Agreed. No matter what Pres. Bush says, the anti-war, intellectuals will attack it.
He could tweak his rhetoric and alter his phrasing, but it would make NO difference whatsoever as that would be the new phrase du jour to parse and spin.
Pres. Bush should continue with his approach. It's been extremely effective so far IMO, despite what the propogandists say.
Also agree with you about Rumsfeld. The thought of Rummy being tied up for months in Dem congressional hearings with Carl Levin and Conyers overseeing the inquisition is odious. The stepping down was a good decision IMO.
I am probably in the minority here on FR, but I happen to think that the President is very eloquent and very persuasive. I do not cringe (as many do) when he speaks. I do not care that he mangle his syntax. I do too. He doesn't have to be word perfect for me to understand him. I can follow him easily.