London calling.
Are you listening, Yanks?
http://politicalwire.com/archives/2004/10/...acks_kerry.html
Full Version: Economist Magazine Endorses President
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The biggest mistake, though, was one that will haunt America for years to come. It lay in dealing with prisoners-of-war by sending hundreds of them to the American base at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba, putting them in a legal limbo, outside the Geneva conventions and outside America's own legal system. That act reflected a genuinely difficult problem: that of having captured people of unknown status but many of whom probably did want to kill Americans, at a time when to set them free would have been politically controversial, to say the least. That difficulty cannot neutralise the damage caused by this decision, however. Today, Guantánamo Bay offers constant evidence of America's hypocrisy, evidence that is disturbing for those who sympathise with it, cause-affirming for those who hate it. This administration, which claims to be fighting for justice, the rule of law and liberty, is incarcerating hundreds of people, whether innocent or guilty, without trial or access to legal representation. The White House's proposed remedy, namely military tribunals, merely compounds the problem.
The biggest mistake, though, was one that will haunt America for years to come. It lay in dealing with prisoners-of-war by sending hundreds of them to the American base at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba, putting them in a legal limbo, outside the Geneva conventions and outside America's own legal system. That act reflected a genuinely difficult problem: that of having captured people of unknown status but many of whom probably did want to kill Americans, at a time when to set them free would have been politically controversial, to say the least. That difficulty cannot neutralise the damage caused by this decision, however. Today, Guantánamo Bay offers constant evidence of America's hypocrisy, evidence that is disturbing for those who sympathise with it, cause-affirming for those who hate it. This administration, which claims to be fighting for justice, the rule of law and liberty, is incarcerating hundreds of people, whether innocent or guilty, without trial or access to legal representation. The White House's proposed remedy, namely military tribunals, merely compounds the problem.
The biggest mistake, though, was one that will haunt America for years to come. It lay in dealing with prisoners-of-war by sending hundreds of them to the American base at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba, putting them in a legal limbo, outside the Geneva conventions and outside America's own legal system. That act reflected a genuinely difficult problem: that of having captured people of unknown status but many of whom probably did want to kill Americans, at a time when to set them free would have been politically controversial, to say the least. That difficulty cannot neutralise the damage caused by this decision, however. Today, Guantánamo Bay offers constant evidence of America's hypocrisy, evidence that is disturbing for those who sympathise with it, cause-affirming for those who hate it. This administration, which claims to be fighting for justice, the rule of law and liberty, is incarcerating hundreds of people, whether innocent or guilty, without trial or access to legal representation. The White House's proposed remedy, namely military tribunals, merely compounds the problem.
So it appears to me the key reason for the endorsement is disposition of the captured military forces? Has anyone at the economist thought to ask Kerry what he would do with those captured individuals from Afghanistan? It seems Kerry would have done the same thing, carried out the same "hypocrisy" so to speak. Would Kerry have had a different solution? Given Kerry's penchant for criticising Bush (and rightly so in some cases) for various misdeeds both real and imagined, Kerry has been incredibly silent on the issue of Guantanamo Bay. However, there is a clue. Kerry did say he would have acted in much the same way Bush did in regard to the conflict in Afghanistan. Since there was no counter argument given by Kerry regarding prisoner treatment, one must assume he would have done things the same way. While Kerry criticized aspects of Afghanistan (ie Tora Bora, he did not criticise the aspect raised by "The Economist". It would seem the economist (a magazine I admire) is a bit short on the journalism on this point.
Bullcrap.
You conveniently left out this part of the Economist endorsement:
"If Mr Bush had meanwhile been making progress elsewhere in the Middle East, such mistakes might have been neutralised. But he hasn't. Israel and Palestine remain in their bitter conflict, with America readily accusable of bias. In Iran the conservatives have become stronger and the country has moved closer to making nuclear weapons. Egypt, Syria and Saudi Arabia have not turned hostile, but neither have they been terribly supportive nor reform-minded. Libya's renunciation of WMD is the sole clear piece of progress."
In other words ...
FAILURE
FAILURE
FAILURE
Failed employees deserve to be FIRED! Mr. bush works for all American citizens.
He has failed us. He is incompetent. He does not deserve another term of messing things up even more.
You conveniently left out this part of the Economist endorsement:
"If Mr Bush had meanwhile been making progress elsewhere in the Middle East, such mistakes might have been neutralised. But he hasn't. Israel and Palestine remain in their bitter conflict, with America readily accusable of bias. In Iran the conservatives have become stronger and the country has moved closer to making nuclear weapons. Egypt, Syria and Saudi Arabia have not turned hostile, but neither have they been terribly supportive nor reform-minded. Libya's renunciation of WMD is the sole clear piece of progress."
In other words ...
FAILURE
FAILURE
FAILURE
Failed employees deserve to be FIRED! Mr. bush works for all American citizens.
He has failed us. He is incompetent. He does not deserve another term of messing things up even more.
Then it can only be a question of patience. In other words how many nations are rebuilt within a year?
I would suggest to you that bias is more likely in Europe than it is in the US. Especially given Europes penchant for attacking Israel while ignoring suicide bombers and the terrorism there. Considering that Iran's materials for nuclear weapons come from Europe, I must ask how the US is responsible while Europe is left, well off the hook?
Your charges seem to lack focus and are all over the field. Perhaps you can take the time to logically explain the charges you have made?
The Economist, as I have stated, seems to have missed some key aspects regarding their own issues. In otherwords they have erred.
I would suggest to you that bias is more likely in Europe than it is in the US. Especially given Europes penchant for attacking Israel while ignoring suicide bombers and the terrorism there. Considering that Iran's materials for nuclear weapons come from Europe, I must ask how the US is responsible while Europe is left, well off the hook?
Your charges seem to lack focus and are all over the field. Perhaps you can take the time to logically explain the charges you have made?
The Economist, as I have stated, seems to have missed some key aspects regarding their own issues. In otherwords they have erred.
Another October Surprise: Germany's Largest Newspaper Endorses Bush
Perhaps the largest October surprise in Germany is the BILD newspaper's endorsement of President George W. Bush. BILD, which has the widest circulation of any newspaper in Europe, lists the following 10 reasons why Bush should be re-elected.
The Huns are 100% right on this one!
http://medienkritik.typepad.com/blog/2004/...er_october.html
Perhaps the largest October surprise in Germany is the BILD newspaper's endorsement of President George W. Bush. BILD, which has the widest circulation of any newspaper in Europe, lists the following 10 reasons why Bush should be re-elected.
The Huns are 100% right on this one!
http://medienkritik.typepad.com/blog/2004/...er_october.html
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