Archive for October 2004

The monthlies.

• Cheney to Edwards: "Who Are You?"

  Dick Cheney, last night in the only vice-presidential debate, asserted that he first met his opponent, Senator John Edwards, last night. It was quite a funny moment (if it were true). Here is Cheney’s memorable line: “Now, in my capacity as vice president, I am the president of Senate, the presiding officer. I’m up in [...]

• Bush Doctrine Fails

  Bush’s misguided choice to invade Iraq has made our nation more difficult to protect and more vulnerable to attack. The notion of pre-emption, however, is not an unfounded one. Bush misused the support of the American people post-911 to garner public support to attack Iraq. As a result the American armed forces are paying the [...]

• Ask President Bush

  Why was Bush so unprepared for the debate last Thursday? The answer is simple: He doen’t answer questions. He has been shielded from all criticism and he isn’t used to pressing questions. Even his “Ask President Bush” sessions on the campaign trail are all items of praise. And he avoids press conferences at all cost. [...]

• John Kerry 1, Tired Bush 0

  The first debate has concluded and the verdict is out: John Kerry washed the floor with President Bush. On national security, on terrorism, and on Iraq. Remember, Bush wanted the first debate to be solely on the issues of homeland security and foreign policy – it was supposed to be his strongpoint. However, as Bush [...]

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