Dick Cheney ... went so far as to suggest that the ouster of Mr. Lieberman might encourage "al Qaeda types." "It's an unfortunate development, I think, from the standpoint of the Democratic Party, to see a man like Lieberman pushed aside because of his willingness to support an aggressive posture in terms of our national security strategy,'' Mr. Cheney said in a telephone interview with news service reporters.
2006-08-23 12:02:03 · 7 answers · asked by Dastardly 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
The purpose of the statement was to try and label those who want to pull out of Iraq as being weak in dealing with al Queda. Most voters do not have access to first hand information about the effectiveness of the current strategy in Iraq and are likely going to make a decision to vote based on characterizations made by politicians they support. The Republicans are taking advantage of a division in the Democratic party regarding the policy in Iraq to make Democrats look indecisive. The Democrats are most likely going to do the same thing to the Republicans in that not all Republicans support staying. The real issue is whether pulling out of Iraq will in fact create more opportunities for terrorist attacks and weaken national security. I think most people who know the situation believe that the current posture is a futile effort and that US resources could be used more effectively with a different strategy. US soldiers are being regularly killed and maimed with no apparent progress being made in stabilizing this area. Attacks occur almost every day and this will likely continue on and on. The current administration seems to feel that keeping American troops in Iraq keeps the focus of the al Qaeda types also in Iraq and away from the US. Can you imagine this argument being made before we sent troops over there? We are going to occupy Iraq so that al Qaeda will attack us there instead of on US soil? Sounds like a pretty weak argument to me.
2006-08-23 12:53:55 · answer #1 · answered by spirus40 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's true. Ned Lamont called for an immediate withdrawal from Iraq. If we do that, Islamic fascists and Islamic terrorists will see it as a victory. Most people, including Islamic fascists and Islamic terrorists are encouraged by victories. Therefore, they would be encouraged by a US withdrawal from Iraq.
Cheney never said Lamont was an "al-Qaeda" type. Cheney never said Lamont supports terrorism. Cheney never said Lamont supports fascism.
This reaction among liberals that somehow Cheney was directly attacking Lamont or saying Lamont is/supports/likes terrorism and fascism is simply a cowardly refusal to examine the consequences of their desired actions.
2006-08-23 19:08:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree....kinda....
I really like Lieberman and I think hes getting railroaded. But, to be honest I only know what the network news tells me so Im probably getting the flavoured reports
2006-08-23 19:07:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the Democrats ARE pushing Lieberman aside because he isn't "liberal" enough, right? So, what's wrong with the quote?
2006-08-23 19:05:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those darn voters won't vote the way Cheney wants them to vote.
2006-08-23 19:37:14 · answer #5 · answered by mrsmicky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the un American, slanderous attacks on American citizens by the Democratic party is a signal of division in the USA and gives the impression that we are weak. Thanks to the Demoncrats our enemys are stronger in their resolve.
2006-08-23 19:05:55 · answer #6 · answered by W E J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's cool.
2006-08-23 19:04:05 · answer #7 · answered by Pancakes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