GOP to air ad warning of terror attacks

[truthpusher]

the ad now on the RNC website...travel with caution: http://www.gop.com/

article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061019/ap_on_el_ge/republican_ad_1

GOP to air ad warning of terror attacks

12 minutes ago

The Republican Party will begin airing a hard-hitting ad this weekend that warns of more cataclysmic terror attacks against the U.S. homeland.

The ad portrays Osama bin Laden and quotes his threats against America dating to February 1998. "These are the stakes," the ad concludes. "Vote November 7."

Brian Jones, a spokesman for the Republican National Committee, said the ad would run on national cable beginning Sunday, but he declined to discuss specifics of the buy.

The commercial tracks with Republican Party strategy to make the war on terrorism a central theme of this election. It will air as recent polls show Republicans losing ground as the party best able to combat terrorism.

(snip)

The ad displays an array of quotes from bin Laden and his top lieutenant, Ayman al-Zawahiri, that include bin Laden's Dec. 26, 2001 vow that "what is yet to come will be even greater."

link: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061019/ap_on_el_ge/republican_ad_1

[Longhorn]

1. This is soooooo going to backfire on them.

It's a desperate, transparent ploy that Americans won't buy into. Yes, there was a time that they would (and did!) but not any more.

[rodeodance]

7. most people seems to be tired of being scared-yet it will grab some Soc

cer moms no doubt.

[aquart]

11. The soccer moms I know have common sense.

[Kittycat]

17. It's the fundies & Military Wives that don't get it.

Apparently they enjoy their husbands risking their lives for a lie. And of course the fundies see all this as part of the second coming of christ.

[Monkeyman]

23. Wrong about Military Wifes

49 percent want this war over

[Kittycat]

73. Maybe, but I've yet to come across one.

I'm on a couple pregnancy boards that are overrun with military wives. You can't even begin to suggest that the war is wrong, and you get your ass chewed up oneside and down the other. Several even have siggys about how their husbands are fighting for OUR freedom in Iraq. What does my freedom have to do with Iraq?

Seriously, I've been in many debates with these women, and particularly the ones on base must have kool-aid in their drinking water - because they're long gone on this subject.

[ShortnFiery]

34. Bullshit! The military community is far from monolithic

Especially in the Enlisted Family Housing areas, wives are NOT pleased with their husband's long deployments. Some families have to go on Food Stamps.

We don't support our ENLISTED troops.

But yes, the vast majority of the Field Grade (MAJ-LTC) and General Officers and families have a decent salary and are military "lifers" who fully support perpetual war. After all, these more senior officer will often not be close to the REAL action. :grr:

My husband and I are rare exceptions to those within the officer ranks. I like to tell my friends, I married the first attractive DEMOCRATIC fellow officer I could find. :P It's probably because we both come from working class roots. :shrug:

At least the Enlisted Military community and some of the entry level Officers (LTs, CPTs) have a true mix of political views.

[Kittycat]

74. No, see my post above. Seriously

Most of these women are in their early to mid 20's, have several children, are all on public assistance. Yes they're sad that their DHs are gone for long periods, but from their discussions they truly believe they're fighting the good fight, and believe all the crap that bush says.

[ShortnFiery]

75. No, even women in their mid-twenties are often mature enough

to know when they're being fed blatant lies. By the third time hubby gets rotated by to the Middle East, even these young wives' patience is ABSOLUTELY gone with regard to any trust of Dear Leader's Administration and policies. There are some hold overs, but I submit in the Junior Enlisted ranks and their families, the "gung ho" types are few and far between.

However, some in the Senior Enlisted Ranks as well as Field and General Officers and their families, most likely "lifers" are *true believers.*

Nope, I don't concur. Publically, these young women often don't speak out and let the wives of obnoxious senior enlisted and officers convey B.S., but secretly they want their husbands back home helping them look after the children.

The Junior Enlisted don't get paid enough to sustain a family in any basic QUALITY way. These women are overworked and exhausted. I submit they love their husbands enough to "dummy up" in front of the Master Sergeants' and Sergeant Majors' wives, but IF they felt their voice would count, they would be decidedly AGAINST this illegal and immoral invasion and occupation of a sovereign country.

