Bush Nuremberg Rally a Dud
national |
anti-war / imperialism |
other press 
Wednesday June 29, 2005 17:55
by redjade
'Terror', 'Terrorism' or 'Terrorists' spoken 33 times in 28 minutes
Did Bush offer a subtle read-between-the-lines 'Thank You' to Ireland?
•••Did Bush offer a subtle read-between-the-lines 'Thank You' to Ireland?
'Some 30 nations have troops in Iraq, and many others are contributing non-military assistance.'
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/06/20050628-7.html
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Bush's No-News Iraq Speech
http://www.thenation.com/blogs/capitalgames?bid=3&pid=4059
By David Corn, The Nation
There was no shift of strategy--rhetorical or otherwise. Bush delivered a flat recital of his previous justifications of the war, while offering vague assurances that (a) he realizes (really, really) that the war in Iraq is "hard" work and that (b) his administration is indeed winning the war.
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Bush's speech will not alter the landscape--here or in Iraq. It was the rhetorical equivalent of treading water.