*

*
Politics Extra
Enquirer reporters give the scoop on what your politicians are doing


Jessica Brown,
Hamilton County reporter


Jon Craig,
Enquirer statehouse bureau


Jane Prendergast,
Cincinnati City Hall reporter


Malia Rulon,
Enquirer Washington bureau


Carl Weiser,
Blog editor


Howard Wilkinson,
politics reporter

Powered by Blogger

Thursday, June 08, 2006

Zarqawi dead. Our pols are in favor of that.

Some reaction from the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky delegation to the killing of top Iraqi terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi:

Rep. John Boehner, R-West Chester, House Majority Leader:

"The American people received good news from Iraq and another important milestone was achieved for the Iraqi people and the Global War on Terror. The death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi is an important and tangible success for our mission in Iraq and in the larger Global War on Terror. Americans are safer today as a result of the death of a man whose followers characterize their murderous actions as a 'fierce war on the malicious ideology' of Democracy. Our military personnel deserve our praise and gratitude for their tireless efforts to track down the terrorists who have declared Iraq to be the central front in their violence against democratic and free societies.

"In addition, the appointments of the Ministers of Defense and the Interior today were positive political steps for establishing a united, free, and sovereign Iraq. We have a demanding task ahead of us, but we are making concrete progress. We remain committed to supporting the efforts of the Iraqi people and working with them and our coalition partners to bring peace and democracy to Iraq and the region."


You can listen to Boehner here.

Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Westwood:

"The death of terror leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi is a great stride in the global war on terror. Al-Zarqawi and his deranged followers targeted innocent men, women and children to spread fear and division inside Iraq. I am hopeful that the death of al-Zarqawi and a continued emphasis on training Iraqi security forces will allow our brave soldiers to return home as soon as possible."

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Senate Whip:

“The death of terrorist Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi is a big victory in the war on terror and the continued march toward freedom and democracy in Iraq. Our brave troops in the field, the new Iraqi government and their security forces should be commended for taking the fight to these murderous terrorists. While there will no doubt be tough days ahead, the terrorist Zarqawi will murder no more.”

Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky., on the "termination" of Zarqawi, as he called it:

“The death of Al-Zarqawi is good news for the Iraqi people and our continued success in the War on Terror. This terrorist thug is directly responsible for the deaths of coalition soldiers and thousands of Iraqi civilians, and his death serves as a huge blow to al Qaeda in Iraq.

“The Iraqi government and coalition forces worked closely together to achieve this important victory and I am extremely proud of the job being done by both the brave men and women of our Armed Forces and their Iraqi counterparts to keep these insurgents on the run.

“I am also encouraged by the news today that Prime Minister al-Maliki has completed the formation of his cabinet with the appointment of his defense and interior ministers. These are all signs that we are making great strides in the effort to establish a free and stable Iraq.”

Rep. Geoff Davis, R-Hebron:

"The death of Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi, Al Qaeda's leader in Iraq, is an important success for Operation Iraqi Freedom and for the War on Terror. Dismantling the terrorist organizations that continue to wreak havoc on neighborhoods throughout the country is a critical step in securing a sovereign and peaceful Iraq. I am extremely proud of our armed forces serving in Iraq and across the world who are continually fighting to preserve our freedom and promote democracy."

Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., who represents part of Dearborn County and areas north of it.

"I rejoice in the death of no man, but today I'll make an exception. "As America and the world just learned, the al Qaeda leader in Iraq Abu Musab al-Zarqawi is dead. "The President of the United States said it was an opportunity to 'turn the tide,' and that the ideology of terror had lost one of its visible and aggressive leaders, and it has. "But this was not simply a tactically significant strike by US and Iraqi forces. Somebody dropped a dime. "It is also evidence, as U.S. General George Casey in Iraq said earlier today, of increased cooperation. "I commend U.S. and Iraqi forces for this extraordinary accomplishment. The leading enemy of freedom in Iraq is dead. Abu Musab al-Zarqawi is gone. "Let freedom reign in Iraq."

Rep. Mike Sodrel, who represents parts of Dearborn County and areas south and west of it.

"The death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the terrorist mastermind of al-Qaida's violence in Iraq, is an important milestone in the war on terror and in the development of a stable and free Iraq. Zarqawi was not only Osama Bin Laden's personally anointed terror leader in Iraq, but was also responsible for the murder of hundreds of innocent Iraqi's. His death is a victory for the United States Armed Forces, the Iraqi military and all Iraqi's.
"The significance of the Iraqi parliament's approval of defense and interior ministers should not be overlooked. The new Iraqi government has overcome this political challenge and has taken another important step forward.
"While these developments do not signal an immediate end to violence in Iraq, this is a very good day in the very young history of the free and independent Iraq."


19 Comments:

at 10:50 PM, June 08, 2006 Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow, It is said when the wRong wing fishwrap ignores a republican they are all washed up spoiled fish.

Sorry, mean jean !

