Friday, September 07, 2007

Most Americans Support a 911 Investigation of Bush/Cheney

The Bush administration quashed all attempts to investigate the events of 911. He said it would interfere with the war on terrorism. But --had 911 been properly investigated the disastrous and counter-productive "war on terrorism" might have been avoided. But, perhaps, Bush had planned such a war all along. It was charged yet again this week that Bush knew all along that Saddam did not have WMD.

In every other case, the crashes of airliners are investigated.

But not this time.

In every other instance except, perhaps, the murder of JFK, crimes are investigated.

But not this time.

Even the space shuttle, which broke apart in the stratosphere at six times the speed of sound, left identifiable wreckage and identifiable body parts strewn over three states. All was investigated and a plausible cause for the disaster was addressed.

But not in the case of 911.

Nothing that could be identified as airliner wreckage was ever investigated from Pentagon wreckage where, it was said, a mere airliner crashed at sub-sonic speeds. The bodies buried at Arlington National Cemetery were never positively identified. There was never a match up with names on the Flight Manifest.

We were even told at one point that the airliner vaporized. What utter hogwash! Who knew that the Pentagon was a portal into another dimension?

And in New York, the photographs of WTC wreckage reveal, straight steel beams that appear to have been cut. But it was not an investigation that bought that highly relevant fact to light, though it should have been. Compare those photographs with those left over from controlled demolitions and judge for yourself. Better --demand a complete and thorough investigation free of interference by this administration.

Bush ordered that there be no investigation of 911. At the very least, the events of 911 were covered up, most certainly because the results would not support the pretext for a war that Bush so desperately wanted. At the very worst, the actions of the Bush administration are themselves evidence of complicity. Innocent folk have nothing to fear from proper, unbiased investigations begun upon probable cause. There was just such probable cause on the morning of 911 --yet, our nation's leaders told us that we may not hear the truth!

Why?

Zogby Poll: 51% of Americans Want Congress to Probe Bush/Cheney Regarding 9/11 Attacks; Over 30% Seek Immediate Impeachment

Thursday, September 6th, 2007 by RLR

From Zogby International

As America nears the sixth anniversary of the world-churning events of September 11, 2001, a new Zogby International poll finds a majority of Americans still await a Congressional investigation of President Bush’ and Vice President Cheney’s actions before, during and after the 9/11 attacks. Over 30% also believe Bush and/or Cheney should be immediately impeached by the House of Representatives.

The 911truth.org–sponsored poll also found that over two-thirds of Americans say the 9/11 Commission should have investigated the still unexplained collapse of the 47-story World Trade Center Building 7 at 5:20 p.m. On September 11, 2001.

WTC 7 housed the mayor’s emergency bunker and offices of the SEC, IRS, CIA and Secret Service and was not hit by any planes but still completely collapsed into its own footprint nearly eight hours after the Twin Tower attacks. FEMA did not explain this collapse, the 911 Commission ignored it, and the promised official study by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is now 2 years overdue.

Janice Matthews, executive director of poll sponsor 911truth.org, observes:
The supermajority response to the WTC Building 7 question signals an increasing public concern about this remarkable event — up from 38% last year. We can perhaps credit this rising awareness to the millions who have recently witnessed videos or Youtube clips of this skyscraper’s descent and the outspoken demands for a new WTC inquiry from over 150 architects and engineering professionals, including NIST’s own former Fire Science Division Chief, Dr. James Quintiere. Another contributory factor is the increased questioning among Hispanics, Blacks and Asians whose responses appear significantly more critical of the 9/11 Commission than Whites, sometimes twice as critical.
There's more from Zogby.

67% also fault 9/11 Commission for not investigating anomalous collapse of World Trade Center 7

Kansas City, MO (Zogby International) September 6, 2007 - As America nears the sixth anniversary of the world-churning events of September 11, 2001, a new Zogby International poll finds a majority of Americans still await a Congressional investigation of President Bush' and Vice President Cheney's actions before, during and after the 9/11 attacks. Over 30% also believe Bush and/or Cheney should be immediately impeached by the House of Representatives.

The 911truth.org–sponsored poll also found that over two-thirds of Americans say the 9/11 Commission should have investigated the still unexplained collapse of the 47-story World Trade Center Building 7 at 5:20 p.m. on September 11, 2001.
A related story that has received too little attention.

