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To: justshe
Yeah, I know. Much more has transpired including excellent discussion and analysis of all press conferences, and breaking news. I retract my statement, it was smarmy. I was just a little shocked to read all the critical comments about someone who has so much for our cause.
2,612 posted on 03/24/2003 11:03:23 AM PST by gop212
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To: gop212
In time of war (which this most definitely is) it is incumbent on people with widespread influence (like Rush) to understand the effect negative comments could have both on the troops and the families back home, not to mention the public.

Rush is not a miltary strategist. Personally, I don't think he is much of a political strategist, either, since he always is advocating slash and burn tactics...but I digress.

Bush, Rumsfeld, and Tommy Franks are not going to change their strategy for the Iraqi war based on Rush's comments. Therefore, he should keep negative comments to a minimum, if he cares about morale.

The above comment is given with the caveat that I did not hear the program today. However, I can imagine the comments, having listened to some of his ranting about President Bush's "new tone" policy. In addition, if people only heard a portion and got a negative opinion based on that portion, that is also irresponsible of him, because many of his listeners only hear him in snatches as they make deliveries, sales calls, etc.

That is my opinioin, and I am sticking to it.

Now, back to war discussion. Powell up soon.

2,641 posted on 03/24/2003 11:09:53 AM PST by Miss Marple
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