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Wags · 06-10-2008, 07:13 PM

Times On Line - President Bush regrets his legacy as man who wanted war

President Bush regrets his legacy as man who wanted war - Times Online

Excerpts from the article

President Bush has admitted to The Times that his gun-slinging rhetoric made the world believe that he was a “guy really anxious for war” in Iraq. He said that his aim now was to leave his successor a legacy of international diplomacy for tackling Iran.

In an exclusive interview, he expressed regret at the bitter divisions over the war and said that he was troubled about how his country had been misunderstood. “I think that in retrospect I could have used a different tone, a different rhetoric.”

Phrases such as “bring them on” or “dead or alive”, he said, “indicated to people that I was, you know, not a man of peace”. He said that he found it very painful “to put youngsters in harm’s way”. He added: “I try to meet with as many of the families as I can. And I have an obligation to comfort and console as best as I possibly can. I also have an obligation to make sure that those lives were not lost in vain.”

End of excerpts.

Now at the end of his term Mr. Bush is trying to sugarcoat and change the legacy of his presidency. But at the same time Mr. Bush is saber rattling and continues his rhetoric of war against Iran.

The fact remains that Mr. Bush and his adminstration were less then truthful in the justification for attacking Iraq.

Mr. Bush's wishful thinking will not change the facts and reality.

God Bless Us All

06-10-2008, 07:13 PM	#64
Wags Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 961	Times On Line - *President Bush regrets his legacy as man who wanted war* President Bush regrets his legacy as man who wanted war - Times Online Excerpts from the article President Bush has admitted to The Times that his gun-slinging rhetoric made the world believe that he was a “guy really anxious for war” in Iraq. He said that his aim now was to leave his successor a legacy of international diplomacy for tackling Iran. In an exclusive interview, he expressed regret at the bitter divisions over the war and said that he was troubled about how his country had been misunderstood. “I think that in retrospect I could have used a different tone, a different rhetoric.” Phrases such as “bring them on” or “dead or alive”, he said, “indicated to people that I was, you know, not a man of peace”. He said that he found it very painful “to put youngsters in harm’s way”. He added: “I try to meet with as many of the families as I can. And I have an obligation to comfort and console as best as I possibly can. I also have an obligation to make sure that those lives were not lost in vain.” End of excerpts. Now at the end of his term Mr. Bush is trying to sugarcoat and change the legacy of his presidency. But at the same time Mr. Bush is saber rattling and continues his rhetoric of war against Iran. The fact remains that Mr. Bush and his adminstration were less then truthful in the justification for attacking Iraq. Mr. Bush's wishful thinking will not change the facts and reality. God Bless Us All __________________ *War is a poor chisel to carve out tomorrow. -* *Martin Luther King Jr.* Seek peace, and pursue it. - Psalms 34:14 Be kind to unkind people - they need it the most - by Ashleigh Brilliant.