Rumsfeld: ‘I Have Never Painted A Rosy Picture’ About Iraq

Jim · 2006-08-03, 04:57 PM

"Testifying before the Senate today, Donald Rumsfeld told Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) that he has “never painted a rosy picture” about Iraq. Rumsfeld insisted that he has been “very measured” and told Clinton “you would have a dickens of a time trying to find instances where I have been overly optimistic.”"

Dec. 18, 2002: KING: What’s the current situation in Afghanistan? RUMSFELD: It is encouraging. They have elected a government through the Loya Jirga process. The Taliban are gone. The al Qaeda are gone.

Feb. 7, 2003: “It is unknowable how long that conflict [the war in Iraq] will last. It could last six days, six weeks. I doubt six months.”

Feb. 20 2003: “‘Do you expect the invasion, if it comes, to be welcomed by the majority of the civilian population of Iraq?’ Jim Lehrer asked the defense secretary on PBS’ The News Hour. ‘There is no question but that they would be welcomed,’ Rumsfeld replied, referring to American forces.”

Mar. 30, 2003: “It happens not to be the area where weapons of mass destruction were dispersed. We know where they are. They’re in the area around Tikrit and Baghdad and east, west, south and north somewhat.”

Does he forget or just think we are all stupid?

http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/03/rumsfeld-iraq-rosy/

Kinky · 2006-08-03, 07:13 PM

they are all sociopaths, they really don't think they have done anything wrong... oh wait they are just evil republicans and want to prolong the healthy flow of our money into their pockets

and it is pretty well known by politicians that Americans have extremely short memories

???

SirMoby · 2006-08-04, 11:50 PM

The American public has proven over and over again in the past 6 years that we are idiots. Some people still think Iraq was involved in 9/11.

Erick G · 2006-08-04, 11:59 PM

Didnt Saddam fly one of the planes?

Rumsfeld is off his rocker.

biftek · 2006-08-05, 02:24 AM

since when was Afghanistan part of iraq ? seems that editor of the blog is trying to play on the same thing that the poli's do , that the readers are dumb

the conflict is over , now there soldiers are there for protection

ArtWilliams · 2006-08-05, 09:10 AM

I was reading a related article on CNN and one of the current crop of US Generals was concerned about the possibility of civil war in Iraq and stated that it might be another 10 years before the situation settles down. I suspect that means some level of US troops for that period too. Is that what Bush meant when after the invasion he exclaimed, "mission accomplished"? Is that the Iraq war the American public signed up for?

--art

Jim · 2006-08-05, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biftek

since when was Afghanistan part of iraq ? seems that editor of the blog is trying to play on the same thing that the poli's do , that the readers are dumb

the conflict is over , now there soldiers are there for protection

Wow, you took the first example and ignored the rest. When did the war (conflict) end? And if it did, why did the military just raise the age of enlistment to 42 from when they raised it to 41 less than 5 weeks ago? If it was over and the US was just there for protection, wouldn't solders be coming home instead of their enlistments being extended?

Oh wait, I know when it ended...it ended the day Bush had "Mission Accomplished" on the ship. WTF, pop the bubble and see what is really happening in the world around you.

The last time America went to war that wasn't for protection was the Mexican War in 1846. That was, until the recent Iraq war. When we went to war for the noble cause of getting the Weapons of Mass Destruction.

JustRobert · 2006-08-05, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirMoby

Some people still think Iraq was involved in 9/11.

This is the one that kills me the most

I have to continue reminding people they did not attack us. If we would of nailed the persons responsible first (which we still have not) and found out that saddam/iraq was truly behind it in some way then that would have been more believable and far easier to politicly spin (not for oil reasons) to the rest of the world.

2006-08-03, 04:57 PM	#1
Jim Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mohawk, New York Posts: 19,477	Rumsfeld: ‘I Have Never Painted A Rosy Picture’ About Iraq "Testifying before the Senate today, Donald Rumsfeld told Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) that he has “never painted a rosy picture” about Iraq. Rumsfeld insisted that he has been “very measured” and told Clinton “you would have a dickens of a time trying to find instances where I have been overly optimistic.”" Dec. 18, 2002: KING: What’s the current situation in Afghanistan? RUMSFELD: It is encouraging. They have elected a government through the Loya Jirga process. The Taliban are gone. The al Qaeda are gone. Feb. 7, 2003: “It is unknowable how long that conflict [the war in Iraq] will last. It could last six days, six weeks. I doubt six months.” Feb. 20 2003: “‘Do you expect the invasion, if it comes, to be welcomed by the majority of the civilian population of Iraq?’ Jim Lehrer asked the defense secretary on PBS’ The News Hour. ‘There is no question but that they would be welcomed,’ Rumsfeld replied, referring to American forces.” Mar. 30, 2003: “It happens not to be the area where weapons of mass destruction were dispersed. We know where they are. They’re in the area around Tikrit and Baghdad and east, west, south and north somewhat.” Does he forget or just think we are all stupid? http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/03/rumsfeld-iraq-rosy/

2006-08-03, 07:13 PM	#2
Kinky HEY NOW! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: in the Matrix Glitching on an Endless Loop. Loop. Loop. Loop. Loo Posts: 1,218	they are all sociopaths, they really don't think they have done anything wrong... oh wait they are just evil republicans and want to prolong the healthy flow of our money into their pockets and it is pretty well known by politicians that Americans have extremely short memories ??? __________________ don't mind me im nothing but nonsense <3

2006-08-04, 11:59 PM	#4
Erick G Look maah I moved out and got my own space:) Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 555	Didnt Saddam fly one of the planes? Rumsfeld is off his rocker. __________________ Exclusive Feeds

2006-08-04, 11:50 PM	#3
SirMoby Jim? I heard he's a dirty pornographer. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2,706	The American public has proven over and over again in the past 6 years that we are idiots. Some people still think Iraq was involved in 9/11.

2006-08-05, 02:24 AM	#5
biftek If something goes wrong at the plant, blame the guy who can't speak English Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 32	since when was Afghanistan part of iraq ? seems that editor of the blog is trying to play on the same thing that the poli's do , that the readers are dumb the conflict is over , now there soldiers are there for protection

2006-08-05, 09:10 AM	#6
ArtWilliams You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 6,244	I was reading a related article on CNN and one of the current crop of US Generals was concerned about the possibility of civil war in Iraq and stated that it might be another 10 years before the situation settles down. I suspect that means some level of US troops for that period too. Is that what Bush meant when after the invasion he exclaimed, "mission accomplished"? Is that the Iraq war the American public signed up for? --art