fuel for the insurgents. Let's get someone in office who can keep his foot out of his mouth. The world is watching.

What planet does Junior live on, and can I go there? Seems like a much better place I'm in now, also called earth.

I was watching a program yesterday and on it the people were likening the progress of the war in Iraq to the War the Russians tried to wage in Afghanistan. Soldiers are fighting 2-3 times for areas they thought they had won perviously. Open up your eyes people. We arent kicking ANY "ass". It's out asses that are labelled with Boot marks.

dubya, as a good ole boy from new england, not texas, i wish you could read the comments in this article. guess what dude, this is how your legacy will read. loser from conn. moves to texas......... loses again..

You people make me sick!!! You just dislike Bush so much it doesn't matter what he says or does anymore... all you want to do is bi***. If it were Clinton that said it, you would be like, "yeah, someone who is down to earth and can be more like the people." All you mindless morons need to stop just watching the news (CNN is one of the worst!) to form all your thoughts and opinions and start to actually use the brain God gave you and come up with views of your own!

I have heard from reliable sources that Hillary Clinton was overheard telling Osama Obama that she plans on baking cookies for the terrorists in the hopes that it will make them nice people.

The only ass whose being kicked is Bush himself right out the door of the white house to his pathetic future life in crawford,texas where he will live the rest of his life with the blood of many American soldiers and innocent civilians on his filthy hands while contemplating how he can profit from speeches he hopes to give to any moronic groups of like-minded people who want to hear him revise history to justify his illegal and immoral actions.

Bush's comment should be expected. He likes to use "street" clichés to sound tough but really, at this stage, anything he says irrelevant.

What really matters is his misguided 'surge' is getting 20-30 American soldiers killed every week. At this rate we will hit 4000 dead by the end of 2007.

Apparently the military leaders disagree. They say we need a gradual troop reduction. This makes me happy because as those of you who watched the Republican debate the other day it makes everyone look like a damn idiot except Ron Paul. Ron Paul 2008!

Yep, seven more of OUR troops dead today!

P.S.–What Gospel message of Jesus' did Bush draw from to come up with that one? He "knows" a differant Father than the one I know through the message of Jesus.

"Kicking Ass?" Has this just been one war game for Mr. Bush?

Yeah George, tell that to over 3,000 families who have lost loved ones over this farce !!!

For most of the comments on this blog, I have a few things to say. Let me start off with "You sicken me." Now, I do not agree with some of the policies that this administration has put in place. Particularly, I don't agree with the way the war has been handled in Iraq. But that does not give anyone the right to hurl insults at someone. You go on about saying how adolescent he sounds when making these comments, but don't realize that insulting him actually puts yourself beneath him in the view of most people. You are not in his shoes. You may not know all the information needed to make the decisions he has had to make.

We've lost respect for our fellow man in this day and age. You think that you have the right to criticize and humiliate the person next to you if he does not believe in what you believe in. Personally, I think this country is going straight to hell and you people are leading the charge there.

What a complete and utter Idiot. I have never seen anyone at this lever so completely stupid. Who are these people that voted for this clown?

What an embarassment for intelligent Americans.

What I would like to know is if he grabbed his package while he said this?

Republicans are foaming at the mouth to show how they will plunge ever further into this morass, just to uphold America's honor.

Its macho posturing like this that is leading to more and more women being elected to high office throughout the world, at least in the places where they are not considered chattel.

Only men fight for honor. Women fight to win. If you have ever been divorced you know what I am saying is true.

What should anyone expect from a High School cheerleader?

Let me start by saying that I have never been a fan of Bush. I never supported the war, and voted against bush each time.

Can anyone actually consider that this one little comment wasn't the assessment in its entirety? He certainly feels bad about the lives lost. In context, "We're kicking ass" = "The security situation is changing. There's more work to be done. But reconciliation is taking place."

For those of you who scoff at his choice of words, get real. Like it or not, this is everyday vernacular. Sure its inappropriate at times, but any president – even this one – knows when that is.

Jason Hewitt – The person who has forgotten the planes is W. If we had devoted the troops to finding Osama, instead of creating a new safe-haven for his kind in Iraq, we would not be hearing him tout his new video. Iraq and Saddam were not involved in 9/11. But those who were are probably very thankful that Saddam was taken out, opening up a country to them. You must be on the same halucinagenics as W.

When are we going to remove this idiot from office?

In reply to JonThirsty's Comments:
I do not hold hatred for any human being but I do hold a great level of disgust where Bush is concerned for iniating this war on a false premise without any strategic plans of operation or withdrawl. And his lack of strategics subsequently dragging it out for six long years to no avail.

Nobody I'm sure wants this (War) a term I reluctantly use, as I don't believe it is one, to fail. But let's be realistic, Bush has been reporting progress in Iraq for six long years and still Iraq is no closer to any semblance of a normal existence. And Terrorists are still at large and will continue to be.

I believe we need to start sending the troops home. I belive their presence in Iraq is only making a violent situation worse. I believe the downsizing of the troops would initiate more responsiblility for the Iraq Military to step up and take charge. I believe it is irresponsible to put American and Nato troops in such a hostile environment where it is impossible to distinguish enemies from allies.

Unlike JonThirsty I disagree that there is any good happening in Iraq. Further, I do not feel there is any potential presently for great things in Iraq while Ameican and Nato troops continue to occupy their Nation.

In my view, the greatest thing that could happen in Iraq would be for their Government to take charge of the situation. Yes, America is responsible for the devastation the country is in today, but they've tried for six years to stablize to no avail. It is time they cut their loses and move on.

I also believe Bill Clinton's statement is correct. America needs their troops home in the event that another disaster occurs on American shores. And Natio Allies need their troops home for the same reason. Fighting would be terrorists in Iraq has not proved successful it is time to change course. Military members would better serve their Nations actively protecting their own shores versus fighting factions in foreign lands who have no immediate intentions of giving up their centuries old fight.

And to the person who commented that his greatest fear was that our next attack would be on Iran, my fear is with you along with my prayers. Let's hope By The Grace Of God Wisdom will prevail and our Nation's Leaders see the Great Peril that lies there.

This is the follow-on statement to "Bring Em On".
How embarassing, that our President is speaking this way.

here how does this sound...not only do we lose iraq, we are eventually defeated by al-quaida (lol) because of all this BS going on

He is such an incredible embarrassment to our nation. A president should carry himself with a bit of dignity, rather than as a punk high-school kid with a vendetta. Oh how I cannot wait until the elections. Whether it be a Democrat or another Republican that wins, pretty much anyone will be better than Mr. Bush.

So we go over there to "save" those poor people from their ruthless dictator... last I heard over 1,000,000 Iraqis have died because of this war.... more than that have fled the country and are living in squalor in other countries. It is as if Bush is trying to rid Iraq of all Iraqis... guess that would make it easier to get his hands on all that oil.

Thats great! All our progress in Iraq has secured our borders too! I guess thats why hundreds of Mexican trucking companies can now haul freely across our borders. This coming from a President who wants to give our seaports control over to a Middle Eastern company! Who's ass is he referring to then? OURS? Seems he has forgotten about securing our homefront properly and seems to even hinder our own security to help out his Dubai friends. I know I do not feel more secure with this administration. Makes you think...

Humm, maybe if you had kicked your own ass at the start, we could have left Iraq by now, but since you ignored all planning, common sense and people with knowledge, you have to use phrases to cover for your continued incompetence. You will go down in history, as the worst president ever elected, great accomplishment for an idiot.

yeah, we kicked ass in Vietnam too the point they were putting 10 to 12 year old boys in the army.

Of course we kick ass we have the best military in the world. However you can't build a country on kicking ass.

It's a shame we don't have the good leadership that military deserves.

Kicking ass? The president is like a little boy shaking to even mutter Osama Bin Laden's namee-thus we rarely hear anything about trying to capture him. Kicking ass would have been capturing the evil person that had people invade our country. But no, now we look like idiots announcing on our US news the date that Osama will be making some announcement–that will most likely sound more intelligent than our own president. Kicking ass I guess to our dingy president equals ruining lives, instilling fear, ruining futures, ruining international relationships, ending lives, etc. How emabarrassing that he is our president and..he claims to be a Christian w/Godly values. ugghhh.

My question to you all is….. who is going to take responsibility for this war???
Who elected this president for the second term ????
Most of you did…. And now we all have to live with your mistake !!!!

What wonderful language for the president of the United States! .. the major power in the world! It just shows again WHO he is!

As usual, Bush is STILL a moron and STILL stupid enough to pretend that if he paints a turd gold people will believe is worth something!

This is the same moron who stood before a "Mission Accomplished" banner 4 years ago. Mission Accomplished? In whose dreams?

This is the same moron who said, "Bring it on," when our soldiers were facing a huge uprising in insurgent activity.

And now the moron says we're kicking ass while our troops and Iraqi citizens die as a result of the violence.

No American citizen would view this as progress or ass kicking if this were happening on US soil.

i'd like to kick his ...

we've lost 3,750 soldiers! That isn't exactly a victory.

I wonder how comments like that makes the families and friends of the fallen soldiers feel. I look at the cnn list of fallen soldiers everyday so that I can get just a small glimpse of the price that is being paid, maybe the president needs to do the same. If any soldiers are reading this my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Yupe, kicking ass in Iraq. Never said that anyone could stand up to our military. Problem is how do you take these tactical victories and consolidate them into a strategic victory?

Unless the Iraqi's form a stable functioning government, a professional military, a competant police force and take control of their own destiny, kicking ass is not going to acheive anything except more American lives, and yes more Iraqi lives too.

So lets see, our military has defeated the Iraqi Army, overthrown the government of Saddam, occupied all of Iraq and this administration has failed to acheive victory, am I missing something. It appears that the administration is doing everything within their power to snatch defeat from the jaws of a major military victory. The objectives of this war were what, the defeat of the Iraqi military, the destruction of a nonexistant WMD program and the replacement Saddam. Seems we have acheived all the the objectives that were set forth and we are still there. It appears someone did not define what would constitute end mission before committing our forces to war.

You've got to be kidding me. What an embarrassment he is to Americans everywhere. Can't wait 'til '08.

ahh xtina,
It was so nice to read your heart felt comment about our men and women serving in the military. I can't help but remember one of your previous comments about the Democratic party being the party of 'Allah' and how about how they run from a fight and pander to terrorist. Remember that one???Well my brother fought in Irag and he was a staunch democrat, very liberal on social issues,and he did not care much for our President but he respected him and was proud to serve his country none the less. I use the word 'was' because he was killed in Iraq in 2004. So tell me, was he running from a fight and pandering to terrorist????
I know you would like to think that our military is made up solely of Republicans but keep in mind that our military is more diverse than you might think it is. You know, there are probably even, dare I say it, gays over in Iraq fighting to liberate the Iraqi's. I can't help but wonder, are you really praying for ALL of our soldiers? After reading some of your devisive hate filled comments, I really can't help but wonder...

Is this like "Mission Accomplished" and/or "Major combat operations are over" (Remember those quotes from a few years ago?)

Wow another brilliant comment out of our president's mouth. Impressive. And meanwhile, parents and family members pray daily for the safety of the troops–hoping they come home. And the Iraqi people continue to lose their loved ones,homes, precious artifacts and their country.Our president is lost in some freakin video game mind frame.

The language used to a fellow diplomat was not that of a leader, but of a "good old boy" from Texas. Not to mention, the statement from all field accounts in the region is simply false. This man is long past due for a full psychiatric examination, and I despair in the fact that we have to endure him for another year.

Mr. President: You either an outright LIAR or totally DELUSIONAL. Which is it?

Sadly, we live in a world where information and facts are at our fingertips. We have access to satellite feeds, 24 hour news, and still a politician is able to say "black is white and white is black" and practically no one thinks anything of it. (I want to run down the road screaming, "The emporer has no clothes on....)

heee hawww! now get out da tractor! He is an embarassment to the country and to the world.

George W.(orthless)is living in a fantasyland made up in his own mind. This make believe Texan/Cowboy should have his kicked for making a statement so foolish.

Our president is a complete moron. How utterly tasteless and tacky to say something like that. Who does he think he is, John Wayne??? His last day in office can not come soon enough.

What I find really disturbing is the deafening silence from the presidential candidates, Reps or Dems.

I sure would like their comments on this, but it looks like they are afraid to say anything, one way or another.

Common candidates, grow a pair and speak out.

After reading the posts from all the other idiots that are bashing Bush for his statements show how messes up this STUPID nation is.... Id dare anyone of the bush bashers to sit in his seat and see how well you do as president. There is more to it that meets ANYONE's eye. Id bet the ones that bash bush for that statement has kids that are totally terrors and untolerable.

I am finally impressed by you folks (who may or may not have voted for this idiot) demonstrating your frustration towards this most destructive individual. I don't personally know anyone, who before the "war", said something like "lets just start it and get it over with"... but you know who you are. The "affirmative" comments on this list are clearly from those who are in some sort of tunnel and are incapable (not that there is anything wrong with that, just please don't vote) of seeing what is really happening to us, our families, friends and loved ones, and the rest of the world. It is also clear that virtually all of this "administrations" international (much less local) policies have failed... therefore, I don't mind at all the "We're kicking ass" comment. That's all he can say, other than "I quit".

