GOP Attacks on Obama's Bin Laden Success Are Hypocritical

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John of NY _ I’m “one phone call” from being President AS WELL...
What are the 2 missing States you say R. Paul won. NO conspiracy, is plainly known who won what States that have been done SO FAR. IN PAST GAVE YOU LINK TO THAT INFORMATION.
LA was one of the three. __ Was WON __. NOT HOPE TO WIN. MIGNT WIN. ETC.. Give it up. GIVE IT UP. You’re bull was noticed and pointed out to you.
YOU put me to sleep with “The good news is that the Ron Paul movement brings the real Issues out into the open. Such things as pre emptive use of our military that very often kills civilians”. War kills innocent victim. IS FACT. “ Pre emptive” or not. BEEN KNOWN a long time. Paul did not discover. Learned it way back when I was in school... 100,000‘s died in Iraq before we went their. Killed by their Dictator...
YOU write “We're perhaps one phone call [news event] away from Ron Paul reaching critical mass in the public opinion that will bring the Republican nomination.” I’m “one phone call” from being President AS WELL...

Bill Hedges of MO 11:54PM May 02, 2012

Hello Bill Hedges of Mo, you know that 6 States were named in other posts by me, but ok... for example Louisiana, the State delegates are won and since they are for Dr. Paul, then the national delegates almost very surely will be, but it hasn't happened Finally yet... so for that, keep your hat on... your newly adopted candidate [M.R.] is in the lead... unless your previous candidate [N.G.] sinks him with the new ads out [have you seen the ad?]... tsk... give it up old son.
Fox news declared Ron Paul inevitable in nomination by majority in five States..... and fox news [and other 'msm' outlets] hasn't been very kind to Ron Paul in news presentation overall.
The good news is that the Ron Paul movement brings the real Issues out into the open. Such things as pre emptive use of our military that very often kills civilians...... and killing the innocent is Not moral.... do you have any religious views Bill Hedges?
Coercion is the other main issue. Coercion is not moral.. in my view, but plainly in your view it's perfectly ok. Introspection into how you got so judgemental might be something for you.
A moral world of 'State restraint' in the use of violence and State tolerence for the life choices of citizens is coming.
We're perhaps one phone call [news event] away from Ron Paul reaching critical mass in the public opinion that will bring the Republican nomination.
Faith in America. Our founding principles come to light.
Ron Paul for President 2012~

John of NY 9:06PM May 02, 2012

John of NY
I named 3 States Paul won. You said 5. What are the other 2 ? There is no conspiracy. Well known who won what States so far. ___ I see how you are FOR PAUL ___.
You claim “Ron Paul has the experience”. How has THAT SHOWN getting things done in D.C. ? You want elected a PIG IN THE POCK. NO TRACT RECORD. YOU write R.P. “leads the world by moral example”.YOUR “morals”.. What “example” by deeds in accomplishments in D.C. ???
Mitt needs what 300 delegates. Paul needs what 1,000. CLOSE RACE ??? Tell Paul not to START PACKING for WH just yet...

Bill Hedges of MO 8:39PM May 02, 2012

Good that Barack Obama pursued the objective of "getting" the criminal Osama bin Laden. Tragic that innocent civilians also died, and tragic that some of our cutting edge technology was captured. On a commando raid, people getting in the way can always be sad.. we can not second guess or 'arm chair quarterback' what happens at the place of action.. the policy was good and there is credit for the president in that.
Diplomatically the current adminstration failed miserably regarding relations between Pakistan and us [USA]. Pakistan is a [the] pre eminent military power of the Islamic world. Good relations with Pakistan is an important lynchpin for a peaceful coexistence.
Barack Obama is a good person and really tries.. that much can be seen. Unfortunately for America, the president isn't able to fix the currency and he isn't able to conduct foreign policy to the benefit of all, especially all Americans. Also the president lacks the respect for civil liberties of citizens. Barack Obama is likable [by me as well]... but seriously he has not the ability to do what is needed now for our country.
Ron Paul has the experience and wisdom and the will - the Strength of Character - to fix those things needed...... so that America wins and leads the world by moral example.
Dr Ron Paul for President 2012~

John of NY 9:35AM May 02, 2012

If Bush had got bin Laden we'd be celebrating Bush day today.
The GOP want him to run on his record, but he's not allowed to actually talk about that record. I barely remember any speeches from Bush that didn't mention 9-11 or colored terror warning talk.

