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Published: September 14, 2007, 10:10 am

Tags: bush, middle east, foreign policy un, war, elect dems admin fri, politics

Words that have truth are precious. Discerning people see through lies and distortions. Last night's message from our current president (OCP) to the nation was full of transparent untruth, to put it politely. My reaction was to avert my eyes from the TV screen, waiting for the Democratic response of Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I). To quote from the AP's, Jennifer Loven story,In his 18-minute remarks Thursday night, the president ordered U.S. troop levels to drop to a point they were already slated to reach, while saying they would start seven months sooner than scheduled.. . . The president's speech marked only the latest shift in direction - and rationale and packaging - for a war that has lasted 4 1/2 years and cost a half trillion dollars and nearly 3,800 American lives.Bush's decision sets the stage for a fiery political debate in Congress and on the 2008 presidential campaign trail. Democrats said Bush's modest approach was unacceptable."The president failed to provide either a

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