FalloutStories related to 11 Sept 2001. |
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17/10/2004; 8:19:22 |
| Reckless Administration May Reap Disastrous Consequences: |
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'This nation is about to embark upon the first test of a revolutionary doctrine applied in an extraordinary way at an unfortunate time. The doctrine of preemption -- the idea that the United States or any other nation can legitimately attack a nation that is not imminently threatening but may be threatening in the future -- is a radical new twist on the traditional idea of self defense. It appears to be in contravention of international law and the UN Charter. And it is being tested at a time of world-wide terrorism, making many countries around the globe wonder if they will soon be on our -- or some other nation's -- hit list.' -U.S. Senator Robert Byrd, Feb. 12, 2003 |
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'It was bad enough for the U.S. to have endured the intelligence failures that led to Sept. 11; it's another thing to know that 18 months, billions of dollars and untold numbers of bombs later that Osama bin Laden and most of his top advisers remain on the loose. This failure ought to be thrown daily in Mr. Bush's face, but he has diverted attention to Iraq, where the United States is about to make a mistake of historic proportions.' -Jeffrey Simpson in The Globe and Mail, 18 Feb 2003 |
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To put it bluntly, if Bush has taken Congress and the nation into war based on bogus information, he is cooked. Manipulation or deliberate misuse of national security intelligence data, if proven, could be "a high crime" under the Constitution's impeachment clause. It would also be a violation of federal criminal law, including the broad federal anti-conspiracy statute, which renders it a felony "to defraud the United States, or any agency thereof in any manner or for any purpose." (link)
Somehow it doesn't sound good when a guy as involved in Watergate as John Dean was starts saying things like this. Time to start visiting Vote To Impeach? [Al-Muhajabah's Islamic Blogs]. .< 3:14:53 PM  >Smartcams Take Aim at Terrorists The Defense Department wants to redirect intelligent video cameras, or DIVAs, from preventing traffic jams to fighting terrorism. The project's director anticipates the system will be a reality by this time next year. By Kari L. Dean. [Wired News] Big Brother thrives when it keeps its citizens scared. . .< 11:31:35 AM >Turn The Other Cheek, George Since the World Trade Centre was attacked in September 2001, a series of events has unfolded which have distorted the world's view of Christianity. President Bush's claim to be a born-again Christian is contentious in the worldwide community of believers, especially in the light of his actions as President since the attack. As a lifelong Christian and theologian-in-training, I present here my reflections on this course of action, led by a man who confidently claims to be a Christian. [Kuro5hin.org] . .< 12:56:47 AM >Blix hopes for truth over Iraq The chief UN arms inspector records an open verdict on Iraqi weapons, as pressure mounts on the US and UK. [BBC News | World | UK Edition] . .< 12:54:27 AM >Bush vows to find Iraqi weapons President Bush promises to "reveal the truth" about Iraq's banned weapons as intelligence officials voice fresh doubts. [BBC News | World | UK Edition] The truth is the war party lied. |
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