In words he may understand.....What a DOOFUS!

What a complete fool.

We're sorry world, sometimes we elect an idiot (twice). Our system is setup so that we get rid of them fairly quickly. Only one more year of this fool, we promise.

I got lured into clicking on CNN.com just to see if they had the political balance to post the story about Clinton/Democrat finance front man Hsu fleeing his court appearance and getting arrested by the FBI yesterday. Low and behold, not a word anywhere on the website. Then I read this Bush bashing non-story and all these comments. I just laugh. Gee, I wonder what was coming out of Clinton's mouth when he was exercising his arm and talking on the phone to Monica while charming Hillary was sleeping upstairs in the White House. Bush is in a war against terrorist while Clintons are in a war of sexual depravity.

Is George watching the same war we are? I think he thought he was watching the news, but in reality was watching the classic movie channel and seeing John Wayne singlehandedly win WWII.

Such a clown.

Maybe it's time to stop our internal dialogue...and consider, just consider, that Mr. Bush could very-well be the worst President of all time.

Somebody wake me when he's impeached, finished his term, or held to account; I need a van Winkle nap.

Most of these comments are so uneducated and filled with hatered. Wake up people. WAR is not easy but necessary. We are "kicking ass" and I like the president for sticking to what is right for OUR country.

This is the man the American people send to the White House not once but twice? he is so crass and low...

people are dying EVERY DAY and he call it "kicking ass"

Just when I think W has bottom up he goes and does it again...

Well, Well....I love how judgemental all you self-righteous Americans are. You're living the American dream and then biting the hands that feed you. I am sorry, but to all of you that believe our President is greedy....look at the lives you're living. You are all judgemental hypocrites...you read this article by our corrupt media, expect it to be automatically true, and then leap at the opportunity to make yourselves feel better by bashing our President. It's ridiculous. If any one of you is perfect, then by all means, take the jab, but you're not, so leave it be.

Curse as much as u want..get the job done

Mr. Bush, I personally think someone needs to seriously kick your Ass. Best right out of office.

Great photo op – Bush has just hand-delivered the Iraq progress report written by the White House for Gen. Petraeus' signature.

He should have FedEx'd it instead.

Bush is such a dope.

Another example of the sheltered, bubble-boy existence of this President and administration. Denial of the evidence has certainly been the M.O. of Messrs. Bush, Cheney, et al; no reason for this to be any different.

I am also forced to wonder where, in the hierarchy of propaganda, 'Kicking Ass' falls in relation to 'Mission Accomplished'...

I can imagine several high level officials in 1930's/1940's Germany would be very proud of the WH Spin Machine.

With all the power in the world to create world order, why is our leader bragging about kicking ass in Iraq? Bullying people in their homeland with our overgrown military is no substitute for the hard work of diplomacy and progress in the direction of stability for the sake of a country we have invaded. Some concepts are too difficult for this president, who thinks of war in the same way as winning ball games.

He cares so much for our soldiers that he shafts them on their hospital and VA care and has cut spending. Yes, I guess he is definitely a supporter of our troops.

He is the epitome of the term "PRESIDENTIAL"...as President of the He-Man Woman Haters Club from The Little Rascals. What a goof-ball.

Sorta like the Saints kicked ass last night, I guess.j

....And folks think that dog fighting is the biggest moral priority. This guy is off his rocker and he is way past being an immature 20 year old that made a poor decision. As a country we need to wake up and pay attention to where we are headed due to his lack of being qualified for the job he has had for almost 8 years. His brash attitude towards our young men dying just makes me sick on the stomach.

Alan J. Marietta, Ga

I'm glad to know that we're "kicking ass" in a war that's solving nothing, and funneling money from my paychecks every two weeks. I am proud of our troops, and am glad they're doing a good job. I don't think they even know what the job is at this point, but still, I am supportive of them. It's good to know that even though I don't support this war, I get to pay for it when I can't even afford health insurance offered by my employer with my college degree.

He should tell that to the families of the fallen soldiers that have died or have been permanently injured because of his lie to go to war.

Are we sure this clown has really stopped drinking?

I've never been more embarrassed for this country and ashamed of my president for using terms like "kicking ass" to express so-called progress in Iraq. He's such a baffoon.

Just when I think it can't get any worse – oops, there he goes. Isn't there anyone in this administration that can get the decider to stay out of sight? I keep thinking he can't look anymore foolish and then he keeps proving me wrong.

Sad, sad, sad.
As loathesome as this guy is, I can't help feeling a little sorry for him. The poor guy is an 8 year old who's in far over his head and he's scared to death of looking like a failure to the whole world.
He got through life by getting whatever he wanted bythrowing tantrums, or threatening to, and he grew up thinking that would work anywhere, anytime.
The trouble was, until he became president, he had people around him who could get things done for him that he was too ignorant, immature and simpleminded to get done himself. Because it was only Andiver or Yale or the Texas Air National Guard, or even the whole state of Texas, his people could shield him from reality. Once he took over as president, it became harder, and ultimately impossible, to keep this guy safe from the big bad world that didn't always want to let him have his way.
Now he's sinking, and it seems like as he sinks further, he regresses further. I fear we'll see him sucking his thumb soon, or toting a teddy bear around.
8 year olds do not belong at the helm of th United States.
And the hell of it is, a lot of us saw what this guy was from the beginning. Being right is no solace when your country is getting trashed.

This comment on the war, whether private or public, is more fitting for the movie Idiocracy than in deliberations with other public officials. Kicking Ass is not an assessment, its nothing more than empty rhetoric and dangerous bravado... especially when the political situation in Iraq will only be resolved diplomatically.

He's a mad man!

While it concerns me that Korea 'may' have nuclear weapon capanilities, it concerns me more that George Bush smiles when he makes the accusations, as though he's thinking, "Yes! finally I found someone who has nukes so I can justify another war. What concerns me even more is that this man has influence over our nukes.

SOMONE NEEDS TO DROP KICK HIS @$$ BACK TO CRAWFORD AND NEVER LET HIM LEAVE OR CONTACT ANY POLITICALLY INVOLVED PERSON EVER. THE MAN IS DELUSIONAL AND NEEDS A REAL SHOT OF REALITY.

It's funny that he didn't "go" into Bagdad or where the "fighting" is going on. Does he really think we are kicking ASS! Does he know that 3600 US soldiers have been killed. I think someone needs to kick his A**!

How sad that President Bush and sunk lower morally than his very own approval rating. What a HORRIBLE comment to liken a war to a fooball game. Perhaps he forgot the, "..and taking names" to go with such a comment of excellence. I can't wait for the elections in '08. Hillary you're our only hope....

"I love listening to the liberal whine. Are you traitors getting nervous about the Petraeus Report? You should be considering your hoping for the US to be defeated in Iraq." – Posted By Carter Couch : September 6, 2007 10:38 pm

This is a typical stereotype of Liberalism presented to us by those who cannot define Liberalism. No Liberal has ever wished for the US to be defeated in combat. Of the wars waged by Liberal presidents, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War turned out pretty well. Our former enemies are now strong democracies, and South Korea is too. As for the failure in Viet Nam, remember that it wasn't the Liberal President Johnson who abandoned it. It was the Republican Presiden Nixon.

As for wars fought by Conservative Presidents, I have to admit that we kicked butt in Grenada, but the Iraq thing isn't going so well, and the problem is not Liberal cowardice (there are no Liberals currently in the Federal government that I know of). The problem is that Conservatives cannot govern and cannot lead.

"Bush know how to handle things and the liberals hate him for it. Nice to see someone talk straight these days. And he's right, and that's another reason why liberals hate him."

Why can't the conservatives grasp the fact that it's not just the liberals who are sickened by President Bush? There is NO WAY on God's green earth that I think that Bush is anything more than a Napoleonic poser.

Remember in a press conference George Bush was asked what was something he would do different....
and George Bush's response was...

"I wouldn't of said "BRING IT ON!""

Do you on the Right remember that?..or do you have selective memory?

Old expression: You see what you want to see, you hear what you want to hear.

Bush is in another world. One in which reality does not exist.

I guess it is way too much to expect some presidental decorum. This guy is unbelievable.

All of his fans want people to respect the office of the presidency, but he doesn't. A President should not be making crass statements like that in the public forum.

T.R., Reagan, & Bush Jr.
3 of the best Presidents in history.

How interesting a country that is supposedly the best, has a delusional leader the people let say, do and spend anything.

Oh yea! Whooo, hooo, baby – we are "kicking ass!"

Yeah, that's right – he has kicked America's ass to the curb – destroying the bill of rights, habeus corpus,torturing as par the course (great American values!) illegal invasions of countries which were not threat, 2 million people displaced, up to a million dead, depleted uranium, sectarian full on triabl warfare, no-bid contracts to Halliburton, the Carlisle group and other Bush war profiteers!

By those standards we are getting our ass kicked here at home and abroad. I apologise to the rest of the world for such a buffoon!!!

I turn off the tv everytime he comes on because it is so painful to hear him mangle and English language.

Enough already – quit spending our treasure on a hellhole. OUT OF IRAQ _ NOW!! Hear me Democrats??????!!!!

How many american lives will this stupid comment cost, remember when he told the iraqi's to bring it on, now we have almost 4000 dead and so many wounded, and he also said the mission was accomplished. I am sure the grunt in the dessert sighs each time our president opens his mouth knowing the iraqi's will accept payment for such comments with american blood and wounded.

When I read comments like this from Bush (which happens a lot), it makes me think, "Hey, maybe we shouldn't be complaining that he's taken more vacation days than any other sitting president – at least when he's on vacation he's not here to do more damage!".

No Mr. Bush, we are not "kicking ass" as you say. We are sending our men and women to die for oil. We are lining yours and all the people's pockets who have a vested interest in the continuation of this war. Bin Laden, who we went to find is no where to be found, and you make a dumb comment like that. How can a man who was on dialysis at the start of 09/11 still be alive and how many bumbling FBI agents and CIA does it take to find him? I really think that we need to get our people home. I do not think that a great deal of the Iraqi people even want us there in the first place, and I think that if they are going to continue to suicide bomb, there is nothing we can do to stop someone with that sort of devotion to death. No, Mr Bush, we are not kicking ass, we are looking like fools, but you should be used to that by now.

Who's ass is being kicked? Our guys? Iraqi civilians? Iraq as a whole? Our international reputation?

This idiot needs to take his blinders off and stop beliving his own propaganda!

Yes, Bush is still playing with toy soldiers and watching reruns of Gunsmoke. A terrible combination for a President. He has about as much finesse and brains as the piles of dog mess in my backyard.

And if the dems take over the White House, the new expression will be, "We're going to get our ass kicked! Please don't hurt or offend the terrorists!"

Bottom Line: With the second term of our "Fearless Leader" well into its assumed death spiral, this blood soaked 'Ice Cream Cowboy' soundly represents the true spirit of this Imperial Corporate U.S. Empire.

where are the comments posted on the seventh??

"SO WHATTTTT!!!!! Thank god he said whats on his mind and thank god for a real person. Thats how real people talk. Whatever your position on the war and thoughts of the president, we've gone mad and so robotic that anything UNPOLISHED and unscripted is outlandish. I wonder if Truman or Kenedy ever said something like this. You bet they did and its refreshing to hear sound clips like that today."

The reaction of the 28%r's is even worse than the comment. These idiots don't even get it here. The problem is not that he "talked Texan tuff" or used the word "ass". The problem is the complete ignorance of the statment.

Anyone that still supports this man is a complete idiot and should be rounded up and sent to Gittmo for the sake of the Gene pool.

That would be kicking some ass!

Bush has done damage to your country which can yet not even be estimated..

During his presidency, nations all over the world have been constantly receiving the message through your President that the US is a 'arrogant, hostile, immoral, ill-educated' nation and it will take decades to change that image, which is now so well planted in minds of millions of people around the globe.

And exactly this is the problem; noone can translate this intangible damage into a meaningful $ number; but rest assured it's worth several years of US GDP. GOOD JOB!

I think everyone back home should be thanking Mr. Bush and the troops around the world for what he/we are doing.
No matter what I will always stand next to someone that has the balls to face anything like we are doing here in Iraq!. Just think about this; Total War VS Total Peace... There will never be Peace in this Earth! and what Mr. Bush is doing, he is preventing Total War!!! you know what this mean??? You know all the terrorist cells are currently working together to promote fear among civilians and what are we doing?? take a guess there people! yeah we are eliminating the ones who will try to cause Total war later in the future...which would be right around the corner if we dont work together!!! everything is happening for a reason people. "In order to accomplish anything, greater things will be lost" If you get offended by my comment I'm really sorry for being a weak person.

CPL DIAZ
USMC

Mr. Bush lives in an imaginary world of "imminent threats", "weapons of mass destruction", and "duct tape and plastic". Why is anyone suprised that he doesn't see the reality of his mass destruction in Iraq, and the fact that he placed our country and our military sons and daughters in a place we never should have been? The mess was created by Bush, and he wants our tax dollars and our sons and daughters to clean up his horrific act of war on an innocent country.

9/11 was not the plan or deed of Iraq. "War on terror" ended when Bush detoured from Afghanistan and pursuit of Bin Laden to mass destroy Iraq. Now he begs for our money and our kids to make his mistake look a little better.

