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brooklynite Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-30-05 01:29 PM
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How many words did it take Bush to mention 9/11 today? (A quiz)
Today, W gave his latest speech on the Iraq War to the Naval Academy. Now, as we all know, Iraq and Iraqis had nothing to do with the September 11 attacks. So, how long did it take him to bring up a 9/11 reference? Take a guess (no fair peeking at the speech!), and check the next message.
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Arkansas Granny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-30-05 01:32 PM
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1. My guess would be within the first 5 minutes of the speech.
He would have had to do all of his greetings and thank you's first.
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Drum Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-30-05 01:32 PM
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2. I guess: >100 and <150 words
Edited on Wed Nov-30-05 01:33 PM by Drum
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acmavm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-30-05 01:33 PM
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3. 65 n/t
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Itchinjim Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-30-05 01:33 PM
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4. Al Franken said it was 27 seconds into the speech.
Don't know how many words that works out to.
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Arkansas Granny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-30-05 01:47 PM
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9. Sooner than usual. He must have felt like he needed to get
that out front and center in a hurry.
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brooklynite Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-30-05 01:34 PM
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5. Let's count the numbers... (the answer)
Edited on Wed Nov-30-05 01:36 PM by brooklynite
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thanks, please be seated. Please be seated. Thanks for the warm welcome. It's good to be back at the Naval Academy. I'm pleased to provide a convenient excuse for you to miss class. (Applause.)

This is the first year that every class of midshipmen at this Academy arrived after the attacks of September the 11th, 2001.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/11/20051130-2.html

So, technically it took 35 words. But, if we eliminate the thank you's and seating advice, 9/11 was the first thing out of his mouth.

Thanks for playing...
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Al-CIAda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-30-05 01:37 PM
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7. Why not mention his 'trifecta' moment! All the PNAC plans
of global rape and murder came to its fruition.
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Drum Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-30-05 01:47 PM
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8. OMG!
Oh yeah, on the subject of 9/11/01...

WHERE'S OSAMA??????????????????????????????
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in_cog_ni_to Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-30-05 01:35 PM
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6. I didn't watch it...could never stomach it, but I'll guess
25 words.
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MaineYooper Donating Member (555 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-30-05 01:55 PM
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10. I'm betting second sentence in. third at latest.
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The_Farouk Donating Member (28 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-30-05 02:08 PM
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11. The New Bush SUV From 0 to 9-11 in 4.5 seconds
What may top all of this is that I was posting at another right wing site and this guy tells me that Islamist hate us becasue of Hollywood, and since Hollywood is made of Dems that we are giving aid and comfort the enemy.
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newyawker99 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-30-05 05:06 PM
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12. Hi The_Farouk!!
Welcome to DU!! :toast:
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The_Farouk Donating Member (28 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-01-05 12:43 PM
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13. Thanks
Thanks. Glad to be here.
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sabra Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-01-05 12:46 PM
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14. see this thread about this same subject:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x5485946

peace.
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