Bush's Supporters Will Libel Any Foe

New York Observer ^ | 7/3/2006 | Joe Conason

[dnmore]

In the acrid debate over Iraq, the President’s supporters will say anything. They will question the patriotism of those who disagree with “staying the course.” They will insinuate cowardice on the part of those who would “cut and run.” Even though they avoided military service, they will denigrate the records of decorated veterans like John Kerry and Jack Murtha. Then the White House will turn around—after days of encouraging such vilification of their opponents—and leak the commanding general’s optimistic plan to start withdrawing troops, which would proceed according to the same timetable proposed by those weak and pusillanimous Democrats. That is meant to reassure the majority of Americans who realize invading Iraq was a strategic error and a tragedy that must be concluded as soon as possible.

All the slanders and all the maneuvers are performed for political expedience, not national security. In pursuit of Karl Rove’s electoral strategy, the Republicans will spend a trillion dollars and squander thousands of American lives, tens of thousands of Iraqi lives, and the prestige of the United States. There is only one thing they won’t do. They will not speak honestly about the war, because the truth cannot accommodate their crude partisan rhetoric. The unfortunate reality is that President Bush has no “plan for victory.” On some days, he cannot foresee removing American troops during his Presidency and says that withdrawal will be a decision for “future Presidents” to make. On other days, he contemplates removing two-thirds of our combat brigades there by the end of next year. On some days, his ambassador to Baghdad discusses amnesty for the insurgents with the Iraqi government and other negotiable items. On other days, those difficult subjects are utterly taboo.

[Chode]

comming from joe(SLANDER is my middle name)connison, that is tooo funny...

[bfree]

Don't hold back!!! Let it fly!

I don't question these USA haters either. I know that liberal is a dirty word and really means communist with money.

[Recovering_Democrat]

They're crying so much now, imagine how palatable it will be on Election night.

[Donald Rumsfeld Fan]

[kcvl]

Even though they avoided military service

And when was it that Joe Conason was in the military?!!! I remember. They don't take moonbat sissies that are afraid of sunshine. He only crawls out from under his rock when he thinks it's safe to make a fool of himself...AGAIN.

[Cementjungle]

This guy needs his meds adjusted big time.

[hosepipe]

Now thats quite a reaction to Ann Coulters last three best sellers..