This president should have been tossed out of office long ago and our military withdrawn from Iraq. As long as we invade and then appear to control another country, things will not improve. Our press doesn't mention the millions of refugees forced from Iraq altogether into neighboring countries. Bush is the biggest mess on two legs. I am ashamed that he ever represented our nation and that he attacked a country without threat or provocation. That was the work of a full fledged coward.

Hmmmmm, I sent him a fax about the war in Iraq back in Jan. and used that line about my family been "kicking ass for over 200 years.." Guess he read it huh?

Big deal, you never say "ass"?

Amy, your response to ThirstyJon was right on the mark.

ThirstyJon wrote:
"It seems that some folks need this war to fail. What will it take to get the people in the "hate Bush" movement to set aside their prejudice and listen? There is some good happening and a potential for great things in Iraq."

Amy wrote:
Quite frankly sometimes I just want to close my eyes and ears until Bush is out of office too…but instead I pray for our country, for our military, and for those innocent people whose lives we have taken and/or ruined with our illegal, unnecessary war and occupation.

Posted By Amy, Florida

I couldn't have said this better; as well as the rest of your comments. It amazes me how uninformed some people are. Those are the same people that voted Bush into office twice and our country will suffer the ramifications of his actions for many, many years to come. His "kick some ass" mentality is an insult to our country. I also work for public education and in no way would a comment like that ever be acceptable in a professional setting. We are supposed to have a role model as president, not some cowboy with adolescent mentality. I am very embarassed and wish I could just close my eyes and ears as well. Yes, I too keep them open for fear of what being ignorant could cause, but the wish to escape what Bush has put our country through is so true with me. Those that think Iraq is a fight against Bin Ladin are so clueless. Recent news from there does not indicate progress being made. So many, many Iraqi lives have been ruined with our illegal occupation. Iraqi professionals and many others have had to move out of their country and that leaves so much vulnerabilty to what their country can achieve.

I am amazed at some of the outrage the righties here have expressed at the consensus that the man is a disaster. They use derogatory terms, challenge people's sexual orientation, express jubilation at the number of innocent people who have died in the process, refuse to acknowledge the lies that got us into this mess (and the power of those who lied) and generally think the President is up to his job.

I don't think he is. I think he ought to go back and start drinking again rather than pretending to be President. Kicking ass my ass. He is kicking the Constitution. He is kicking our reputation. He is a disaster and I would love to see him relegated to the position of an unfortunate burp in our history.

I don't know why you people are so upset with the language. This high school quarterback is only trying to pep up his team. Oh, pardon me. I thought I was posting to the sports page.

bush and his general puppet dancing on a string but the utterances of complete idiots.

"it takes one to know one" a familiar old phrase

who's ass are we kickin'? the question was raised

is it wise to claim victory in a war thats gone south?

and how long before george notices the foot in his mouth?

how asses must be kicked for the world to have peace?

maybe just his then we'll all find relief!

What a fool.

Why can't we have a president that we can be proud of?

Shaking my head again. Was just reading the headlines of 7 more U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq today. The only thing coming close to his statement would be his asinine mentality in speaking such. The cowboy struts again and is no rhinestone one.

"Kicking ass"? But I swore I once heard him say "mission accomplished".

Why, that's fantastic news! You media types should have reported it sooner. If ass has been kicked, it won't be long until whoop-ass cans are opened. From there it will be a short step to a good cod wallopin' for each and every insurgent. We'll send 'em home wit' a rupture.

Hillary in 2008!!!!!!!!

Yeah He's "KICKIN' ASS"!!! The American Peoples ass–My Ass–Your Ass–HE WILL EVEN BE KICKIN' OUR GRANDKIDS ASS LONG AFTER HE IS OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!!

yes but who's ass are they kicking?

Ladies and gentlemen, the kindergartner-in-chief.

Bush needs a reality check.After all this time he still wants the american public to think that this war was needed.He is so out of touch with reality. Thank GOD when he is out of the White House and can go back to TEXAS and be the cowboy he wants to be.

With comments like this Bush shows himself for what he is – a pom-pom boy.

Some people never grow up – they just grow old.

It occured to me just yesterday why more people aren't completely horrified by Mr. Bush. Most people have never dealt with or known a clinically insane person. They have no idea how "crazy" people function,the behaviors, the cues. So while Mr. Bush' responses might seem "odd" at times (as in this instance. Really what world leader has EVER talked like this?) people put it down to something more comforting than having a madmad with his finger on the button of a nuclear bomb.

His remaining supporters generally fall into two camps: unintelligent and/or willfully ignorant men who are uncertain of both their intelligence and masculinity and therefore need to be on the "winning side" so their utter wrongness will not be evident to the world at large. The other segment: the apathetically average middle-American who is so disconnected from anything outside their worldview that they don't see what many concerned and rational people do: George W. Bush is mentally ill. He is a sociopath as is evidenced every time says what he "thinks" is appropriate for the situation.

He has no real connection to his inner processes. He can't feel sympathy or empathy for others and so he does his best to "gladhand" his way through situations requiring some degrees of self-reflexiveness.

Americans should not be embarassed by this President, they should be horrified.

It's statements like that which cause the enemy to want to kill more of our soldiers. Sometimes it's better to just be quiet than to run your mouth like Georgie is doing.. What a dunce.

Once again, our ever-so-brave president likes to claim that 'WE'RE' doing something. Wake up, George! You're sitting in your comfortable chair, along with all of your 'Bushies,' while young men and women are dying abroad. The president's seeming desire to go down in history as the 'war president' will forever be overshadowed by the simple fact that he was too cowardly to serve his country in Vietnam. His continuing swagger about the mess he created in the middle east only serves to underscore just how out of touch with reality he is.

I feel sorry for someone that is in complete denial. Likewise, I feel sorry for George. He wants things to be different but they're not. The war is draining our President, our soldiers, and our lives as American citizens. In my 55 years. I've never seen our country at such a low point.

Amen President Bush! Let's kick Iran's ass next!

The only asses that are getting kicked are the American citizens by having all of our jobs sent to other countries. What happens to our country when all of our jobs are gone? The Iraq war is a huge waste of taxpayer money.

I say give him a weapon and stick him in a humvee convoy on patrol at night and see if he still thinks "we're kicking ass". What an arrogant jerk.

It's past time for the citizens of this nation to rise up and kick his ass out of office. This remark is disgraceful and wrongheaded. Unfortunately, the behavior of this president is repeating pattern: disgraceful and wrongheaded. Come on January 2009!

President George W. Bush is akin to other former leaders. Men like Louis XVI of France, Czar Nicolas II of Russia, and President Mikhail Gorbachev of the U.S.S.R. Men who were fine working as a greeter at Wal-Mart but deserving no position of power. None fully understood the country they ruled or how to keep it from flying apart. Why? Limited intellect, limited talent, and in the case of at least three of them it was handed to them and not earned. It's that simple, to govern well you must have earned it the hard way. No present candidate running in 2008 is going to have it handed to them on a silver platter, they will bite and claw their way to the top as the founders intended. The Supreme Court appointed Bush president after Karl Rove figured out the politics and his father raised the warchest. If the United States makes it to January 20th, 2009 it should consider very itself lucky. Past countries didn't fair too well with the cream of the C- crop.

What do you expect from a guy who got C's in college? Seriously - this is an unbelievably stupid comment. If nothing else, Bush ought to be impeached for exuding stupidity wherever he goes. Go America!

Remember that Howard is a theocrat as well, and bush's comment was just a "high five" amongst fellow crusaders.What should be a concern to the FBI is that there are subversives posting right here on this site who should be investigated before they blow up something.This attempt to overthrow our democracy by these theocrats is a far worse cime against our country than any foreign fighters.I hope to see the FBI "connect the dots" and find the real source of this phony terror plot.

President Bush is being honest. Because of him some 650,000 Iraqi's have been killed, 6 million displaced, People out of Jobs, Little to no clean water, little to no schooling, people loosing their livelyhoods, belongings, gang and militia violence, kidnapping, and a country in a state of utter ruins. GW has made Saddam Hussein look like a Hero. SHAME ON YOU GWB, and SHAME ON ANYONE WHO SUPPORTS SUCH A CRIMINAL.

There are a lot of hateful and mean people in the world, and many of them post on this site. I'm appalled by the content of the comments I'm reading. Please show some respect to our President.

This Bush has got to go down in American history as the worse president regardless of what historians come up with. Why? Because "We were there – first hand." The guy is over his head!

AMERICANO

I think what needs to happen is that someone needs t KICK BUSH'S ASS – What an arrogant statement- And so it goes!

he should have landed in bagdad, the base he landed at is way out in the dessert and if they cant secure that then all of the military are incompetitent. The tribal leaders have secured that area and warned they will turn against us eventually !! remember? you can win the battles and loose the war as demonstrated by the murders lbj and nixon in vietnam and the stupidity of bush and his generals in iraq. general Giap no doubt is shaking he head in amazement at how his stragedy has blunted a second american army and that the generals of the untied states did not learn from vietnam but make the same life wasting mistakes.

What a tough guy Bush is...he displays his manliness, through the manliness of OTHER men.
His record as a "man" is already known.

In those dark days immediately following 09/11/2001, I clearly recall President Bush warning all Americans that the war on terror would be long, tedious, and unlike any other war we've ever participated in. Many have forgotten President Bush's warning. Liberals do not give our Commander in Chief any benefit of the doubt at all.

I agree that Bush is not the best orator we've ever had in the executive branch. President Clinton, on the other hand, could sell ice cubes to an eskimo. Unfortunately, Clinton was too busy with the numerous 'bimbo eruptions' to effectively deal with terrorism during the 1990s. As a result, his successor inherited the war on terrorism.

To those on this message board who believe Bin Laden is getting the last laugh: Who is hiding in a cave like an intolerant murderous coward, and who is trying to keep the world safe from terrorism?

There's too many Americans who feel our nation is the root of all evil in the world. How sad.

Tough Talk Coming From A Coward !
I Think He Needs His Ass Kicked !

Hey James W. Fairfield, CA

So you are going to report Clint~Merio, Park Ca to the FBI's Western Regional Office in San Francisco for saying "Someone should kick Bush's ass and he would like to be the first in line!". Better put the majority of the country on that report! I would like to know if that is the color orange or red on your scare tatic alert?

And for all you lame Bush lovers who love to bash liberals for hating Bush, Ive got a little secret for you. A majority of us Independents hate him too! Many of us vetrans don't like him either, and I hope thats not too liberal for you!

My momma always said, "stupid is as stupid does."

The last thing the left wants is for the U.S. military to succeed in Iraq. It's not in their POLITICAL best interest for America to win this war.

How pathetic is that?

where are the WMD, where is Osama, where is out quick win. LIES and more LIES, but we impeach a president for lying about sex, but we can't impeach a president about lying to the American people about a war that didn't need to be waged, seems like we have lost out way as Americans, we look at soap opera News like FoXNews, the republican spin machine and let them dictate to all the other media outfits on what they should report on and how they should report it. Who DIED, left the the keeper of the thrown. We are Americans have a choice, and its not up to FOX, CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC to tell us what to think, you as a individual should use your own mind and common sense.

What else should we expect from a guy who landed on an aircraft carrier and declared "Mission Accoplished!".

He can sneak in and out of Iraq, but he can't make it to Viet Nam. A black mark on the American Presidency and an embarrassment to the American nation. How many more days before these Incompetents vacate our White House!!!?
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, BRING THEM HOME, ALIVE. NOW.

OK wingnut trolls – your arguments are so lame.

NO, we have not forgotten "about those plane attacks again".

NO, we're not "angry because we're actually succeeding". If we were "actually succeeding", we wouldn't be angry. Give the president some respect?? You CANNOT be serious. Drink some more Kool-Aid. (Personal to Rick in Chicago: It's "your"!)

NO, we're not providing aid and comfort to our enemies. Grow up and give that and the rest of your tired Fox talking points a rest already. Isn't freedom of speech one our "liberties" for which they allegedly hate us so much?

NO, our anger is not the result of some irrational "Hate Bush" movement – Our hatred of him is completely rational. It is the result of having actually listened to him for the past six years.

NO, we're not hoping for the US to be defeated in Iraq. We're hoping for an adult to show us how those who've given their lives due to this damn fool's delusions of machismo have not died in vain. (Personal to Carter Couch: It's "you're"!)

If only everyone that was so quick to judge this war and its effectiveness would take the time to listen to the soldiers that are in the middle of it maybe a few or you would have the straight story. Show me a soldier that has been in the midst that doesn't know and believe in what they are doing there and maybe I will change my opinion but until then I only have this to say..
If you can't stand behind out soldiers feel free to stand in front of them!

Tens, if not hundreds of thousands of civilian deaths, not to mention the over 3000 American soldiers, and Dubya says "we're kickin ass"... And we wonder why the rest of the world thinks that we Americans are arrogant and ignorant.

