Dick Morris on Faux: Bush is in trouble. Only one way he can win.

[montana500]

Suggests October surprise is Bush's only chance

MORRIS: “I think there’s gonna be a huge turnout. All the voter registration figures are up, the polling indicates.”

O’REILLY: “Who does that favor?”

MORRIS: “It probably favors Kerry. And I do believe he’ll get a very strong, very intense minority vote. There’s only one thing that can save George Bush. Think about how we felt in August. Think about how jeopardized and endangered we felt with photos of the stock exchange and IMF building circulating. The Al Qaeda militants, bombs possibly at the two conventions, the Olympics. We felt really in danger. Now we feel fat and happy. We’re felling pretty good. We turn on the TV set about Iraq. We watch it with half an eye, but nobody really thinks there’s gonna be anything happening here. If that’s the environment on November 2nd, Kerry’s gonna win. But, if - and I’m not suggesting Bush would fabricate it - - but if, in fact, Al Qaeda chooses to begin actions, to threaten stuff, to do stuff here, which they did in Israel and they did in Madrid right before the election, then I think that could elect Bush...Osama bin Laden will determine if Bush wins or not.”

Follow-up:

Morris just finished an appearance on “Big Story with John Gibson” (10/15/04, 5:03 PM EDT) in which he said essentially the same things, only this time he was very careful NOT to use the words “and I’m not suggesting Bush would fabricate it.”


http://www.newshounds.us/2004/10/15/dick_m...to_win.php#more

[sofa king]

1. And if Bush wins, so do the terrorists.

[Ron Green]

12. Exactly. Osama bin Laden is a smart guy, and he knows that

Bush in office does what Osama wants: divides the US and unites most of the civilized world against the US. What more could he want? Bush is Osama's candidate - now there's a meme.

[Mike L]

36. Correct. The Iraq War was an early Christmas present for al-Qaeda.

[Mountainman]

2. The only things Bush can ever use to win is fear, war and terror threats.

Nothing else can help him because he as no record on anything else and what record there is on terror and war show ineptitude.

[aquart]

3. The Spanish reaction was to blame the gov't in power.

[GeorgeBushytail]

6. Spanish voters weren't happy

that the government tried to muddy the waters about who was responsible. They played up the theory that it was a Basque separatist bombing. Voters didn't like that.

Here Bush would be happy to shout Osama's name from the rooftops if there was an Al Qaeda attack. Anything to spread fear.

[juajen]

25. Oh my God, Bush couldn't protect us? This would be disasterous

for Bush and minions, IMHO. He's got to get his sword and cape and get the bastards, but he has sworn after over 1,000 American deaths and many thousands of injuries, untold amounts of Iraqi deaths and injuries, many, many billions of dollars spent and lost, that we are safer in America now that Sadaam is gone. Was IT ALL FOR NOTHING???? This will not fly. He is in a catch 22 of his own making, "Hoist with his own Petard". OHHHHHHHH, what beautiful imagery.

[July]

38. That's right, he keeps saying we're safer,

while his freeper friends keep pointing out that while we're fighting over THERE we're not being attacked HERE. You are correct, he can't have it both ways.

[tooncesj0nes]

7. I agree. the 'security' mom vote...

..that currently favors Bush would be jeopardized...

[Dutch Courage]

22. Because the government LIED

about the attack. Said it was ETA, even lobbied with that story at journalists. At that moment the polls were in the favor of the government. They, however, ignored the many indications it was an Al Quada attack. It took two days before that was totally clear. The public remembered the government also lied before about the shipwreck of an oil tanker, that polluted a great area of the Spanish and Portuguese coast. The people sent the government home at the election. The new, socialist government, did what they promised (and 90% of the Spanish people wanted) and sent their troops home from Iraq. NOT under pression of the terrorists.

[Spoon]

4. He was interviewed on our local news radio station this morning,

and had the very same things to say. He's almost convinced that we'll be struck sometime before the election, ala Spain, Australia & Israel (1996). I tend to think he may be right (finally) on this one.

