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To: KonKilo who wrote (71783)	6/12/2008 10:13:03 AM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 543061

I think you underestimate just how much rancor many folks still feel over how the war in Iraq was sold I don't underestimate it at all. Quite the opposite. If there were not strong, negative feelings on display, there would have been nothing for me to warn about.

To: KonKilo who wrote (71783)	6/13/2008 5:50:55 AM
From: Cogito	Respond to of 543061

>>I think you underestimate just how much rancor many folks still feel over how the war in Iraq was sold. The situation has not yet been resolved and I think the bitterness will linger until there is closure.<< Whiff - I think that's spot on. Our men and women, as well as Iraqi men, women, and children, are still dying over there. The costs, financial, political, and mortal, continue to pile up. So it's not like the whole issue revolves around some historical point. By the way, I've begun reading Scott McClellan's book. It is not at all what it has been made out to be by some. It is neither vindictive nor vengeful. McClellan is very clearly not out to "get" Bush or anyone else in his Administration, nor is he trying to exculpate himself. I believe he sincerely wants to show us all how the "endless campaign" style of governance, which began under Clinton, and was raised to new heights under Bush, has led us to the point where terrible things can be justified because truth has taken a back seat to political advantage. It's fascinating, so far. I've found out a lot more about what Bush was like as a Governor. It seems that he was actually able to reach across the aisle and establish good working relationships with his Democratic Lieutenant Governor, and the Democratic leadership in the State Legislature. McClellan looked forward to Bush taking that spirit to Washington, and ending the bitter partisanship of the 90s. He was very disappointed by what happened instead. I hope Obama reads this book. Not so that he can point to mistakes Bush has made, but so that he can avoid making the same kinds of mistakes himself. - Allen