THE NAM WAR WAS ILLEGAL LIKE THE IRAQ WAR. I HAVE THE VOLUMES OF THE SENATOR GRAVEL EDITION OF 'THE PENTAGON PAPERS." THEY REVEAL FACTS ALL TAXPAYERS AND PARENTS OF DRAFT AGE CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW. OF DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR NOMINATION, SENATOR GRAVEL IS THE BETTER QUALIFIED TO BE PRESIDENT. THERE IS A PAPERBACK EDITION OF THE PENTAGON PAPERS. I URGE ITS WIDE READERSHIP. ALSO, TO SEE HOW BUSH-CHENEY CHEATED FLORIDA VOTERS, READ "JEWS FOR BUCHANAN," BY NICHOLS AND DESCHAMPS, THE NEW PRESS, NY 2001. SEE HOW THE SUPREME COURT STOPPED THE VOTE COUNT IN FLORIDA AND NOTE THE PART PLAYED BY FLORIDA'S GOVERNOR, BROTHER OF GEORGE W. BUSH. VOTERS..REMEMBER THE POWER TO APPOINT GAVE BUSH THE RIGHT TO BURDEN US WITH TAXPAID APPOINTEES WHO HELPED HIM START THE WAR AND DRAIN OUR PUBLIC TREASURIES. ANOTHER BOOK IS "WAR IS A RACKET" BY WW1 GEN. SMEDLEY BUTLER. HE TESTIFIED TO CONGRESS THAT HE WAS SENT WITH ARMED MEN TO PROTECT, NOT THE US.A, BUT THE VALUE OF INVESTMENTS MADE IN FORIEGN NATIONS BY PROFITEERS. HE TESTIFIED HE WAS APPROACHED TO LEAD A FASCIST COUP HERE, USING MEN TRAINED IN TE MILITARY, WITH EASY ACCESS TO GUNS IN RESERVE FORCES. SENATOR GRAVEL, I KNOW, IS THE KIND OF PRESIDENT WE NEED.

This is just another example how deluded he really is about this war. If gwb thinks that 3753 confirmed american soldiers dead and billions spent to get us way back into debt is kicking ass, then ya good call, hey can we impeach gwb and chenney and charge them for there crimes yet. any one who agrees with gwb’s assessment should look at the statistics. What have we accomplished, the different political groups are still severely fractured, they still after four years can’t police there own country, they hate us. And he still doesn’t have a good patsy in position to give him easy access to the oil.

Statistics from:
http://icasualties.org/oif/

clinton 08

I see a lot of negative comments aimed at the President of the United States of America. Regardless of what he said, it shouldn't be this way. These are tough times for our country and especially for those of us that are in the military. I've served two tours in Iraq. I've lost my family because my now ex-wife has also served two tours in Iraq. We both serve on active duty. The separation was too much to handle. I've had friends killed. I've missed countless birthdays and holidays. I won't get my wife and kids back. I won't get those birthdays and holidays back. I won't get those friends back. The only thing left that will satisfy me is for y'all to support us as we do what's requirred of us to ensure victory in Iraq and Afghanistan. This war isn't taking anything from you all. Sure, you feel as if gas prices are high because of the war. Sure, you feel as if the stock market is suffering because of the war. Sure, you feel as if billions of American dollars are being wasted on the war. These are all theories. Maybe they're true in a sense, but then again maybe they aren't. But what me and my battle buddies have lost isn't a theory, it's all factual. What those families have lost with their loved ones dying in this war have lost isn't a theory, it's factual. We don't blame the President, we blame Al Qaeda and others like them. Too much has been sacrificed to give up now. Remember 9/11! The results of the war on terror weren't expected by President Bush, they weren't expected by the military, and they weren't expected by you all. Truthfully, we are kicking ass. Before you say that we're losing this war, look at the number of enemy combatants killed in comparison to the number of U.S. deaths. The U.S. military can't be defeated. The thing that's hurting support for the war on terror is that we don't know our enemies. We know how many have been killed or captured, but we have no idea how many are left. Not only that, but countless new terrorists are recruited daily. When we don't know how many enemy combatants are remaining out there, how in the hell are we to know when the war's going to end? Seriously think about that for a second. There's so much more going on here than what's seen on the news every day. In order to understand what's going on here you have to be able to think outside of the box. I'm not taking away from anything that you all have said. This is a beautiful country and we can all speak freely. It'd just really make me and my fellow service members feel better if things wouldn't be said publicly that will satisfy our enemies. These enemies hate us simply because we're Americans. Whether you publicly support the President or not, they'll kill you all the same just because you're an American, these are the people we're fighting. Just please support us as we do our job. Please support him as he does what no other man could do. He faces criticism daily and still wakes up every day, smiles, and does his job. I'm not even a Republican, but I support him just because of what he does. It's easy for us to talk tough, but trust me, none of us wants or could handle this man's job right now. That within itself is commendable to me.

We have known that verbal expression is not Bush's strong suit since 2000. Calling him an idiot is a waste of energy. The press should not tolerate comments like this, and should pin him down for specifics.
Bush had 3 response choices: 1) war is going badly, 2) war progress is on plan, or 3) war progress is better than plan. As the leader of the military he probably feels its best to support the troops by making kickass statements in public. Let's hope he is more honest in private and is not delusional.

There's nothing wrong with saying "we're kicking ass" if in fact we WERE really kicking ass rather than getting our own asses kicked.

The issue here is not that W. is being juvenille – but that he is LYING. AGAIN !

Oh and by the way George, the only reason Al Qaida is virulent in Iraq is because you created the mess that attracted them there, and failed miserably in destroying them and capturing Bin Laden when you had the chance in Afghanistan. Your Secretary of Defence countermanded an order to bomb the crap outta Bin Laden when Special Ops had him in their sights.

Impeach this idiot and Cheney! Now.

Gives a totaly new meaning to "kicking ass" concept.
I kick ass therefore I am?
heh!

Bush claims the US is "...kicking ass" in Iraq.

This, from someone who plainly doesn't know his arse from his elbow!

WELL IF YOU DIDN'T WANT HIM TO BE PRESIDENT SECOND TIME AROUND THEN YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE VOTED FOR HIM....IT IS NOBODY FAULT BUT THE PEOPLES FAULT...MAYBE NEXT ELECTION YOU GUYS WILL CHOOSE WISELY!!!!

Australia Not Amused

George Bush has spent most of his time at APEC trying to prop up the Australian Prime Minister John Howard who faces an election later this year. The latest opinion poll gives the opposition a 60/40 lead. Its leader Kevin Rudd upstaged both of them by greeting the Chinese leader in fluent Mandarin.
'Labor View from Broome' http;//laborview.blogspot.com/

We aren't playing the boardgame of Risk. Irag is not a videogame. These are real soldiers and real lives being lost. Our intellectually challenged President does not seem to realize the difference. He sounds like an adolescent bully who just beat up one of the neighboorhood kids.

Carter Couch alludes to the Petreus Report(such as it is). Petreus is just the "general d'jour" in a 5 year long line of "commanders". His predecessor(s) would still be there had they only toed the line. If he's a good boy maybe he'll get his 5th star. Gen. Shinseki, who suggested that we might need 400k troops, was gone post haste.

Kicking ass? - whose ass?
Wait for the sequel, when the elaborate Pentagon plans

http://www.newyorker.com/archive/2006/04/17/060417fa_fact

for "Operation American Barbarossa" really starts in earnest. When the promised "nuclear shock n awe" begins, and the entire Green Zone quickly turns into a "RED ZONE", blood red, that is, surrounded by millions of enraged shiite civilians turned into waves of thousands of suicide bombers and saboteurs. The Green Zone will become the Decider's "Stalingrad", in full view of the rest of the uncollaborative surrounding nations standing by, without any sympathy for this Decider's ultimate folly and self-immolation of American lives and honor. Sure, millions would die if the ultimate folly and sin of initiating World War Three becomes the direct sequel of an unabashed and unconstrained Texas Ass-Kicker is the Decider for the fate of America and the rest of the world.

Chimp is repeating what his organ grinders are telling him. He's a little man with no capacity for original thought or critical thinking. No one else would utter such a statement in light of 3750 U.S. and 600,000+ Iraqi deaths.

To the person in Alberta, Canada who said he wants to "close my eyes and ears until he (Bush) is out of office." How do you think I feel, I actually have to live in this country, and hear about what this clown is doing on a regular basis. What's dumbfounding is that many people in this country still like our president, and the inane things he says and does, thank God there are only 502 days until Bush is packing his bags and heading back to Texas.

"Kicking ass"?!?!? Even Stevie Wonder can see you're waaaaaaaay off. Try tellig the parents of the dead soldiers that we're "kicking ass" and see what they have to say.

This guy has got his head so far up his own ass it's not even funny. 6 1/2 years as the leader of the most powerful country in the world and he still swaggers and boasts like he's in a bar talking to his buddies about the chick he banged last night. Say it with me: 1/20/09...1/20/09...1/20/09...1/20/09...

Who elected this guy again?

Oh yeah...we (collective Americans) did. Can we please try and do better in 2008?

This President is a traitor to our country and an enemy to mankind! He lied about 9-11 to start this ruinous war with Iraq - which had nothing to do with 9-11, and which was no threat to us at the time.

This unnecessary war, which our President wanted more than anything else, has led to tragedy and misery for millions of Iraqis and thousands of our own troops!

This smirking, lying, hollow man is a war criminal who should be tried and sentenced for his crimes against humanity. I cannot sufficiently express my contempt for this villain. Kicking ass, indeed. And why can't George Bush speak English? Didn't he have enough privilege and schooling in his youth??? DISGRACEFUL AND UGLY.

And he wants to deny health insurance for needy children after squandering HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS ON HIS WARS!!!

BUSH SAYS HES KICKING ASS IN IRAQ TELL THAT TO THE INNOCET CIVILIANS HES KILLED TO THE PARENYS OF THE SOLDIERSHE SENT OVER IN THIS USELESS WAR I WOLD LIKE TO KICK HIS ASS AND SHAKE HIS BRAINS UP HES A MENTAL CASE

The legacy of the Bush/Cheney Administration: If you can't think critically, use bad words.

Bush is so right! And if we are lucky, we can just keep kicking terrorist ass forever and ever, all around the world!

Heck, we can keep kicing ass forever all across the UNIVERSE!

It will be even more successful than the war on drugs.

I would also like to kick some ass, several asses, actually. Would the self-appointed snitch please include me in their report to the FBI? Thank you.

I'd like to kick his ass all the way back to Bohemin Grove, The War was just an excuse to secure Oil for Cheney and his coherts Neo-con Nazis all of them.

GWB was miss-quoted he really said "kissing ass" in referral to Haliburton and the rest of the military/industrial complex....what a joke...such a liar and thief (has stolen our rights).

anybody believe him?
also in APEC in Australia he was so funny! I dont know where in english I could find that news. I read it in russian now! He said that prime-minister visited "austrian" (instead australian) army in Irak!
he said OPEC instead of APEC (he forgot where he is).
He again couldnt find exit after his speech!!!
Why american people voted for him second time ??? I am still surprised.

He is a positive thinking Leader... totally love the guy. History will vindicate him... I hope liberal CNN posts this.

What does it say about john kerry that Bush defeated him in 2004, when Bush is so despised?

I see that GB (better "DB") has begun to embrace the Lame Duck. Reminiscent of the Iraqi National Guard setting fire to the oil fields after the '91 invasion. Wonderful parallel...

"Kicking ass" !!?? this reminds me of what this moron a.k.a George W. Bush said a couple of years ago when he said: "Bring it on".
He is right, asses are being kicked by mostly American's ass.
Can you spell, Vietnam !!??!!!

http://www.bushflash.com
http://www.infowars.com

It is no small wonder why the rest of the world thinks that Americans are arrogant, brash, reckless and otherwise stupid. I can't wait for elections and get back to truly meaningful foreign policy.

Iraq is kicking Bush's Ass and soldiers are dying in the meantime. This President is a joke. Your report is a joke. Shame on you.

Carter Couch,

"I love listening to the liberal whine. Are you traitors getting nervous about the Petraeus Report? You should be considering your hoping for the US to be defeated in Iraq."

The report that the White house is gonna scrub clean and then spin like they did those EPA reports on global warming? Or SELECTIVELY release like those (4 out of 30) pages of the NIE that the press got ahold of last September? Or redact like the attorney firing memos? Or destroy (sorry, "misplace") like those million emails?

LOL .. yeah .. I'll trust a general who knows that if he doesn't tell Dubya what he wants to hear, he'll get ignored, replaced or retired like others before him.

You want me to trust Dubya, who said "I don't believe you can win a war on terror", before he said we WERE "absolutely" winning (in Iraq) up until the Nov 7th elections, which was before his Sec of Defense busted him for lying when he told a congressional committee we WEREN'T winning in Iraq?

Yep ... Dubya just REEKS of credibility doesn't he? LOL

But hey, look at the bright side! At least Dubya didn't fight the upcoming report like he did the 911 commission, and he probbly wont completely ignore it like he did the multi-volume "Future of Iraq" project commissioned by the State Department before the war, or the Iraq Study Group report that he shelved.

Right?

Like an encyclopedia salesman with his foot in the door they just "keep selling"! Never take no for an answer, and don't let the facts get in the way of the dollar!

for all you wahoos out there, what he really said [because the left wing nimrod press wouldn't say it] is damn they d****d me in the hershey hiway agin' dang them. go,go gw, you d'MAN amongst the sheep.

Hey Jim in Fairfield, Ca -Clint in Menlo Park is my hero. The entire planet and most of the United States wants to kick his ass. So Jim crawl out from under your rock and smell the roses.

What a chumpstain!!! He makes vermin look good!!!

Hail the cheerleader.

Check the audio, I think he said kissing ass.

Rick (the Bush supporter) in Chicago,

"All you bush-haters are angry because we're actually succeeding? Granted it hasn't been easy but you're constant negativity about Bush makes you look like the idiots!"

Succeeding? Tell me, how many benchmarks have the Iraqis met? And how much has this cost in both dollars and lives?

Why is it nobody asks the Iraqis if THEY consider it a success?

Could it be because you wouldn't like the answer?

I think it is!

Success is measured by 1) the (show up every 5th day to train)Iraqis reaching their benchmarks and 2) their (it's too HOT to govern) govt hammering out a political solution to their OWN sectarian civil war so WE CAN LEAVE.

NOT by how much territory is controlled by U.S forces, Iraqi forces, how many insurgents we've killed OR ANY OTHER MEASURE for that matter.

If 100% of Iraq is controlled by U.S. forces and WE'RE STILL OVER THERE babysitting them and dying in the process, that "success" you're bragging about is completely useless.

Thanks for allowing me to correct your 20-something-percenter spin.

Welcome to reality!

There may be a special room in hell for men like Westmoreland, who put his career above the lives of his men. I have seen enough lives sacrificed at the alter of ego and ignorance. Maybe if Bush had seen the horror of war he would think twice about starting one. What a contemptible fool.

how did this midget ever get hold of the steering wheel.
Posted By John Phillips : September 6, 2007 10:42 pm
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How? Well, we've got a lot of mental midgets here, like D.R. from East Windsor, NJ, unfortunately.

I am sorry to tell you that my granddaughter was shocked to hear the filthy language out of the mouth of our "Values" President and her suggestion was that "his mama should wash his mouth out with soap". I do wish we could count on this President to clean up his language. Shat sort of a message is he sending the youth of our country.

As far as the Petraeus report goes it will be about as relevant as Westmorland's assessments of Vietnam. Generals always need more time, more lives and more patience to win a war. They never admit to failed policies. Ever! I fought in Vietnam and I know what war is like unlike our current Coward in Chief and I can tell you one thing we would still be in Nam if we listened to the generals. I lost friends. I lost parts of myself fighting a war for nothing. I am sick and tired of seeing the same thing all over again. The young die for the vanity of the old. If you support this war you are either a politician with something to gain or you have never fought in a futile war. McCain more than anyone should know this but he doesn't. Mores the pity.

501 days. Just 501 days to go. We can do this.

It's refreshing to hear this. This country is trying to be controlled by left-wing pansies — the same pansies who want to keep illegal immigrants in this country (the same illegals who are murdering people and molesting little girls).

Posted By D.R., East Windsor, NJ : September 6, 2007 7:29 pm
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OK, D.R. Show me your evidence that "illegals", in addition to picking lettuce, washing dishes, and paying taxes are causing more mayhem on average than so-called fine, upstanding Republicans like yourself. Otherwise, consider yourself the real pansy for being a racist.

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Even for someone as gaffe-prone as U.S. President George W. Bush, he was in rare form on Friday, confusing APEC with OPEC and transforming Australian troops into Austrians.

Bush's tongue started slipping almost as soon as he started talking at a business forum on the eve of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Sydney.

"Mr. Prime Minister, thank you for your introduction," he told Prime Minister John Howard. "Thank you for being such a fine host for the OPEC summit."

As the audience of several hundred people erupted in laughter, Bush corrected himself and joked, "He invited me to the OPEC summit next year." Australia has never been a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.

Later in his speech, Bush recounted how Howard had gone to visit "Austrian troops" last year in Iraq. There are, in fact, no Austrian troops there. But Australia has about 1,500 Australian military personnel in and around the country.

Upon finishing his speech, Bush took the wrong way off-stage and, looking slightly perplexed, had to be re-directed by Howard to a centre-stage exit.

But not before a veteran White House correspondent seized the opportunity to ask Bush whether there had been any new message in his speech. Apparently misunderstanding the question, he bristled and asked, "Haven't you been listening to my past speeches?" before turning away.

Bush is no stranger to the occasional faux pas, and often jokes about his habit of mangling the English language.

One of his highest-profile gaffes came in May when, at a welcoming ceremony for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, he nearly placed her in the 18th century.

Then there was the famous incident at the G8 summit in St. Petersburg in 2006 when Bush, unaware he was on camera, greeted British Prime Minister Tony Blair with the words "Yo Blair."

Bush's sometimes muddled syntax and mispronunciation of words like nuclear ("nukular") have long been fodder for late-night TV comedians. But aides say his folksy style has helped endear him to Middle America.

ROFL!!! "kicking ass" – Bush is a dumbASS. I can't believe Americans voted him in office. Why not just vote for Homer Simpson(The Simpsons)or Peter Griffin(Family Guy) for President?

It cracks me up reading some of these posts. If you say one thing that is not in support of the president..you automatically are a "lefty" or a "liberal". All of you BUSH HUGGERS need to come up with some different one-liners. This president is a disgrace to our country and the world and it doesn't take a left leaning person or a right leaning person to realize that.

Give me your break you far-left liberal loonies. This actually was a very funny and serious comment by the President of the United States. We (the American military) are kicking (enemy's) ass. What is so complicated to understand here and why are you taking President's words our of context by guessing what could have been meant? President's comment is not embarrassing at all – in fact it just shows that he is a perfect human being, inhabitant of the Earth.

Tell me something: are you always diplomatic and proper when you chat with your friends? You are a boring idiot if you do. The President was just having a lively conversation with a friend (ally) of his – he wasn't addressing any nation. WHAT'S WRONG WITH THAT?

It's refreshing to hear this. This country is trying to be controlled by left-wing pansies — the same pansies who want to keep illegal immigrants in this country (the same illegals who are murdering people and molesting little girls).

Posted By D.R., East Windsor, NJ : September 6, 2007 7:29 pm
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O.K. D.R., show me evidence that "illegals", when compared to legal Americans engage on average in anything more scary than washing dishes, picking lettuce, and paying taxes. The real pansies are right-wing racists who are afraid of anyone who speaks another language.

By the way, I'm not afraid of blunt language from our prez, I just hate it when he lies or otherwise attempts to deceive, which is anytime he opens his mouth.

This is so cool to hear. We ARE kicking ass. Bush is a pimp!

Yet, this simpleton expects to make a lot of money in speaking fees after he leaves office. Who is going to pay, corporate america for being an obedient boy.

Absolutely appalling. He is an embarrassment to all Americans. When will this madness he is putting us through end??

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Give the President some respect.
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He deserves nothing but a kick in the ass. He's lied, and shown disdain, arrogance and disrespect to everyone not kissing his brainless war that has grown the ranks of terrorists, he's done the same to the Constitution.

I suggest you respect your own self more, and learn to think for yourself. This man is a menace, or should I say, his handler, Cheney – is a menace to everything this country stands for.

He owns a ranch in Texas from the millions his daddy had. He couldn't make a go in business and daddy has taken care of him since. The Skull and Bones also help.
But he was born in New Heaven, Connecticut in 1946. They came to Midland about 1953 and to Houston about 1956. JEB was born in Texas unfortunately.
His chemical brain damage is a big factor in his behaviour.

Yet another confirmation why Bush Co. needs to be unceremoniously impeached, ASAP.

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Ah Bush, its comments like these that make me proud he is a Texan. (And no im not being sarcastic).
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Geez. ANOTHER village in Texas has lost its idiot.

Maybe they're related. ("Skeeter?" That you, Jeb?)

For the very few of you who wrote in suppoert of this moron. Let me type this very loud. IRAQ AND SADDAM HUSSEIN HAD ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH 911AGAINIRAQ AND SADDAM HUSSEIN HAD ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH 911AND ONCE MORE FOR EMPHASIS....IRAQ AND SADDAM HUSSEIN HAD ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH 911.When will you nitwits understand that. This president took his eyes off the prize (Bin Laden) and instead took us into Iraq for no other reasons than vendetta and oil. And don't tell me what a bad person Saddam was. He was a murderous creep. But, guess what, there are murderous creeps in countries all across the Earth and we don't go around attacking them. Maybe that's because they aren't as "target rich" as that putz Rumsfeld likes to say. So again repeat this over and over again when you put Iraq and 911 in the same sentence...IRAQ AND SADDAM HUSSEIN HAD ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH 911, IRAQ AND SADDAM HUSSEIN HAD ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH 911, IRAQ AND SADDAM HUSSEIN HAD ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH 911.

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"we're kicking ass"…..pretty tough talk from a former air national guardsman who ducked out of his committment to go to Vietnam, because of wealth, favoritism, and family priveledge.
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You're right, but it's even worse: he should have been sent to 'Nam as punishment for shirking his National Guard duty. He didn't even fulfill his commitment to the *National Guard*. He's a deserter. No one remembers him at all. He was doing things such as working on an Alabama congressman's campaign...or snorting coke, getting high and being an alcoholic.

This "president" is a piece of garbage, and a national disgrace.

Bush.....a cross between a fake Texas cowboy and a spoiled entitled Ivy League frat boy. A low life scum bucket who's always urged others on to fight while he's stood on the sidelines egging them on. A worthless, cowardly piece of human dung. He should just come out of the closet and announce what all Americans know....he's gay.

You can believe this folks just like WMD.
What has this President done for Americans not including U.S.Commerce, China, Mexico, Canada, and India?

Someone PLEASE shoot a Thorazine dart into this inarticulate idiot before his booger-encrusted fingers find some nuclear hot button.

Our Honorable President has hit it right on target! America needs this kind of spirit to win this war!

You might be a red neck if...

So what? People aren't allowed to cuss?

A contrast:

Senator Schumer on the Senate Floor: "The violence in Anbar has gone down despite the surge, not because of the surge. The inability of American soldiers to protect these tribes from Al-Qaeda said to these tribes, "We have to fight Al-Qaeda ourselves." It wasn't that the surge brought peace here. It was that the warlords took peace here, created a temporary peace here."

President Bush: "We're kicking ass."

Result: One is a douchebag that has never gone to Iraq, nor will he discuss his reasons for not going, and is posturing for political gain only.

The other is obviously better informed and doing what's in the best interests of the country.

God bless America!

When we suffer another terrorist attack, words like this, and our illegal and immoral actions in Iraq will be the cause. Bush is beyond ignorant, he is dangerous and has made the US of A, much less safe.

Ooolgph – Sorry! I just threw up a little in my mouth.

If you call the murder of tens of thousands of innocent Iraqi citizens "kicking ass" then W is correct.

SIGH! There Mr Bush goes again, acting like he's playing wargames instead of real war with real military personnel and their lives not to mention their familes. It's embarrassing. Mr. Bush is screaming for a reality makeover.

bush is definitely the guy to know about kicking ass-being stationed with the air national guard during vietnam and all-oh-and yeah-also "landing" on an aircraft carrier-"mission accomplished"-what an ass kicker or is it-kick in the ass to the usa he's turned out to be

Kicking Ass!!!

Profanity aside, how many times did this clown say we're making progress in Iraq?

And what's worse is there's still idiots in this nation that still believe this propaganda.

How can anyone not in the miltary really know what the status of our mission is, when the US military has a policy not to release enemy casualties? Yes, we have suffered far more American casualties than anyone expected, but we have no idea how many Islamic radicals have been eliminated. Jihad is not going away, and I only hope that what the DOD states is accurate and that we are indeed kickin' a**. I would hope most Americans also are rooting for our troops!

What comes out of this man's mouth does not amaze me anymore. God Bless our Troops, and thankfully we have learned the lessons from Vietnam, as it is not their choice, but the choices of our policy-makers that put them in this position. Our focus has shifted from finding the bad guy in Bin Laden, to going after oil. Blood for Oil, not a bad racket if you are Bush, especially when it is not your blood.

Jesus would be so proud.

That's pretty much all that needs to be posted here. Thanks, Ben from Chicago.

I'm in the military and this is the same crap all senior leadership says. They aren't on the ground nor do they care to know the truth. The Pentagon lost it's power a long time ago and now they are just pawns to the politicians and tell them whatever they want to hear for promotion purposes. Ask the troops if we're kicking ass...not Bush, Congress, or the Pentagon!

I didn't vote for him.

Huh!!?? 4th quarter, 1 minute left, home team down 45-7, and wow..they score a touchdown and the coach exclaims "we're kicking ass!" The policy debacle continues even without Rumsfeld, Rove, Bartlett, Gonzales etc..etc..Maybe is wasn't the staff after all, maybe Bush is...oh..I forgot...Cheney is still there and nuff said. "Kicking ass"...an insult to the American people.

laura must be very proud of her georgie..................not

Is he serious? What a fool, he clearly needs a reality check

Pretty strong words from a moronic boob who did everything he could to avoid military service when it was his a– on the line. What an idiot.

Rick from Chicago,

Unless I have read it wrong, I'm surprised at your comment in support of bush. You have in the past made very excellent comments with the facts to show what a lame administration his really is. Perhaps I'm missing something here.........?

