A ‘Rank’ Observation
Perfect title for this piece by WaPo op-ed columnist, Charles Krauthammer:
‘A Rank Falsehood’
Asked at a New Hampshire campaign stop about possibly staying in Iraq 50 years, John McCain interrupted — “Make it a hundred” — then offered a precise analogy to what he envisioned: “We’ve been in Japan for 60 years. We’ve been in South Korea for 50 years or so.” Lest anyone think he was talking about prolonged war-fighting rather than maintaining a presence in postwar Iraq, he explained: “That would be fine with me, as long as Americans are not being injured or harmed or wounded or killed.” [...]
But a serious argument is not what Democrats are seeking. They want the killer sound bite, the silver bullet to take down McCain. According to Politico, they have found it: “Dems to hammer McCain for ‘100 years.’ “
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Reality: “Paging Charles Krauthammer… Paging Charles Krauthammer… Mr. Krauthammer, you have a reality call. Please use the white courtesy phone located in the lobby, thank you!” |
McCain may have his moderate leanings. But is there any doubt he doesn’t fit the mold of war-mongering republican? Mr. Krauthammer, have you not seen this?
Do you think it’s a joke? Do you think our country can survive another war? Do you really think lying and name-calling are specific democratic traits? Do you remember “cut and run“, Mr. Krauthammer?
The only thing ‘rank’ around here, Charles, is the line of thought you’re trying to peddle.
