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To: Devil's Advocate who wrote (1733)	11/28/2003 1:38:14 PM
From: Oeconomicus	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 90947

Btw, I also think it was a nice gesture to visit the troops. But to believe that it was not also politically motived is pretty naive, IMHO. Of course it was politically motivated. It was a political statement to the troops, the American people and, importantly, the Iraqi people. Absolutely brilliant move. Plus, it's driving the Bush-haters nuts, which is an entertainment bonus for us. Ray-man, for example, is so beside himself with anger, he's about to have two strokes. ;-)

To: Devil's Advocate who wrote (1733)	11/28/2003 1:38:33 PM
From: mph	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 90947

there are few things politicians do which are unrelated to politics. What do you think Hillary was doing out there? Still, the President did not have to go to Iraq for a photo opp. Of course there was political hay to be made for his having gone, but to dismiss it out of hand as mere PR is just as naive as suggesting the trip had nothing to do with politics.

To: Devil's Advocate who wrote (1733)	11/28/2003 1:54:11 PM
From: MrLucky	Respond to of 90947

I would say the same: PR, PR, PR, ... Clinton went to Macedonia, Nixon went to Vietnam, LBJ went to Vietnam, Bush went to Afghanistan and Iraq. This is what Presidents do. Do they use these trips as photo ops? Of course, Clinton did as have the rest. Why not? Who wouldn't? The point is to support the troops by meeting with them. These trips, however brief, give encouragement to those on the firing line. In GWB's case, it also allowed a brief meeting with some of the Iraqi Council. It is a pity that the anti-GWB crowd can't get past their hate even when the President is trying to do something for the troops.

To: Devil's Advocate who wrote (1733)	11/28/2003 1:59:23 PM
From: MrLucky	Respond to of 90947

I would say the same: PR, PR, PR, ... Clinton went to Macedonia, Nixon went to Vietnam, LBJ went to Vietnam, Bush went to Afghanistan and Iraq. This is what Presidents do. Do they use these trips as photo ops? Of course, Clinton did as have the rest. Why not? Who wouldn't? The point is to support the troops by meeting with them. These trips, however brief, give encouragement to those on the firing line. In GWB's case, it also allowed a brief meeting with some of the Iraqi Council. It is a pity that the anti-GWB crowd can't get past their hate even when the President is trying to do something for the troops.