The Moron-In-Chief strikes again. Whose ass are we kicking? The Iraqi people? The Democrats? We the American People? How many more have to die before he stops?

That man and his Darth need to be retired NOW. We have never had such a scourge on the earth.

This is Gary DeVaney. (Captain, USAR / ARNG – retired)

UPDATE: I have thought long and hard about it and have come to the conclusion that:

George W. Bush, the ass-kicker, is the GREATEST leader I have ever seen in my entire lifetime.

President George W. Bush is responsible for over 1,000,000 Iraqi deaths since he waged a pre-emptive war on a country that could not defend itself. His primary reasons for waging war on the Iraqis turned out to be lies.

The GREATEST leader is the effective leader whose "will" can successfully break, kill or control all other's wills under all circumstances.

To date, that is exactly what President George W. Bush has successfully done. His "will" leads, and he successfully gets results through others.

I haven't been able to break George W. Bush's will to end the illegal war that he was ordered to start. Can you?

Neither can his fellow Republicans – even those who do have a conscience and want to stop him.

Neither will the deceptive – proven to be wimpy – Democrats.

Certainly his chosen (oil-owning) enemy cannot break his will. They will continue to die trying.

Up to now, Bush has successfully controlled the wills of all the American people. Specifically, to date, he has controlled the will of the US Senate, the US Congress, the mainstream media, most US Christians and most of the wills of the prominent leaders of the rest of the World.

Can you tell me who will stop him – and at what price?

George W. Bush's government has become Adolf Hitler's Nazi government – except, Bush HAS the weapons of mass destruction. He HAS the technology. He HAS the control of "space-command". And, he GETS all of the International Banker's money and backing that he asks for. He HAS all that he needs to do it all – whereby Hitler did not.

Nothing breaks or controls human wills faster than killing a million people. George W. Bush HAS accomplished that. Again, that heinous "accomplishment" fearfully controls most of the cowardly wills in the US Congress and Senate and most of the other prominent wills in leadership positions worldwide.

All previous US Presidents combined have borrowed about 1.01 trillion dollars up to the year 2000.

President George W. Bush alone HAS borrowed about 1.05 trillion dollars since the year 2000. (CNN News: 6-18-2007)

To make it perfectly clear, President George W. Bush HAS borrowed more money from the International Bankers than all the previous US Presidents have borrowed combined. That makes the International Bankers very happy because your children will be paying endless interest on the money that is being spent to fulfill their agenda.

By the way, I view that the Internatonal Bankers are the bosses of the Bush gang. Nobody dare know them or point the finger at them. To appeal to the child, the International Bankers are "The Wizard of OZ" that controls all from behind the curtain.

George W. Bush is the GREATEST leader I have ever seen. Like God, his will and deeds are not subject to law.

According to corporate-media-propaganda, his will indicates that the killing has just begun.

Neither you nor I can break his will to end the New World Order / One World Government / International Banker agenda. Have we all been beaten and are we all controlled by his will? Is "free-will" over for America?

The Biblical God must be proud of His appointed leader, President George W. Bush, who may go down in history as the GREATEST leader ever.

My Regrets, Gary DeVaney

Ref: Bush's Comment - "We're kicking ass." Chicken hawks like Bush talk tough with the blood of American soldiers. The only "ass" is incompetent, arrogant, bullheaded buffoons like him. Bush makes most American citizens ashamed of the office he holds–that is why he is at 29% in the polls, and has been in the 20's and 30's most of his second term.

Only an ass would say "we're kicking ass" in Iraq.

What kool aid is bush drinking these days? I respect the office no matter who is in, but this man is unreal in a surreal situation.

SCREW HIM, I DON'T LIKE WHEN NOBEL WOMEN AND MEN IN OUR ARMED FORCES ARE GETTING WASTED BECAUSE OF A FEW NEO-CON JAGOFFS IN CONTROL. LETS GO PELOSI AND REID DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS CLUSTER @$#%!!

Bush will be the first US President to be tried for War Crimes. Thanks GW for showing America what happens when you elect a redneck for president

Not everyone can be in the service, silly. Some people have to lead, some have to be the brains.

"Bring 'em on."
"Mission accomplished."
"We're kicking ass."

"I'm a comlete idiot," would complete the series.

I like it!
I am also ammused how much you all seem to know about what is going on. Maybe if you just came from Iraq, you could see that in fact we ARE kicking ass!

What distant planet does this fool live on? God please help us all, not to mention the thousands who have died and will die because of his arrogance and incompetence.

Pathetic. Heaven help us and may God forgive you, mr. bush, for you know not what you do!

give me a ****ing break! "we're kicking ass".....pretty tough talk from a former air national guardsman who ducked out of his committment to go to Vietnam, because of wealth, favoritism, and family priveledge.

DISGUSTING AND DISGRACEFUL!!!!!!! SEND HIM OVER THERE!!!!!

wow, i am a teacher and i am not allowed to say such a thing to my students, and he's the POTUS, and he's saying it to deputy prime minister.

Adolescent, sophomoric, and immature. That's our president.

The only kind of kicking ass I would like to see, is President Bush being kicked out of office. Go Hillary

Jesus would be so proud.

ThirstyJon wrote:
"It seems that some folks need this war to fail. What will it take to get the people in the "hate Bush" movement to set aside their prejudice and listen? There is some good happening and a potential for great things in Iraq."

The country awaits the good word on the "some good happening". I listen intently every day, watch every news channel, read mass quantities of available reports and news. The problem is, no one is telling us what this "some good" is. Violence is down in one of the provinces? ok, that is "some good". What about the Iraqi military and police forces, how good are they doing? The Iraqi political process? What good is happening on the major political issues that currently preclude reconciliation between the factions? And by the way, how are we defining "victory"? Saddam is gone, no WMD to destroy or confiscate, haven't seen any Iraqi greeters with flowers lately...what is victory in Iraq? We all want "victory" but we need a LEADER to define victory once and for all and put into motion a strategy to achieve it. Clearly, Bush is not qualified for the job. Not hatin, just the plain truth. All Americans are and will pay for his ineptness far into the future I am afraid.

By the way, wasn't it Osama Bin Laden that declared war on America? That would have been a victory even Bush wouldn't have to define if we had stayed on Osama Bin Laden's butt and caught him.

No one wants to lose or fail. The Iraqi people deserve more from us - thanks to Bush and this insane occupation.

Please stop with the ridiculous, simplistic mentality/rhetoric that people want to fail just because they question this administration. It serves no purpose.

Quite frankly sometimes I just want to close my eyes and ears until Bush is out of office too...but instead I pray for our country, for our military, and for those innocent people whose lives we have taken and/or ruined with our illegal, unnecessary war and occupation.

As a Canadian neighbour I am dumfounded at the adolescent insensitivity of Bush. In the land of intellectual and moral giants like Lincoln and Jefferson, how did this midget ever get hold of the steering wheel.

This president is the biggest low life to ever hold such a title. He's an embarrassment to this country. And a coward who hid under his daddy during the Vietnam war. A war that he so proudly referenced not long ago. I suspect that World leaders laugh at him behind his back, and at us. He represents our country when he shows his devilish face abroad and makes comments like "we're kicking ass" He's an idiot, and he's our president. And not an elected one at that. What is this country coming to? It's not funny Mr. Bush. YOU WOULD KNOW THAT IF YOUR DAUGHTERS WORE THE UNIFORM!!!

The funny thing isn't the phrase. Rougher language between peers is fine.

The problem is the sentiments and context of George Bush are so empty-headed.

If someone like Eisenhower had said "kicking ass" (or someone like Churchill saying the English equivelent) in a private conversation, it would of been part of a far deeper, more complicated conversation. Used as a brief counterpoint to break the flow and reorder it, or make a singular point.

When Bush says "kicking ass", that is the depth of his thought on the subject. His analysis and grasp of the subject extends no further. To Bush, "kicking ass" is extent of his insight.

I can honestly not picture him using any other sort of language to discuss complicated foreign policy issues.

Bush is a sick,sick man!

I love listening to the liberal whine. Are you traitors getting nervous about the Petraeus Report? You should be considering your hoping for the US to be defeated in Iraq.

I would like to apologize to the world for electing a blithering idiot with no common sense or tact. We have forced upon the world the dumbest, most bullheaded moron to ever hold a position of leadership. The American people are disgraced having this simple-minded yokel represent us. I know it is asking a lot but please forgive us for this clown's actions and statements. It will be a great day when we "kick his ass" out of the White House.

Truly a man of the people, sophisticated to no end. I love it. Makes really proud to belong to the "greatest nation in history".

I agree that we are "kicking ass" in Iraq - unfortunately it's our own. Which makes me wonder, if W. kicked himself in the ass would he get a headache?

And in what world does this man live in. Worst president....Ever

It's pretty obvious that if they had an old farm mule when King George was a child, it missed kicking his "ass" and got him in the "head." How else can you explain him? His dad is a good man; and, it must be hard.

Know what would "kick ass"? Seeing George W. Bush held accountable for his crimes. But it will never happen. He is above the law. George has destroyed the Constitution and America may not survive.

This man allowed and encouraged the execution of a legally retarded prisoner in Texas.

"kicking their asses" " mission accomplished" WTF? Every time he makes these grand pronouncements he incites the enemy and more of our soldiers die.

"Kicking Ass" ?... said the leader of the Free World about our "exploits" in Iraq. I'm conservative and I voted for this moron. He has made two tremendous mistakes, 1. Entering Iraq, and 2. Being a more wasteful spender than any liberal Democrat i could imagine. I truly regret voting for this neanderthal.

Do we have a plan to impeach yet ?

We're "Kicking Ass" just like President Clinton didn't "Tap that ass" in reference to the women he committed adultry with? Tell me what the difference is. All politicians don't lie, they just bend the truth when it is convenient. Get over it folks. I am headed back to Iraq to, "Kick some ass" here soon so please, complain about something worth complaining about.

Bush is an idiot and a liar. He is an embarrassment to our country. I fervently hope those words get crammed back down his throat.

Maybe he was being sarcastic....You have to laught at this guy. And just think, MILLIONS voted for this moron. I don't claim to be a genius or anything but the lack of critical and independent thinking in the world is simply shocking.

But you have to admit, he says some funny ash shiite. Classic. What a tool bag. Who in the F is going to see this douchebag give public speaks after he tip toes off into the Tulips?

If the left only knew that their hate for Bush is going to get all of us killed!!! Winning in Iraq is the only option here! Why is it so hard for the left to understand that! Can someone tell me why? Go Bush kick some ass!

WOW, god and baby jesus help us. George the Gauche also screamed "Skynyrd Rules!" at the string quartet during dinner that evening.
A Very Simple, Dangerous Man.

Bush needs to play like Teddy Roosevelt, Get On His Donkey(Ass) and lead the troops into Battle!

1/20/09 can't come soon enough. W is the worst president in American history.

If we can't impeach this president, we'll never impeach another president again.

It's a grand old family tradition. In 1984, there was a vice-presidential debate between George H.W. Bush (AKA "Poppy")and Geraldine Ferraro. An open microphone caught Bush bragging that he had "kicked a little ass" following a debate the press named mostly neutral.

Delusional. Juvenile. Pathetic.

Yeah, we're making progress now. Sure...tell us again next year, and the next, and the next...some people will believe anything. It's easier than thinking for themselves.

To think we elected him twice, what was the American population thinking? He shows the sterotypical American Pig. Ugh i just can't wait till 1-20-09

Oh yeah, Bring'em on!

"We", indeed! To see this coward take credit so blythely for the hard sacrifices of others, makes me ill. He not only got a cushy Air Reserve 'deferment', but even deserted that post when he became bored. No punishment of course, records misplaced. My. He's not fit to tie the combat boots of a common soldier.

egon

WHAT AN ASS...GIVE ME 2 MINUTES IN THE BACK YARD GEORGIE AND ILL SHOW YA AN ASS KICKIN!

what planet is bush living on?

He is 'kicking ass' on the backs and lives of other people children...why aren't the Bush twins in the military? Or Mary Cheney? Oh, wait, that is right, she can't...some one asked and she told...What a line of noise this White House has put out. After all we were told this is a "Noble Cause" (so was Vietnam I believe). We still do not know 'the reason' why we are there...but then, a lot of us have guessed it.

To James who claims to have sent a message to the FBI:

ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Have you not heard of free speech? He is not seriously threatening the president's life and you know it. Do you do this with everyone who has a different viewpoint from yours?

And that's not easy with one foot always in your mouth. 501 days to go.

While brave Americans are dying everyday, he is again make it sound like it is just a game. Is this one of those "Dead or Alive" or "Bring'em on" – I regret it now – comments?

In response to the comments below from Prouddad:
I think I can speak for everyone in this COUNTRY that we all support the men and women who are over in Iraq. No one wishes anything bad upon them. That being said, that does not change the fact that YES, some of them did indeed commit attrocities against other human beings. The same unfortunate thing has happened in every war, and you cannot change this fact. It is not a reflection of something bad against your son, but just the truth.
I hope he comes home safe and soon.

