...where is the gasoline rationing? Oh, but that would be inconvenient, and might make the President's oil friends unhappy.
The fact is, Bush wants to declare a war so he can use it for political advantage, without any of the economic inconvenience and political fallout of the actual measures taken by a nation at war. Sacrifice? The only ones doing any sacrificing are the military personnel being killed and maimed, and their families. Oh, and the Iraqis, of course.
Your screed comes up short against the real political and social actions of those you defend.
Hate George Bush? Nah. Not worth the emotional capital.
Deeply embarassed that he's our chief executive? You bet.
Angry at what passes for policy? Absolutely.
Frightened by the erosion of civil rights he advocates, with an eye on bad prescedent? Very much.
Wishing him and his whole family a long and happy retirement from public life? Oh, yeah.
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If America is not afraid to sacrifice...
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