BREAKING BIG TIME: Bush says he will consult with generals on change of

[Nimrod2005]

Bush says he will consult with generals on change of tactics in Iraq.

No details yet...

Update:

'We are constantly adjusting tactics,' president says
NBC NEWS EXCLUSIVE

Updated: 15 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - President Bush acknowledged Friday that the situation in Iraq was tough and said he would consult with American generals to see if a change in tactics was necessary to combat the escalating violence.

Seventy-four American troops have died in Iraq in October, which is likely to become the deadliest month for U.S. forces in nearly two years.

“One of the reasons you’re seeing more casualties is the enemy is active and so are our troops,” Bush said in a brief interview with The Associated Press.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15347136/

[Wickerman]

1. ...

[BootinUp]

14. That looks like an Executive Flip Flop !

[NoSheep]

17. I think I may be able to visualize Executive Flip Flops!

Wing-tip flip flops!

[KansDem]

22. "CUT AND RUN SOME OTHER WAY!! CUT AND RUN SOME OTHER WAY!!"

What happened to King George the Torturer's "iron resolve?" What about his reputation as a Resolute Leader,Consummate Hero?

As the cowardly terrorist attack was underway, President George W. Bush, recieved the news during a visit to a local elementary school in Florida. The iron resolve that was displayed upon President Bush's face made resolute the mettle and determination of the fledgling President under fire.

Doubts about Bush the younger's ability to lead had been circulating in the media ever since his narrow victory in November 2000.

President Bush faced many tough decisions that day, not the least of which how to effectively deal with the most cowardly and dasterdly concieved attack on US soil in all of our history.

Refusing to respond in haste, the President carefully weighed his options, recognizing fully that this was a proctracted struggle that would take a signifigant time to resolve. He knew also, because of the subsequent attack on the Pentagon and the abortive attempt on Camp David, thwarted by the personal bravery of Mark Bingham and a handful of passangers who chose to oppose terror at the cost of their own lives--- Our President knew that their tremendous sacrifice and valor must never be made to seem hollow; must never be cheapened by political expediency; must never be forgotten.

Who knew that "refusing to respond in haste" was what he was doing when he appeared to just sit and do nothing other than read a children's book?

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA--you can't make this shit up! :rofl:

Oh wait, they did...

[Avalux]

2. So are they brewing the October Surprise??

"After consulting with Generals, Bush decides on drastic change of course in Iraq and redeploys troops." What a guy!!!!!

[liberal N proud]

3. 11th hour attempt to save the base for November 7th

They are getting desperate!

[SteppingRazor]

4. Why do I get the feeling that this is pre-election bullshit?

I mean, call me crazy, but... c'mon now.

[htuttle]

5. I'm sure they'll come up with a secret plan to end the war...

...or something like that.

[madinmaryland]

6. He is going to strateegerize on this now?

[havocmom]

7. Does ANYBODY doubt James Baker III is calling the shots?

And how is his brother-in-law, the man Cheney shot in the face, doing?

[npincus]

16. Daddy's powerful friends save the day once again

for Junior's failure....

[havocmom]

18. More like Daddy's powerful bosses

41 was just an employee too.

[MnFats]

8. Is the tortured, blackened soul of Nixon attending? Wearing heavy chains

...he forged for himself in life?


ah, yes, a secret plan


Remember the words of Henry Kissinger: "Peace is at Hand."

followed by "ooops! we have to bomb the hell out of them for a few more months first."

[mark414]

9. *gasp* is he going to cut and run?!?!

[Vexatious Ape]

19. Who's the guy with the guitar??

[mark414]

21. one of the greatest americans to ever live

woody guthrie (he wrote the verse underneath the picture too)

[BootinUp]

10. Why is the news media trying to pump this fucker up!!! n/t

[BootinUp]

11. YOU MEAN He is going to do his fuckin job????

Holy SHit!

[Nimrod2005]

12. Abi Zaid has two choices here: Nuke Iraq or get out...There are no other

stupid choices here...Can't hunt them and kill them, can't make them form a new loving government, can't make their police take over...etc. Simply put:

WE HAVE TO GET THE FUCK OUT!!!!



Snip


He (*) said he planned consultations in the next day with Gen. John Abizaid, the top U.S. commander in the Middle East, and Gen. George Casey, who leads the U.S.-led Multinational Forces in Iraq.

[jimshoes]

13. They are going to change the course

They have always been for change the course. Anyone who does not agree with change the course is with the terra'ists. We never said "STAY" the course. Where did you ever hear such a thing?

[David__77]

15. "Adjusting tactics" and "adjusting strategy" are very different.

Only a radically different strategic plan may make a difference. Simply tinkering with tactics is meaningless. Of course, the US cannot "win" in Iraq - Bush has already ensured utter defeat. History has been written. The US can only minimize the damage to its hegemony at this point.

[radfringe]

20. yeah, ok...

[Norquist Nemesis]

23. CNN: "Abizaid traveling to D.C. for talks"

hmmmmm...

[frogcycle]

25. If Abizaid has any balls and self-respect

He'll tell it like it is, then hold a press conference and say how grateful hs is finally to have had a chance to be heard. Then resign his commission.

The point of the resignation would be to avoid letting himself be used for political purposes. "If you would not listen to me for all this time, I am not going to let you use me to save your own skin"

We all know damned good and well he does not need the retirement benefits - he can make a fortune on the lecture circuit, as a commentator, and/or sign on with Wes Clark or others to help drive toward fixing the problem. Particularly if he does the above.

It must be painful to be on active duty and sworn to follow the Commander-in-Chief, with all the fealty that is rightfully built in to the military chain of command. The number of retired officers who've spoken out keeps growing; having someone high up quit so he can speak freely would be the coup de grace.

[Norquist Nemesis]

26. Snow's having a hard time right now

Whirling Dervish comes to mind.

[fishnfla]

24. Political expediency: stay the course not working nor polling well

The stand down/stand up thing was another failure. Why dont they face facts: they never had a handle on this clusterF from day one, and they never will

[WI_DEM]

27. What is this? Cut and run?

[lpbk2713]

28. Why the hell did you invade in the first place?

You were advised by your own people this was a mistake right from the start.

Thousands of lives and billions of dollars later you're starting to pay attention.

You really are one hell of a slow learner. Does it even occur to you the damage you have done?

[Nimrod2005]

29. Oopsy.......................

[Imagevision]

30. Bush is changing form "cut & run to walk & talk... it's a breakthru!!