Dems' dilemma on Iraq

Jewish World Review ^ | February 23, 2007 | Debra J. Saunders

[2ndDivisionVet]

CARSON CITY, Nev. — A sorta kinda presidential debate in February 2007? At least this beats covering Anna Nicole Smith and undergoing a root canal. Or after 20 months, will the 2008 campaign season feel like a root canal?

Before the event, I thought Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, D-swim trunks, was smart not to show up at the Nevada AFSCME-sponsored Democratic presidential forum here Wednesday. Play a little hard to get and voters may not get so tired of you — and with that long of a campaign season, people will tire of anyone.

Obama should have shown up. If Obama, who says he would have voted against the war in Iraq, had been here, he would have been able to talk straight to this crowd in a way that senators who voted for the war resolution cannot.

Personally, I don't understand how these candidates — Sens. Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton and Christopher Dodd, and John Edwards — can talk with a straight face.

Both Clinton and Edwards made a big deal about taking "responsibility" for their war votes. And how do they take responsibility? By running for the highest office in the land. Go figure.

Edwards told moderator George Stephanopoulos: "I voted for this war. I was wrong to vote for this war. I should never have voted for this war. I take responsibility for that" — and he blames no one, except he keeps mentioning George W. Bush.

Seconds later, Edwards added that America needs a leader who is "honest, open and decent" when it's hard to figure what is decent about wrongly voting for a war.

[2ndDivisionVet]

This is shaping up as a shootout at the OK Corral over on the left. Pass the popcorn.

[tomnbeverly]

Anybody that says they would not have voted to remove Saddam from power at any cost have failed to learn the lessons of 911 and therefore cannot run for President (PERIOD).

[ClaireSolt]

To me it is getting to be an issue of finish what you start. Quitters never get anywhere. Perseverance is a major ingredient of success.

[tomnbeverly]

Unity of purpose another leadership trait lost to the rats..

[gitmo]

A party full of Kerrys. Imagine that.

[Bernard]

moderator George Stephanopoulos

Was George on any other candidate's payroll, or just the Clintons? This must be the Democrat version of no appearance of conflict.

[jmaroneps37]

It's hard to know whom to root for. The beast will be saying how much she wants to surrender. osama hussein is, well a muslim to many voters and a morally depraved liberal to those who really know him. opie is an idiot, always has been,always will be. He is a totally empty suit.
There other rats are not worth talking about.

Those on our side who don't want Rudy had better make a decision about whether they will admit they will never fond a perfect candidate or they will write in Ron Paul's name. We certainly need their help, but the Rudy train is pulling out of the station with or without them.

[nutmeg]

Connecticut ping! (Dodd mentioned)

Please Freepmail me if you want on or off my infrequent Connecticut ping list.

[goldstategop]

There is NO dilemma. Either you support freedom or you support Al Qaeda. Which side are you on? It shouldn't be THAT hard for the Democrats to answer the question.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus