I hear what you’re saying, but the question I have is: How is the “phony Republican war on terror” different from a “REAL” war on terror? Are we fighting the wrong enemy? When you come out and say, as Edwards did, that the “war on terror” is nothing more than a bumper sticker slogan, it sure doesn’t sound good.

Like or Dislike: 0  0

I don’t think I agree with your take on the speech. If I read you right, you’re saying that Edwards denies either the existence or the desirability of a war on terror. There are at least two interpretations that result in no contradiction: Edwards could be saying that he supports a war on terror (a real one), but that the Republican war on terror is phony. Or he could be saying that he supports going after Bin Laden, specifically, but that this does not constitute part of a war on terror. Given his other comments on Al Qaeda and counterterrorism, I’d assume he’s arguing the first point.
I’m afraid you’re probably going to hear a lot more along these lines (unless you mute the TV whenever a Democratic candidate appears). Between OBL still being free and Bush at some point saying he wasn’t a top priority (I forget the exact quote) I’d expect any of them who wants to look tough on terrorism to attack the Republicans on this point.

Like or Dislike: 0  0

I would also point out that Bin Laden and Al Quaida are not identical entities. In particular, I do not thing that Al Quaida will cease were Bin Laden to die (or be already dead).

Like or Dislike: 0  0