the hangover must be wearing off.
DesMoinesRegister.com | Opinion: "Regarding a quote in the July 20 Register story, 'Swift Victory, Ill-Planned Peace':
'Pentagon officials said they are studying the lessons of Iraq closely - to ensure that the next U.S. takeover of a foreign country goes more smoothly.
' 'We are going to get better over time,' promised Lawrence DiRita, a special assistant to [Secretary of State Donald] Rumsfeld. 'We'll get better as we do it more often'.'
What outrageous statements. U.S. citizens gave President Bush a free pass with Iraq because it seemed terrorism could be encouraged by Saddam Hussein. But to talk of other takeovers is chilling.
What country and time are we in? I do not see any understanding or appreciation of other cultures by this administration. No wonder Bush's poll numbers continue to slide.
Bonnie Pitz,
Newton."