In today's radio address Bush applauds America's "free press"

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

Pacific nations also have a clear interest in spreading the benefits of liberty, democracy and good government across this vital part of the world. From the recent history of the Asia Pacific region, we know that freedom is indivisible. The economic liberty that builds prosperity also builds a demand for limited government and self rule. Modernization and progress eventually require freedom in all its forms. And the advance of freedom is good for all, because free societies are peaceful societies.

America and our friends are helping other countries lay the foundations of democracy by establishing independent courts, a free press, political parties and trade unions, by instituting the rule of law and by keeping up the fight against corruption.

All Pacific nations must also keep up the fight against the forces of terror that threaten the success of our economies and the stability of the world. At last year's summit, APEC leaders started a major initiative to strengthen the security of ports and transportation networks, to defend our aircraft from the threat of portable missiles, and to end the flow of terrorist finances. This year, APEC leaders will work together to improve the security of our ships and ports. We will develop a new system to track and stop the travel of suspected terrorists using forged or stolen documents. And we launched new programs to support APEC members that have the will to fight terror, but need help in developing the means. Terrorism is a threat not just to the West, or to the wealthy, but to every nation. And every nation must fight the murderers.

In my second term, I will continue to pursue a confident foreign policy agenda that will spread freedom and hope and make our nation more secure. America seeks wider trade and broader freedom and greater security for the benefit of America, our partners, and all of the world."

:puke:

WE ALL KNOW what Bush's idea of a free press is, DON'T WE...



:evilgrin:

[gordianot]

1. The freely owned press?

[autorank]

2. We all know what this means, don't we!

He's planning a major series of threats and crack downs on the press. I'm tired of this guy and his tedious projections and lies. He is truly pathetic. Screw * and the horse he can't ride in on!

[Cheswick2.0]

3. you could be right

first he praises then he hog ties them. Yup that is probably the plan. He had Goss fire anyone not loyal to him in the CIA. Now he is going to get rid of disloyal press too.
Heil Bushler.

[StClone]

4. "You just broke the one question rule..."

If I hear Bush lauding the free press I can rest assured he is finding a way to destroy it. Through intimidation, "Friendly ownership," and out right legal harassment if not out right embed fragging, he will censor it.