This man, this good man, made his points clearly and without that creepy clintonian wordplay that the democrats seem to need to resort to because they are unconvicted and vascillate with the wind.
What I remember clearly from the interview was our President taking a moment to speak directly to the parents of our precious troops who have sacrificed with their very lives in Iraq. And when he spoke in defense of the National Guard and let it be known that trashing himself was ok, but trashing the importance of our National Guard was pathetic. And lastly, when he spoke so directly to all of us with his decisive declaration that he is NOT poll driven, never will be, will NOT be changing his policies in terms of what he believes will keep our nation secure and exactly how he percieves America's role in this world and how he intends to pursue this vision, regardless.
I love him.
He elevates this nation with his refusal to bend to the whims of opponents, be it press corp or their bosses at the DNC, or foreign nations wanting to hold back America for nefarious reasons. This President will NEVER sacrifice our national wellfare for a piece of gold, a fake coalition or a false shadow of security in exchange for a slice of popularity.
Very unclintonian of this good statesman.
Rock solid, 'bring it on' type talk.
What you see is what you get and what you hear you can depend upon type talk.
Embrace it or vote for someone else type of delivery.
I understand this, and it gives me great hope.
I feel the same as you and also noticed what you mention above. I was appalled this morning to hear Imus (in an interview with Russert) say that he was very disappointed in what Bush had to say about those who have given their lives in Iraq.
I thought as you did that the response to the parents was one of the finest the President had made.
Apparently those who hate our good President are unable to see beyond that hate. Imus has been kissing Kerry's butt for since the NH primary. Prior to that time Imus was more pro-Bush.