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The Speech that led to WAR in Iraq, What Powell himself regards as a "blot" on his Political career.And remember this, the Intelligence agencies KN...
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Colin Powell slams "polarizing" Palin
crooksandliars.com — Download | Play    Download | Play (h/t Heather for the vids) In an interview that will air this Sunday with CNN's Fareed Zakaria, General Colin Powell sounds off on Sarah Palin and her assertion that "small town values" are somehow ... (more) Colin Powell slams "polarizing" Palin
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W.’s Massive Delusions
The Republic of T. — In a previous post we explored the spectacle of George W. Bush bungling through an attempt at an expression of remorse — this time over the state of the economy — as only he can. It’s what you’d expect from a guy who believed he was on a mission from God, and has watched it go horribly wrong. He still has to “Keep the faith,” and convince himself that all is pretty much as it should be, close enough, or well on its way there. But the rest of us don’t. So, in one of the many interviews we’ll be treated to as we (and W.) wait out the clock, the president’s ...

W's Massive Delusions
Booman Tribune — So, in one of the many interviews we’ll be treated to as we (and W.) wait out the clock, the president’s thoughts (such as they are) turn to national security the war in Iraq. In one interview with Charlie Gibson , in which Bush said he wanted to be remembered as a president who “helped achieve peace,” he also said he regrets the WMD intelligence “had been better.” (This, from a man who was “very pleased” with the Iraq war outcome just before Thanksgiving.) “A lot of people put their reputations on the line and said the weapons of mass destruction is a reason to remove Saddam Hussein,” Bush said. “It wasn’t just people in my administration. A lot of ...

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