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August 20, 2005

Bush Plans to Visit War Supporters in the Western U.S.

It is obvious that the political impact of the growing anti-war movement in the United States, symbolized by Gold Star Families and Cindy Sheehan, is on U.S. President George W. Bush's mind, and the minds of his image shapers. To counter the international focus on Ms. Sheehan and the antiwar movement's challenge of his Iraq policies, Mr. Bush will hit the road next week in search of friendly audiences. He plans to fly thousands of miles to meet with friendly crowds in Idaho; crowds he knows support his wars. For some reason, he seems to fear exchanging thoughts and ideas with U.S. citizens camped out near his ranch in Crawford, Texas. Mr. Bush announced his intention to visit citizens in Idaho during his August 20, 2005 radio address. He said:
During the coming weeks, I will meet with some of the brave men and women who have been on the front lines in the war on terror. Next week in Idaho, I will visit with some of the fine citizen soldiers of the Idaho National Guard. I will also see the men and women of the Mountain Home Air Force Base who played a leading role in the air campaign in Afghanistan after the September the 11th attacks. I will thank all of them for their service in the war on terror and I will thank the families who make their essential work possible.
He also said:
Our troops know that they're fighting in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere to protect their fellow Americans from a savage enemy. They know that if we do not confront these evil men abroad, we will have to face them one day in our own cities and streets, and they know that the safety and security of every American is at stake in this war, and they know we will prevail. Next week, in Utah, I will also address the Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention and thank the proud veterans who have given today's troops such a noble example of devotion and courage. At the end of the month, I will join our veterans and current service members in San Diego to commemorate the 60th anniversary of V-J Day, the day that ended World War II, the bloodiest conflict in human history
Mr. Bush said, "In this war, our nation depends on the courage of those who wear the uniform." But no matter what he says, there is no guarantee that the U.S. will prevail in Afghanistan and Iraq. In fact, I predict that the it won't. On the other hand, I understand that Mr. Bush has to reinforce his message among a public that is becoming increasingly skeptical about the Iraq war, with each death of a U.S. soldier. Note: This article is cross-posted at The National Political Observer.

Posted by Munir Umrani at August 20, 2005 03:39 PM

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