Yesterday someone here made the ridiculous statement that Foxnews (internet version) is not the same as Fauxnews 'TV' version. Not being a follower of either for a long while, I for an infinitesimal moment questioned years of my dailykos brain washing that that statement might be true, and quickly dispatched it as crazy talk. Their point was that Foxnews had some worthwhile journalistic value, so I filed that piece of info away for future reference in the trash bin, to be deleted on on the next deletion cycle.
It didn't take long for my years of brainwashing to be validated, at least enough to justify my brainwashing. Nonetheless I am also certain that there are other examples of this out there.
Fownews in their aid to revise the failure (putting it mildly) of Bushes White House tenure, is pushing the idea that the war in Iraq is 'almost won'. I had to read the paragraph twice just to make sure it wasn't Bushes saying this. So note to that kos member they are the same (so drink to kool aid, it's only a little bitter). Fownews is only a different outlet of the repug propaganda machinery.
I've included some comments to this article by of some of the repug crazies for your amusement. I apologize, as not to offend anyone, not all of them are crazy, only 100% of them are.
But with the war in Iraq nearly won after years of setbacks, the younger Bush exudes serenity as he wraps up his two terms in the White House. "I'm better than fine -- I am proud of the accomplishments of this administration," he said. "I know I gave it my all for eight years, and I did not sell my soul for the sake of popularity. And so when I get back home and look in the mirror, I will be proud of what I see."
Bush Says He Refused to Bail Out Republicans With Iraq Withdrawal
President Bush exudes serenity as he prepares to leave office, content that the war in Iraq is nearly won and he had the fortitude to buck his party despite incredible pressure to withdraw.
www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/01/10/bush-says-refused-bail-republicans-iraq-withdrawal/
By Bill Sammon
FOXNews.com
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Former President George H. W. Bush and President George W. Bush speak to FOX News' Brit Hume.
"During the darkest days of Iraq, people came to me and said, 'You're creating incredible political difficulties for us,'" the current president said as his term draws to a close. "And I said, 'Oh, really? What do you suggest I do?' And some suggested retreat, pull out of Iraq.
"But I had faith that freedom exists in people's souls and therefore, if given a chance, democracy and Iraqi-style democracy could survive and work," the president said. "I didn't compromise that principle for the sake of trying to, you know, bail out my political party."
The president's father, former President George H.W. Bush, became emotional when assessing his son's tenure.
"You can make a tough decision and stay with it," he told his son before turning to Hume in the White House Diplomatic Room. "And he's been tested unlike any other president with 9/11. So he passed the test."
He said political invective has "gotten worse" since his days in the White House, adding: "It's offensive, very offensive."
The younger Bush agreed. "The biggest disappointment in the political process, that's been this kind of bitterness by a few people to the point where they don't want to have a logical discussion or a civil discussion about policy," he said. "They just want to tear you down."
But with the war in Iraq nearly won after years of setbacks, the younger Bush exudes serenity as he wraps up his two terms in the White House. "I'm better than fine -- I am proud of the accomplishments of this administration," he said. "I know I gave it my all for eight years, and I did not sell my soul for the sake of popularity. And so when I get back home and look in the mirror, I will be proud of what I see."
Bush said he was also proud of the CIA, although he acknowledged the agency has leaked intelligence secrets. "There have been disappointing moments when information came out of the agency," he said.
"You can't stop leaks. And you don't know how many people were leaking, but I can assure you, the vast majority of people in the CIA were very cooperative."
Bush said he is planning to write a book about his presidency.
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by nelsonbigCalifornia[Jan 11, 2009 4:11:08 PM]
by bygclandTexas[Jan 11, 2009 2:18:19 PM] Anyone that thinks the Bush administration was a failure needs to be reminded there has not been a terrorist attack on American Soil since 9/11. --------------------------------- There also wasn't any foreign led domestic attack for many years before 9/11. You can't judge success with lack of evidence. In that case you could also say he prevented a volcano is Los Angeles
by melliemOhio[Jan 11, 2009 3:57:39 PM]
In my home, President Bush, your legacy will be taught to my children. Just as we suspected you were resolute to do what was right for this country, despite opposition from your own party and despite the press you received. You will be blessed, your family will be blessed, and your legacy will be respected. Thank you Dubya and First Lady Laura. You are a class act.
This quote is true... no argument here.
by iyamwhatiyamCalifornia[Jan 11, 2009 3:21:03 PM]
So President Bush is stupid, for 8 years he has continually outfoxed all the losers in the congress, senate, and media. And you leftist nuts
by condanchriWashington[Jan 11, 2009 1:57:04 PM]
rayjacksonms - I think YOU are the useless pig! When you are so entrenched in your ideology and idealism, you act as though you have blinders on and refuse to see any other truths that don't line up with your political position. Arguing with you is fruitless - but must be done to protect the integrity of this country (if that is even possible at this point). Stop bashing Bush (and Reagan, you idiot!), and focus on your incoming Messiah - who will apparently solve ALL of our problems in one swift stroke of his magic wand...
by rayjacksonmsMississippi[Jan 11, 2009 1:40:59 PM]
Good for you Sanders. The republicans lied their way into making that useless pig reagan into a hero. This must never be allowed to happen again.