I guess we just happen to disagree. That's cool. ;) :hi:

Oh, on edit, I live a short distance from Quantico Marine Corps Base where my husband retired from 20 years in the Intelligence Field. (Yes, Jar-heads are smart too! :P) I'm in contact with a few other field grade Officer's wives and yes, they drink the koolaid to the hilt.

However, as an Officer's Wife for 18 of the 20 years my husband served in the corps, I have always felt like I did not fit, so I didn't try - always being busy working when a social came around. The ONE responsibility that I did take seriously as an Officer's wife was to always be there for the enlisted families that needed guidance. Working with the senior enlisted wife/wives in his unit, I would often help the younger enlisted wives with financial planning and establishing a budget. The most flattering complement I have ever received is, "Gee, I would have never guessed that you were an officer's wife." Translation: You don't seem arrogant and self absorbed.

No, I don't presently interact with active duty junior enlisted family members but if they are like the ones I've had the pleasure to enjoy in the past, they are AWARE of their husbands' situations and do NOT approve of this continued occupation. ;)

[JetCityLiberal]

76. Well here is one speaking up

http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis.cgi/web/vortex/display?slug=militarywife05&date=20061005

[militaryWife]

38. did somebody call me?

:rofl:

[Cha]

47. Yeah! What say

you?

[militaryWife]

69. Well, I am far from an expert on all things military, and

I'm a very vocal democrat, which has put me on the outs with some of the wives (especially those who try to wear their husband's rank- no big loss), but in the officer ranks I'd say it is not talked about in the terms you or I think in. Most of the wives I know are quite 'sensitive' to any perceived slight toward the military/mission, and often see things that just aren't there. There is an inability to separate the war/mission from the soldier from some, not all, of the military wives I deal with. Which, ironically is what we (liberals) are accused of doing. I've had my fair share of forwarded 'hate' email wrapped in an American flag. I respond with links to snopes.com and eventually most have stopped forwarding them to me. Seems they don't like facts messing with their opinions.

I would also add that the atmosphere is not conducive to open discussions about the war. Most families are in survival mode and we all have friends that have been killed. Some just cannot handle the thought that it was for a mistake so they turn their frustration toward those vocalizing their secret fears, which is why we are so polarized. It is a difficult time to swim against the tide, but that is what I do.

Thanks for asking.

[Cha]

72. Thanks so much for your perspective,

militaryWife. Thankfully they're are sane ones out there "swimming against the tide". This is what bushco has wrought..no telling where it's going to end.

[ClassWarrior]

10. My first thought exactly.

NGU.

[saigon68]

36. "BRING EM ON" shouted the DRAFT DODGING CHIMPANZEE and son

[wicket]

12. Yeah, that was long before Shrub's polls were in teh 30s

This is a pathetic and DESPERATE move by the GOP :nopity:

[Renew Deal]

53. I've been saying it for the last couple months.

The republicans are going to overdo it this year. They're desperate and they're acting desperately. It's 5 years after 9/11. Why is Osama on the loose? Do people feel any safer? It's time for a change.

[savemefromdumbya]

57. everyone will blame Bush if there is a terror attack before the election

no doubt they will try to fake one

[babylonsister]

2. They got nuthin' so they're attempting to terrorize US citizens? I

hope people are now more aware of their motives. Too bad they really don't have any issues they've been successful with and can crow about. Pretty sad actually.

[fooj]

3. That's brilliant...

remind everyone how he is still running around a free man. These neocons are such losers.

[MadMaddie]

4. So is this the October surprise?

Ed Schultz is talking about these ads...

This should be a crime against America? Didn't the * cabal say that the country has been safe because of the Repugs? So this was a lie....? Real surprise....

[Harper_is_Bush]

35. It's no surprise that they'd use fear to get votes. They did it last time

this time, I suspect Americans are wiser.

[uppityperson]

59. OMG! Osama is still out there! We haven't gotten him yet! (followed by...)

Guess who they pull out of storage? I try to not subscribe to conspiracy theories, but if they don't pull Osama out now, when will they? It makes sense to me, do the ads, get people scared or rolling their eyes asking "wtf, why haven't they gotten this thug yet" then viola! They do.

[anitar1]

61. I heard OBL was staying in the Lincoln bedroom . n/t

[humbled_opinion]

5. If they run that then the DNC needs to

run one when Bush says Osama Bin Laden means nothing I don't even think about him anymore or some such horseshit that he said...

[aquart]

13. Exactly.

BushCo has done NOTHING to keep us safe.