"To Clint From Menlo Park:

You asked 'were we kicking ass when some of our people shot up a bunch of Iraqi women and children'

I have to assume you are referring to our military. You can bad mouth this president, but leave our military alone. My son is over in Iraq, serving his country-and I am very proud of him. Your negative comments disgust me.""

Good one Your Imperial Highness King George. The last time you opened your pie-hole and told the insurgents "Bring It On" they responded by filling up body bags with our young soldiers. Now, how many more body bags will come home after your idiotic "Kicking Ass" statement?

ding ding ding......shame timeeeeee

i know bush is a dim wit but how can condi rationalize her obsession with this man? how can anyone with half a brain for that matter???

Hook em horns ... tell it like it is!

Bush can still have a legacy. But he has only one option. Drop the disingenuous bravado and braggadocio and GET BIN LADEN! It's the alpha and omega of his presidency and he is so stubborn that he won't do what he must do to redeem himself. He has betrayed the trust of Americans.

How many more American troops have to die for "The War Preznit's" legacy?

By the way, all you super patriots out there who think a 'War on terror' can be won if we just kill every terrorist need to remember that the Bush/Cheney/Rove way of fighting terrorism is simply making more of them every day. The baby born to an Iraqi widow today will have you in their sights in as little as 15 years from now. Oh well I guess that is what all those armament companies are for out there.

Wonder whose ASS bush is kicking.My guess is that Cheynee will not get the OIL Contracts,,hehe

Too bad the ass will still be kicking you next fall.

This read like something from The Onion...What's next?

President Bush says.."Im totally stoked to be here in Iraq and if you think were pullin' out you is trippin'
all y'all is full of s**t an ima bout to pop a cap in Malikis Ass !!!!"

how is this guy the leader of the free world? sad

My heart thanks our troops each and every day for their perseverance and their allegiance to their country and mine- America. We are so lucky to have men and women like you to keep our freedoms intact. I salute you. even in your times of disbelief, know that lots of people are here for you, waiting for you , praying for you. thanks CNN for giving us this forum.

Why is this even news? Who cares!

Osama called. He wants us to vote for a weak Presidential hopeful who won't strengthen the military.

LIke father, like son. How many remember when Daddy Bush bragged during his campaign that he was going to go down to the docks and "kick a little ass".

I was planning to add something profound, but I see all of the angles have been covered.

Since the author(s) of this article performed (so typically of the traditional media) merely as uncritical stenographer(s) for the smirking chimp's typically ignorant, unpleasant, chip-on-shoulder comments, I'm glad to see so many fellow readers express their disgust with our criminally pathetic "leader."

Thanks for Kicking A** ! I know you soldiers are going through hard times and you see things that most people don't see in a lifetime, but what you have done for your country shows what type of person you are. The time will come for you soon to come home. Hold your head high and just remember that you are appreciated in many, many Americans' hearts and homes.

You go George W. Bush III. Satan is waitng for you in hell. Jimmy Carter said it best. He said," This is the WORST president we have ever had in american history!".

Now now people, cut the man some slack. He did not say whose ass they're kicking, so if it's the taxpayers' ass, it's a perfectly valid statement, ne?

No, we are getting our diplomatic profile, world leadershipstanding ass-kicked!!

Does he know anything I don't or is he completely delusional?

Thank you Pres. Bush, and to the troops I say "Thank you all so very much"! Knowing that you are out there fighting for our freedom makes me feel safe. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you wonderful, brave, strong people. God Bless our Troops !

You know, I just don't even know what to say.

Is this guy a mental defective? This is a joke right?

Any moment, Bobby Ewing is going to turn around in a shower and tell us it was just a really bad dream sequence...

I used to laugh at how unbelievably moronic Bush is. It's just not funny anymore....

This guy is a lame joke!
No wonder our foreign policy is a shambles – what civilized leader would want to deal with this moron? Please, for the love of America, vote for Ron PAUL so we can end this nightmare.
Only then will it be "Mission Accomplished"!

So isn't it obvious now how careful and informed we as the American voter need to be next time? please don't vote for someone 'who talks just like me!' because you might very well be an idiot!

hopfully the next president will never humiliate the american people again. the only one's getting their ass kicked is geo.dubya bush (in the pols) and the american people.

Lots of people who hate freedom for others are dying now too. Give'm hell W..

not to much longer in office.tiring of him using our taxpapers money for what we need here in the states.I will never ever vote for a republican again...can you see this for our children in the history books ...I surly would be ashamed!!!Hillary im giving ya my vote...shes the only candidate with sense..

The Deluder-in-Chief now believes his own hallucinations.

The "kicking ass" comment is a taste of the Republican and military disinformation campaign that is coming. If anyone has have paid attention to the papers at all this summer, he or she would know that there are still an astounding number of attacks and casualties (Iraqi and American). To state that the "surge is working" is a disservice to the truth - it still isn't anywhere near reasonably safe or secure in 99% of Iraq. All the presidential or military statistics and slogans won't make it so either, since they are twisting the numbers to suit their position.

Statements like "we're kicking ass" is designed for the people who don't bother with the facts (like many on this blog). The right wing and left wing name calling will not solve anything - we are destined to be polarized, spouting rhetoric, not engaged in debate.

Wake up people!

To all our troops that have been deployed and redeployed in the Middle East. THANKS SO MUCH for keeping us safe. And thank you for the great things you do that don't make it into the mainstream media reports. We're SO proud of you for fighting the good fight!

Wow! Wheather or not we are kicking ass in Iraq, I feel this is a terrible way to phrase it. Expecailly coming from the mouth of the President. I'm embarrased to be an American after reading this. What has this country come to? Ridiculous!

GWB = moron.

To James W Fairfield, CA,

You're funny.

To Prouddad, Bakeresfield, Cal:

You should be a proud dad.

If all is going so well in Iraq, why did the President need to sneak into the country and then sneak out again?

We back at home honor you for your bravery and dedication to helping those around the world who do not have the freedoms that we take for granted here in the United States. There is a a majority of us here at home who truly support you. You are the Best of America. Heroes, one and all.

If we are "kicking ass" why hasn't our president or any other lawmaker who has visited Iraq cared to step outside the comfort of the Green Zone to make such an announcement? I've heard Iraq is comparable to an Indiana's farmer market in summer.

yeehaw!

We send a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you fine men and women for your service to our country. Please know that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers every day. Be safe as you do the difficult work, the work only the brave will dare to do. A truly grateful nation awaits you when you return!

Would someone in Congress please stand up and impeach this man?

Bush was a moron when he was governor of Texas. I don't know why the American people voted for him. Did they think he would not be a moron as president? Those of us who were not fooled by this idiot are horrified by what this man has done to our country. Those who voted for him – your getting exactly what you voted for.

Unbelievable! Nothing else can be said.

Now we can add "kicking ass" to "mission accomplished".
I think that he said that "My foot is in my ass" or "I been smoking grass" and the general thought that he said "we are kicking ass"

I know who's ass I'd like to kick!

thats funny so many people are turned off by his comment. i dont think most people would agree with it either.

I believe the President was correct in stating that we are "Kicking Ass" in Iraq. Americans that are not supportive of what the US is doing over there, and in other countires, should truly consider what will happen if we don't continue to follow through. As far as the President's use of language – right-on Mr. President!!

The media always shows the military's failures and ultimate sacrifices of the wonderful soldiers (and their families) who have given their lives in order to sustain and gain freedom – but it seems the media rarely reports the successes which outweigh the failures. I'm looking forward to hearing a very positive report from our military leaders on the surge progress. It is no time to pull out now.

I have a son that is now out of the Army and one that is still in the Air Force – I couldn't be more proud of their efforts and those of all our military personnel around the world.

Mario
Proud father and American
Clearwater, Florida

To James in Fairfield, CA…

Just like GW himself, you don’t seem too concerned with a little thing called the Bill of Rights and due process… so make your ridiculous threats. People are fighting and dying to protect our freedoms, and you don’t seem to have anything better to do than pick on honorable people that are passionate about our right to free speech. This president (and I use the term loosely) has made a mockery of our country. I hope and pray every night for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan – their bravery and patriotism are being exploited so this “president” and his cronies can reap the rewards of a prolonged winless war. Do your homework – OPEN YOUR EYES!

Clint ~ Menlo Park, CA
You wrote, "Someone should kick Bush's ass. If given the opportunity, I would be first in line."
- – - – -
I have forwarded a copy of your message to the FBI's Western Regional Office in SF (which I understand is not too far from Menlo Park). Threatening the President of the United States is no light offense.
I hope you are given the chance to explain yourself to the authorities. You reek of home-grown terrorist ideals mirroring Timothy McVeigh.
Posted By James W Fairfield, Ca : September 6, 2007 7:35 pm

What does he think this is, a Texas bar fight? What a disgrace.

Once again, George Bush Sr, breathes a sigh of relieve, knowing that when historians talk about "the failed Bush presidency" they will no longer be talking about him.

This guy is such an idiot. He brings down the cumulative IQ of any group he is in. He's like a vacuum of intelligence.I am ready for a real prez.

Hmmm. "Kicking ass". Hmmm. I thought "kicking ass" was terminology used when you're steamrolling over your opponent. How can he be so clueless? Dub should have said, "Kick me, I'm an ass."

"Where were you in Vietnam…W…you were kissing ass then…weren't you?" Posted By Keith Guice Franklin, Tn : September 6, 2007 6:48 pm

Where were you, Keith? Or if you were born too late for Viet Nam, are you in military service now? On leave from Iraq perhaps? If you have not worn the uniform yourself, you have no right to ask others to display patriotism that you yourself have not shown.

Bush and I are the same age. In my effort to stay out of Viet Nam, I tried to join the National Guard too, but the waiting list was impossibly long in Texas. No chance for me. I didn't want to join up for six years, so I let the draft grab me and I served two years in the Army. Fortunately for me, I worked in an Army hospital in the US giving psychiatric exams to Viet Name veterans and their dependents.

Back then, we were ALL trying to get out of going to Viet Nam. It was apparent that Nixon was only waiting until his re-election before pulling out and the men and women who were dying there were dying for nothing except Nixon's upcoming political victory. And, when he was re-elected we pulled out. Viet Nam is now a Communist country and we have sent trade delegations there so that they can start shipping us goods so as to further unbalance our trade balance with Asia.

What bugs me about Bush is that he used his father's influence to jump to the beginning of the line, over my head and the heads of thousands of other Texas boys, none of whom wanted to be the last man to die in Viet Nam.

Anyone who wants to criticize a baby boomer for failing to serve in Viet Nam is invited to meet me at the recruiting station and show me what kind of stuff you are made of.

Everything is a cheerleader yell to this numbskull.

jack jett
chaotic modulation

"We're "kicking ass" in Iraq".... ?
That sounds like that lame-brained "bring it on" statement. I am embarrassed that a leader of our country would act so un-professional and so un-presidential. Why aren't we using all of our great military might to pursue the REAL terrorist, bin Laden? OMG, is it time for the next President to take office Y E T ????

I'm only seventeen and taking Honors Government. I can only say that the 1 that needs kicking ass is u. We should improve our country first and then worry about fixing others.

I crack up when you try to censor mild expletives like sh-t. I mean why the hypocrisy? The media televises things much worse every day, then you make a huge deal over very mild words like those. I think it's because you hate the president so much, that you are grasping at every little thing you can to try and make him look bad.

Granted, he has done some things that were in poor taste and lacking in good judgment, but haven't we all.

God's President, huh? Well done GW.

"Kicking ass"??? This is not a game. How old is W? 9 or 10? What a bozo. W=War. God bless our troups.

You tell em Mr. President!!!! YEAH!

That's the big moral booster if I've ever heard one! The Troops are proud to have a real man as COMMANDER IN CHIEF who doesn't bow down to doom-and-gloom liberals like the majority of these comments. And who doesn't play into the terrorist whackjob propaganda games like Kerry and Klinton.

Al-Qeada and their murderous operatives who have attacked us and can't wait to attack us again, are dying by the tens of thousands each year. We are denying them safe-havens in the middle-east. While Slick willy clinton was getting a BJ, Al-Qeada was planning 9/11, but with this president, we're not GOING TO BOW DOWN TO TERRORISTS LIKE WE DID WITH THE USS COLE, THE AFRICAN EMBASSY BOMBINGS, THE 93 WTC BOMBING, THIS PRESIDENT AND THIS COUNTRY'S ARMED FORCES ARE KICKING THE TERRORISTS ASSES. HE IS NOT ASHAMED TO ADMIT AND NEITHER AM I!

The only problem is, liberals want the US to fail to spite Bush. The run on the soapbox of surrender and blame america first. But not this president, he's not afraid to hurt the terrorist's feelings.

YEAH GWB, THIS IS WHY I VOTED FOR YOU!!!

you orons dont even know if he said it

Where does bush gets his info from? Whose ass is getting kick? Certainly not bin laden. Do bush still thinks the mission has been accomplished? I wonder how the people who voted this a-hole in feels.

Erin from Virginia Beach said, in part:
If you are so disatisfied with the president get him empeached. Instead of complaining, use your Constitutional Rights and vote for someone else or protest

Impeach Bush (and yes, it's spelled with an "i") and we wind up with Cheney. Frying pan to fire, hon. No thanks.

As far as protesting goes, it's been done extensively and hasn't changed anything.

