“The fact still remains that she very likely didn’t know any of the possible definitions of the Bush doctrine.”
You’re making yourself look foolish there, Rich. Palin replied to that question with: “In what respect”, or something close to that. There is no precise, limited and widely understood definition of what the, or a “Bush Doctrine” is. And your acting as if there is exposes your ignorance, and puts you at odds with some very knowledgeable commentators who’ve also addressed this portion of the interview.
“Bush Doctrine” is actually a term that was used often the first year or two after 9/11, but has declined in usage significantly since.
And Lowry cannot at all say she very likely didn’t know any of the definitions for “Bush Doctrine.” Sounds like Rich wishes to denigrate Governor Palin for some reason.
Before I read the Krauthammer piece, my understanding of the Bush Doctrine was that it simply meant we don’t wait to be attacked, and we take it to the enemy first. I thought a perfect response for Palin would be: “It means we don’t wait to be attacked. Like if I punched you in the teeth before you asked your next question.”