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To: Crimson Ghost who wrote (42151)	4/11/2004 12:40:00 AM
From: Wharf Rat	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 89467

Do you think that Clinton would have been politically able to drop the sanctions? WR

To: Crimson Ghost who wrote (42151)	4/14/2004 10:03:34 PM
From: Joe S Pack	Respond to of 89467

This waffling fraud Kerry is no better than the consumate lier Bush in terms of Tax/Borrow-and-Spend, Middle East policy, Military Spending, or all other policy areas. I am an independent and my vote is not for these two frauds who consistently game the American sheeple in an identical manner. This does go way beyond Bush and the neo-cons. Most of the foreign policy elite has long wanted to make Iraq a US colony by hook or crook. Far more Iraqis died because of the sanctions (mostly enforced by the Clinton regime) than the Bush invasion. Differences between Kerry and Bush on these matters are just tactical IMHO. guardian.co.uk Kerry Faults Bush on Iraq, Draws Heckler Thursday April 15, 2004 2:16 AM By MIKE GLOVER Associated Press Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Democrat John Kerry faulted President Bush for a unilateral approach toward Iraq that has created greater dangers for the U.S. military, but the presidential candidate was heckled Wednesday for failing to back the immediate withdrawal of American forces. ``We shouldn't only be tough, we have to be smart. And there's a smarter way to accomplish this mission than this president is pursuing,'' the four-term Massachusetts senator told reporters at City College of New York following an education event. Kerry backed the 2002 congressional resolution authorizing the president to use force in Iraq, but since then has been harshly critical of Bush's foreign policy. Maintaining his support for the military operation while challenging the Republican incumbent - and appealing to the Democratic base - has proven to be a tough dilemma for Kerry, evident by Wednesday's events. .... Kerry Faults Bush on Iraq, Draws Heckler Thursday April 15, 2004 2:16 AM By MIKE GLOVER Associated Press Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Democrat John Kerry faulted President Bush for a unilateral approach toward Iraq that has created greater dangers for the U.S. military, but the presidential candidate was heckled Wednesday for failing to back the immediate withdrawal of American forces. ``We shouldn't only be tough, we have to be smart. And there's a smarter way to accomplish this mission than this president is pursuing,'' the four-term Massachusetts senator told reporters at City College of New York following an education event. Kerry backed the 2002 congressional resolution authorizing the president to use force in Iraq, but since then has been harshly critical of Bush's foreign policy. Maintaining his support for the military operation while challenging the Republican incumbent - and appealing to the Democratic base - has proven to be a tough dilemma for Kerry, evident by Wednesday's events. During a question-and-answer session with the audience, retired college professor Walter Daum angrily accused Kerry of backing an imperialist policy in Iraq and called on the candidate to demand the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops. ``You voted for this,'' Daum shouted. As he spoke, a group stood silently and unfurled a large sign that read, ``Kerry take a stand: Troops out now.'' ``You're not listening,'' an exasperated Kerry said at one point. Later, speaking with reporters, Kerry dismissed the notion of withdrawing American forces and indicated that if U.S. generals and other senior officials say they need more troops, he would back such a move. Bush at his news conference Tuesday night said he would support an increase in the military presence in Iraq. ``I think the vast majority of the American people understand that it's important to not just cut and run,'' Kerry said. ``I don't believe in a cut-and-run philosophy.''