The Speech that may have motivated the murder of Sen. Paul Wellstone

In the middle of tough re-election campaign, Sen. Paul Wellstone announces his opposition to Bush's Iraq war resolution. His speech to the US Senate, entitled "Regarding Military Action Against Iraq" was presented on October 3, 2002. By October,

Mr. President, as we turn later today to address our policy on Iraq, I want to take a few minutes to outline my views. The situation remains fluid, and Administration officials are engaged in negotiations at the United Nations over what approach we ought to take, with our allies, to disarm the brutal and dictatorial Iraqi regime.

Our debate here is critical because the administration seeks our authorization now for military action including possibly unprecedented, pre-emptive, go-it-alone military action in Iraq, even as it seeks to garner support from our allies on a tough new UN disarmament resolution.

Let me be clear: Saddam Hussein is a brutal, ruthless dictator who has repressed his own people, attacked his neighbors, and remains an international outlaw. The world would be a much better place if he were gone and the regime in Iraq were changed. That's why the U.S. should unite the world against Saddam, and not allow him to unite forces against us.

A go-it-alone approach, allowing for a ground invasion of Iraq without the support of other countries, could give Saddam exactly that chance. A pre-emptive go-it-alone strategy towards Iraq is wrong. I oppose it.

I support ridding Iraq of weapons of mass destruction through unfettered U.N. inspections, which should begin as soon as possible. Only a broad coalition of nations, united to disarm Saddam, while preserving our war on terror, is likely to succeed. Our primary focus now must be on Iraq's verifiable disarmament of weapons of mass destruction. This will help maintain international support, and could even eventually result in Saddam's loss of power.

Of course, I would welcome this, as would most of our allies. The president has helped to direct intense new multilateral pressure on Saddam Hussein to allow U.N. and International Atomic Energy Agency weapons inspectors back in to Iraq to conduct their assessment of Iraq's chemical, biological and nuclear programs. Saddam clearly has felt that heat, and it suggests what might be accomplished through collective action. I am not naive about this process, and much work lies ahead. But we cannot dismiss out-of-hand Saddam's late and reluctant commitment to comply with U.N. disarmament arrangements, or the agreement struck Tuesday to begin to implement it. We should use the gathering international resolve to collectively confront his regime by building on these efforts through a new U.N. disarmament resolution.

This debate must include all Americans, because our decisions finally must have the informed consent of the American people, who will be asked to bear the costs, in blood and treasure, of our decisions. When the lives of the sons and daughters of average Americans could be risked and lost, their voices must be heard by Congress before we make decisions about military action.

Right now, despite a desire to support our president, I believe many Americans still have profound questions about the wisdom of relying too heavily on a pre-emptive, go-it-alone military approach.

Acting now on our own might be a sign of our power. Acting sensibly and in a measured way in concert with our allies, with bipartisan Congressional support, would be a sign of our strength.

It would also be a sign of the wisdom of our founders, who lodged in the President the power to command U.S. armed forces, and in Congress the power to make war, ensuring a balance of powers between co-equal branches of government. Our Constitution lodges the power to weigh the causes for war and the ability to declare war in Congress precisely to ensure that the American people and those who represent them will be consulted before military action is taken.

The Senate has a grave duty to insist on a full debate that examines for all Americans the full range of options before us, and weighs those options, together with their risks and costs. Such a debate should be energized by the real spirit of September 11: a debate which places a priority not on unanimity, but on the unity of a people determined to forcefully confront and defeat terrorism and to defend our values.

I have supported internationally sanctioned coalition military action in Bosnia, in Kosovo and Serbia, and in Afghanistan. Even so, in recent weeks, I and others including major Republican policymakers like former Bush National Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft, former Bush Secretary of State James Baker, my colleague on the Foreign Relations Committee Senator Hagel, Bush Mideast Envoy General Anthony Zinni and other leading US military leaders have raised serious questions about the approach the Administration is taking on Iraq.

There have been questions raised about the nature and urgency of Iraq's threat, our response to that threat, and against whom, exactly that threat is directed. What is the best course of action that the U.S. could take to address the threat? What are the economic, political, and national security consequences of possible U.S. or U.S.-British invasion of Iraq? There have been questions raised about the consequences of our actions abroad, including its effects on the continuing war on terrorism, our ongoing efforts to stabilize and rebuild Afghanistan, and efforts to calm the intensifying Middle East crisis, especially the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. And there have been questions raised about the consequences of our actions here at home.

