The Columnist Manifesto

In the first presidential debate on October 3 George w Bush said:

The best way to defeat them is to never waver, to be strong, to use every asset at our disposal, is to constantly stay on the offensive and, at the same time, spread liberty.

In the second presidential debate on October 8, said "The best way to defend America in this world we live in is to stay on the offense."

Truth-speaking comes to George w Bush with as much difficulty as facts. Three days later, the LA Times reported:

The Bush administration plans to delay major assaults on rebel-held cities in Iraq until after U.S. elections in November, say administration officials, mindful that large-scale military offensives could affect the U.S. presidential race.

So much for keeping on the offense.

This administration will politicize absolutely anything.