[PhiKapMom]

Read #116 and here is the last paragraph. Talking about our going after terrorism in the manner she writes doesn't seem to me like she has any respect for President Bush or his Administration. Those are my bold and my underline BTW.

The Bush Administration has begun a chess game of monumental proportions. It is breathtaking in its sheer audacity. The premise is that America can and will reshape the Middle East in the coming years, and, thereby, reshape the entire world. The entire issue of worldwide American-imposed peace is a volatile one. Many countries view us as a bully, pushing our democracy and values on other nations. However, the real question is: Which is preferable - Pax Americana, or less-than-perfect and sometimes brutal governments?

[Sparta]

Main Entry: au·dac·i·ty

Pronunciation: o-'da-s&-tE Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ties Etymology: Middle English audacite, from Latin audac-, audax Date: 15th century 1 : the quality or state of being audacious : as a : intrepid boldness b : bold or arrogant disregard of normal restraints 2 : an audacious act -- usually used in plural

Taking something out of context doesn't help your arguement.

[roughrider]

You apparently do not understand the meaning of the word "audacity." It is not negative in the context used. General Patton several times used this word to describe what he wanted from his commanders, and that was "audacity." In the Sicily campaign, Patton quoted Frederick the Great to Generals Bradley and Lucian Truscott of the Third Infantry Division: "L' audace, l'audace, tourjours, l'audace," meaning he always wanted his commanders to act audaciously in battle. This desire can be translated to Grand Strategy, which is Bush's responsiblity.

I think you are limiting the meaning of the word to expressions such as: "How dare you have the AUDACITY to say such a thing?" and believe that "audacity" is a negative trait of some kind. To refer to a plan as having "audacity" is not an insult.