Pick our battles? What happened to the Bush fans here who constantly praise his principle and willingness to stand by his beliefs, come hell or highwater.The point is, Austin, that Bush gets to stick to his principles, not yours.
His principle is: the war in Iraq is bringing Democracy to a region that desperately needs it and is keeping the terrorists at bay overseas so we dont' have to fight them here at home.
Your principle (seems to be): march to the drum of whatever Danish newspaper happens to be grabbing the headlines these days and go out and fight their battles.
Fine. You have your principles, he has his.
But please, Austin, just because Bush isn't embracing your principles, don't accuse him of failing his own.
Your principles are your principles. Go get yourself elected president and then tell the State Department what to do!