Re: [Politech] A close look at John Kerry's *real* tech agenda [ip]
At 08:35 AM 8/2/2004, Declan wrote:
John Kerry is not our friend on this issue. If you've read Alexander Cockburn's article on Kerry's Vietnam record, he's not good on peace issues either. On the other hand, he's not Bush. While he and Edwards both like PATRIOT, he's not as aggressive about it as Bush, and while he did murder people in Vietnam, he was doing it retail-level, while Bush does it wholesale. It's definitely a lesser-of-two-evils game, and it's more like Cthulhu vs. Hastur rather than Cthulhu vs. Bambi or even Godzilla. Fortunately, here in California, Bush looks like he's way behind, so it's safe to vote Libertarian (or Green, or Naderite, or other parties), but nationwide it's "Go, Hastur! Hastur! Hastur! aaarghff..." Meanwhile, Tom Ridge has raised the National Fearmongering Level from "wolf wolf wolf" to "wolf wolf wolf wolf" for NYC, DC, and NJ.
Bill, Thanks for the cogent post. Of course this isn't an issue that would divide the Republicrat Party. Keep reading. -Declan House Select Committee on Homeland Security Democrats JIM TURNER, Ranking Member www.house.gov/hsc/democrats/. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2004 Contact: Moira Whelan (202) 226-8827 Turner: The Terrorists Are Among Us Congressman Jim Turner, Ranking Member of the Select Committee on Homeland Security, issued the following statement regarding continued terror warnings in the Northeast and the President's announcements today: The threats on New York, New Jersey and Washington DC serve as a reminder that the terrorists are among us here at home. We have no idea how many more are still in this country surveying our ports, chemical plants and public transportation. We must assume there are other targets beyond the 5 buildings being protected today. The President's announcement endorsing the creation of a Director of National Intelligence is a step in the right direction, but long overdue. The recommendation was made over 18 months ago by the Congressional Joint Inquiry. The 9/11 Commission report makes it clear that we have not moved fast enough to protect this country and have not closed the security gaps that threaten us today. It is critical that we move forward to provide stronger homeland security and that we do it with great haste. Our terrorist enemies will not wait, and neither can we. ###
The threats on New York, New Jersey and Washington DC serve as a reminder that the terrorists are among us here at home.
He went on to remind citizens to stay alert, trust no-one, and keep their lasers handy. Peter.
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