The appearance of weakness or vulnerability invites attacks and privation.
I know that Condi is the darling of the neocons and the CFR crowd, and I fully acknowledge all she has accomplished. I have even encouraged my little niece to follow her example.
But I fully believe that the election of a woman to the highest office in the US will be seen by our enemies as nothing more than a big "Kick Me" sign. One which they will most happily oblige.
But I fully believe that the election of a woman to the highest office in the US will be seen by our enemies as nothing more than a big "Kick Me" sign. One which they will most happily oblige.
The same thing was said about GWB in 2000. Our enemies are going to hate us no matter what we do- or who we elect. I'd rather have a strong, confident and intelligent woman leading our country than a limp-wristed, indecisive, pansy-ass liberal guy anyday.
Do the names Margaret Thatcher or Golda Meir ring a bell?