It looks like the Democrats now have a plan to force the Republicans to put their money where their mouths are: Campaign strategists seek intraparty consensus by focusing on accountability rather than Iraq troop withdrawals. A “no-confidence” vote in Pentagon chief, which Democratic lawmakers might offer on defense spending legislation, could embarrass Bush while appealing […]
It’s been five years since terrorism grappled America, spurring a seeming endless trail of hampered freedoms. Even now, to this day, the Bush regime continues it’s role in murky dealings. The legislative nightmares and fumbled policies may pale in comparison to the attacks of September 11th, 2001 and for good reason. On May 16th, […]
When will the chickenhawks actually listen to the people who served? The retired commander of key forces in Iraq called yesterday for Donald H. Rumsfeld to step down, joining several other former top military commanders who have harshly criticized the defense secretary’s authoritarian style for making the military’s job more difficult. “I think we need […]
Arm Chair Generalist has a very interesting read on Bush possible breaking military rules by making his partisan attacks at military bases. He highlights an article discussing this possible ethical violation which was reported by (of all places) FOX news: [Bush’s] attacks against critics at military settings may have put troops in the awkward position […]
In 2000, George Bush campaigned against the United States doing any nation building missions. Even during the Wake Forest debate in October of 2000, Bush spoke against any such actions by our country: Q: Why not Africa? Why the Middle East? Why the Balkans but not Africa? BUSH: Africa’s important. And we’ve got to do […]