If my understanding of politics is accurate, then the President revealed his hand during the State of the Union address of January 23, 2007.
This President's only ambition is to consolidate his power and to secure the advance of the agenda of those who brought him to be elected to the highest office of the land.
President Bush's policy of doublespeak is well-employed during this address and leaves us wondering why his call to arms of his supporters, friends and cronies was so clearly articulated.
The President stated his strategy of unleashing the "Nightmare Scenario". This would be the spread of the cycle of violence and destruction across all of Iraq which today is predominantly restricted to Baghdad and Anbar province. As the violence escalates, which the introduction of 12% more American troops seems planned to do, Iran and Syria would increase their influence over the region throwing the entire MidEast into chaos, violence, destruction, war and death.
That is what the President plans.
With this spreading violence, at some point the President will stage a war against Iran furthering his agenda and that of his covert supporters. With the MidEast devolving into war, tension will increase worldwide. The U.S. and allies may be forced to intervene to protect their supplies of oil. Other great powers may be led to counter these actions leading to the outbreak of a world war - World War 3.
Although this represents only one possibility of what this President intends - and the consequences of his actions - it is, in my opinion - the most likely possibility. A lesser possibility is that the entire MidEast will be embroiled in a large, regional war.
In any case, the President has clearly stated his objective to unleash the "Nightmare Scenario". He has clearly stated that the lives of Americans are expendable in pursuit of his "Nightmare Scenario." He has stated that he will not allow his conscience or the wishes or desires of Congress or the American people to interfere or contravert his plan. He has stated that he has set his resolve to move forward with this plan and that he will not abandon his friends - those who brought him into power. For this plan is their plan. The Nightmare Scenario will be unleashed - and we all will suffer.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Friday, January 12, 2007
Bush's Plan for Failure
The "New Way Forward" strategy announced by President Bush on Wednesday night sounds less like a new way forward than it does like more of the same.
Sending an additional 21,500 troops into Iraq represents an increase of less than 12% of the total Coalition forces currently present in Iraq. This seems to indicate that the increase is not about reducing the level of violence in Baghdad, but rather to inflame it. An increase of 21,500 is not enough force to make a difference on the ground, unless these troops are superbly and masterfully positioned and utilized according to the highest standards of military strategy. But this President is no student of military strategy much less a master of it.
This surge is an indication of the President's objectives - not to give peace a chance, but rather to create more war, more violence and fan hatred, not only in the MidEast, but also in the streets of America. With such conditions, the President can then claim greater power over the American people by enacting legislation providing the Administration with additional police powers thus nudging the American Republic further into totalitarianism.
Thus, to summarize, two possibilities are apparent:
1. If these surge troops are strategically deployed and precisely utilized the level of violence in Iraq will decrease over the next six months.
Or,
2. The surge of troops is intended to increase the level of violence in Iraq and the Mideast, create greater strife and tension in the homes and streets of the US thereby allowing the Administration to force through legislation granting it greater control over the American people and further eroding the rights, freedoms and liberties we cherish.
Even if the best scenario develops, unfortunate effects will occur in the US. Every long war is destructive to a democracy increasing the powers of the state, consolidating its power over the people and reducing the people's ability to exercise their rights and enjoy their liberties. Every long war reduces the people's rights while redistributing power and wealth to the government and those who hold the reins of power.
Even if the best occurs in Iraq, the American people will suffer, seeing greater intrusions upon their freedoms and reduced ability for the average person to achieve the American Dream.
Sending an additional 21,500 troops into Iraq represents an increase of less than 12% of the total Coalition forces currently present in Iraq. This seems to indicate that the increase is not about reducing the level of violence in Baghdad, but rather to inflame it. An increase of 21,500 is not enough force to make a difference on the ground, unless these troops are superbly and masterfully positioned and utilized according to the highest standards of military strategy. But this President is no student of military strategy much less a master of it.
This surge is an indication of the President's objectives - not to give peace a chance, but rather to create more war, more violence and fan hatred, not only in the MidEast, but also in the streets of America. With such conditions, the President can then claim greater power over the American people by enacting legislation providing the Administration with additional police powers thus nudging the American Republic further into totalitarianism.