9/11 occurred on THEIR watch.

[Quakerfriend]

26. Yes! With overlay of him reading "My Pet Goat" upside down.

[Homer12]

6. Seems the GOP is working for OSAMA!

The Republicans are colser to terrorsit than they think. FEAR is both their favorite weapon.

[anotherdrew]

20. of course they are, traitors every one, all they want is POWER n/t

[drm604]

44. You're right!

They're using terror for political purposes. Isn't that the definition of terrorism?

[Cha]

48. I think we could throw war crimes and

treason in there, too.

[truthpusher]

8. These are some sick motherfuckers....nt

[GOPNotForMe]

9. My exact reaction. nt

[brentspeak]

14. Are they going to show footage of Bush' 30-day-long vacation?

And the many social visits he had from Republican congressmen who dropped by the ranch to "get away from it all"?

[aquart]

15. Race-baiting much?

And no answer to why we still haven't arrested Osama? If the Republicans are so good, why is that homicidal prick still free?

[MattNC]

16. they have nothing to offer but fear n/t

[anotherdrew]

18. it's nothing but a goddamned THREAT and dems should call it that

these bastards are making threats again

[Imagevision]

19. Rove in trouble when he keeps repeating the same tactics..

[anotherdrew]

21. rove's nothing special, just a dumb fuck repig who's time is up

he's never had anything, just the repig media machine blasting out talking points to a brainwashed viewership, and now even they are waking up.

to cliche-ize:

"it's over bush! throw out the gun and let the woman go!"

[truthisfreedom]

22. the Democrats need to respond with ads that ask why the Repugs and the

terrorists use the same tactics to influence Americans... and state that we have nothing to fear but fear itself, and that's all the rethugs have to sell.

[stepnw1f]

24. The GOP Should Be Sued via a Class Action Lawsuit if Possible (nt)

[stillcool]

25. assholes....

pasty-faced, pudgy, white bread boys....playing their stupid little games.

[Hepburn]

27. How totally STUPID!

Not only is this BS old, but IMO Bush has done nothing to get OBL. So...if OBL is a threat in regard to another attack, then maybe, just maybe, Boy George should haved looked for the fucker, ya think? Anyone with two gray cells in his/her brain should be able to figure out just how high and deep the Repukes and piling the bullshit with this.

Yep, it is gonna backfire on them.

[onehandle]

28. Fine. AS LONG AS THEY MENTION 9/11 HAPPENED UNDER BUSH'S WATCH! nt

[wageslave71]

29. Big f***ing surprise

I can imagine this ad running and viewers fighting to stay awake through the whole thing, at least 70% of them. The other 30% will have trouble reading the captions.

[kurth]

30. Do not ignore this ad. Dems must counterattack

The dirty pigs are desperate, but their shenanigans cannot be ignored.

[sampsonblk]

55. Ignore it at our peril

I am with you. The ad is a stupid trick. But it has to be responded to - immediately.

[bluedog]

31. Read the AD

.





“What is yet to come will be even greater”-Osama Bin Laden, Al Jazeera, 12/26/01


“With God’s permission we call on everyone who believes in God…to comply with His will to kill the Americans.”



-Osama Bin Laden (The World Islamic Front, Fatwa, 2/23/98)






“They will not come to their senses unless the attacks fall on their heads and…until the battle has moved inside America.” -Osama Bin Laden (Interview, Al-Jazeera, 10/21/01)







“We sent our people to Moscow, to Tashkent, to other central Asian states, and they negotiated. And we purchased some suitcase bombs.” -Ayman Al-Zawahiri (“Al Qaeda: We Bought Nuke Cases,” Daily News, 3/22/04)







“Our message is clear—what you saw in New York and Washington and what you are seeing in Afghanistan and Iraq, all these are nothing compared to what you will see next.” -Ayman Al-Zawahiri (“Al Qaeda Threatens More UK, U.S. Attacks,” CNN.com, 8/4/05)





“What is yet to come will be even greater”



These Are The Stakes. Vote November 7th.

www.GOP.com

[ShortnFiery]

32. Chicken-hawk Littles squawk and squawk to no avail. n/t

[Harper_is_Bush]

33. Kicked! BRING IT ON BITCHES!!!

[buddysmellgood]

52. Exactly!

[bluestateguy]

37. Republicans have no ideas and no plan

[dailykoff]

39. Terrorism, Torture, and Teenage pages

are about the extent of it. That and stealing us blind.

