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| Ex-CIA director: U.S. faces ’World War IV’ |
| 2003-04-03 |
| Former CIA director James Woolsey said Wednesday that the United States is engaged in World War IV, and that it could continue for years. In the address to a group of college students, Woolsey described the Cold War as the third world war and said "This fourth world war, I think, will last considerably longer than either World Wars I or II did for us. Hopefully not the full four-plus decades of the Cold War." He said the new war is actually against three enemies: the religious rulers of Iran, the "fascists" of Iraq and Syria, and Islamic extremists like al Qaeda. Woolsey told the audience of about 300, most of whom are students at the University of California at Los Angeles, that all three enemies have waged war against the United States for several years but the United States has just "finally noticed." "As we move toward a new Middle East," Woolsey said, "over the years and, I think, over the decades to come ... we will make a lot of people very nervous." It will be America's backing of democratic movements throughout the Middle East that will bring about this sense of unease, he said. "Our response should be, 'good!'" Woolsey said. Singling out Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and the leaders of Saudi Arabia, he said, "We want you nervous. We want you to realize now, for the fourth time in a hundred years, this country and its allies are on the march and that we are on the side of those whom you -- the Mubaraks, the Saudi Royal family -- most fear: We're on the side of your own people." Woolsey, who served as CIA director under President Bill Clinton, was taking part in a "teach-in" at UCLA, a series of such forums at universities across the nation. A group calling itself "Americans for Victory Over Terrorism" sponsors the teach-ins, and the Bruin Republicans, UCLA's campus Republicans organization, co-sponsored Wednesday night's event. The group was founded by former Education Secretary William Bennett, who took part in Wednesday's event along with Paul Bremer, a U.S. ambassador during the Reagan administration and the former chairman of the National Commission on Terrorism. I wonder if he mentioned this to Slick Willy when he was working foe him? |
| Posted by:Steve |
| #8 Christianity and democracy don't mix either - yet here we are! |
| Posted by: Rawsnacks 2003-04-03 20:02:58 |
| #7 The notion of a protracted counter-terror war is part and parcel of the Bush regime. Shortly after 9-11, Bush predicted the war could last "10 years." Later, Cheney updated that figure to "50 years." Be aware that the government of America's main counter-terror ally - Pakistan - hangs on by an unconstitutional law, called the "Legal Framework Order." The opposition, including a retired ISI chief - Hamid Gul - has just advocated use of nuclear weapons against Coalition troops, on behalf of the Iraqi dictatorship. http://nni-news.com/today/main/main-06.htm Could these jihadis take power in Pakistan? They already have power in 2 of Pakistan's 4 provinces, and the Musharaf forces (PML-QA) are negotiating to share power with the terrorist supporting MMA, in Parliament. It is only a matter of time before these genocidal elements seize the nuclear weapons and begin using them against non-Muslims. If you have been brainwashed into believing that one-time democratic elections in Islamania, will produce moderate governments, do yourself a remedial favor and read the following link: http://www.balochistanpost.com/item.asp?ID=3669 Islam and democracy don't mix. The jihad governments must be eliminated, and not by protracted war and smart bombs. |
| Posted by: Anonon 2003-04-03 19:30:20 |
| #6 Read the whole story, Sarge. This was a Right Wing teach in. |
| Posted by: Parabellum 2003-04-03 18:41:37 |
| #5 there are two parts of this you need to understand: 1) He said this at a 'teach-in' (aka commie cell meeting) and 2) He worked for Clinton (I will never NEVER trust a Cliton apointee). |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge 2003-04-03 18:29:30 |
| #4 I think Pervez and the Pakland Military regime should be added to that last. |
| Posted by: rg117 2003-04-03 18:16:46 |
| #3 I think the story was,during the time Woolsey was director in 1993-95,Clinton didn't have a single face-to-face meeting with the CIA director.Correct me if I'm wrong. |
| Posted by: El Id 2003-04-03 16:08:22 |
| #2 he left out Ming the Merciless (aka dear leader) |
| Posted by: mhw 2003-04-03 15:54:03 |
| #1 There's some indication that he tried. Unfortunately, His Willy just wasn't into hearing stories that would bring him down. History has shown that Woolsey should have hired a model or escort to deliver his messages. |
| Posted by: Dishman 2003-04-03 15:51:32 |