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Friday, January 26, 2007

Emboldened!

a congressional resolution opposing President Bush's troop buildup in Iraq undercuts U.S. commanders and "emboldens the enemy."

Wrong!

Having a U.S. President who is dumber than dog shit is what emboldens the enemy.

I'd say it's time to get Gates away from the kool-aid, but it looks like we've missed the window of opportunity on that one.

# posted by AZ Gringo @ 1/26/2007 03:06:00 PM

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Rain Storm -- an online journal of opinion and culture

Friday, January 26, 2007

Emboldened!

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When war is declared, truth is the first casualty. --Arthur Ponsonby

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