[Renew Deal]

54. Be afraid

vote Republican! That's the inspiration I was looking for.

[Gman]

40. So 1990's

and early 00's.

[mitchum]

41. Well, I guess this will appeal to the pissypants gutless COWARDS in...

the gop base- "Mister Pwesident, pwease pwotect me!!!"

[williesgirl]

42. Nice that terrorists get speaking roles in ROP ads, do they pay royalties?

[goforit]

43. This is a direct threat against Americans! Another MIHOP!!!

[Ilsa]

45. "Vote For Us or DIE!" is what Scarborough said the ad was about.. nt

[Cha]

46. I think Americans are through cowering

to the little wolf cryin' repukians. Just a wild guess.

[TheCowsCameHome]

49. Wow! That's a new tactic. Real clever. Too bad it won't work this time.

[struggle4progress]

50. "I am truly not that concerned about him." GWB 13 Mar 02

[buddysmellgood]

51. YES! Bring it on. F---ing idiots. They think they can say Osama?

Osama is running free making video and appearing on talk shows promoting his latest books. These repuklican clowns haven't done shit to catch him. They don't want to catch him. It might seem like the perpetual war is over. I'm sending money to them to run that ad. (not really)

[savemefromdumbya]

56. Bin Laden was right Katrina was even greater!

[Divine Discontent]

58. hey it's BUSH'S WATCH!

and he sets the leaders at the Pentagon, FBI, etc, if I'm not mistaken? So any terror attack is his fault, not congressmen & women!

[anitar1]

60. I watched the Scarborough intro last evening

airing these ads. they are totally sickening. Thugs must have spent a pretty penny for them.They are perfect for Halloween.

[Eurobabe]

62. blah-blah-blah-blah-blah, baaa-baa-baaaaa

n/t

[HughBeaumont]

63. BOOGA BOOGA BOOOGA!!!! FEAR FEAR TERR TERR!!

Written by Frightmaster Dick his damned self.

How much longer until this Jerry Bruckheimer-created nightmare is OVER???

[pinniped]

64. Time to put that BS color system back in service.

.

[Carni]

65. WHY would they flatter UBL in this manner???

IF the bushit and his admin were REALLY interested in defeating the terraists then why in the name of God would they flatter UBL et al with an ad like this?

This ad compliments the terraists by implying that they are a force to be reckoned with--what's up with that?

Wouldn't that translate into showing weakness on the part of the US government?

I would think it would...

If this admin can't deal with these random rag tag clowns with our so called *strongest military in the world* then what in the hell is the public paying for?

This is not only a desperate move on the part of the GOP it's a REALLY bad marketing concept and it's only going to annoy the public to be reminded that after 5 years they can't seem to capture these idiots lol

[Festivito]

66. IMAGINE: A response commercial with drip drip drip of PDBs. Ohhh.

Start with the start of their commercial for two seconds, then have Condi remind us "who'd have thought they'd fly planes into buildings" then back to the * in Italy fearing planes into buildings, then the PDB, then Condi saying it's historical, then NOW WE LEARN the July meeting where she told them to brief Ashcroft. Finish with the end of their commercial.

THEY'S SLOW, TO LETS US KNOW. YOU GONNA TRUST 'EM, AG'IN?

[Rambis]

67. Can't they be prosecuted for "insighting fear" under the p-act?

I didn't think it was kosher to insight fear in the "merican" public. I asked a Federal judge about Cheney's statement..."if you elect Kerry we will be hit again etc etc etc" and the judge said you could make a convincing case that Cheney violated the Patriot Act with that statement.

[SiouxJ]

68. Nice, a reminder that we still don't have bin Laden

perfect opportunity to remind Americans that the US is so bogged down in Iraq that bin Laden is still running around free.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

70. What a waste of their money

Glad to see them doing this! The ones that will respond to such an ad are already in their pocket, the ones who are on the fence are smarter than that and will see how pathetic this is.

Great move by the GOP, at least for us it is.:)

[Zynx]

71. That ad is SO over the top, I think it will hurt them badly.

They are portraying a menacing Al-Qaeda. Not exactly proof of victory in the War on Terror.

[stepnw1f]

77. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT!... I Believe We Would Have a Strong Case...

... against the GOP for doing this.