Kucinich said, “The White House spin machine is at it again-Preparing US For An Attack On Iran"

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Kucinich: The White House Is Up To Its Old Tricks; Is Preparing the United States for an Attack on Iran
President’s Actions Could Lead to Impeachment


Washington, Jan 26 - WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 26) — Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) accused the White House of mounting a media blitz to prepare the U.S. public for an eventual attack on Iran. Today The Washington Post reported the Bush administration has authorized the U.S. military to kill or capture Iranian operatives inside Iraq as part of an aggressive new strategy to weaken Tehran’s influence across the Middle East.

“The White House is up to its old tricks again: Providing information by anonymous sources and portraying Iran as an aggressor in Iraq,” Kucinich said.

“The President is mischaracterizing U.S. action vis à vis Iran. In fact, the U.S. is already engaged in offensive and provocative acts against Iran. The President’s strategy, by portraying our involvement as only being on the defensive, is laying out the groundwork for him to attack Iran and bypass authorization by Congress,” Kucinich said.

The Washington Post article stated:
“A senior intelligence officer was more wary of the ambitions of the strategy. ‘This has little to do with Iraq. It’s all about pushing Iran’s buttons. It is purely political.’ The official expressed similar views about other new efforts aimed at Iran, suggesting that the United States is escalating toward an unnecessary conflict to shift attention away from Iraq and to blame Iran for the United States’ increasing inability to stanch the violence there.”

Kucinich said, “The White House spin machine is at it again: this time providing justification for a new war — a war against Iran.” Kucinich pointed out that while the term ‘officials’ is mentioned 21 times in the Post article — not once are the officials identified by name.

In his January 10 address to the nation, President Bush asserted that succeeding in Iraq begins with addressing Iran and Syria. “Iran is providing material support for attacks on American troops. We will disrupt the attacks on our forces. We'll interrupt the flow of support from Iran and Syria. And we will seek out and destroy the networks providing advanced weaponry and training to our enemies in Iraq,” Bush said.

“The Washington Post is quoting strategically placed Administration sources who are providing justification for an attack against Iran,” Kucinich said. “This new twist on Iran, a country this Administration refuses to have free and open diplomatic talks with, is stating the Administration’s case for war.”

“The degree to which this President continues to take steps to go to war against Iran without consulting with the full Congress is the degree to which he is increasingly putting himself in jeopardy of an impeachment proceeding,” Kucinich said.



http://kucinich.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=56365

and they are shoveling coal into the engine. I don't see this being stoppable now.

I do love this man -- he would be such a great President if he could only get the media time the other chosen ones get.

willing to take up the cause and spread the word. All he'd have to do is have a good showing in a few primaries.

given money to.

It's not just media time -- it's the lack of respect for him that one sees on MSM. They do not take him seriously.

or take him seriously... *sigh*

Oh well.

Let's see if it gets reported.

This was the text:

I cannot believe you have given president bush approval to bomb Iran through the Lieberman-Kyl amendment.

Do you have any understanding that both China and Russia will actively oppose any attacks on Iran? Do you know that any attacks on that country could be the start of a world war? The bush administration has shown repeatedly that even minor encouragement by congress, of their unlawful and reckless plans, acts as a green light to them. How can you put this country in such a vulnerable position?

I will ensure that at your next election, all my friends and relatives know how you voted on this amendment.

May God help us all.

I hope I wasn't over the top, but I had to do something.

for the people and against the corruption in government. I also think that if everyone continues to spread his message and his name, he could make a difference. I have noticed lately that more posts at least pop up with his name in them and thats a start. I think if everyone would ignore the televisions for a while and look into what he stands for, he could revitalize the American public, get them believing in government again and out voting in the locals to help turn our country around. Without the public getting out and taking part, we will never have a voice over the corporation because too many current politicians have their position as a career not providing a service.

Dennis Kucinich is the one I believe would stand against the system, I like Obama and he could revitalize people but I dont know if he would do it?