[Ohioan]

I know the answer to the debate and it's not a cop-out. Washington was right in his time and Bush is right in his time. Am I wrong?

I would disagree with your conclusion. However, I am a bit at a loss to respond appropriately.

A debate does not necessarily end with a clear conclusion as to right or wrong. It often comes down to who had the better argument. In my opinion, that was General Washington, whom I also agree with.

Let me just suggest this. While President Bush did not define his terms, or use them in a consistent manner, nor offer much beyond assertions, those things would not necessarily mean that he was wrong--just not a good debater. Personally, for a great variety of reasons, many of which do not appear in the feature, I believe that he is wrong. But it is getting late in the afternoon, and I have done about as much typing as I want to do today. Another time, I will post a list of references to other facets of the argument.

William Flax

[martian_22]

I understand a debate framework and it's mission. You've seen little of it on this thread I know.

However the gist seems to be going in the direction of Bush is wrong present-day and he has not adequately defined Freedom six whole times.

Now that the "debate" has abated what would you do differently than GWB? What would G.Washington do today?(remember, there are wrong answers)

Thanks for the responses.