Bush to comment on Iraq election -WHouse (1 p.m. EST)

[Scurrilous]

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N30319615.htm

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"President George W. Bush will make a statement at the White House on Iraq's election at 1 p.m. EST/1800 GMT on Sunday, the White House said."

[Sandpiper]

1. As though we don't know what he's going to say

Blah blah blah...

Freedom is on the march.

Blah blah blah...

Flag of liberty has been planted.

Blah blah blah...

Terrorists, etc.

[Racenut20]

2. I can miss that easily enough.

[babylonsister]

3. Thanks for the heads-up.

I'll be SURE to miss it!

[underpants]

4. I wondered when he would run out and declare victory

Thanks for the headsup.

[cliss]

13. An interesting thing to look for:

Maybe The Coy One will even "hint" at who's won? You never know. Ol BeelzeBush's medications might scramble his brain, so he leaks out who's the "Chosen One" for BushCo.

We can always hope.

As for me, I can't turn on the TV. It's gone. Out in the garage. I became allergic to watching Bush's face and hearing his awful voice. I broke out in hives and got seizures.

Let me know what he says?

[underpants]

14. Chalabi was on Fox News AND CNN today

;-)

Look for the United Iraq Alliance Coalition to do surprisingly well. It's so much easier to set up a puppet government when people don't know who they are voting for.

[Pirate Smile]

5. TV muted. I don't think I can take it.

[gizmo1979]

6. So begins the spin !!

[Borgnine]

11. The spin has been going on all weekend.

"First free elections" my ass. The media hasn't been working this hard with the buzzwords and lock-stop unison since the build-up to the war.

[Jack Rabbit]

7. "It is a great success for democracy"

The statement could have written last week.

Bush still wouldn't know what democrcy is if it bit him in the ass.

[Algorem]

8. No questions from reporters,of course,for chicken George.Turns stiffly,

marches back to his 'pretzels'.

[chelsea0011]

9. President Shameless comments on troop loss today

He has been silent for the entire war but has to say something while smirking about Iraq elections charade. you will never see a news conference to comment just on life loss in Iraq.

[Canuckistanian]

10. Jon Stewart should do another 'Freedom'/'Liberty' scoreboard

That was hilarious with the Inauguration speech.

[modrepub]

12. Visual Flowers

What a great momentous day full of flowery language, back slapping and general self congratulation. Same thing we said when we turned over "power" to the Iraqi government. Nothing will change. Iraqis and Americans will still die and we will still be spending billions of dollars. We still don't get it...

[AuntiBush]

15. I'll be too-busy, as usual

Can't stand watching the bastard!

:kick:

[uppityperson]

16. "Iraq election declared 'success' "- mostly peaceful other countries

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4220551.stm

The first multi-party election in Iraq for 50 years has been declared a success at the end of polling.
The electoral commission claimed a high turnout and US President George W Bush congratulated the Iraqi people on a "great and historical achievement".
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But polling stations in many Sunni-dominated cities in the centre of Iraq were closed or deserted, as voters stayed away out of fear of attack or opposition to the election itself, reports said.
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Tens of thousands of Iraqi expatriates in 14 other countries also voted in a mainly peaceful atmosphere, although scuffles broke out in the UK.
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I am amused by the line that voting in the other 14 countries was mainly peaceful.

[DoYouEverWonder]

17. Only 37 dead so far

and 96 wounded. Plus a British C130 went down. We don't know the toll from that one yet. According to W's standards, this is a huge success. Iraq is free and happy. More people are dying. Freedom is on the march...

[NYC Liberal]

18. Yeah. Using their standards,

9/11/01 was pretty peaceful. I mean, sure there were some attacks in New York and D.C....but 99.9% of the country was just fine!

</sarcasm>

[DoYouEverWonder]

24. Actually when Rummie heard that the first tower had been hit

him and Wolfie decided there was nothing they could do about it and continued with the meeting there were having. They did not lift a finger to react to the attack until the Pentagon was hit.

[paineinthearse]

19. Statement by the President on the Iraqi Election

Statement by the President on the Iraqi Election

1/30/2005 1:37:00 PM


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To: National Desk

Contact: White House Press Office, 202-456-2580

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement by President Bush on the Iraqi election:

The Cross Hall

1 P.M. EST

THE PRESIDENT: Today the people of Iraq have spoken to the world, and the world is hearing the voice of freedom from the center of the Middle East.

In great numbers, and under great risk, Iraqis have shown their commitment to democracy. By participating in free elections, the Iraqi people have firmly rejected the anti- democratic ideology of the terrorists. They have refused to be intimidated by thugs and assassins. And they have demonstrated the kind of courage that is always the foundation of self- government.

Some Iraqis were killed while exercising their rights as citizens. We also mourn the American and British military personnel who lost their lives today. Their sacrifices were made in a vital cause of freedom, peace in a troubled region, and a more secure future for us all.

The Iraqi people, themselves, made this election a resounding success. Brave patriots stepped forward as candidates. Many citizens volunteered as poll workers. More than 100,000 Iraqi security force personnel guarded polling places and conducted operations against terrorist groups. One news account told of a voter who had lost a leg in a terror attack last year, and went to the polls today, despite threats of violence. He said, "I would have crawled here if I had to. I don't want terrorists to kill other Iraqis like they tried to kill me. Today I am voting for peace."

Across Iraq today, men and women have taken rightful control of their country's destiny, and they have chosen a future of freedom and peace. In this process, Iraqis have had many friends at their side. The European Union and the United Nations gave important assistance in the election process. The American military and our diplomats, working with our coalition partners, have been skilled and relentless, and their sacrifices have helped to bring Iraqis to this day. The people of the United States have been patient and resolute, even in difficult days.

The commitment to a free Iraq now goes forward. This historic election begins the process of drafting and ratifying a new constitution, which will be the basis of a fully democratic Iraqi government. Terrorists and insurgents will continue to wage their war against democracy, and we will support the Iraqi people in their fight against them. We will continue training Iraqi security forces so this rising democracy can eventually take responsibility for its own security.

There's more distance to travel on the road to democracy. Yet Iraqis are proving they're equal to the challenge. On behalf of the American people, I congratulate the people of Iraq on this great and historic achievement.

Thank you very much.

END 1:05 P.M. EST

http://www.usnewswire.com/

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[Dangerman]

20. Thanks Hitler... er, I mean President Bush

Can I kick our leader's ass right now? :grr:

[ClayZ]

21. Thank you very much.....

fer, uh, mandatin' my mandate! heh heh heh

[ClayZ]

22. There's more distance to travel on the road to democracy...

Back and forth to OHIO might be a good start!

[twaddler01]

23. Let's spead "freedom"

while we are at it we can find more countries to invade...Shall it be Iran or Syria next? Hmm...

:argh: