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Re: Future Speech Text of George W. Bush?
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Thu, 13 Feb 2003 22:00:25 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Dave Schuler writes:

Whoa!  That changes my answer, too.

Glad to hear it, because I read your post 3 times trying to make sense of it
and giving you the benefit of the doubt:-)

Basically, Clinton was in the same situation Bush is in now-- facing Saddam's
non-compliance with UN resolutions.  Clinton attacked, and the Left was silent.
What is so different now? (and Clinton didn't even have the 9-11 perspective).

One thing I did agree with you was the silly notion of the attack being some
sort of life imitates art "Wag the Dog" scenario.  The timing was interesting,
though:-)

JOHN



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