something to tide you over: cheetahmaster

something to tide you over

"What does it say about the president of the United States that he won't go anywhere near ordinary citizens any more? And that he'll only speak to captive audiences? President Bush's safety zone these days doesn't appear to extend very far beyond military bases, other federal installations and Republican fundraisers... When was the last time that Bush spoke in a forum open to citizens who are representative of the diverse array of views in the country? Certainly not since last October's presidential debates, and not often before then, either... Why is this happening? Is it related to the widespread public dissatisfaction with his policies, particularly in Iraq? Is Bush reluctant to appear before an audience that might not clap at his applause lines? Is he afraid of dissent? Are his aides shielding him against his will? Is it just a matter of stagecraft, to avoid any incident that might lure the media off message?"
-Dan Froomkin

"The hurricane hit in late August, but hundreds of thousands are still suffering, and it's entirely possible that much of the city will never be rebuilt and many of its residents will never come home. Isn't that as important as anything else going on in this country right now?"
-Howard Kurtz

And while I'm here, check out this excellent piece by Sy Hersh, asking where the war is going next.

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