[Eurotwit]

Perhaps a bit of Clintonian empathy detected, I have to say.

But, I still think the Presidents performance today was strong and forceful.

Personally, I think this prisoner abuse scandal has been blown out of all proportions by the media. Perhaps the behaviour of the administration has played into the media's hands. Perhaps, not. Perhaps, it will help many Iraqis to trust the U.S.

These are difficult decisions.

The Presidents performance today leads me to believe the administration made the right decision.

Cheers.

[O Neill]

Personally, I think this prisoner abuse scandal has been blown out of all proportions by the media.

No doubt about it. Since they're bent on maximum coverage, though, I'd like to see some coverage of the reaction of Arab women to this so-called 'abuse'. I just wonder if there isn't a bit of giggling among them...seeing these chauvinist males completely dominated by an American military woman. Private England may appear as a sort of 'Joan of Arc' to them...

I'd like to see Diane Sawyer covering this angle...