Of first and greatest concern, obviously, are the questions raised about the possible loss of life that could result from our actions. The United States could send tens of thousands of U.S. troops to fight in Iraq, and in so doing we could risk countless lives, of U.S. soldiers and innocent Iraqis. There are other questions, about the impact of an attack in relation to our economy. The United States could face soaring oil prices and could spend billions both on a war and on a years-long effort to stabilize Iraq after an invasion. The resolution we will be debating today would explicitly authorize a go-it-alone approach.

I believe an international approach is essential. In my view, our policy should have four key elements. First and foremost, the United States must work with our allies to deal with Iraq. We should not go it alone or virtually alone with a pre-emptive ground invasion. Most critically, acting alone could jeopardize our top national security priority, the continuing war on terror. The intense cooperation of other nations in matters related to intelligence-sharing, security, political and economic cooperation, law enforcement and financial surveillance, and other areas has been crucial to this fight, and enables us to wage it effectively with our allies. Over the past year, this cooperation has been our most successful weapon against terror networks. That -- not attacking Iraq should be the main focus of our efforts in the war on terror.

We have succeeded in destroying some Al Qaida forces, but many of its operatives have scattered, their will to kill Americans still strong. The United States has relied heavily on alliances with nearly 100 countries in a coalition against terror for critical intelligence to protect Americans from possible future attacks. Acting with the support of allies, including hopefully Arab and Muslim allies, would limit possible damage to that coalition and our anti-terrorism efforts. But as General Wes Clark, former Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe has recently noted, a premature go-it-alone invasion of Iraq "would super-charge recruiting for Al Qaida."

Second, our efforts should have the goal of disarming Saddam Hussein of all of his weapons of mass destruction. Iraq agreed to destroy its weapons of mass destruction at the end of the Persian Gulf War and to verification by the U.N. and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that this had been done. According to the U.N. and IAEA, and undisputed by the administration, inspections during the 1990's neutralized a substantial portion of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, and getting inspectors back in to finish the job is critical. The prompt resumption of inspections and disarmament, under an expedited timetable and with unfettered access in Iraq, is imperative.

Third, weapons inspections should be enforceable. If efforts by U.N. weapons inspectors are tried and fail, a range of potential U.N.-sanctioned means, including proportionate military force, should be considered. I have no doubt that Congress would act swiftly to authorize force in such circumstances. This does not mean giving the U.N. a veto over U.S. actions. No one wants to do that. It simply means, as Chairman Levin has observed, that Saddam is a world problem and should be addressed in the world arena.

Finally, our approach toward Iraq must be consistent with international law and the framework of collective security developed over the last 50 years or more. It should be sanctioned by the Security Council under the U.N. Charter, to which we are a party and by which we are legally bound. Only a broad coalition of nations, united to disarm Saddam, while preserving our war on terror, can succeed. Our response will be far more effective if Saddam sees the whole world arrayed against him.

We should act forcefully, resolutely, sensibly with our allies, and not alone, to disarm Saddam. Authorizing the pre-emptive, go-it-alone use of force now, right in the midst of continuing efforts to enlist the world community to back a tough new disarmament resolution on Iraq, could be a costly mistake for our country.

--Paul Wellstone, Speech to the US Senate regarding US military action in Iraq, 2002


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11 comments:

Diane B said...

What an amazing article and video! Thank you, Len!!

I realized building seven, went down like a demolition, but I did not realize it was eight hours later, on 9-11.

Regarding, Senator Wellstone's plane crash, wasn'it handy for the Adm. that the only person who could investigate it as a crime scene, was the Attorney General.

Three days before the crash, Dick Cheney threatened Senator Wellstone and Mn.

Senator Wellstone's speech against the war in Iraq. With in the same month of the crash.

My, oh my there is so much here and with this Adm. it leaves little doubt. Thank you again.

Unknown said...

Diane,

I just wish all this were wrong...but, sadly, it's not.

Anonymous said...

Len,

Putting all of these things into one post is overwhelming and hard for me to digest.

We need a grand jury.

Unknown said...

Whig,

The people themselves can petition a federal judge to convene a Federal Grand Jury to investigate these and other events.

Certainly --no HONEST judge could turn down the petition. The legal standard is "probable cause" that a crime has occurred. In this case, a petition to a federal judge could bring not only "probable cause" that many crimes have been perpetrated but evidence supporting the indictments of George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Condo Rice, John Ashcroft, Donald Rumsfeld (who said that a missile hit the pentagon) Karl Rove, Ted Olson, and many, many others.