[n2mark]

26. Disagree

Doubt if there will be a terrorist attack before the election. So here comes the fear folks, there won't be a terrorist attack unless the Shrub wins. If the Shrub wins, these terrorists are very angry, they will strike to get even. Shrub has increased their anger. I believe they will give Kerry a chance if he wins to see what he will do. I say pray if the Shrub wins, the terrorists have actually been very quiet.... how long do you think this will last? They are out to revenge the Shrub. Right now everything is too close to call, I don't think they will take any chances at this point unless the current administration has their foot in this. Just a thought....

[bush equals idiot]

5. Bull crap they'd rally around him.

That would be two terror attacks on his watch. People would have to be dumber than kumquats to let him go for three.

The old terror attack ploy ay. Ha ha, I'm on to you.

Signed

Inspector Clousseau

[HawkerHurricane]

8. Absolutely True

"Osama bin Laden will determine if Bush wins or not.”

IF THERE IS A TERROR ATTACK BEFORE 02 NOV, IT MEANS THAT AL QUEADA WANTS BUSH TO WIN.

Say it loud and say it often.

[0007]

9. Any hint of a terrorist attack here in the U.S. will bring junior down

big time.

[calmblueocean]

10. "Osama bin Laden will determine if Bush wins or not."

I can't decide whether this is more disgusting or stupid.

Morris means it as a slam on Kerry, but of course, it works both ways. If you seriously believe that Osama bin Laden is controlling our elections -- how effing repugnant -- then a Bush win would ALSO be due to Osama.

Which is to say that Bush screwed up so bad that Osama is making sure he's reelected for another four years. Dick Morris is the biggest jackass on TV.

[MazeRat7]

11. Not to put on a tin foil hat but....

Sure sounds like he is trying to send a message to BC. And yes I do believe they would fabricate such an event if faced with the inevitable loss of power.

MZr7

[slater71]

13. Don`t believe him

Look at the ground hog turncoat SOB. I wouldn`t trust this fucking weasel no how, no way.

[Mikimouse]

14. I have long argued that this will be the October surprise...

I first said it months ago, and I believe it more and more firmly every day. The very best thing that could happen for * is exactly what Morris is talking about. Think back on the bullshit coming out of the * camp after Aznar was handed his walking papers. It was mostly: "those stupid Spaniards, they let themselves be intimidated into voting for Zapatero..." Of course, the inference was that WE would never kowtow to the terraists, but would vote for Mr. Macho, just to teach them terraists who's boss! Watch and see.

[acmavm]

15. Have there been any more attacks since Zapatero? I haven't seen any.

Could it be possible that he's running a better anti-terrorist program that Aznar? Do you think the terrorists just left Spain alone after they voted Aznar out of office?

Another attack won't help bush*. No way. It'll just underline what an incompetent screw up him and buddy Asscroft are. Fool me once and all that crap....

[Mikimouse]

20. I have no problem with Zapatero, none at all...

But the way that many Americans responded, plus the screeching from the WH about how the terraists influenced the Spanish elections, leads me to the conclusion that many Americans would dig in their heels and vote for *, as a stupod response to such an attack, just to differentiate themselves from the Spanish (who, incidentally, did absolutely the right thing by getting rid of Aznar and his * ass kissing bunch).
Of course the terrorists didn't leave Spain after Aznar was removed, that was not my point. My point was that after the attack in Spain, all of the RW radio and TV pundits were mewling about how the Spanish election was a product of terror, and that WE would never allow that kind of influence in OUR elelctions. * would use another attack in exactly that manner to get himself back in.

[acmavm]

30. NO, NO, NO, NO, NO. Sorry, I wasn't being critical, I was really asking a

question. Have there been any more attacks. Apparently not. And I don't believe they left either. I just think that maybe Zapatero has this way more under control that Aznar did. Plus Aznar got caught lying like a big dog.

What I mean is that another attack happens here, and the American public, if they don't have their heads up their asses, should be able to see plainly and clearly that bush* is incompetent, and has to go.

I don't think that bush* could possibly pull it off if there was another attack on his watch.

If I sounded snipey and snippy, I'm sorry.

