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Bush Recalls Morning of 9-11

  • Sun, August 28, 2011
  • National Geographic
  • Dateline:Washington, D.C.

Former President Bush talks about the morning America will never forget.

Tags: George W. Bush , 9/11
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Mam'selle Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 4:22 PM
George Bush was a great president and we all know it, however many individuals bought into the media propaganda, feared it and allowed the media to formulate their thought process. Color the journalism any color you want and it will still be yellow.
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Odin Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 8:31 PM
In zombie Wonderland, what make W a great president? The worst terrorist attack in the nation's history on his watch? The horrific economic meltdown during his presidency? The trillions of dollars added to the national debt? The pitiful federal response to Katrina?

If W is your idea of a great Republican president, what would a bad Republican president look like - a cross between Benedict Arnold and Caligula?
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Constance Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 3:37 PM
That video gave me chills. I have often watched the clip of President Bush after he received the news in his ear in that classroom. I did not see stupidity, hesitation, or an inability to lead. I saw a man who was in front of young children, who composed himself and handled it with tact and leadership. I've often stated to liberals who made fun of Bush's response that moment - "Would you have instead had him jump up screaming and run from the room?" Think about it. How do grownups behave in front of children so that we don't frighten the hell out of them? Bush handled it beautifully.
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Odin Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 8:36 PM
Because in zombie Wonderland not frightening a roomful of school children by quietly getting up and leaving takes precedence over defending the country during a terrorist attack.

No wonder you Repubs are so weak on national defense. You have a hard time sorting out the important from the not-so important.
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Imiss40 Wrote: Aug 30, 2011 11:08 AM
Again, you're really not very good at this whole revisionist history thing, are you O?

You need to go back to the reeducation camp to find a subtler way of undermining the truth.
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Brian Wrote: Aug 31, 2011 1:03 AM
Well, "sorry kids, as much as I would like to finish this story with you I am going to have to let your teacher finish it up. I am afraid that duty calls and I am going to have to get back to work" would suffice.
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Anne_PA Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 10:58 AM
Geeze, leftist idiot central must have sent out a blast email to their most stupid AND certifiably crazy members and sent them to this column.

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Ryan Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 11:07 AM
Anne,

When it comes to sheer stupidity and ignorance you have few peers here at TH. Rarely do you write something relevant or in rebuttal to someone, just the same idiotic talk radio talking points.
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Anne_PA Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 11:28 AM
Gee Ryan, thanks for sharing, you troll.

You don't pay much attention, do you?

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Constance Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 3:39 PM
Yep. Anytime Bush appears, whether in photo, video or in print, they lose their collective minds. Their hatred for Bush is so ridiculous, based on years of telling themselves how much they hate him. They don't even know why they hate him. They can't say because of Iraq or Afghanistan or Gitmo or the economy anymore, because Obama has tripled the problems in those areas. So... the lefties just keep hating Bush as they hate all of us. Because we are here.
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Odin Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 8:38 PM
Poor widdle victims of intelligent people's supposed hatred.
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Anne_PA Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 10:55 AM
moshe Scribbled: @ 10:36 AM
"9/11 was a plane crash. That's all it was.

"The people who did it(if you're stupid enough to believe the official story) all died that day."
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> And so did 3000 others!

"So what happens?

"Overnight, it's a 'clash of civilizations.'"

"All of a sudden, we've been at war for 1300 years."
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Actually, WE hadn't been at war for 1300 years, but Islam has, and it began in 732AD at the Battle of Tours.

You should look it up!
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moshe Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 10:53 AM
s this no-good, rotten SOB still saying that he saw the first plane hit on TV?

Because you clowns know it hadn't been broadcast yet, right?

Oops!
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Constance Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 3:41 PM
Oh no, another truther on the scene. You've had ten years now to fry your brain on that nonsense. You're still talking?
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moshe Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 10:43 AM
A small cessna crashes and the FAA says it'll take 18 months to investigate.

9/11jQuery1520022357544163241982_1314628820456

Within mere HOURS we knew what happened, how it happened, who did it AND - get this - WHY they did it(they hate us for our freedoms crap).

What's wrong with this picture ladies??
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Constance Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 3:42 PM
What is wrong with this picture is you. You and all the other conspiracy nut jobs out there. You are what is wrong with this picture and this country. Too bad you weren't in one of those towers on that day. Yes, I mean it. No, I'm not sorry for writing it. You are a waste of space on this planet.
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Herman Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 10:38 AM
I would love nothing better than to call Bush pure evil.

