‘Bush Lied’ Starts Circling the Drain
First it was Norman Podhoretz in Commentary.
Then the President himself awoke from his slumber.
Over the weekend things got worse, much worse, for those perpetrating this fraud. The Elite Media’s favorite Republican joined the pushback in a rather direct manner,
FACE THE NATION’S BOB SCHIEFFER: And in–he said in doing so, the criticisms they were making of his war policy was endangering our troops in Iraq. Do you believe it is unpatriotic to criticize the Iraq policy?
Sen. JOHN McCAIN: No, I think it’s a very legitimate aspect of American life to criticize and to disagree and to debate. But I want to say I think it’s a lie to say that the president lied to the American people. I sat on the Robb-Silverman Commission. I saw many, many analysts that came before that committee. I asked every one of them–I said, `Did–were you ever pressured politically or any other way to change your analysis of the situation as you saw?’ Every one of them said no.
How about the question from Bob Schieffer? He’s a kinder, gentler, older Dan Rather. Bottom Line, his left of center point of view is no different than Rather’s. Asking if it is “unpatriotic to criticize the Iraq policy” is so loaded as to be ridiculous. This has never been about criticism of the war, ever. It is about fighting back against a fraud, rather successfully, perpetrated against the public.
Today, President Bush explained further, even though it was too late to save face for Schieffer,
Some of our elected leaders have opposed this war all along. I disagree with them, but I respect their willingness to take a consistent stand. Yet some Democrats who voted to authorize the use of force are now rewriting the past. They are playing politics with this issue and sending mixed signals to our troops and the enemy. That is irresponsible.
via NZ Bear
This is a good start. More, more, more. Do sixty cities in sixty days like when you were pushing Social Security reform. (I’ve always said that trip would have suited second term better if it was about the war) Barnstorm the country, call these people out. Their assertions cannot hold up to even a Matt Laueresque style critique. Book the trip.
November 14, 2005 9:00 pm 
Good luck– how’d that SS reform barnstorming turn out? I agree that with approval ratings in the tank (38% from polls sponsored by “liberal” media like the WSJ– speaking of “circling the drain”) any politician needs to fight back. But not just in a protected forum surrounded by only supporters (hello, Veteran’s day!)– do it in press conferences, and other forums where he will actually be asked challenging questions–and answer them. This would be a new tack for the administration, and if he can succeed at that (I don’t happen to believe he can, I’m sure you’ll disagree) only then will he turn around public opinion.
Bush should do this. Just don’t expect miracles. GOP’ers, just be glad 2006 election is a year away and there’s time to grow new coattails.
Actually, I do agree with you, he would benefit from some press conferences defending himself. His inability to clearly and forcefully articulate his positions, when not reading a teleprompter, is a major problem for him. I’ve said that for a while now actually,
http://www.punditreview.com/2005/08/24/too-little-too-late/
While Bush and the GOP have their fare share of problems, they still have to run against the Democrats. You wanna talk problems….
Kevin
Democratic voters should also be glad 2006 is a year away. Platform please? Thanks guys and gals
What a thrill to listen to a radio talk show that is saying what I have been saying for years.
In my opinion, the mainstream media, TV and newspapers, are like a “fifth comumn” driven with an agenda to undermine the Bush Admisistration and the Constitution.
The only problem is that the majority of Americans are still being mislead by the mainstream media.
How do you clue the majority of Americans that the New Media is where its all at??
Rich Burke