The various and official conflicting "official theories" are pure bunkum --contradictory and, in many cases, scientifically impossible. A kerosene fire, for example, has NEVER melted steel. A steel frame skyscraper had NEVER fallen as a result of fire and, just last month, a skyscraper in New York burned as badly as did the towers and DID NOT fall.

Nor did these relatively "cool" fires burn long enough to even weaken the steel. This can all be tested --scientifically in a complete and thorough investigation.

There is a reason that FOX News initially reported that there was NO wreckage to be found in PA. That reason is: there was NO wreckage there to be found. Donald Rumsfeld, in an unguarded moment, told the truth about Flight 93 being shot down by a missile over PA and about "...the missile that struck this building". "This building", being the Pentagon.

Of the events of 911, I have no doubt that it was, in one way or another, an "inside job". Qui bono? We know who benefited MOST from 911.

People who believe any means are justified to gain power, will, indeed, use "any means" and have done so.

Diane B said...

Len,

A also wish this were all wrong. As the good Professor said, Senator Wellstone was a truly Courageous man.

The Adm. particularly, Cheney new he would not stop with winning his reelection bid and voicing his much needed views on stopping the War in Iraq.

Yes,You, and Whig are also right, we need a Grand Jury and a honest Judge.

This group has done so much evil, I wonder when this will ever end!

Unknown said...

Sadly, in hindsight, it makes sense that Bush stole the election like he did. It seems clear to me that they had been planning it for some time. It would have been years before they got the chance to commit these evil crimes if our Democratic candidate had entered the presidential office like he should have. Or am I crazy?

Diane B said...

Zena, you are right if Vice president Gore, had been given his rightful place as President, this war would not have occurred.

It is about power and the oil. This is the only part of the World that the Neocons have not submitted. We have submitted,look at our Congress, where have they stood up for us. All they need to do is have the courage to stop the funding. before its to late.

Tonight, I saw "No End In Sight". Basically there were no surprises. Since, I was already aware of how we dismantled the Iraq Military,and did away and prohibited any form of Government for what appears was for several years. It looks like to me that the Bush Adm. wants complete control over Iraq, then, now and tomorrow. It's all about the oil, and making billions off those contracts. As of when the movie was made the War has cost America, 1.86 trillion dollars, all in their pockets.

Unknown said...

Glad to see more Americans are finally coming out of their 911 fog and starting to look at a few things with a little more critical eye.

I don't feel so alone now, but we who understand that 911 was an inside job are still in the minority.

The main reason it is taking so long for people to accept that 911 was staged is the fact that people simply do NOT want to believe it.

If its true, then probably a lot of things they have grown up believing about America will also have to be re-evaluated.

And people don't like doing that. They will cling to their comfortable old myths if they can get away with it.

The Iraq War and the way the Bushies are pushing to create an Iran war may be the straws that break the camels back.

I think if we invade Iran people are finally going to stop supporting Bush.

But they are looking for a reason to justify invading Iran.

Man, they sure could use another 911 sometime next year...

Everyone should google up the 911 mysteries video - it opens right up in your browser and its free. That's probably the single most comprehensive source easily available.

You can now search google anonymously, by the way, just ion case someone's keeping tabs on who downloads that video (you never know...) go to
googlonymous.com/

Unknown said...

Sad but true, Yogi, people will believe whatever makes them feel good about themselves, a fact expertly exploited by the cult of the GOP. That's why their speeches are written by focus groups and Goebbel's-like political consultants who know just which strings to pluck.

Pat Buchanan's speech to the GOP National Convention in Houston was of that type. It was a right wing circle jerk, remembered for the phrase about Ronald Reagan that I heard from the floor: "...he made us feel good about ourselves". But a two year recession, the effects of which are still with us, is a very high price to pay for a temporary "feel good".

TSUMRA said...

"Matthew Christopher Whitley and the Lost Treasure of Albert Pike"
www.ilovepoetry.com/viewpoem.asp?id=93288

The likes of Bush and Cheney always choose riche$ over richness?

Anonymous said...

why stop at Bush and Cheny, does it not go beyond them to a power structure that put them in power?

There is evidence that this power structure is old and stable, not likely to be injured whatever they do to Bush -Cheney.

In fact it was first dsiscovered in the 1950s, in the McCarthy era.

see the video:

ANGELS IN AMERICA -Hiss, Dulles, and the Geoerge Clooney CFR

http://www.livevideo.com/video/8FC043649CFF418AA786A136DA498B7A/angels-in-america-hiss-dulle.aspx?lastvcid=353855