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Shake · 07-12-2003, 02:28 PM

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I simple do not get it. I am experiencing total d�j� vu. This is exactly what happened to Bush Sr to a tee. This is how he lost reelection. If the war ended right before the election Bush Sr would have coasted to an easy win. His numbers (much like Dubya�s numbers) were through the roof following the war.

The administration has got to know this. As dumb as I like to think they are they simple cannot be that dumb. They could have started the war with Iraq at any time. They didn�t have to rush into it. So what is the catch? When will the other shoe fall? What the heck are they planning to ensure that Dubya gets reelected!?

I was one such person saying something very similar to this even before hostilities began. I couldn't believe that he thought he could succeed where Daddy had failed. And Daddy had broad domestic and foreign support for his war.

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Originally posted by TollHouse
I don't know - he simply can't keep this up. There is a limit to what Americans will accept.

(Besides, how many threads can we point to here where Iraq-war-supporters scoffed at the idea of going to war again?)

Yeah, I don't think another conflict will help him any. Partly because he'll then be using that conflict to cover up the fact that he still won't have found any WMD in Iraq!

My prediction is that I will be truly amazed if Bush can manage to get himself reelected. I said it once hostilities were underway, and I'll say it again now, Bush will NOT be reelected!

Ronin, great post! You da MAN!

CALDONIA · 07-12-2003, 03:10 PM

If starting another war is not an option for Bush to attain reelection, then he must pray that God or Allah directs another terrorist attack within the United States to further fuel his War Without End on Terrorism.

Arken · 07-12-2003, 03:18 PM

Scary tinfoil hat thought:

You know what would ensure four more years of Republican leadership? Right around this time next year, everyone's favorite Dubya is the victim of a 'terrorist sniper' or other such tragedy. The 'grief-stricken' nation would easily let President Cheney ride high into victory on a sympathy vote.

ex-idaho · 07-12-2003, 03:31 PM

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Originally posted by Arken
Scary tinfoil hat thought:

You know what would ensure four more years of Republican leadership? Right around this time next year, everyone's favorite Dubya is the victim of a 'terrorist sniper' or other such tragedy. The 'grief-stricken' nation would easily let President Cheney ride high into victory on a sympathy vote.

W wouldn't have to die, hell, he wouldn't even have to be hit. The fact that someone, especially someone on the left tried to kill him would be enough to give him the election.

Godless Dave · 07-12-2003, 05:46 PM

If they can get the Republican Congress to pass Patriot II they can use that and the drug laws to disenfranchize enough voters (through felony convictions or revocation of US citizenship) to guarantee a Bush victory.

B. H. Manners · 07-12-2003, 06:38 PM

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Originally posted by Ronin

I'm not so sure he's planning ahead for anything.

He's letting the idiot on the wall behind him do the planning for him.

Hubble head · 07-12-2003, 07:15 PM

And then there is always the magical mystery electronic voting machines. Do they plan on bringing back exit polls on this next one?

nixon · 07-13-2003, 01:49 PM

Someone mentioned that there is only so much the American people can take. I disagree. I believe Bush could Nuke Paris today & a majority of the citizenry would stand for it, with a large minority 30% or so actually applauding it.

We live in sad days folks

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07-12-2003, 03:10 PM	#12
CALDONIA Regular Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sunnyvale,CA Posts: 371	If starting another war is not an option for Bush to attain reelection, then he must pray that God or Allah directs another terrorist attack within the United States to further fuel his War Without End on Terrorism.

07-12-2003, 03:18 PM	#13
Arken Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 6,303	Scary tinfoil hat thought: You know what would ensure four more years of Republican leadership? Right around this time next year, everyone's favorite Dubya is the victim of a 'terrorist sniper' or other such tragedy. The 'grief-stricken' nation would easily let President Cheney ride high into victory on a sympathy vote.

07-12-2003, 05:46 PM	#15
Godless Dave Contributor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: With 10,000 lakes who needs a coast? Posts: 10,762	If they can get the Republican Congress to pass Patriot II they can use that and the drug laws to disenfranchize enough voters (through felony convictions or revocation of US citizenship) to guarantee a Bush victory.

07-12-2003, 07:15 PM	#17
Hubble head Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Corn rows Posts: 4,570	And then there is always the magical mystery electronic voting machines. Do they plan on bringing back exit polls on this next one?

07-13-2003, 01:49 PM	#18
nixon Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Valleyview, OH USA Posts: 6,638	Someone mentioned that there is only so much the American people can take. I disagree. I believe Bush could Nuke Paris today & a majority of the citizenry would stand for it, with a large minority 30% or so actually applauding it. We live in sad days folks

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