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June 01, 2004
The Vision Thing
Other commenters have commented on Kerry's lack of a bold plan for Iraq. I've got mixed feelings on this. On the one hand I'd like to hear more detailed plans from Kerry. And on the other hand I'd like to hear them from Bush as well...which leads to Kerry's problem. With something as dynamic as Iraq something that seems like a great idea could be totally unfeasable a month from now.
Since Kerry isn't President, he won't be able to implement whatever ideas he has until at least November and by then events (which are out of his control) could have changed so that his plan makes no sense at all. And then what does he do? Change his position? Well, of course...but does that make him a "flip flopper"? I don't think so, but I'm sure Bush's surrogates will make that charge.
Kerry is in a sticky position not dissimilar to trying to get somewhere in traffic. You start out with a route in mind and as traffic conditions present themselves you modify it accordingly. The problem is that your opponent in the passenger seat insists you stick to the route originally laid out. The worst part, of course, is that they themselves have no idea how to get there.
Posted by Chris at June 1, 2004 07:05 AM
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I agree with you Chris. You are right both about John Kerry and President Bush. I sure did enjoy this article.
Posted by: David Huttman at June 1, 2004 09:20 PM
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