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In this world we must speak, yes, but softly, and carry many sticks, using them, when we must, terribly and swiftly. We must gather around us as many friends, allies and well-wishers as possible. And we must do nothing that provides our foes with ammunition with which they can accuse us of conceit, immaturity or impetuousness.

I think she gives our foes more credit than they deserve.

They will accuse the US of conceit, immaturity and impetuousness, no matter what we do.

Consider the criticism from the Indonesia government and calls for us to withdraw when all we were trying to do was provide Tsunami relief.

As Ann Landers would say, "Wake up and smell the coffee, Peggy."

Yes, Peggy is simply weary.

She wanted Bush to please his critics here and overseas.

Some conservatives and Republicans suffer from the "battered wife syndrome", or still believe that Bush can somehow moderate and he will be loved.

Just as they have been telling Israel for decades.

And just as they say today, that Europe loved us after 9/11.

So they only love us when we are dying, in pain, and down on our knees?

Sorry Peg, Oprah has no place in this foreign policy after 9/11.