When Tony had his radio show, we used to discuss issues on the open forum and in freepmail. I know he was disappointed in the president's decision not to fight back against the left's lies about various matters and I'd hoped he could convince the president to start doing so. Apparently he's been unsuccessful. So while I think Tony is a fabulous spokesman, the best I've ever seen in that job, he's been unable to change how the administration handles its critics.
I've seen little flashes that they are learning...
For example, Bushs' recent comment that "To oppose everything and propose nothing is irresponsible" I'd credit to Snow and wish it had been an '06 campaign theme.
Agreed, however, that they're not learning fast enough and leave themselves too open to Leftspin opportunities like the one this thread cites.
And Tony knows better... because he has the sources.
The policy seems to be that everyone has a right to their own say and if given enough rope and time they will hang themselves in the court of public opinion.
It's quite frustrating to most of us observers. In the old days of the Kings the foolish naives would have just been silenced. LOL