http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5889435/NBC News findings run counter to recent Bush administration claims
and speakers at the GOP convention who trumpeted Bush administration successes in the war on terrorism.
NBC News analysis of Islamic terrorism since Sept. 11, 2001, shows that attacks are on the rise worldwide — dramatically. 58 percent of them — 1,709 — have occurred this year.
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Is the world safer? They lied again.
BUSH: We have led, many have joined, and America and the world are safer.
Bush:"I am running for president with a clear and positive plan to build a safer world, and a more hopeful America."
BUSH:"We have fought the terrorists across the earth not for pride, not for power, but because the lives of our citizens are at stake," Bush was to say.
BUSH: And we are working to advance liberty in the broader Middle East, because freedom will bring a future of hope, and the peace we all want. And we will prevail
McCain: "I salute his determination to make this world a better, safer place.
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The truth is there have been more terrorist attacks this year when Bush Administration said the world is safer. While the US has not had major attacks within the country, it appears that the rest of the world is being subjected to the anger.