[Moonman62]

An influential public intellectual, with a popular following among liberals and conservatives, comes out against the war. This is not good news for the Bush administration.

But, beckett, look at her "reasoning" and compare that to the highly effective speeches by Powell and Bush the past couple of days. I think she'll hardly be noticed.

[beckett]

But, beckett, look at her "reasoning" and compare that to the highly effective speeches by Powell and Bush the past couple of days. I think she'll hardly be noticed.

Her reasoning is faulty, her influence large. I think her position will be noticed. I even think a large number of folks, especially of the libertarian persuasion, have been waiting for her to take a stand before taking one themselves.