[tripod]

I'm not so certain that was the best response he could have made. I think it might come back to haunt him.

[rs79bm]

I'm not so certain that was the best response he could have made. I think it might come back to haunt him.

Sorry, that was exactly the right response. First, it fires up the troops. Second, it's lets the enemy know that we are prepared to deal with them. That's a big edge in psychological warfare.

[Pukin Dog]

No, it was perfect. Inspires confidence in his people. It's called true leadership.

[Russ]

Your response would have been...?

[RobertTX]

I agree... I'm a big fan of Bush's, but this quote will be red meat for his enemies. When you're not on the front lines, saying "bring em on" sounds chicken-hawkish.

[JoeSchem]

I'm not so certain that was the best response he could have made. I think it might come back to haunt him.

It's only part of the right response. The other part would be to get electricity and water back, put oil money in the pockets of average Iraqis, and set a timetable for elections and pullout. Otherwise, sooner or later, it's going to be Marine Quarters, Lebanon, all over again, and the Muslim world will have reason to hate us all the more.