First Debate
Just a few things I noticed.BUSH: A free Iraq will be an ally in the war on terror, will help secure Israel and will enforce the hopes and aspirations of the reformers in places like Iran.
It exhibits a fair degree of arrogance to assume securing Israel would ever be in the plans of any Iraqi. I can only assume he means Iraq will do as they're told.
Colin Powell has suggested anything is possible in how to deal with Iran, and Greg Sheridan said it will be the biggest issue next year. Is Bush suggesting the use of Iraqi troops in Iran's enforcement agenda?
Very even debate, but I'd have to give it to Kerry in the end. I think he's presenting a vision of how to win not only militarily against 'terror', but ideologically against the dislike of America worldwide. Bush seems to simply be repeating the 'fear' argument while offering no alternatives or solution to that fear.
Have a read at Instapundit if you want better commentary.
Good quality video (RealPlayer) at WashingtonPost.com, as well as a full transcript.
Fox News lets you choose MediaPlayer or RealPlayer and speed (56K/300K)
the earley edition - Posted by Dave @ 10/01/2004 01:29:00 pm || ||
