Reply #19: Sure, the sailors strung up the banner, but... [View All]

that banner was a backdrop to Bush's speech and it was brought on board the Lincoln by the White House spinmeisters. The Democrats have to say naval carriers are warships, not floating full-service ad agencies. Plus we also have to plant the seeds of doubt with the average apolitical types and make them wonder what kind of commander-in-chief points the fingers at his troops instead of taking blame himself. Once we hammer those points home, we let the issue fade... for now.

What "Bannergate" represents is the first major snafu for the Top Gun carrier landing. And if Kerry or Clark become #1 or #2 on the ticket, let the games begin. Just think how those REAL military guys could nail Bush about the mission in Iraq being accomplished. Come on, we all want to see them nail Bush in a debate by asking the question, "Where were you, George, in 1972? Who died in your place in Vietnam?"

Let us carefully tread the middle ground here, between Dark Phenyx's sensible advice and making a mountain out of a molehill. Let us focus on the bigger issues like Valerie Plame and losing the war on terror and the loss of jobs.