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Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH
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To: greenspirit who wrote (273204)7/11/2002 9:31:09 PM
From: Steve Dietrich  Read Replies (3) of 769670
 
As i've pointed out several times, Mineta didn't announce the administration's final decision on guns in the cockpit until very recently, about two months ago. So when you say, "what you spin into "caving" was at the time prioritizing his principles," doesn't ring true to me at all.

The public supports guns in the cockpit.

So your assertion that media criticism would somehow divide the public on this issue also seems pretty far-fetched.

So it seems to me you've made up a very unlikely scenario (pure speculation with no actual facts to back it up) to rationalize coming out strongly against congressmen who voted against the bill while staying soft on the President who also opposes guns in the cockpit.

I tend to agree with you on the federalizing baggage handlers situation. That was a long time ago, and it was important to show the public that concrete steps were being taken to improve airport security. That was a smart and honorable compromise.

But trying to use that dodge for campaign finance is even less credible than for our main topic. How can a man who takes an oath to uphold the Constitution sign a bill he personally believes to be unconstitutional and still retain your respect? Will he have his Attorney General defend the bill in court, or will he help the challenges? I thought that was just the kind treasonous political hypocrisy you despise?

Perhaps you grade on a curve, depending on party of course.

Steve
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