Based on the results of the 2006 election, the American people are finally asking for change. They don't like our involvement in Iraq. They voted out many members of the party that put us there. Perhaps they are also ready to question the events and decisions that put us there as well. Perhaps they are ready to ask what really happened on Sept. 11.
Forget the conspiracy theories for a minute and set aside the political gamesmanship. We are a country that spent five years and $100 million investigating President Clinton. We probed the depths of the Iran-Contra scandal – a debacle that would have never come fully into the public eye had a special investigator not been appointed.
The 9/11 Commission interviewed two of it's own members and spent only $3 million. We have spent far more energy, money and time seeking the leak of Valerie Plame's identity and Barry Bonds' use of steroids.
2006-11-13
18:09:58
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This historic tragedy ranks among the worst days in American history. We owe it to every American – but especially those who do battle on our behalf at the behest of our leaders – to spare no expense and allow no party loyalty to dissuade us.
The government works for us. If it failed us, either in malfeasance or incompetence, then we must know that.If our current actions around the world are shaped by misinformation, we must know that too. Finally, if what we now believe to be true is only further proven, we would do well to hear the evidence that confirms it. If the
government's version of the events of that day are absolutely true, then scrutiny will amplify that truth and lay to rest the skepticism that remains to this day.
While an independent investigation may never fully answer every question, it will help to heal the wounds of this nation and widespread distrust of our leaders this attack has caused.
2006-11-13
18:10:16 ·
update #1
The Report contains 28 blanked-out pages.
The Report did not include key testimony by secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta which describes the situation in the Presidential Emergency Operating Center with vice president Cheney.
The Report did not include the testimony of FAA counter-terrorism expert Bogdan Dzakovic, who stated to the Commission, "We breached security up to 90 percent of the time. The FAA suppressed these warnings. Instead, we were ordered not to write up our reports and not to retest airports where we found particularly egregious vulnerabilities.Many of the FAA bureaucrats that actively thwarted improvements in security prior to 9/11 have been promoted by FAA or the Transportation Security Administration."
The Report did not include the testimony of Former CIA director George Tenet.
The Report makes no mention of the collapses of the buildings surrounding the twin towers, including 7 World Trade Center.
2006-11-13
18:10:34 ·
update #2
I have screamed since 9/11 that we needed to look at those who gained from the attacks, just prior to the attack, the middle east was in chaos, Israel was in trouble with the UN and US public opinion was calling for sanctions in their attacking unarmed Palastinains, Bush was pushing for increased sanctions against Iraq, meanwhile bomb sniffing dogs were removed from the trade centers and security was cut back drastically. Much of the buildings colaspe does not make scientific sense if it was caused by the fire and inpact from the jets, steel does not melt at the temp that the fire heated to, buildings do not free fall when colasping only imploding caasues this. No engine or balck box was found in the pentegon! Too many unanswered questions and no real governement attempt to answer them
2006-11-13 22:18:00
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answered by paulisfree2004 6
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Every one of the investigations you mentioned, Iran-Contra, Clinton-Lewinsky, Valerie Plame were all hatchet jobs by partisan hacks. None of those investigations should have ever taken place. One of the biggest reasons I am disgusted with the election results is that my Congressman Witch Hunter Henry Waxman is going to launch dozens of his own investigations and like the previously mentioned investigations, all figure to be hatchet jobs by a partisan hack. Meanwhile leaders of both political parties, the recently deposed Speaker of the House (a Republican) Dennis Hastert, and soon to be Senate Majority Leader (a Democrat) Harry Reid both enriched the value of property they own by earmarking funds for improvements out of the Federal treasury. If this country had an honest government, both men would be getting ready to serve time in a federal prison.
2006-11-14 02:52:29
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answered by DocWilsonPP22 3
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The big lie. Most people seem to be saying that any other opinion about 9/11 is so absurd as to not be listened to. That is just how the big lie works so well. We always get the short end in the handling of important issues. JFK's shooting was a perfect example. Everyone knew Oswald did not act alone, but did not push and were forced to swallow the Warren Report. 9/11 is even more sinister in its implications, and so too preposterous to be believable. I hope the Congress will open it up, but if any of the other reports we have received are the standard, we won't get the real story on this either.
2006-11-14 02:37:19
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answered by michaelsan 6
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America is a country which is always at conflict with itself and the outside world becos 1. it was born out conflict between British and others during the civil war.2. It is habitat ed by people from elsewhere rather than indigenous people. People came from Italy, France, Scotland, Ireland, England,Holland , Sweden and lots of other places in the world to settle down, becos it was a land of opportunity The black slaves got nothing, others were deprived. America does not deserve Democracy. So now what do we have?
People always in conflict amongst themselves.Too many opinions.
9/11 need not have happened , had somebody, especially, the Administration, been more alert, and not at cross purposes with itself.The data was all there, it had only needed1 person to take hard decisions.
2006-11-14 02:22:26
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answered by viren k 3
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Yes, I urge you to wait and see what is going to be next? The Democrat is going to clean up and The Honorable Nancy Polosi promised 90 days for result of several changes. You need to send her your comment and suggestion. Then write everyone in the Senate and Congress. You will be surprise the outcome, keep working. Remember, Please be fair and tell the truth. I am sure people will respect you when you are honest and sincere.
2006-11-14 02:53:18
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answered by ryladie99 6
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When large buildings fall they not only fall on top of surrounding buildings they create shock waves that damage the structure and foundations of buildings near by.
Investigate everything and everyone who cares you will get no answers other than what we have.We demand free unhindered movement then blame the government because they don't strip search everyone and physically search each piece of luggage.Do you comprehend how large the number is of people that fly?
2006-11-14 06:22:49
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answered by Tommy G. 5
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You are severly underrating the 9/11 commission. Have you ever read it? It's about an inch thick. It didn't just slap some info together and call it quits. As to the blacked out info, its called national security. Some things shouldn't be known to the public, get used to it. And why would the 9/11 commission go into detail about the surrounding buildings effected by the attacks? They were indirectly involved, not directly, and therefore are not relevant in an investigation as to the cause of 9/11, which this was. I assure you, much more than 3 million was spent on this matter. Much more.
2006-11-14 02:15:47
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answered by rumraba 2
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Congress would not be doing their job if they did not investigate this. How could anyone be against finding out what lead to the USA reactions to 911. If they are against it what do you think they have to hide?
2006-11-14 02:13:33
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answered by Parrot Bay 4
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The Investigation of JFK 1st its never over who killed him and who killed the 1st killer and who killed the 2cond killer and why
2006-11-14 07:42:27
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answered by Anonymous
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I am all for a new investigation....excellent question and remarks!
2006-11-14 02:26:47
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answered by Pie's_Guy 6
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