C. GATSBY'S Weblog: "you will learn the truth and the truth will make you free. John 8:32

May 27, 2007 at 21:57 o\clock

CHENEY LIES AGAIN

by: THETRUTH

Recently, vice-president Cheney gave the West Point commencement address. At this American institution, whose motto is , "Duty, Honor, Country," cadets are taught to adhere to the Cadet Honor Code: "A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do."

Why then was Cheney allowed to speak? Cheney, a compulsive lair, continues to perpetuate the lie that al Qaeda was based in Iraq prior to 9/11. He told the cadets, "We are there (in Iraq) because, after 9/11, we decided to deny terrorists any safe haven." Numerous reports by the CIA, Congress, and the Department of Defense have all concluded that al Qaeda never existed in Iraq at the time of Saddam Hussein nor was Iraq involved in the 9/11 attack. However, as a result of Bush and Cheney’s immoral Iraqi invasion, al Qaeda has entered Iraq, terrorist recruitment has increased significantly per the National Intelligence Estimate, and terrorist attacks worldwide have amplified.

Also, Cheney, emphasizing the war on terror, sought to arouse patriotism and self-sacrifice in the graduating cadets. However, Cheney, a five time draft dodger during the Vietnam War, ignored his patriotic duty back then stating, "I had other priorities in the '60s than military service" (4/5/89).

It’s sad that such a noble institution had its graduating class addressed by a deprived, immoral person, Cheney, and that its cadets may have to fight a war based on lies and exaggerations by their commander-in-chief, Bush.

BY Christian Gatsby

May 24, 2007 at 21:56 o\clock

BUSH, RHETORIC, AND BS

by: THETRUTH

Bush, as his press secretary Tony Snow stated in the past, is an embarrassment. A man of dubious character, Bush is a compulsive liar.

Now, to make his case for support and funding of his catastrophic Iraq war, Bush exaggerates a claim that bin Laden and al Qaeda were to use Iraq as a staging place for attacks on America. Making his case, Bush cites “intel” coerced from a captured man, Abu Faraj al-Libbi (not to be confused with Ibn Shaykh al-Libbi, detained after 9/11, and who disavowed his admission about Saddam Hussein having relations with al-Qaeda). The CIA and FBI cannot agree what relationship if any Abu Libbi had with al Qaeda or if he would even be conscious of bin Laden’s plans. He was never on the FBI Most Wanted List.

Bush, like his words of mass deception and mass hysteria prior to the Iraq war, continues to prey upon the fears of Americans to falsely justify his immoral and senseless war in Iraq. It’s time for Americans and Democrats in Congress to wake up and stand up to Bush and his propaganda machine and demand an exit strategy in Iraq.

by Christian Gatsby

May 24, 2007 at 21:56 o\clock

BUSH, RHETORIC, AND BS

by: THETRUTH

Bush, as his press secretary Tony Snow stated in the past, is an embarrassment. A man of dubious character, Bush is a compulsive liar.

Now, to make his case for support and funding of his catastrophic Iraq war, Bush exaggerates a claim that bin Laden and al Qaeda were to use Iraq as a staging place for attacks on America. Making his case, Bush cites “intel” coerced from a captured man, Abu Faraj al-Libbi (not to be confused with Ibn Shaykh al-Libbi, detained after 9/11, and who disavowed his admission about Saddam Hussein having relations with al-Qaeda). The CIA and FBI cannot agree what relationship if any Abu Libbi had with al Qaeda or if he would even be conscious of bin Laden’s plans. He was never on the FBI Most Wanted List.

Bush, like his words of mass deception and mass hysteria prior to the Iraq war, continues to prey upon the fears of Americans to falsely justify his immoral and senseless war in Iraq. It’s time for Americans and Democrats in Congress to wake up and stand up to Bush and his propaganda machine and demand an exit strategy in Iraq.

by Christian Gatsby

May 14, 2007 at 21:55 o\clock

Bush, NOT ME!!

by: THETRUTH

G.W. Bush said last week that if pollsters had solicited his opinion about Iraq last fall, "I'd have said I disapprove of what was going on in Iraq. They could have put me down as part of the disapproval process." If Bush truly disapproved of the handling of the Iraq war, he need only look in the mirror and point his finger. Why did Bush wait until after the Democrats secured Congress to replace then Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld? Also, why did Bush wait so long to admit that America was in trouble in Iraq? Finally, why hasn’t Bush pressured the Iraqi government to meet certain benchmarks: state security, sharing oil profits, eliminating secular violence?

