Consistent with his 14th Century, pre-enlightenment social and political views, President Bush has come up with a 14th century solution to the mess in Iraq.
Back in the period after World War II when the famously conservative Colonel Robert R. McCormick ran the Chicago Tribune, Chicagoans often remarked that McCormick's editorials reflected "the greatest mind of the 14th Century." I have often thought that same jape perfectly describes George W. Bush, and yesterday he proved me right.
In speeches explaining why things in Iraq are so bad - but will get better - Bush often asserts that "The enemy is changing tactics, and we're adapting." Yesterday he repeated that mantra for the umpteenth time, and proudly described our latest military strategy: "And so [we] have got a plan now; [we've] adapted. The enemy moves; we'll help the Iraqis move. So [we're} building a berm around the city [Baghdad]." Honest.
Turns out the Iraqis say it's a moat, not a wall, but whether Bush and friends are borrowing from 2nd Century (B.C.) China or 14th Century Europe, their newest idea of how to win the war sure gives me new hope. Heck uva job, Bushie. Bertie McCormick would be proud.