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laststeamtrain Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-07-07 04:21 PM
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"Fred Thompson warns of al-Qaida threats" (might interrupt daily naps)
Fred Thompson warns of al-Qaida threats



By MIKE GLOVER, Associated Press Writer 32 minutes ago

SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Republican Fred Thompson said Friday that terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden is "more symbolism than anything else" as the presidential hopeful warned of possible greater al-Qaida threats within the United States.

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The release of the bin Laden video drew a strong response from one of Thompson's rivals, Arizona Sen. John McCain, who said in a statement: "Osama bin Laden and his henchmen must be hunted down — and as president, I will. ... My presidency will be al-Qaida's worst nightmare."

On Iraq, the candidate defended his support for the war and contended that progress has been made months after President Bush sent in 30,000 more combat troops. The American people, he said, recognize that the situation has improved.

"I think you're already seeing a change in perception as better news comes out of Iraq," Thompson said. "I think the American people will come to that view as they see things develop.

"We are finally on the right track in Iraq and we're making progress."

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070907/ap_po/thompson_bin_laden;_ylt=Ap_NH6mJLXahxhiDX0PiazSMwfIE

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CoffeeCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-07-07 04:25 PM
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1. Yep...
Edited on Fri Sep-07-07 04:26 PM by TwoSparkles
...he's concerned that his wife might miss her daily dose of "That's So Raven".

:evilgrin:
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BlueJazz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-07-07 04:34 PM
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2. Christ...Did somebody give this idiot the usual Republican script ??
...Let's see...what is it?..um

Gays are bad
Terror ...terrorist
Economy is roaring
Socialist Medicine
Flags are being burned
Support the troops
We're gonna' be bombed....
Family values
Tax Cuts

...and the usual Crap....
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Bitwit1234 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-07-07 05:09 PM
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4. Since he doesn't practice it,,,,he'll soon say plastic surgery
should be against the law.
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asjr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-07-07 04:37 PM
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3. Sure--I'd like to see those
Republicans forming a posse and ride off into the sunset to capture bin Laden. Maybe they would succeed in another 6 years.
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