An overwhelming majority of Americans in poll after poll, have stated their disapproval with Bush and his failed policies. Bush, as commander in chief, is ultimately responsible for the disaster in Iraq. He should have developed and implemented a successful strategy in Iraq. Bush failed by accepting a flawed war plan in Iraq and then interfering catastrophically in the tactics engaged in implementing it. Bush chose to attack Iraq without intellectually considering the consequences.

Bush, Cheney, and the republicans need to face reality and the deteriorating Iraqi conditions, and respect the majority of Americans who want an end to the war. Democrats in congress must continue to apply pressure and accountability to ensure a change in direction in Iraq.

BY Christian Gatsby

May 7, 2007 at 21:54 o\clock

BUSH, THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF

by: THETRUTH

G.W. Bush condemns the democratic congress for involving itself in his Iraq war and states that his war should be left to the commanders with no outside micro-management. However, Bush, the hypocrite, and his inept advisors continues to micro-manage the war with disastrous consequences.

Bush, as the commander-in-chief, should develop a triumphant strategy to defeat, or strike the enemy. Selecting the methods of battle should not be his immediate responsibility, but rather be delegated to skilled military officials. Bush has failed by accepting a flawed plan for the war on terror and then interfering catastrophically in the tactics engaged in implementing it. Bush chose to attack Iraq (no al Qaeda connections) instead of concentrating on bin Laden and al Qaeda.

Defeating terrorism (al Qaeda) involves a different strategy than the one utilized by Bush. It entails an ability to eliminate al Qaeda local chieftains around the world, to disable the group’s propaganda machinery, and to discredit its messages.

Bush needs to reach out to moderate Muslims who are willing to assist America in defeating the Islamist jihadists. Bush needs to enlist the aid of European and Asian intelligence agencies who have a common bond in eliminating Muslim extremists.

Bush must condemn and immediately stop abuses like those uncovered at Abu Ghraib, Guantanamo, and Iraq because they are used as terrorist recruitment tools, encouraging Muslims to volunteer for combat in Iraq or join al Qeada.

Democrats in Congress must continue pressuring Bush to make him stop “staying the course,” rethink his failed strategy on terror, stop micro-managing the war, and reverse America’s negative world image. Bush’s tactics have only increased terrorist recruitment and attacks around the world as illustrated in recent State Department and CIA reports.

by Christian Gatsby

May 6, 2007 at 21:53 o\clock

Paris Hilton AND CONDONING DECADENT BEHAVIOR

by: THETRUTH

Americans have become to accepting of deviant, immoral behavior. For example, Paris Hilton has broken the law a few times: D.U.I./reckless driving whereby she was sentenced to 36 months probation, alcohol education and $1,500 in fines; two more traffic violations, including driving with a suspended license and failing to enroll in a mandated alcohol education program.

As a result of the above, Paris Hilton had to appear in court. At her trial, a city prosecutor ended his statement before the judge that Hilton deserved jail time. Hilton's mother laughed out loud. Then when the judge ruled, Kathy Hilton then blurted out: "May I have your autograph?" Hilton’s mother should have been held in contempt for her two outbursts. This plainly illustrates how the rich and famous believe they are above the law.

Even after this spectacle, some of the naive public still looks up to Paris.

Another example of the public tolerating abnormal behavior is G.W. Bush. He is the first president to have been arrested three times, including theft, serve time in jail, and use illegal drugs for nearly twenty years. Yet, some use him as a role model for their children.

Americans need to place more emphasis on good behavior, ethics, and morals. Americans must stop condoning and tolerating illicit behavior.

by Christian Gatsby