__

 
at 8:11 AM, June 09, 2006 Anonymous Anonymous said...

Notice not one dim reaction in that list. Know why?

Because that terrorist piece of garbage attaining room temperature is not good news for the dims.

If its good news for America, its bad news for the dims.

It really is that simple...and noticeable too.

 
at 10:13 AM, June 09, 2006 Anonymous Anonymous said...

To the scumbag anonymous 8:11am;

Another typical right wing wacko attacking anyone that doesn't support their point of view as unAmerican and a traitor to the country. Hitler used the same tactics against his political opponents.

Why don't you ask this right wing rag why didn't ask any Dems for quotes? Typical action for the Enquirer.

 
at 10:44 AM, June 09, 2006 Anonymous Anonymous said...

Notice not one dim reaction in that list. Know why?

It's because the little robot Democrats haven't been instructed how to react to America killing the top terrorist.

Once Howard Dean types out the marching orders, the little goose-stepping Democrats will have something to say.

 
at 11:37 AM, June 09, 2006 Anonymous Anonymous said...

Suzy-Q; More hate speech from the hate filled right wing wackos. They are about to loose control of this country and they are running scared and spewing out hate speech.

I bet 'suzy' is a big fan of Ann Coulter, the insane queen of hate speech. Do you support her comments this week where she calls 9/11 widows ‘harpies’ ‘witches’ and the disgusting “I have never seen people enjoying their husbands’ death so much.”? The right wing is filled with these bigoted hatemongers and bible thumping hypocrites.

 
at 11:57 AM, June 09, 2006 Anonymous Anonymous said...

at 6/09/2006 10:44 AM susan clearfield said...
Notice not one dim reaction in that list. Know why?

Someone left a wRong wing nut loose !

Sue-son you need to clear your mind field and stop spewing the green pea soup propaganda.

Did you notice how there was no comment from mean jean.

She is on her way out along with the rest of the culture of corruption wackos.

The voter fulliy intends to take back America and rid the decider of his dictatorship whishes.

How do you spell high gloss eyed, left coke running nose, christian deciders ?

HYPOCRITE

__

 
at 12:07 PM, June 09, 2006 Anonymous Anonymous said...

Gee, it took the wRong wing nuts three years to catch one man in a country that is supposedly controlled by the decider.

The wRong wing nuts can't even provide armor for Americans, but, they can attempt to control a country.

What's wrong with:

This Picture

..

 
at 12:26 PM, June 09, 2006 Anonymous Anonymous said...

Clear the way "Dead Man Walking", on the propaganda parade.

The wRong wing nuts are cooking now.

Now they can prepare their favored
mix:

Shake & Bake

..

 
at 12:37 PM, June 09, 2006 Anonymous Anonymous said...

Someone please tell the w(R)ong wing nuts that even if they run with buckwheat Blackwell they have no chance!

The corruption of the Dems in this state is nothing compared to the evil uncle tom.

THE HYPOCRITE!!

Ohio Dems are going to sell buckwheat blackwell down the river in chains!!

This w(R)ong wing fishwrap can't do anything to stop the democrat takeover!!! lol lol

 
at 1:11 PM, June 09, 2006 Anonymous Anonymous said...

The lack of a Democratic politician response is probably for a simple reason: geography. There isn't a Democrat Congressman with a constituency in anything close to the coverage area of the Enquirer, except for Senator Evan Bayh from Louisiana. You have to drive two hours from Downtown, either to Portsmouth or Indianapolis, before you can be in a Democrat's Congressional district.

This fact pains the liberal reporters on the Cincinnati staff. They must get jealous of Malia Rulon getting to hob-nob in the Seat of Government with Democratic luminaries such as Reps. Patrick Kennedy and William Jefferson.

 
at 1:59 PM, June 09, 2006 Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mea culpa. Bayh is from Indiana. Even though he's a Dem, he's a good guy. I did not mean to imply he is from that corrupt cesspool.

 
at 2:47 PM, June 09, 2006 Anonymous Anonymous said...

at 6/09/2006 12:37 PM Anonymous said...
Someone please tell the w(R)ong wing nuts that even if they run with buckwheat Blackwell they have no chance!


The highest form of flattery is emulation !

Youz be, black like me

lol,lol,lol

__

 
at 5:42 PM, June 09, 2006 Anonymous Anonymous said...

I hear that black woman Sherrod Brown is supposed to have some strong appeal to the African Americans in Cleveland, so I don't doubt there will be a big turnout in November to support her.

 
at 6:54 PM, June 09, 2006 Anonymous Anonymous said...

at 6/09/2006 5:42 PM Anonymous said...
I hear that black woman Sherrod Brown

Someone left another know nothing wRong wing nut loose.

__

 
at 10:12 PM, June 09, 2006 Anonymous Anonymous said...

