Isn't a bit too much to expect from a columnist to restrict herself to private comments ? And besides, what is the points of having free and thriving Conservative media if the editors are only supposed to write what is approved by the White House ?
For example, many Conservatives are very wary of President Bush's plan about illegal immigration. Are they supposed to support it publicly at every occasion and only whisper disapproval when nobody else can hear ?
I'm tired of arguing about this. You think Peggy did the right thing in taking Bush to task over his inaugural speech, I don't. I was very disappointed in her "too much God" comment, as well as her "let's dial it back" mentality, especially on the eve of the Iraqi election.
And I think it is not exactly helpful to give the other side ammunition. Peggy Noonan saying this is far different from someone on the left; we now get to hear leftists say "even Peggy Noonan disagrees."
Well, I don't agree with Peggy, and I don't appreciate either her opinion or her timing.
Once again I will point out, she chose to say that some people couldn't self-govern on the very week of the Iraqi elections. Pfui.
"Isn't a bit too much to expect from a columnist to restrict herself to private comments ?"
When you're finished being logical :) check the taglines of your detractors - there's a pattern that might give you some interesting insights.