[Mikimouse]

31. I didn't take it as snippy at all...I apologize if I sounded as if I did..

I simply have little faith in the American public right now, and fear that playing to this comparison could prove disastrous for the future of the nation. I do think that Zapatero is doing a much better job than Aznar (or, Anzar as * first pronouced it).
I fervently hope that your assessment of the American publis is correct and that I am just being unnecessarily cynical about it. I really do, but when I listen to many people around me, I only hear repetitive RW talking points. Those folks don't even WANT to think for themselves, much less understand that it is their responsibility to do so.
I also fear that * and company are not beyond engineering something themselves to make this happen. I'm sorry, I feel like I have been living in the twilight zone for four years, walking in cold molasses as it were, with a dark cloud hanging over the nation.:toast: to you!

[kaitykaity]

16. How brazen.

Telegraphing Rove's plan like that.

Morris is gonna be on somebody's shit list.

:grr:

[Shopaholic]

17. I still maintain that OBL is hiding out in a really hard-to-find location

you know--like the Lincoln Bedroom. That's why they can't find him.

[robbedvoter]

18. Dick was suggesting a new, fresh war for elections time...

I suggest we bookmark this thread....
Either proof, or a good conversation piece in a few weeks.

[Diana52]

19. Huh?

I thought Saddam had the power?

[progressivebydesign]

21. Okay.. that's it.. I'm locking my doors and never coming out!

The level of evil in that crowd has hit crisis proportions. That motherfucker has the nerve to suggest that a terror attack is Bush's last hope. Be afraid, be very very afraid. :scared:

[scavok]

23. Tin foil hat time...

I don't see how a terrorist attack helps Bush this late in the game. Real terrorists just don't work on a dependable enough time table. Besides, early voting has already started in a lot of places.

However, if the FBI and CIA were able to "foil" a really big "terrorist plot" just before November 2 it could be a real boost to the reelection effort.

It would prove that the Patriot Act works and all the doom and gloom from VP Cheney wasn't just a smokescreen.

And it would be unlikely that the fakery would be exposed until after the election.

[newyawker99]

32. Hi scavok!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Zorra]

24. Stealing the election is the only way Bu$h can win. The only way.

[Bleacher Creature]

27. CRAP!

This scares the hell out of me.

Dick Morris is ALWAYS the opposite of accurate. Remember 1998 when he said that the GOP would pick up 60 seats in the House?? I would be much more comfortable if he predicted a Bush landslide.

[TexasSissy]

28. I hope this is talked about and talked about, so people will recognize

it when it happens! IF it happens.

[Deja Q]

29. And if another attack happens, it's all over for *.

9/11 happened on *'s watch.

* has flip-flopped on so many other issues.

* had been given carte blanche since 9/11.

The people won't buy it this time around.

[PurityOfEssence]

33. Suck some hooker toes and torch the Reichstag

Yum...

My favorite moment on the Daily Show, from 1998: (regarding Dick Morris' statement after meeting with the House Impeachment Managers) "Then he stepped out of frame and ate Eggs Parisienne off the ass of an aging prostitute."

[npincus]

34. leave it to that cross-dressing toe-sucker to come up with a sleazy idea

[robbedvoter]

35. Cheney follows advice: "terrorists may bomb US cities"

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20041019/ap_on_el_pr/cheney&cid=694&ncid=2043
CARROLL, Ohio - Vice President Dick Cheney (news - web sites) on Tuesday evoked the possibility of terrorists bombing U.S. cities with nuclear weapons and questioned whether Sen. John Kerry (news - web sites) could combat such a threat, which the vice president called a concept "you've got to get your mind around."

[Mike L]

37. Bush can d the same thing by ordering a full scale assault on Fallujah.

No one believes me about this, but AWOL's numbers went up 4-5% in April when he assaulted Fallujah. He got a crisis bump from it because our troops were in a big battle.

[DrFunkenstein]

39. Fat, Happy, Unemployed, Without Health Care

These really are the golden days.

[alarcojon]

40. ...and I’m not suggesting Bush would fabricate it...

How f'ing telling is this? Morris acknowledging that there are plenty of people who would not put this administration above fabricating a terrorist attack.

Like some others here, I feel the far more likely scenarion is a faked foiled terrorist attack right before the election.