Posted on 11/04/2005 1:55:54 PM PST by jmc1969
Memo to Bill Kristol, there is always a lag between reality and reporting and consequently, a turn in the polls. In the MSM's case, they just ignore reality and change the subject to something else. For example, look at gas prices. They are dropping like a rock. But the MSM's tagline is still that they are at a record high.
With regard to Iraq, Kristol hit it on the head. The dems are weak on National Security issues. If they want to keep bringing them up, the President should have accepted the invitation. I think Bush felt that since Iraq was THE issue after the 2004 election, it was over and done. Not sowith the "ground hog's day" party.
I am being optimistic, but I do really think things are looking up all around. Conservatives judicial nominees, drilling in ANWR, the President is getting more combative, and deficit reduction bills. Yep, things are looking up and soon the polls will as well (or we will all get to laugh at the new methods the MSM has to come up with to keep them low).
> These fairweather friends of Bush are getting on my nerves. He's our President; we elected him. He should have our support when times are tough.
Have you sent your letters to the editor about Alito yet? I've done this, and I've donated to the GOP as a show of support and thanks for the recent turnaround to W's conservative roots. I'm also bolstering support for W within my family and fence-sitting friends.
I just want W to come out swinging, too. I don't think it was disrespectful of the president to demand a capable, conservative, and constitutionally solid pick from him. He needs to not be afraid to BRING IT to the Demoncraps!
So, you're of the opinion that Bush has done a stellar job defending his own policies?
No he's not. He's more then likely a DUmmie who can't stand the stench from over there and decided to visit here for a bit of freah air.
It ain't much of a base when it deserts him so easily and attacks with such venom.
Part of the real problem is a-holes like Kristol who is one of the few "conservatives" in the press who can help support the President, but can only seem to find time to bash one thing or another. It's kind of hard to fight back when there are virtually no national organizations ready or willing to carry water for this President.
" Is it possible the media have the administration cowed into not defending themselves at all, because ANY defense whatsoever, even a stammering, "But . . . but . . . " will be characterized as a "smear"? "
No matter what GWB will be slandered. Might as well fight back then.
Bush DID make a pretty good WOT speech about two months ago, but the media basically ignored it.
I've not been a fan of Kristol's for several years, however I do want to see the administration do a lot better with PR.
I've no idea who, within the inner circle, is responsible for it- but they're doing a lousy job. They are always BEHIND the issues..putting them in defense mode. They need to keep up with FR :) get on offense- lead the story and STAY AHEAD.
How many attacks will Bush endure from the "George Washington of the Islamic Republic of Iran" AKA Jimmy Carter AKA weakest and worst President in US history before he fights back????
Hey, I campaigned for him twice and voted for him twice. What more do you want, blood?
GWB is a good man, but I don't agree with EVERYTHING he has done, nor his attitudes about social programs and government spending. I just want him to control the borders, win the war on terror wherever we can draw the idiots into battle without shredding civil liberties, and stop spending so damned much money we don't have on the most useless classes of people, specifically the parasitic perpetually "poor" and government bureaucrats.
Maybe Kristol and company could be more productive and helpful were they to write about the democrats instead of criticizing the administration and President Bush.
You are absolutely right. I remember during the election everytime Bush tried to make a point it was called an attack or smear.
It is a challenge to manage this media. I notice we never get approval numbers on the media, must be really low.
I'd like to see Bush pick a fight with the media. He is afraid to do so though. I don't think his coverage could get any worse.
Kristol is saying what Bush needs to hear; very serious charges are being thrown against the admin on a daily basis, concerning things that have already been investigated and settled, with no evidence that the admin lied about or coerced intelligence, and the White House is letting the critics go unchallenged.
Apparently nobody. Rove is the political genius, but who's the PR genius of this White House? There isn't one.
AMEN!!!
Don't put words in my mouth.
Bush's base didn't desert him, he deserted them when he picked Miers, packed in a horrendously expensive drug benefit for the wealthiest age demographic in the nation to buy votes with MY money, and flubbered around trying to reform Social Security when he should have produced a program to phase out that ponzi scheme.
Bush's base is conservative Republicans, and when he starts acting like a RINO to appease Democrats or avoid a fight, we'll "desert" him again by chewing his azz out!
" I'd like to see Bush pick a fight with the media. He is afraid to do so though. I don't think his coverage could get any worse."
Exactly. They will smear him anyway. Might as well fight back.
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