It's one thing to mangle "fool me once" into a laughable malapropism, it's another to juxtapose two divergent concepts into a policy. Bush has successfully combined "If you can beat em, join em" with "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger" and created; "If you can't beat em, make em stronger".
NPR.org, July 17, 2007 · Al-Qaida presents a "persistent and evolving" terrorist threat to the U.S. in the next three years, according to a new intelligence estimate to be made public Tuesday.
The terror network will bolster its operations in the country and other related activities, the new National Intelligence Estimate is expected to say.
Several of the nation's top intelligence officials – including National Intelligence Council Chairman Thomas Fingar and FBI Deputy Director John Pistole - were to brief reporters on the declassified key findings of the document, which was years in the making.
According to details of the report seen by The Associated Press, al-Qaida is believed to be still seeking chemical, biological or nuclear weapons and would use them if it developed sufficient capability.
The group has been able to restore safe havens in Pakistan's tribal region bordering Afghanistan. It has also renewed its leadership structure after U.S. operations either captured or killed many of the organization's top commanders.
Congratulations King George, you are now able to add one item to your "Things I've Accomplished" list that's been so empty for so very very long.