Thus, to summarize, two possibilities are apparent:
1. If these surge troops are strategically deployed and precisely utilized the level of violence in Iraq will decrease over the next six months.
Or,
2. The surge of troops is intended to increase the level of violence in Iraq and the Mideast, create greater strife and tension in the homes and streets of the US thereby allowing the Administration to force through legislation granting it greater control over the American people and further eroding the rights, freedoms and liberties we cherish.
Even if the best scenario develops, unfortunate effects will occur in the US. Every long war is destructive to a democracy increasing the powers of the state, consolidating its power over the people and reducing the people's ability to exercise their rights and enjoy their liberties. Every long war reduces the people's rights while redistributing power and wealth to the government and those who hold the reins of power.
Even if the best occurs in Iraq, the American people will suffer, seeing greater intrusions upon their freedoms and reduced ability for the average person to achieve the American Dream.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Just a note
Just a note. When Ken Starr ceased his investigation into Pres Clinton finding no evidence of any wrongdoing I Fedexed my Clinton file (about an inch thick) to him. Ken Starr reopened the Clinton investigation and Clinton was subsequently impeached on the charges stemming from Ken Starr's reopened investigation. Unfortunately, I do not believe in theories per se, I prefer to deal with facts, but I follow them wherever they may lead. Halliburton has recently received 400 million to build detention camps in the US. The book "Fortunate Son" reveals details about Bush' drugging and boozing days that should make people tremble. http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1887128751/ref=sib_dp_pt/102-8348965-0727325#reader-link
More details of my personal political agenda can be discerned at
http://pjpoliticsandpolicy.blogspot.com
My military and foreign policy commentaries may be found at
http://starfleet1.tripod.com/maf/mmmaxims.html
As a veteran, I am proud to have served this country, but recognize the limits of force especially when running hand-in-hand with hidden political agendas (from either side) with religious overtones (the most danegerous of all alliances).
I projected a Bush win twice with Bush winning both elections in a disputed contest - if my assessment of history was accurate, with the second dispute probably occuring in Ohio.
David Ickes' research parallels my own but is much more detailed and comprehensive than mine, I recommend researching his website for details.
http://www.davidicke.com/content/blogcategory/30/48/
It was from a posting here in May of 2000 that I first heard about a projected airliner attack against US targets of civil importance while "true" targets (militarily significant or true-destruction-capable targets - targets that would kill many thousands or even millions) would be avoided. A couple of months later in a newspaper published in India, I was reading about how the recently elected US Administration (George Bush) would have to convince the American people to initiate a war against Iraq in order to prevent the oilfields from falling under Chinese control. I can see how controlling the oilfields helps the US maintain the balance of power over China, but am uncertain if the attack into Iraq was initiated for this reason. The Afghanistan oil pipeline was planned literally decades ago, originally by the British, then the Soviets and then American/Saudi oil interests:
http://www.rense.com/general19/oil.htm
above from 1997
http://www.commondreams.org/views01/1023-10.htm
above from 2001
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/2017044.stm
above from 2002
Cheney's ties with Halliburton are well-known even while he is in office - which is illegal.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/09/26/politics/main575356.shtml
http://www.newyorker.com/fact/content/articles/040216fa_fact?040216fa_fact
http://www.commondreams.org/views03/0403-10.htm
Conspiracy theories? Hogwash. How about conspiracy facts? I require independent confirmation for all my data and maintain numerous sources whose credentials are outstanding.
In 1985 I determined from open source media and my own collection of sources that a secret group was operating out of the White House basement. And, using the CIA as cover, was growing drugs in Iran to be sold to the public to purchase arms and training for the Contra's in Nicaragua. Training was from Israeli commando's while arms were transhipped through South Africa. Israel and Saudi Arabia? Isn't that a juxtaposition? This lead me into further research which I continue to this day. My data is unassailable. I deal only with the truth. Being human, I occasionally make mistakes and I am always prepared to recant errors or omissions.
Want to be scared?
http://www.trance-formation.org/
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From a post on http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/09/28679.aspx?CommentPosted=true#commentmessage
More details of my personal political agenda can be discerned at
http://pjpoliticsandpolicy.blogspot.com
My military and foreign policy commentaries may be found at
http://starfleet1.tripod.com/maf/mmmaxims.html
As a veteran, I am proud to have served this country, but recognize the limits of force especially when running hand-in-hand with hidden political agendas (from either side) with religious overtones (the most danegerous of all alliances).
