I heard this sound bite, and wasn't sure if he said he was doing the compromise FOR the troops in Iraq, or if he was comparing HIMSELF to the troops. Either way, I'm thinking, Lindsay, what has the war in Iraq got to do with your actions in this matter?
(Are we sure it's the same Graham who led the Clinton impeachment, or was his body invaded by pods from outer space?)
I think it was pretty clear he was comparing his bravery to that of the soldiers. He was saying that they volunteered for duty - that they didn't have to join the military, and that by the same token he "didn't have to change his vote" but did.
I didn't hear a sound bite. I heard and saw the whole interview live.
He spoke of the troops in Iraq as fighting there while the whole government fought this issue and perhaps held off deciding important matters while they were thus engaged. In no sense did he equate his actions with the bravery or risk of the troops.
That being said, he has proven himself a stupid twit by the action in support for McCain's grandstanding. The action was wrong enough on its face without accusing him of a comparison he didn't make on his interview after the decision was announced.
He caved on the impeachment in the final round, too.
This guy truly lives in a bubble created by his overinflated ego. No wonder he and John McCain get along so well. Each recognized
an ego mate in the other one.
vaudine