Mary of MO 8:54PM May 01, 2012

bing of AL _ JUST ask or hint you want proof and here it is...
1. Bush did pay for the wars. same way JFK did. Tax cuts on rich:
"Bush Tax Cuts: President George W. Bush’s 2003 tax cuts generated a massive increase in federal tax revenue and were followed by 52 consecutive months of economic growth. From 2004 to 2007, federal tax revenue increased by $780 billion, the largest four-year increase in American history. Total federal revenue from 2003 to 2007".
http://www.mtgriffith.com/web_documents/taxcutfacts.htm
2. “Bush had almost 8 years to get Osama and he didn't. He basically gave up. ”
We tried to kill Hitler & Fidel (they say) BUT did not. It happens when it happens. How is that Bush’s fault. How is it bum-bum’s glory ?
3. “Bush warned us about the economic collapse after 9/11? I don't recollect that”
Bush warned LONG BEFORE 9/11.
“Pelosi Caught In Major Lie- Says Bush Didn't Warn Congress About Financial Crisis… Records Show He Warned Congress 17 Times in 2008 Alone”
http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2010/05/pelosi-caught-in-major-lie-says-bush-didnt-warn-congress-about-financial-crisis-records-show-he-warned-congress-17-in-2008-alone/
4. “BTW-Who was in charge of the SEC when our credit agencies were giving junk swaps triple AAA ratings? Uh....that would be Bush”
SUB-PRIME was Clinton, lawyer bum-bum along with Acorn, Barney Frank, Dodds, etc. Check my video out:
“Timeline shows Bush, McCain warning Dems of financial and housing crisis; meltdown ”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMnSp4qEXNM
5. “This was a bi-partisian screw up. I fault the Dems as much as the Pubs. You are too partisan to see, they all share the blame.”
No. You showed you lack THE FACTS. ENORMANCE blame goes to DEMOCRATS. NOW TELL me OUR BLAME...

Bill Hedges of MO 8:46PM May 01, 2012

Friend Hedges, my problem with Bush's "go shopping" comment wasn't because of the recession. He had the country eating out of his hands. We were all united. He could have been a true leader, asked anything of us and we would hae responded. He could have been inspiring, he could have said, "We're going to war and we'll pay for it by raising the gas tax 5-10 cents" and the country would have said, "YES"! But no, sadly, he gave us the pathetic, "Go shopping". You might think of other ways he could have been inspiring, but the fact remains the same. He asked zero of us. The only people he asked for any kind of sacrifice or anything were our soldiers and their families.
Bush had almost 8 years to get Osama and he didn't. He basically gave up.
Bush warned us about the economic collapse after 9/11? I don't recollect that. As I recollected in State of the Union speeches he bragged about home ownership being at an all-time high. Please provide me the link of him going in front of the nation warning of an imminent ecomonic collapse. That kind of thing warrants an address to the nation yes? BTW-Who was in charge of the SEC when our credit agencies were giving junk swaps triple AAA ratings? Uh....that would be Bush. This was a bi-partisian screw up. I fault the Dems as much as the Pubs. You are too partisan to see, they all share the blame.

bing of AL 8:12PM May 01, 2012

Well, now....
We can view Saddam Hussein being executed via cell photography along with the results as such under the Bush Administration's watch:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7532034279766935521#
G.W. merely stated with correct presidential composure, "We got him"!
....but we cannot even be sure if Osama Bin Laden is truly gone! No pictures, no evidence, and no proof of the skinny little shell of some "terrorist" leader of al Qaeda (of whom was no longer given creedence anyway) of whom was sucking on oxygen 24 hrs a day and was predicted to live, perhaps, for another three months!
Additionally, this "grand terrorist" was then, supposedly, buried at sea (...ahem!)
So, here we have Obama touting, "Look what I did, look what I did", while waving this feat on some flagpole as if he alone discovered a cure for Cancer!
By comparison, G.W. presented as the true prestigious president that he was, while Obama presents as some on-stage joker who truly deserves being heckled out of office!
Actually ....there is no comparison!

Gene Faraday of FL 8:07PM May 01, 2012

Obama's Bin Laden Success?
Obama is the biggest vote whore to ever gain the presidency. If he thought there were 2 votes more if he didn't give the go ahead to the SEALS.... Well, Osama would still be eating goat on a Pakistani military reservation.
It is truly pathetic that a man would take credit for the deeds and actions of better men than he.
The man is an smug, posturing, egotist. It should be obvious to anyone with eyes to see and ears to hear.

R.L. Schaefer of CA 7:39PM May 01, 2012

In 2008 Obama criticized Hilary Clinton for using statements about Osama in a campaign. And now he is using it to headline his campaign. Talk about being hypocritical!

Caitlin of TN 7:36PM May 01, 2012