02 Jan 10
The is from politico.com and it is spot on. The failed "underwear bomber" situation is virtually identical to that of the "shoe bomber" back in December of 2001.
A short clip from the article:
Eight years ago, a terrorist bomber’s attempt to blow up a transatlantic airliner was thwarted by a group of passengers, an incident that revealed some gaping holes in airline security just a few months after the attacks of Sept. 11. But it was six days before President George W. Bush, then on vacation, made any public remarks about the so-called shoe bomber, Richard Reid, and there were virtually no complaints from the press or any opposition Democrats that his response was sluggish or inadequate.
That stands in sharp contrast to the withering criticism President Barack Obama has received from Republicans and some in the press for his reaction to Friday’s incident on a Northwest Airlines flight heading for Detroit.
And you can read the entire thing here:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/20091230/pl_politico/31049
What the author doesn't talk about is how the Republicans have also been criticizing Obama for dealing with this guy through the civilian court system. You know, kind of like how the Bush administration did with Richard Reid (the shoe bomber) who is now serving a life sentence.
Frankly the way the Republicans constantly politicize terrorism is disgusting.
02 Jan 10
Originally posted by USArmyParatrooper:'(
The is from politico.com and it is spot on. The failed "underwear bomber" situation is virtually identical to that of the "shoe bomber" back in December of 2001.
A short clip from the article:
[quote]Eight years ago, a terrorist bomber’s attempt to blow up a transatlantic airliner was thwarted by a group of passengers, an incident that reve ...[text shortened]... entence.
Frankly the way the Republicans constantly politicize terrorism is disgusting.
02 Jan 10
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Originally posted by USArmyParatrooperAs I recall, "W" was blamed for not having enough vaccinations on hand to meet the need when he was in office. They called him inept. However, when the same haapened when Obama was in office, all you heard were crickets chirping. Now that the tables have turned, all I hear is crying from Obama groupies like yourself who only know how to debate by insulting their opponents. I guess the honeymoon is over, eh?
Don't worry, I wasn't expecting an intelligent response from someone who doesn't even know how the US Senate operates.
02 Jan 10
Originally posted by whodeyNot having enough vaccinations for what? Can you post links to what you're talking about?
As I recall, "W" was blamed for not having enough vaccinations on hand to meet the need when he was in office. They called him inept. However, when the same haapened when Obama was in office, all you heard were crickets chirping. Now that the tables have turned, all I hear is crying from Obama groupies like yourself who only know how to debate by insulting their opponents. I guess the honeymoon is over, eh?
I apologize. I guess I should have followed your fine example when you elevated the discourse by posting the little crying face. Now you're going whine about insults? LOL! Oh the irony. Please keep posting.
02 Jan 10
Originally posted by USArmyParatrooperIf the truth be known, I just remember "W" taking a beating in the press when they ran out of flu vaccines. Then when you asked, I googled the first thing I found. Do you deny that "W" took a beating in the press as the article I found indicates?
This is your source? Who wrote this?
02 Jan 10
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Originally posted by whodeyFirst of all, that wasn't an article. That was some guy posting some crap on the internet just like we're doing now.
If the truth be known, I just remember "W" taking a beating in the press when they ran out of flu vaccines. Then when you asked, I googled the first thing I found. Do you deny that "W" took a beating in the press as the article I found indicates?
I follow politics very closely and I do not recall Bush taking a beating over flu vaccines, and certainly not from big names. I'll look it up myself and I will say anyone who blamed Bush personally is silly.
That being said we have big names like former VP Dick Cheney and former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge (and many others) blasting Obama for A: how long it took him to issue a statement (quicker than Bush) and B: treating the perpetrator like a criminal (just like they did).
We already have a direct comparison with the shoe bomber and Bush was not blasted. No politicians from the left nor was anyone from the "liberal media" taking pop shots at him.
02 Jan 10
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Originally posted by whodeyno fair, USA PT was 12 years old then and probly not into reading the whole newspaper.
If the truth be known, I just remember "W" taking a beating in the press when they ran out of flu vaccines. Then when you asked, I googled the first thing I found. Do you deny that "W" took a beating in the press as the article I found indicates?