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riqster

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Thu Sep 11, 2014, 10:16 AM Sep 2014

It’s 9/11. Remember who attacked us. And who let it happen. And who made money from the attacks. [View all]

http://bluntandcranky.wordpress.com/2014/09/11/its-911-remember-who-attacked-us-and-who-let-it-happen-and-who-made-money-from-the-attacks/

Source info at the link? Yup.

Today is September 11th, and in order to truly honor the memory of those who died at the hands of those terrorist goat-f***ers in Al-Quaida, this writer will forego the usual platitudes, and instead point a big finger at the “Republicans” who sat back and let it happen; and then used those thousands of deaths to further their political ends whilst padding their offshore bank accounts. Think that is inappropriate, nasty, partisan, or lese-majeste? Gentle Reader, you ain’t heard nothing yet.

The 9/11 Commission report said that the Bushistas ignored the threat until after the attacks had occurred. And then, of course, they used the deaths of our fellow citizens to launch a phony war in Iraq and make themselves multi- millionaires. It’s all public record, click the links if you don’t believe it.

In stark contrast to the incompetence, malfeasance, and obfuscation of the “Republicans” stands President Obama. People told him about an imminent terrorist threat, and he quickly got started kicking their mass-murdering asses. And he told the country exactly what he was gonna do: bomb, shoot, and generally kill all of the Shaitan-worshipping thugs in ISIS. That, friends, is how you respond to an attack. Openly, firmly, and honestly.

There are still fools around the world who think the Prexy is weak, indecisive, or naive. To those idiots, we present four words:
Osama
Bin
Laden’s
Dead.
He died because Obama had the smarts and the testicular fortitude to pursue the mutt and kill his ass. The Bushies didn’t care enough to catch the motherf***er, which helped Al-Quaida grow stronger and prosper by showing the world that America would not punish those who attack us. But the Dems in the White House DID care, justice WAS rendered, and today Al-Quaida is a shattered remnant of the jihadi collossus it once was. Punishing criminals works a lot better than rewarding them.

We can best honor the victims of crimes by rendering justice on the criminals, and preventing future crimes. To the first point, not all of the criminals of 9/11 have been brought to justice yet, but Obama has made a good start. And to the second, he is doing things differently than his predecessor, thus helping to prevent a recurrence of 9/11.

Not to say that Obama’s actions are without risk. They carry enormous potential for blowback and unintended consequences. But doing nothing failed in 2001, and failed earlier this year as well. Terrorists will commit acts of terror whether men of good will do nothing, or do something. It’s what terrorists do. At least killing them, taking their money, and destroying their assets slows them down. (Again, see what has happened to Al-Quaida since PBO took office.)

The Bushies have the blood of innocents on their hands and in their wallets. Never forget, Gentle Reader. Because if we forget, it’ll happen again. Good luck to President Obama and all the brave people who fight for us every day. And bad cess to those who attack us, abandon us, and use tragedy to manipulate us.
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If Democrats had been in charge... kentuck Sep 2014 #1
Shrug. There would have been no Iraq war, and a lot of other things would have been different. riqster Sep 2014 #2
Well, both parties agreed that Saddam was horrible YoungDemCA Sep 2014 #4
Huh, all the people who died may still be alive. Iliyah Sep 2014 #33
Agreed. A less unstable ME, no crash in the USA, no Patriot Act... riqster Sep 2014 #38
I don't know if that's necessarily true, kentuck. With a president Gore who BlueCaliDem Sep 2014 #6
True. kentuck Sep 2014 #7
And put them on trial. riqster Sep 2014 #9
Gore and Clinton were well on top of terrorism. 9 11 would not have happened Autumn Sep 2014 #17
Dingdingding! We have a winner! riqster Sep 2014 #21
Ditto Iliyah Sep 2014 #34
If Democrats had been in charge... zentrum Sep 2014 #41
Good analysis. riqster Sep 2014 #44
As long as America is strong due to it's wealth, weapons and exploitive control of other nations librechik Sep 2014 #3
I will never cease to be amazed that after 9/11 JNelson6563 Sep 2014 #5
An illegitimate man at 1600 PA Ave doing incompetent things. riqster Sep 2014 #15
Osama bin laden succeeded beyond his wildest dreams cali Sep 2014 #8
I Got Sucked Into Watching MSNBC Re-Playing Of The Events Of The Day....... global1 Sep 2014 #10
9/11 was a crime perpetrated by Dick Cheney & The Neocons. nt ChisolmTrailDem Sep 2014 #11
I'd say they aided and abetted. riqster Sep 2014 #13
Oh, they aided and abetted alright. They made it possible, along with their buddy ChisolmTrailDem Sep 2014 #16
So are you saying Bush and Dick collaborated with King Abdullah zappaman Sep 2014 #55
The most disgusting ignored element is how deeply the Saudis were involved bullwinkle428 Sep 2014 #12
Bush held hands with them. riqster Sep 2014 #14
even more incredible detail nationalize the fed Sep 2014 #37
K&R Zorra Sep 2014 #18
A few pertinent pics pauldp Sep 2014 #19
It's surprising to me that the commission said anything about the Bushies. riqster Sep 2014 #23
They could only whitewash the report so much. Rex Sep 2014 #28
Yep. Shit still stinks, no matter how much polish you put on a turd. riqster Sep 2014 #50
While New York burned, Bush read "My Pet Goat" to school children. Initech Sep 2014 #20
And kept going. riqster Sep 2014 #22
I really wonder if we had elected Al Gore if the Twin Towers would still be standing. Initech Sep 2014 #24
Number A: we did. Never mind the unconstitutional act of the Supremes. riqster Sep 2014 #25
Who made money on 911? Try the push and call options right before 911 Ichingcarpenter Sep 2014 #26
Interesting. Thanks for the links. riqster Sep 2014 #36
Saving. Kicking. Reccing. BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2014 #27
Thanking. riqster Sep 2014 #30
:) BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2014 #32
Thanks again. riqster Sep 2014 #35
Let's also not forget... freebrew Sep 2014 #29
Yep. And idiots across the country still vote for them. riqster Sep 2014 #31
Patriot Act - NSA Iliyah Sep 2014 #39
No doubt. And other scams ad infinitum. riqster Sep 2014 #40
presumably OBL died so we could *take over* AQ (and then it ran away from us...again) MisterP Sep 2014 #42
War is Peace! This is the second thread attempting this ludicrous talking point. woo me with science Sep 2014 #43
Bollocks. I am saying that inaction served us badly in the past. riqster Sep 2014 #45
Which inaction was that? The invasion of Iraq? SomethingFishy Sep 2014 #54
Say not so, O fishy one. riqster Sep 2014 #58
The Real Truth colsohlibgal Sep 2014 #46
Oh yeah. There was a lot hidden. riqster Sep 2014 #47
Yes, it must have been a conspiracy cuz "the shockingly low passenger numbers on these planes" zappaman Sep 2014 #56
yes, let's remember ... napkinz Sep 2014 #48
Very good collection! riqster Sep 2014 #49
and Republicans want an apology ... talk about chutzpah napkinz Sep 2014 #51
Well, yes. Obama is making them look even worse. riqster Sep 2014 #52
more ... napkinz Sep 2014 #53
... napkinz Sep 2014 #57
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