Tuesday, October 19, 2004

What Bush can't say but would like to

In this FrontPageMag article, Lawrence Henry speaks for President Bush on issues where Bush himself is limited in what he can say because of political considerations. Henry makes a very valid point when he can't name the French or the Turks for what they are, because he still needs them in some way. I have to admit, I too am sometimes frustrated by any politicians ability and willingness to keep on dealing with scum and vermin when they KNOW perfectly well what the score is. But then, this is exactly what politics are about. I am not into politics, could never be, and so I don't have to take anyone's sensitivities into consideration when I say the French are corrupt swine who would sell their parents AND their children for a chance to be boss in Europe. Bush knows this better than I do, but he can't say it because
... the United States still depends on French cooperation for fighting terrorism in North Africa.
The EU, onder the de facto leadership of France also
...held up Turkey's membership in the EU unless the Turks denied us passage through Turkey for [the Fourth Infantry Division]. [For use in the war in Iraq - Ed]
Bush's problem becomes more acute when in a debate, Kerry attacks him on such issues, realizing full well WHY bush holds his current positions but is unable to elaborate on them. I guess it's a fair political ploy, if not honorable or ethical. But what politician even recognizes those concepts anymore?
Anyway, Lawrence Henry takes the President's place and
explains his positions for him. It's enlightening, so read.

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