President Bush's Choice

Well that was interesting. I just had my internet connection moved to to the Livingroom/kitchen of this mobile home and was able to listen to Mr. Bush's speech on CNN. Even though I knew full well what he was going to conjure about the supp. Iraq financing Bill it was still totally aggravating to hear him actually say it.

One could perceive the photo op of this speech with the totally partisan audience in which were in attendance of the speech. He was taking no chances after the bungling press statements about the House passing this legislation, and the Attorney General flap.

The President's comparisons of current Iraq to the invasion of Normandy in 1944, and our own Civil war in 1863 are hyperbolic at best. We are talking about a withdrawal date one year to a year and a half away. This current act of arrogance by our Commander-in-Chief further exposes his administration's initiative to stay in Iraq forever.

The Legislature must not back down. When Mr. Bush does veto this legislation, then, we should look at his veto as his intent to withdraw all forces from Iraq.

Mr. Bush has accused the legislature of wanting it both ways. To this I say, the legislature has heard the American people and are acting appropriately to end this "operation" in the most effective and expeditious manner that is seemingly possible.

Therefore, Mr. Bush, the ball is in your court. Veto this Iraq Supplementary Bill and begin withdrawal of our troops on May 1st (Mission Accomplished plus four years), or sign the legislation and accomplish the mission by Summer of 2008. Which, of course, would be "Mission Accomplished" plus > five years.