But he isn't. He is 50% evil and 50% grossly incompetent.

What did the moronic Bush do after starting two totally unnecessary wars?

Easy, he turned the war profits over to the equally slimy Cheney's company Halliburton.

Meanwhile Satan anxiously awaits the arrival of Bush and Cheney.
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Constance Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 3:43 PM
Explain Obama's actions then.
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moshe Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 10:36 AM
9/11 was a plane crash. That's all it was.

The people who did it(if you're stupid enough to believe the official story) all died that day.

So what happens?

Overnight, it's a "clash of civilizations".

All of a sudden, we've been at war for 1300 years.

Damn you people are stooopid.
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moshe Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 10:33 AM
Bush, his daddy, Obama and Clinton are all war criminals, and deserving of execution.

No ladies, it turns out you're NOT exceptional after all.

They committed those crimes in YOUR name.

These actions will not go unjudged.

These actions will not go unpunished.
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Redneck48 Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 10:09 AM
Thank God George W. Bush was our President during those 8 years. Watch the special that's being broadcast this week on the National Geographic Channel about the lead up to 9/11 and President Bush's handling of the aftermath. You will see how Clinton and his Administration just turned their head the other way for 8 years and allowed AlQaeda to become the threat it was in 2001. You will also see how after 9/11 we took the fight to them and kept America save. God Bless George W. Bush.
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moshe Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 10:18 AM
Again - Jorge Mush made us LESS safe.

We are MORE vulnerable than ever before.

Screw Jorge Mush.
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Anne_PA Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 10:31 AM
moshe: Oh pa-lease. Such unmitigated BS!
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Kirsten Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 9:41 AM
Moshe and Ryan,

George W. was, at the very least, presidential material. The goon you seem to love so much, is street trash...a walking head with no brains.
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Ryan Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 9:54 AM
Kirsten,

If you knew how to read something without reading things into it that aren't there you would realize that Moshe and I have nothing but contempt for Obama. You might also gather that I have no use for Clinton either. You might even gather that I have no use for illegal immigration either. Obama (Clinton too) and Bush do. I attribute this lack of comprehension on your part to listening to too much talk radio.

Like it or not Bush helped pave the way for the election of Obama with his disasterous policies.
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RodT82721 Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 9:18 AM
Well it looks like the trolls hate GW Bush almost as much as Sarah. Maybe more!
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Ryan Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 9:26 AM
A number of us see the Bush administration as a continuation of the Clinton administration. You have basically the same policies of big spending and overseas meddling.

People who pine for Bush after all of this suffer from BCS.

http://townhall.com/social/ryan-202056/_cmt_2853129
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moshe Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 8:39 AM
George W = the white Obama.

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Stanley Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 4:04 AM
George W Bush, a true American patroit and hero. He and his family were visiting victims of Ft Hood massacre, the morning Obama was out on the golf course.
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downtherabbithole Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 5:07 AM
Pres. Bush also called Ft. Hood ahead of his and Laura's visit and asked that no reporters be present for any photo ops. Now that is definitely CLASS!

I feel nothing for disdain for anyone who is not ready to throw Obama and Congress out the door after watching the following:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOC_JjNFkVw
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downtherabbithole Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 5:22 AM
make that "nothing but disdain"
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Odin Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 8:44 PM
Disdain called. It wants nothing to do with you.
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Lady Wolverine Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 3:03 AM
Bless you President Bush, we need someone with class in the White House again. This clown that replaced you is trying to kill the country.
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Jim55 Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 6:56 AM
Triying to kill the country ... as opposed to Bush who sat on over 40 PDB's while as Tenet said: the system was blinking red? Who gave two massive tax breaks to the rich while waging two wars and borrowing from the Chinese to pay for them. That these tax breaks also allowed US companies to move our jobs off shore while at the same time, protect their profits from US taxes? Sat around doing nothing as the housing bubble fueled by Wall St speculators almost crashed our economy, then handed our children the bill to pay for their excesses? Bush was handed an economy with 4.4% unemployment, no wars and a debt of $5.5 trillion and left it to Obama with 7.9% unemployment and climbing, doubled the debt and two wars ... and you think that is class?
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Anne_PA Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 8:19 AM
Jim55: You are without a doubt, HOPELESS!

