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Double Edged Swords - Bushies and the Media

 
 
We're The Great Old Ones Now
09:03 / 03.04.03
"Democracies Do Not Wage Aggressive Wars" says Richard Perle.

Interesting point. He means it, one assumes, to assert that since we live in democratic societies, this war must be non-aggressive and just.

To be honest, I think it highlights the question of how democratic our societies are.

These unintentionally double-edged comments seem to be rather common in Bush's camp. Anyone got more? Not gaffs, but two-edged arguments.
 
 
Jack Fear
19:54 / 03.04.03
Colin Powell, at a press conference with NATO chief George Robertson: "I don't believe I am a symbol of failing US diplomacy."