Good ppl party giving in? Bush: America still not safe from terrorist attack

BillCosby · 03-07-2008, 08:28 AM

By Tabassum Zakaria

WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - President George W. Bush, marking five years since the Department of Homeland Security was created, said the United States was not safe from terrorists who were plotting another attack as he spoke.

Bush, who is battling Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives over eavesdropping legislation, has been accused over the years by critics of using scare tactics for political advantage.

In a speech before Homeland Security Department employees, Bush said it was important that Americans remember "some serious lessons on September the 11th," and that U.S. security agencies must take the words of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden "very seriously" when he says operations are in preparation.

"At this moment, somewhere in the world, a terrorist is planning an attack on us. I know that's inconvenient thought for some, but it is the truth," Bush said.

Bush and House Democratic leaders have locked horns over legislation that would grant immunity from lawsuits to private firms that helped the United States monitor communications of terrorism suspects in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks.

The Senate passed legislation including the blanket, retroactive immunity that Bush wants, but House Democratic leaders have not brought that bill for a vote.

House Democrats have sought more information about the activities already undertaken by telephone companies at the request of the Bush administration.

Many Democrats in Congress argue the courts should decide whether companies violated the law, instead of Congress shielding them from potentially billions of dollars in civil damages from lawsuits.

"We are still working very hard to see if we can come to agreement," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a California Democrat. "But we're not going to abandon the Constitution of the United States."

She said Bush has authorities needed under current laws.

Bush is pressing the House to approve the Senate bill and get it to him by Saturday to sign into law.

He said U.S. spy agencies cannot eavesdrop on terrorism suspects without the help of private companies.

"To stop new attacks on America we need to know who the terrorists are talking to, what they're saying, and what they're planning," he said. "We cannot get this vital information without the cooperation of private companies."

(Editing by David Wiessler)

Jonesy · 03-07-2008, 10:29 AM

America will never be safe from 'terrorist attack'. It is our Achilles heel. The only solution is to defray attackers. Meaning, do not give them a reason to attack. Some armor or padding could also help.

BillCosby · 03-07-2008, 03:19 PM

Amazing................

Jonesy can see this & some of the folks here are still totting bush2's horn for a great job................

America/bush are exempt from any definition of terrorism......

We & our clients can murder. Bomb, plot & arm whoever is convenient............ But if anyone else does it is an act of terror..

BillCosby · 03-08-2008, 12:21 PM

Jonesy · 03-09-2008, 07:16 AM

Either we live in impenetrable prison cells, where we are vulnerable to government. Or we live in a free society, where we are vulnerable to terrorist attacks.

Easy choice.

Besides, there are ways to live in a free society and still be immune from terrorist attacks. Although, there are no ways to live in prison cells and be immune from government.

Only a pussy would give up freedom for security. Even a single, insignificant freedom is not worth sacrificing. Better to die in a terrorist attack.

TrueBlueAmerican · 03-09-2008, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonesy

America will never be safe from 'terrorist attack'. It is our Achilles heel.

The only solution to keep America 100% safe from terrorists is to create a totalitarian state that would make even Stalin himself say "god damn".

America will never be 100% safe from terrorists, and im damn proud of that fact. Live free or die. Its not a slogan; its a way of life.

BillCosby · 03-09-2008, 03:57 PM

Thnx to torture we live fee..............

We owe our freedumb to bush for spying on us & torturing ppl........

03-07-2008, 08:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
BillCosby The party of the pissed!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,502 My Mood: Thanks: 183 Thanked 117 Times in 91 Posts	Good ppl party giving in? Bush: America still not safe from terrorist attack By Tabassum Zakaria WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - President George W. Bush, marking five years since the Department of Homeland Security was created, said the United States was not safe from terrorists who were plotting another attack as he spoke. Bush, who is battling Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives over eavesdropping legislation, has been accused over the years by critics of using scare tactics for political advantage. In a speech before Homeland Security Department employees, Bush said it was important that Americans remember "some serious lessons on September the 11th," and that U.S. security agencies must take the words of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden "very seriously" when he says operations are in preparation. "At this moment, somewhere in the world, a terrorist is planning an attack on us. I know that's inconvenient thought for some, but it is the truth," Bush said. Bush and House Democratic leaders have locked horns over legislation that would grant immunity from lawsuits to private firms that helped the United States monitor communications of terrorism suspects in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks. The Senate passed legislation including the blanket, retroactive immunity that Bush wants, but House Democratic leaders have not brought that bill for a vote. House Democrats have sought more information about the activities already undertaken by telephone companies at the request of the Bush administration. Many Democrats in Congress argue the courts should decide whether companies violated the law, instead of Congress shielding them from potentially billions of dollars in civil damages from lawsuits. "We are still working very hard to see if we can come to agreement," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a California Democrat. "But we're not going to abandon the Constitution of the United States." She said Bush has authorities needed under current laws. Bush is pressing the House to approve the Senate bill and get it to him by Saturday to sign into law. He said U.S. spy agencies cannot eavesdrop on terrorism suspects without the help of private companies. "To stop new attacks on America we need to know who the terrorists are talking to, what they're saying, and what they're planning," he said. "We cannot get this vital information without the cooperation of private companies." (Editing by David Wiessler) __________________ Preventive war is not war!!!!Counter-terror is not terror
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03-07-2008, 03:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
BillCosby The party of the pissed!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,502 My Mood: Thanks: 183 Thanked 117 Times in 91 Posts	Amazing................ Jonesy can see this & some of the folks here are still totting bush2's horn for a great job................ America/bush are exempt from any definition of terrorism...... We & our clients can murder. Bomb, plot & arm whoever is convenient............ But if anyone else does it is an act of terror.. __________________ Preventive war is not war!!!!Counter-terror is not terror
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BillCosby The party of the pissed!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,502 My Mood: Thanks: 183 Thanked 117 Times in 91 Posts	__________________ Preventive war is not war!!!!Counter-terror is not terror
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03-09-2008, 03:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
BillCosby The party of the pissed!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,502 My Mood: Thanks: 183 Thanked 117 Times in 91 Posts	Thnx to torture we live fee.............. We owe our freedumb to bush for spying on us & torturing ppl........ __________________ Preventive war is not war!!!!Counter-terror is not terror
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