Bush said the war in Iraq will go down in history as only a comma.

[AXEAM]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I have yet to see a source for this comment.

I could say that Clinton called 9/11 an insignificant speck of dust, but it doesn't mean he actually said it.

The comment was not for you but since you responded, Bush made the comment that the Iraq war would go down in history as a comma in an interview w/ Wolf Blitzer on CNN.

[shinerbock]

http://mediamatters.org/items/200609250005

Go look for yourself. He's obviously referring to this period in Iraq as "just a comma" when people in the future look at Iraq's history. Its not in any way offensive or demeaning. It may not have been the best choice of words, but I wouldn't even call it a poorly chosen phrase.

Typical liberal attempting to make a completely benign statement into something it isn't.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

http://mediamatters.org/items/200609250005

Go look for yourself. He's obviously referring to this period in Iraq as "just a comma" when people in the future look at Iraq's history. Its not in any way offensive or demeaning. It may not have been the best choice of words, but I wouldn't even call it a poorly chosen phrase.

Typical liberal attempting to make a completely benign statement into something it isn't.

The link you posted is close, but I have still yet to find a source that doesn't take the comment out of context. I agree with shinerbock that Bush was saying that FROM IRAQ'S viewpoint, this will be just a comma...he was talking about how it affects the US, he's talking about how it affects Iraq.

[shinerbock]

Yeah, I wasn't really paying attention to the article, just the video feed. Its pretty apparent he's talking about it from the Iraqi perspective, but we'd really even need a longer clip to get the full context.

[PerroLoco]

I must support my Brother on this. I won't call Bush any names, but he is clearly overmatched in everything except his ability to be a likeable dupe who can sell flawed conservative rhetoric to the people, whilst the true leaders of this country ply their deceit in obscurity and anonymity.

Yes, to many, Bush is a charming and disarming, rather agreeable fellow. Yet, he is vapid, ill equipped, ill informed, and ill suited to lead a nation.

[shinerbock]

I'd like to know just what that "flawed conservative rhetoric" is, and just what is the better solution. In fact, I'd love to know.

[AXEAM]

Originally Posted by PerroLoco

I must support my Brother on this. I won't call Bush any names, but he is clearly overmatched in everything except his ability to be a likeable dupe who can sell flawed conservative rhetoric to the people, whilst the true leaders of this country ply their deceit in obscurity and anonymity.

Yes, to many, Bush is a charming and disarming, rather agreeable fellow. Yet, he is vapid, ill equipped, ill informed, and ill suited to lead a nation.

AMEN !!!!

[shinerbock]

So you're saying its blanketly offensive to servicemen? I'm sure you have a strong grasp on their feelings, since liberals constantly say "our military people want out! they hate Bush!" Which is totally untrue. You're trying to create drama where it doesn't exist. Thats what people with no ideas do.

[AXEAM]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

The link you posted is close, but I have still yet to find a source that doesn't take the comment out of context. I agree with shinerbock that Bush was saying that FROM IRAQ'S viewpoint, this will be just a comma...he was talking about how it affects the US, he's talking about how it affects Iraq.

So the fact that Iraq is in worst shape now then it was under Saddam or the fact that 50 - 60 + bodies are being found in streets a week....you're telling me this won't have any long term effects on the Iraqi people........that's like saying 9/11 will just go down in history as a comma.

[AXEAM]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

http://mediamatters.org/items/200609250005

Go look for yourself. He's obviously referring to this period in Iraq as "just a comma" when people in the future look at Iraq's history. Its not in any way offensive or demeaning. It may not have been the best choice of words, but I wouldn't even call it a poorly chosen phrase.

Typical liberal attempting to make a completely benign statement into something it isn't.

It's not offensive to you b/c your not a seviceman fighting in Bush's foolish war nor are you an Iraqi whose family members have died.