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Matthew Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 1:29 AM
Here is a Flash for Everyone~~~ BUSH IS NOT PRESIDENT ANYMORE. So for those of you who can't control themselves have at it with your Snarky Remarks.
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moshe Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 1:27 AM
If W had a "D" after his name, you clowns would be just as critical of him as you are of Obama.

After all, why wouldn't you be?

For the most part, they both have similar policies.
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Lady Wolverine Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 3:04 AM
Bush had his faults to be sure. But none of them included trying to destroy this country.
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Odin Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 8:46 PM
You believe W did all that damage by accident?
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moshe Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 1:22 AM
W was a bum and his presidency a DISASTER for America:

Open borders.

The DISASTERS in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Record deficit spending.

Medicare part D.

The TSA.

The Patriot Act.

Did I forget anything?
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moshe Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 12:57 AM
You clowns wanna run the world, you can barely even run a website.

You want the US government out of your life, but see no problem with having the US government involved in the lives of people 10000 miles away.

If YOU hate the US govt.... imagine how THEY feel.

THINK!
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moshe Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 12:39 AM
9/11 was a plane crash. That's all it was.

The people who did it(if you're stupid enough to believe the official story) all died that day.

So what happens?

Overnight, it's a "clash of civilizations".

All of a sudden, we've been at war for 1300 years.

Damn you people are stooopid.
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downtherabbithole Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 12:02 AM
We so miss you President Bush and Laura. Bless you both!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOC_JjNFkVw
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AliveInHim Wrote: Aug 28, 2011 11:54 PM
Mr Bush:

I sure didn't agree with everything you did, especially as regards the establishment of the ridiculously ineffective TSA, but one thing you never wavered on was doing your best to keep this country safe.

God bless you and Mrs Bush!
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Flying Baby Jeezis Wrote: Aug 29, 2011 5:10 AM
Yes, except for that little problem on 9/11, he kept us safe
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Bobby Q. Grill Wrote: Aug 28, 2011 11:24 PM
If you look up "class act" in the dictionary there should be a picture of George W. Bush.
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Danny Ocean Wrote: Aug 28, 2011 10:36 PM
Bush recalls looking forward to hearing the Pet Goat story that day.

Out of respect for the troops, he vowed never to finish reading the Pet Goat story until they're all home safely from his WARS.
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Jim55 Wrote: Aug 28, 2011 11:17 PM
Naw ... he was probably trying to recall some PDB he got back in August when he was on vacation in Crawford ... again!

 August 6, PDB

The following is a redacted text of the presidential daily briefing from August 6, 2001:
Bin Laden Determined to Strike in U.S.

Clandestine, foreign government, and media reports indicate Bin Ladensince 1997 has wanted to conduct terrorist attacks in the U.S. Bin Laden implied in U.S. television interviews in 1997 and 1998 that his followers would follow the example of World Trade Center bomber Ramzi Yousef and "bringthe fighting to America." :


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Jim55 Wrote: Aug 28, 2011 11:20 PM
After U.S. missile strikes on his base in Afghanistan in 1998, Bin Ladentold followers he wanted to retaliate in Washington, according to a [deleted text] service.
An Egyptian Islamic Jihad (EIJ) operative told [deleted text] serviceat the same time that Bin Laden was planning to exploit the operative'saccess to the U.S. to mount a terrorist strike.

The millennium plotting in Canada in 1999 may have been part of Bin Laden's first serious attempt to implement a terrorist strike in the U.S. Convicted plotter Ahmed Ressam has told the FBI that he conceived the idea to attack Los Angeles International Airport himself, but that BinLaden lieutenant Abu Zubaydah encouraged him and helped facilitate theoperation. Ressam also said that in 1998 Abu
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Jim55 Wrote: Aug 28, 2011 11:29 PM
Nevertheless, FBI information since that time indicates patterns ofsuspicious activity in this country consistent with preparations forhijackings or other types of attacks, including recent surveillance offederal buildings in New York.

The FBI is conducting approximately 70 investigations throughout the U.S. that it considers Bin Laden-related. CIA and the FBI are investigating a call to our embassy in the UAE in May sayingthat a group or Bin Laden supporters was in the U.S. planning attacks with explosives.
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