Your remedies won't fix my dissatisfactions (note the double "s"). Sorry.

Cartoon talk from a narcissist with no empathy for the serious consequences of war, the dead, & suffering of others.

I wonder what Saddam would say..

If he did say that "we were kicking ass" he hasn't changed or learned anything from his ill timed remarks of "bring em on" in 2003. This president of ours still thinks that he is at Yale attending a fraternity party not the president of these United States. He hasn't nore ever will learn to keep his mouth shut.

Its great to read from CNN's patriotic base. America's biggest enemy.

Every American should be kicking HIS ASS!!!

Funny stuff, he isnt that great of a leader but he sure does give us alot of material to laugh at.

Idiot

Incredible jingoism from the doppelganger that will haunt us for decades to come. Bravado but no substance, that is the essence of George W. Bush, as well as that of his henchmen – Cheney, Rumsfeld, et. al. I was proud to serve in Afghanistan but even prouder to have left active service in February 2003 before this clown involved us in this quagmire called Iraq.

The only ass that needs kicking here is George W. Bush's. He needs one real bad.

That must hurt!

Seems like the Dixie Chicks were way ahead of the curve.

After reading all the comments so far, it is distressing to see how much this administration has divided this country. And to think that he originally ran on the platform of bringing us all together. January, 2009 can't come quick enough.

Someone needs to kick Bush's ass out of the white house/

THIS HAS TO BE THE STUPIDEST MAN ALIVE. (MAN) SORRY ABOUT THAT, HE ISN'T ONE. WHO IS THINKING UP ALL OF HIS LIES NOW THAT TURD BLOSSOM IS GONE.BUCKSHOT CHENEY? THE SHRUB IS TOTALLY INSANE.COULD BE XTINA FROM CHICAGO.

I am with the Dixie Chicks. I am ashamed this moron is the President and represents this country.

To Ed, the KoolAid guzzler -

I fear Bush and his policies more than any scraggly-bearded jihadist waving a gun in the back of a sun-baked Toyota pickup truck.

I have forwarded a copy of your message to the FBI's Western Regional Office in SF (which I understand is not too far from Menlo Park). Threatening the President of the United States is no light offense.

I hope you are given the chance to explain yourself to the authorities. You reek of home-grown terrorist ideals mirroring Timothy McVeigh.

Posted By James W Fairfield, Ca : September 6, 2007 7:35 pm

That's just weak dude. Did you pee your pants while reading the post? It's unfortunate that you're too blinded by your "Bush Apologist" mind-set to see and hear how frustrated the American people are with this clown of a president. I would feel sorry for your but I can't feel bad for someone who is wilfully and blissfully ignorant.

Like it or not, he's kicked our asses. Take a look at the nickle (5 cent coin) The one with Jefferson's full front face. Georgy and his greedy pals have slapped it halfway off the coin.

Does it register with you ignorant people (the people making ad hominem attacks on Bush) that you sound exactly the same as the Facistic Salafi jihadis that I listen to every day?

Whether or not I agree with his assessment, at least President Bush can make his point in three words. I'm tired of political speak where very simple points are mired in paragraphs of useless jargon.

I love how people rattle off about GW killing thousands upon thousands of American men and women, when you actually have no clue what you're talking about.

So far, approx. 3750 members of our armed forces have been killed, and another 300 coalition forces (non-US.)

Compare that to the nearly 60,000 that died in Veitnam. Or how about the 3000 civilians that were murdered in one morning, six years ago in New York.

We absolutely are kicking ass, and while some of you may scoff at such vulgarities... I've got news for you, war is a vulgar business.

Who's kicking whose ass?

What an idjit ... it's one thing to try and sound all down-to-earth and "reg'lar folksy" and it's quite another to sound like a boob in the attempt. There's just been too many US leaders in the past who've been able to communicate their thoughts sincerely and succinctly while still coming off as educated adults to let this bean brain off the hook. World, we're sorry.

After reading this article I feel President Bush should have not made a statement to his Vaile regarding kicking butt. President Bush is an authority figure not a common person, the entire US is depending on him to make good decisions and he should stick to the issues.

Here in America, before police recruits get to carry a gun and serve the public, their intelligence is tested, their physical ability is tested and their psychological stability and suitability is evaluated. So why is it that here in America, we allow the trigger of the most powerful weapon on the planet to fall under the finger of a person whose most outstanding qualifications seem to be their political connections and the amount of money in the "Family's" bank account? Who are we calling stupid?

sad. is congress deaf? blind? mute? why is impeachment off the table? why are we settling down for a state of appeasement? this man isnt protecting us...is it any wonder why the world despises American foriegn policy when we resort to guns bombs and violence instead of pursuing more noble and more respected alternatives such as diplomacy and well, listening to experts? Now he insults all of the deceased on both sides and furthers the public's understanding of his prepubescent mindset...this 'world leader' is sure kicking ass...

What fantasy world does this man live in? 2008 can't get here quick enough.

When is Bush planning on kicking Osama Bin Laden's ass? Or was he referring to the asses he's kicked that are buried in Arlington? Or maybe just our taxes? Little boy George, grow up, you're not in the frat house. People die in the job you've got.

Oh goody, another "Bring it On" moment, just what we need. I will give Lil' Bush this much, he certainly is kicking SOMEONE'S ass:

Our very tired and over extended Military who continue to serve honorably;

The Constitution;

The taxpaying American citizen;

The private Iraqi citizen.

Yup, "MISSION ACCOMPLISHED" Bush.

This kid is an embarrassment to this country and should be given a VERY long "time-out", preferably in the corner of a 10' x 10' cell.

We need to give a special ass-kickin' to Osama Bin Laden. May I suggest testing some nuclear (or nucular as the Prez would say !) weapons in those mountains on the Afghan border?!

I think this quote from a previous comment shows something very clearly:

"'I just want to close my eyes and ears until he is out of office.'
Posted By Jared Wyatt Fort McMurray, Alberta : September 6, 2007 6:43 pm"

It seems that some folks need this war to fail. What will it take to get the people in the "hate Bush" movement to set aside their prejudice and listen? There is some good happening and a potential for great things in Iraq.

ThirstyJon
freedomthirst.com

As the Administration tries to put lipstick on this pig in the face of extremely negative assessments, Bush goes out on patrol and makes a adolescent comment like this. Do you think whoever's left of this neocon 'brain' trust were wincing back in Washington? This guy needs a chaperone.

This guy is a complete idiot. How about a reality check!

kickin' ass and taking names ! GO Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines !!

I think he's the one who needs an ass whooping!

He's right of course- we have been kicking ass. In fact we've been kicking ass since we went in. And what good has it done us??? If we had a leader who realized there's more to foreign affairs than just ass kicking we might have spent some time on rational planning for the post-war occupation. But noooo- we have a President who thought (and evidently still does) all we had to do was kick ass, and everything would then take care of itself.

surrender is not an option, so ofcourse we have to kick some ass. I am still not sure if I understand what is the victory in this war? And for all those who think we are now safer because we are confronting the enemy wait till these seeds of hatred that are sowed come to haunt us!

Bush know how to handle things and the liberals hate him for it. Nice to see someone talk straight these days. And he's right, and that's another reason why liberals hate him.

To Clint From Menlo Park:

You asked 'were we kicking ass when some of our people shot up a bunch of Iraqi women and children'

I have to assume you are referring to our military. You can bad mouth this president, but leave our military alone. My son is over in Iraq, serving his country-and I am very proud of him. Your negative comments disgust me.

Hey, xtina from chicago:

Boo!

Now hand over the the rest of your rights...

Kickin' ass? Guess those 6 dead soldiers the past couple of days were not important. IMPEACH NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just puked.

Rack this one right up there with

"Mission Accomplished"

Clint ~ Menlo Park, CA

You wrote, "Someone should kick Bush's ass. If given the opportunity, I would be first in line."

- – - – -

I have forwarded a copy of your message to the FBI's Western Regional Office in SF (which I understand is not too far from Menlo Park). Threatening the President of the United States is no light offense.

I hope you are given the chance to explain yourself to the authorities. You reek of home-grown terrorist ideals mirroring Timothy McVeigh.

I am reading this story and for some odd reason I clicked comments, just to see what uninformed people would say. I glanced at their comments and where they are from, Oakland, CA, Germantown, TN and my personal favorite, Anonymous. Not one person from Baghdad, or anywhere in Iraq. HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT DOES ON HERE ON A DAILY BASIS? I have yet to see anyone in the media report on the thousands of humanitarian aid projects and reconstruction projects that are going on all over this country. Because of the sweat, blood and ultimate sacrifices of my brothers and sisters in arms, Iraqi people in my area of operations for the FIRST TIME IN THEIR LIFE, have clean, potable drinking water, we curbed a typhoid outbreak because of this, saving how many lives we will never know. We have built schools so children have a clean and safe place to study and learn and become productive members of Iraqi society. We have built health care clinics, helped restore market centers and commerce areas, we are making progress and inroads to security and ridding the area of insurgents and terrorists. It is easy to be arm chair quarterback when you have not sacrificed anything and still want to call yourselves American. You complain to be embarrassed or disgraced, why? Because of what one man says? I understand most of you could not dream of doing what we do for a living. It would be inconceivable to think you could leave your BMW’s and Mercedes Benz’s up for an armored troop carrier. It would be utterly devastating to have to give up tee times and golf clubs for body armor and weapons. And no one would volunteer to give up their air-conditioned office with a corner view, with a 15 foot walk to the water cooler, to work in 120 degree heat, with 80+ lbs of gear and equipment and have to walk for 4-6 hours out on a foot patrol.
I leave at home 5 children, I have missed my daughters first and last day of Kindergarten, her first day of first grade, birthdays, my wedding anniversary, holidays and so forth. I put my life on the line everyday. I strap on 80+ lbs of body armor and gear to do my job in temperatures above 120 degrees, there is not a day where I wake up and think “Oh I think I will call in sick today”. I am making a difference in people's lives, be it a new soccer ball to a child, school supplies, a bag of candy or a stuffed toy to a child who lives in a "house" made of mud and scrap metal, who has no food, running water or electricity, we are kicking ass, I can say it, I see it, I live it. You look into a father’s eyes and see the tears well up because you stopped and took care of his child, you see that smile on a child’s face because now they have a little something of their very own. Instead of lambasting the POTUS or politicians, each and every one of you should be sending a Thank You card to a soldier stationed overseas, who day in and day out, are putting their life in harms way so you can sit in your air conditioned, 3 bedroom, split level house with big screen tv and show that you know absolutely nothing of what we are doing over here. Be sure to ask for seconds on the kool aid when the media cuts to commercial break.
Ignorant comments like the how many soldiers have died, for what? The numbers do not matter. The only thing that matters is that someone other than you, put their life on hold, put what means the most in their life on hold, to uphold the most basic value in American society, freedom. We ensure everyday that Iraqis are one step closer to knowing what freedom is, so one day they too can criticize their government and leaders without fear of “political re-education”. Sleep well tonight America, we will stand watch for you.

WHAT PLANET IS THIS MAN LIVING ON. NOT THE EARTH

he loves sound bites, doesn't he? "Kicking ass" is short and punchy.... and the fact that it bears no resemblance to the messy reality is irrelevant.

Any morning now we will wake up and see that "The Decider" has decided to "Kick Ass" in Iran next even though the IAEC has repeatedly stated that Iran is in FULL COMPLIANCE with their mandates and the NPT, which Israel, with their 200 nukes, will not even sign! This regime LIED to the world some months back in stating that weapons grade uranium had been found in Iran; we were soon sorely chastised and the world was reminded that Iran's SMALL AMOUNT of uranium was the 3.5% used for power plants....like the one the US gave to the Shah when he was our puppet terrorizing his people. The US and the world are fodder for this simpleton's ego. Impeach him AND Cheney!

Did anybody read the story? It was a personal conversation, not a speech to the UN! If you want to ridicule Bush there's plenty of legit reasons to, this isn't one of them. CNN political ticker is becoming synonymous with tabloid journalism

yee-haw....

600,000 + dead in IRAQ..
READ THE STUDY
depleted uranium....
build up in the persian gulf....
DEFECIT......
"OL' COFFERS"
Customs facility in Kansas.....
NATIONAL ID CARD IN MAY 2008
Fully operational FEMA camps in almost every state....

were really kickin some keester......

save the constitution, vote for ron paul!!!!!

If the election is not another fraud.....

It's refreshing to hear this. This country is trying to be controlled by left-wing pansies - the same pansies who want to keep illegal immigrants in this country (the same illegals who are murdering people and molesting little girls).

I am sick of all the misinformed bleeding hearts on this board. And what is wrong with executing murderers and rapists? Texas doesn't mess around. It is an example that should be followed everywhere!

Hey Ed, kissing the left's "ignorant" ass? Shouldn't that term be reserved for the party and individuals who believe a quagmire is "kicking ass"? Oh, big, bad Texas guy; are you afraid to leave a name, or are you too busy kicking your girlfriend's ass?

In reference to "kicking ass", I certainly hope the irate citizens of the United States get theirs kicked. If you are so disatisfied with the president get him empeached. Instead of complaining, use your Constitutional Rights and vote for someone else or protest, you lazy bums.