December 28, 2001 - FIVE Years Ago TODAY - Bush LIES to America at ranch (Iraq war plan)

[jackstraw45]

Four years ago today Bush met with Tommy Franks at the pig ranch. It is not WELL KNOWN (see Wash. Post article below) that Bush was discussing Iraq war plans at this meeting. Interesting reading the flat out LIES in the press conference transcript:

December 28, 2001:



http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2001/12/20011228-1.html

"Tommy has just come back from the Afghan theater. He gave me a full briefing on what he saw and what he heard. We just got off of a teleconference with the national security team, to discuss his trip and to discuss what's taking place in Afghanistan."

"...Listen, a while ago I said to the American people, our objective is more than bin Laden. But one of the things for certain is we're going to get him running and keep him running, and bring him to justice. And that's what's happening. He's on the run, if he's running at all."

"And so, while I hope 2002 is a year of peace, I'm realistic. As to whether or not bin Laden is in control of some network, who knows?... I said, just get him. And we will. We will bring him to justice."

" Q Mr. President, is there a timetable in your mind for withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan? Or as long as bin Laden is still on the run, do you imagine them being there indefinitely?

THE PRESIDENT: I imagine us being there for quite a long period of time. But my timetable is going to be set by Tommy Franks. Tommy is in charge of the military operations; he's in charge of the military. I'll let Tommy speak for himself, but I will tell you this -- we won't be making political decisions about what to do with our military.

I gave Tommy a mission; it was a well-defined mission. And Tommy is in charge of getting that mission done, and when Tommy says, "Mission complete, Mr. President," that's when we start moving troops out. But until he says that, I am -- I will make the case to the American people that we're doing the right thing. "

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A17347-2004Apr16.html

Bush Began to Plan War Three Months After 9/11
Book Says President Called Secrecy Vital

By William Hamilton
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, April 17, 2004; Page A01

Beginning in late December 2001, President Bush met repeatedly with Army Gen. Tommy R. Franks and his war cabinet to plan the U.S. attack on Iraq even as he and administration spokesmen insisted they were pursuing a diplomatic solution, according to a new book on the origins of the war. (cut)

Bush received his first detailed briefing on Iraq war plans five weeks later, on Dec. 28, when Gen. Tommy R. Franks, the head of the U.S. Central Command, visited Bush at his ranch in Crawford, Tex. Bush told reporters afterward that they had discussed Afghanistan.


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Today - does anyone REALLY think they talked about Iraq?????
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December 28, 2006:

President Bush Meets with His National Security Team
Prairie Chapel Ranch
Crawford, Texas

11:59 A.M. CST



I just had a meeting with my national security team; this is the first time we've had a chance to sit down with Secretary Gates since he came back from Iraq. General Pace went with the Secretary; they reported firsthand what they saw and what they found. It's an important part of coming to closure on a way forward in Iraq that will help us achieve our objective, which is a country that can govern itself, sustain itself and defend itself.

[kimmerspixelated]

1. Sadly, I believe that today

he is planning another war-with Iran this time. Impossible, you might say? Thinking folks would have to say , "no way - it is an impossibility, but Bush is obviously not a thinker. The Bushies know their goose is cooked and plan to take the rest of the world with them.

[jackstraw45]

2. guarantee today's 3 hour meeting was about IRAN and NOT IRAQ

WAKE the fu*k UP, Corporate Media stooges!!!!

[bananas]

5. I'm sure they know. nt

[jackstraw45]

7. Of course, the media can't tell the TRUTH about Bushco's LIES

We truly live in strange, sad times.

[ixion]

3. kicked and recommended

for the TRUTH! :patriot:

[bananas]

4. "pig farm" nt

[jackstraw45]

6. kick - how jaded we've become....

Bush makes Nixon look like a boy scout....