Edwards Slams War On Terrorism As "Bumper Sticker"
The U.S.-led war on terrorism is "a bumper sticker, not a plan"
In an address to the Council on Foreign Relations, Edwards urged the U.S. Congress to use its funding power to force an immediate pullout of up to 50,000 U.S. combat troops from Iraq, then a full withdrawal within a year.
Edwards, who was the Democratic Party's vice presidential candidate in 2004, said as president he would close the U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, restore the ability of detainees to take legal action against unlawful imprisonment and ban torture.
"The war on terror is a slogan designed only for politics, not a strategy to make America safe. It's a bumper sticker, not a plan," Edwards said. "It has damaged our alliances and weakened our standing in the world."
"By framing this as a 'war,' we have walked straight into the trap that the terrorists have set -- that we are engaged in some kind of clash of civilizations and a war against Islam," said the former senator from North Carolina.
In an interview with CNN, Edwards said President George W. Bush and his administration were responsible for Osama bin Laden still being at large.
"The reason there are terrorists actively engaged in what's happening in Iraq right now is because of the mess George Bush and his administration have created there," he added.
Bush's homeland security adviser, Fran Townsend, dismissed Edwards' comments as "irresponsible, ... offensive and outrageous."
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And this guy want's to be your next President? He doesnt even believe we are at war! Bumper Sticker? I wonder how the families of the victims of 9-11 feel about that? This coming from the same guy who pays $400.00 for a haircut, has a 30,000 acre Ranch in North Carolina, and talks of two America's when he only know's one. Edward's is absurd. So what is the plan John? Pull out 50,000 Combat Troops from Iraq and then what? Close GITMO and put the prisoners where, on your 30,000 acre Ranch? Tie up our Court system with terrorist clutter instead of Military Tribunals? Well of course, this guy is a trial lawyer! He will probably represent a few detainies if he think's the price is right. He and Ramsey Clark should team up together. Honestly, is John Edwards for real? Is this guy some kind of joke?
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I stole this Video from Jenn over at Now For Something Different
Here's Your Bumper Sticker Edwards
In an address to the Council on Foreign Relations, Edwards urged the U.S. Congress to use its funding power to force an immediate pullout of up to 50,000 U.S. combat troops from Iraq, then a full withdrawal within a year.
Edwards, who was the Democratic Party's vice presidential candidate in 2004, said as president he would close the U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, restore the ability of detainees to take legal action against unlawful imprisonment and ban torture.
"The war on terror is a slogan designed only for politics, not a strategy to make America safe. It's a bumper sticker, not a plan," Edwards said. "It has damaged our alliances and weakened our standing in the world."
"By framing this as a 'war,' we have walked straight into the trap that the terrorists have set -- that we are engaged in some kind of clash of civilizations and a war against Islam," said the former senator from North Carolina.
In an interview with CNN, Edwards said President George W. Bush and his administration were responsible for Osama bin Laden still being at large.
"The reason there are terrorists actively engaged in what's happening in Iraq right now is because of the mess George Bush and his administration have created there," he added.
Bush's homeland security adviser, Fran Townsend, dismissed Edwards' comments as "irresponsible, ... offensive and outrageous."
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And this guy want's to be your next President? He doesnt even believe we are at war! Bumper Sticker? I wonder how the families of the victims of 9-11 feel about that? This coming from the same guy who pays $400.00 for a haircut, has a 30,000 acre Ranch in North Carolina, and talks of two America's when he only know's one. Edward's is absurd. So what is the plan John? Pull out 50,000 Combat Troops from Iraq and then what? Close GITMO and put the prisoners where, on your 30,000 acre Ranch? Tie up our Court system with terrorist clutter instead of Military Tribunals? Well of course, this guy is a trial lawyer! He will probably represent a few detainies if he think's the price is right. He and Ramsey Clark should team up together. Honestly, is John Edwards for real? Is this guy some kind of joke?
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Here's Your Bumper Sticker Edwards
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posted by Marie's Two Cents | 12:01 AM
9 Comments:
The Breck girl has absolutely no shame!! The list is long on why he should never, ever be our president.
While Hillary or Obama would inflict massive permanent damage to the U.S., either would probably think decisively, if wrong, in a crisis. Edwards the Weasel would leap around in indecision and finally make the same wrong decision either of the other two clowns would have made hours earlier.
What interesting choices of candidates they offer over there on the left, a veritable banquet of Assured Mutual Disaster for Americans of all political affiliations and for those who could care less about politics (bad move!), as well. The Dem alternative to that bizarre menage a trois could only be Algore, so the Republican candidate, whoever he is, will have to prepare himself to spend a season in a full length Heckle & Jeckyl movie.
John Edwards; the only word i can really think of to describe him is; pantywaist. He is nothing more that a Sorros stooge and slip and fall lawyer.
Do you know the difference between a dead lawyer in the middle of the road and a dead snake in the middle of the road?
a: There are tire skidmarks in front of the snake
LOL! I love J.G.'s comment and I'm going to remember that joke! :)
As for Edwards, "panty waste" is indeed an apt description. It amazes me when I watch either Bill O'Reilly or Hannity and Colmes, to see the Democrats defend this wimpy wuss. He's pathetic to the extreme! His hair gel has clogged any poors in his scalp that may have let oxygen circulate in what passes for his brain.
....and that's the good stuff I can say about him.
Got to hit the hay but I just heard Fred Thompson is in and will announce on or about Independence Day, for you in Rio Linda that's July the 4th. Have a nice day all.
The SC GOP has demanded that Edwards retract this stupid statement. His hair-do must be too tight on his liberal head!
By the way did you hear that Fred IS RUNNING AND WILL ANNOUNCE JULY 4TH ?
I have a post on the news!
Funny how Edwards, like so many others, blame the President that Osama is still breathing. How soon they forget that clinton was the one who had him in the crosshairs.
This guy is so out of touch with reality it's pathetic.
They hate us for our freedom!
Well if it was a fact and we were actually in a war against terror that would be one thing but the terrorist weren't in Iraq until we showed up and turned them into terrorists.
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