bush: "a New Year's resolution -- my resolution is, is that they'll be safe"

[Philosoraptor]

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/12/20061228-1.html

Sometimes the words that are written for bush to read actually make me choke.

If only they had that effect on him.

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I've got more consultation to do until I talk to the country about the plan. Obviously, we'll continue to work with the Iraqi government. The key to success in Iraq is to have a government that's willing to deal with the elements there that are trying to prevent this young democracy from succeeding.

We want to help them succeed. And so we'll continue to consult with the Iraqis. I'm going to talk to Congress -- not only will I continue to reach out to Congress, but members of my team will do so, as well. I fully understand it's important to have both Republicans and Democrats understanding the importance of this mission. It's important for the American people to understand success in Iraq is vital for our own security. If we were to not succeed in Iraq, the enemy -- the extremists, the radicals -- would have safe haven from which to launch further attacks, they would be emboldened; they would be in a position to threaten the United States of America. This is an important part of the war on terror.

I'm making good progress toward coming up with a plan that we think will help us achieve our objective. As I think about this plan I'm always -- have our troops in mind. There's nobody more important in this global war on terror than the men and women who wear the uniform, and their families. And as we head into a new year, my thoughts are with them. My thoughts are with the families who have just gone through a holiday season with their loved one overseas. My thoughts are with the troops as we head into 2007.

People always ask me about a New Year's resolution -- my resolution is, is that they'll be safe and that we'll come closer to our objective, that we'll be able to help this young democracy survive and thrive and, therefore, we'll be writing a chapter of peace. I can't thank our families enough for supporting their loved one who wears the uniform, and I can't thank those who -- soldiers and sailors and airmen and Coast Guard men and woman, folks in the Air Force -- who represent the United States of America. May God continue to bless them.

[hobbit709]

1. THE ONLY WAY TO MAKE THEM SAFE

is to lock up the whole (mis)administration

[Straight Shooter]

2. Get a clue, bush. God isn't blessing them. Not until you resign, you nitwit. n/t

[Kikosexy2]

3. blah, blah, blah...

yadayadayada....more stay the course....more troops....I will get sloshed come New Year's Eve and wear a lampshade on my head...blah, blah, blah...

[DoYouEverWonder]

4. Notice, he never says

what the fucking objective is?

[Philosoraptor]

6. 'I'm making good progress toward coming up with a plan'

actual quote. that'll look good on his tombstone. but not too good on the future republic war memorial.

wouldn't you love to hear your superior officer say this under heavy gunfire?

[BOSSHOG]

5. That's not a resolution

More inane ramblings by a drug addicted military deserter. Resolve to make them safe bush, by bringing them home. No doubt his original pronouncement will warm the cockles of lemmings everywhere.

[DesertRat]

7. Note to Bush: A resolution isn't a wish

Don't keeping sending them into harm's way and then your "resolution" will come true, you idiot!!

[butterfly77]

8. When will this nightmare be over...

get rid of this stupid bastard now! While he is talking more soldiers are being killed, what does he think that the soldiers or their families are thinking when they hear some shit like that...

[elehhhhna]

9. Did he say "May God continue to bless ..." or "blast" them?

[Philosoraptor]

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