I projected a Bush win twice with Bush winning both elections in a disputed contest - if my assessment of history was accurate, with the second dispute probably occuring in Ohio.
David Ickes' research parallels my own but is much more detailed and comprehensive than mine, I recommend researching his website for details.
http://www.davidicke.com/content/blogcategory/30/48/
It was from a posting here in May of 2000 that I first heard about a projected airliner attack against US targets of civil importance while "true" targets (militarily significant or true-destruction-capable targets - targets that would kill many thousands or even millions) would be avoided. A couple of months later in a newspaper published in India, I was reading about how the recently elected US Administration (George Bush) would have to convince the American people to initiate a war against Iraq in order to prevent the oilfields from falling under Chinese control. I can see how controlling the oilfields helps the US maintain the balance of power over China, but am uncertain if the attack into Iraq was initiated for this reason. The Afghanistan oil pipeline was planned literally decades ago, originally by the British, then the Soviets and then American/Saudi oil interests:
http://www.rense.com/general19/oil.htm
above from 1997
http://www.commondreams.org/views01/1023-10.htm
above from 2001
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/2017044.stm
above from 2002
Cheney's ties with Halliburton are well-known even while he is in office - which is illegal.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/09/26/politics/main575356.shtml
http://www.newyorker.com/fact/content/articles/040216fa_fact?040216fa_fact
http://www.commondreams.org/views03/0403-10.htm
Conspiracy theories? Hogwash. How about conspiracy facts? I require independent confirmation for all my data and maintain numerous sources whose credentials are outstanding.
In 1985 I determined from open source media and my own collection of sources that a secret group was operating out of the White House basement. And, using the CIA as cover, was growing drugs in Iran to be sold to the public to purchase arms and training for the Contra's in Nicaragua. Training was from Israeli commando's while arms were transhipped through South Africa. Israel and Saudi Arabia? Isn't that a juxtaposition? This lead me into further research which I continue to this day. My data is unassailable. I deal only with the truth. Being human, I occasionally make mistakes and I am always prepared to recant errors or omissions.
Want to be scared?
http://www.trance-formation.org/
************************************
From a post on http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/09/28679.aspx?CommentPosted=true#commentmessage
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Impeach Bush
A new signing statement the President has signed allows him the authority to open mail without a warrant. The citizens of the US voted against these types of authoritarian methods in November, but apparently the President didn't get the message.
In November, we also sent a message that the war in Iraq must end as quickly as possible and that the troops must be brought home quickly. The President is now telling us that the message he received is that victory must come at any cost.
This isn't what the November elections were about.
The November elections were about change. We want to change the path of the war in Iraq. We want to change the path of power at the expense of our rights that the White House is taking. We want a path to peace. We want a path of liberty, prosperity and a green, healthy planet. But the President disagrees. And he will continue to do so for as long as he is President.
The time has come to impeach George Bush. We now have the power we need to do so vested in the members of a new Congress. We have given them a mandate to change the path of this country and the President refuses to ackowledge these changes. He refuses to seek a new path.
President Bush doesn't get it. President Bush must go!
The time to impeach President Bush has come. The 110th Congress can do it. We must let them know they must do so.
In November, we also sent a message that the war in Iraq must end as quickly as possible and that the troops must be brought home quickly. The President is now telling us that the message he received is that victory must come at any cost.
This isn't what the November elections were about.
The November elections were about change. We want to change the path of the war in Iraq. We want to change the path of power at the expense of our rights that the White House is taking. We want a path to peace. We want a path of liberty, prosperity and a green, healthy planet. But the President disagrees. And he will continue to do so for as long as he is President.
The time has come to impeach George Bush. We now have the power we need to do so vested in the members of a new Congress. We have given them a mandate to change the path of this country and the President refuses to ackowledge these changes. He refuses to seek a new path.
President Bush doesn't get it. President Bush must go!
The time to impeach President Bush has come. The 110th Congress can do it. We must let them know they must do so.
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