Why did it take four years to get Zarqawi, and what about Osama?

 
at 3:08 PM, June 12, 2006 Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's clear that Abu Musab al-Zarqawi is now facing the just wrath of God in Hell. Islam itself decries Zarqawi's actions, and any one of his murder calls for damnation:

It's in the Koran!

Sura - 2 The Heifer( Al-Baqarah)

[2:178] O you who believe, equivalence is the law decreed for you when dealing with murder - the free for the free, the slave for the slave, the female for the female. If one is pardoned by the victim's kin, an appreciative response is in order, and an equitable compensation shall be paid. This is an alleviation from your Lord and mercy. Anyone who transgresses beyond this incurs a painful retribution.

Sura - 4 Women (Al-Nesaa')

[4:92] No believer shall kill another believer, unless it is an accident. If one kills a believer by accident, he shall atone by freeing a believing slave, and paying a compensation to the victim's family, unless they forfeit such a compensation as a charity. If the victim belonged to people who are at war with you, though he was a believer, you shall atone by freeing a believing slave. If he belonged to people with whom you have signed a peace treaty, you shall pay the compensation in addition to freeing a believing slave. If you cannot find a slave to free, you shall atone by fasting two consecutive months, in order to be redeemed by GOD. GOD is Knower, Most Wise.

An Unforgivable Offense
[4:93] Anyone who kills a believer on purpose, his retribution is Hell, wherein he abides forever, GOD is angry with him, and condemns him, and has prepared for him a terrible retribution.

[4:94] O you who believe, if you strike in the cause of GOD, you shall be absolutely sure. Do not say to one who offers you peace, "You are not a believer," seeking the spoils of this world. For GOD possesses infinite spoils. Remember that you used to be like them, and GOD blessed you. Therefore, you shall be absolutely sure (before you strike). GOD is fully Cognizant of everything you do.

Sura - 5 The Feast

[5:27] Recite for them the true history of Adam's two sons. They made an offering, and it was accepted from one of them, but not from the other. He said, "I will surely kill you." He said, "GOD accepts only from the righteous.

[5:28] "If you extend your hand to kill me, I am not extending my hand to kill you. For I reverence GOD, Lord of the universe.

[5:29] "I want you, not me, to bear my sin and your sin, then you end up with the dwellers of Hell. Such is the requital for the transgressors."

[5:30] His ego provoked him into killing his brother. He killed him, and ended up with the losers.

[5:31] GOD then sent a raven to scratch the soil, to teach him how to bury his brother's corpse. He said, "Woe to me; I failed to be as intelligent as this raven, and bury my brother's corpse." He became ridden with remorse.


RECITE!!!
RECITE!!!
RECITE!!!
RECITE!!!
RECITE!!!
RECITE!!!
RECITE!!!

 
at 10:59 PM, June 12, 2006 Anonymous Anonymous said...

What ever happened to innocent until proven guilty ?

When our government feeds us propaganda and pays for advertising propaganda, who do you beleive ?

What you personnally know or what evidence is presented to a jury of peers.

On the jury that tries coke tote bush, I would find him guilty of war crimes, period.

--

 
at 11:16 PM, June 12, 2006 Anonymous Anonymous said...

so what wrath of god does bush face?

 
at 9:17 AM, June 14, 2006 Anonymous Anonymous said...

President George Bush has freed around 50 million Muslims from slavery and oppression.

The Koran would evaluate his as such:


Sura - 4 Women (Al-Nesaa')

[4:92] No believer shall kill another believer, unless it is an accident. If one kills a believer by accident, he shall atone by freeing a believing slave, and paying a compensation to the victim's family, unless they forfeit such a compensation as a charity. If the victim belonged to people who are at war with you, though he was a believer, you shall atone by freeing a believing slave. If he belonged to people with whom you have signed a peace treaty, you shall pay the compensation in addition to freeing a believing slave. If you cannot find a slave to free, you shall atone by fasting two consecutive months, in order to be redeemed by GOD. GOD is Knower, Most Wise.


So according to the Koran, George Bush has a safety margin of just under 50 million.

It's in the KORAN!!

 
Post a Comment*

* Our online blogs currently are hosted and operated by a third party, namely, Blogger.com. You are now leaving the Cincinnati.Com website and will be linked to Blogger.com's registration page. The Blogger.com site and its associated services are not controlled by Cincinnati.Com and different terms of use and privacy policy will apply to your use of the Blogger.com site and services.

By proceeding and/or registering with Blogger.com you agree and understand that Cincinnati.Com is not responsible for the Blogger.com site you are about to access or for any service you may use while on the Blogger.com site.

<< Home


Blogs
Jim Borgman
Today at the Forum
Paul Daugherty
Politics Extra
N. Ky. Politics
Pop culture review
Cincytainment
Who's News
Television
Roller Derby Diva
Art
CinStages Buzz....
The Foodie Report
cincyMOMS
Classical music
John Fay's Reds Insider
Bengals
High school sports
NCAA
UC Sports
CiN Weekly staff
Soundcheck