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To: Dale Baker who wrote (200251)9/6/2012 8:42:03 AM
From: Sam  Respond to of 541777
 
I see LB has now changed his mind about the worth of invading Iraq:

Think of all the men and money we wasted on this country. To make a new ally for Iran.

That was one of the themes of the criticism of many people that he and others continually disparaged during the Bush first term. It was so obvious that this was the most likely outcome, given the demography and geography of Iraq.

But of course LB and his merry band are still completely certain of their current views, just as they were completely certain 10 years ago that it was worthwhile to wage Bush's war.

I do at least give him some credit for being able to change his mind.



To: Dale Baker who wrote (200251)9/6/2012 8:55:30 AM
From: JohnM  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 541777
 
On the distinction between platforms of the party, the candidate, and the actual act of governing, it seems to me we've always had that disparity. But it might be a few items or the distance not all that great, more one of nuance than dichotomies.

The Republican differences this time are well beyond not only the norm but the outer edges of a bell curve.


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