This is another one of those moments where I can't believe I need to explain this to my former Republican brethren. But, okay, I guess I do. Here goes:
AL-QAEDA IS THE ENEMY!
Not the Democrats. Not the ACLU. Not PBS. Not Al Franken. Not Bill Moyers. Not `all Muslims.' Not Iraq. Not homosexuals. Not evolution. Not the French. Not the filibuster. Not the mainstream media. Not Harry Reid. Not Ted Kennedy. Not even Hillary Clinton.
AL-QAEDA IS THE ENEMY!
See, this is why you're losing the war, Republicans. Because you forgot who the enemy was. The enemy went from being the people who actually killed Americans to being anyone who disagrees with you. For the record, guys, if I disagree with you, I am not the enemy. I only become the enemy when I try to kill you. Once again...
AL-QAEDA IS THE ENEMY!
I have no problem with Karl Rove saying Democrats were soft on terrorism after 9/11. But there's one thing you're going to have to do, Karl--PROVE IT! Show me where Democrats said "you know what...those terrorists...they really need some therapy." Show me where any Democrat said that indictments needed to be handed down. Tell me who it was who said "moderation and restraint" were needed to defeat Al-Qaeda. Whoever these people are, I will gladly join you in calling for their resignation.
Oh, and do be sure to include examples from the first couple weeks of September, 2001. You did, after all, say that being a pussy was the immediate reaction of the Democratic Party. Don't go running around saying "John Kerry questioned the War in Iraq!" That's changing the subject. Just tell me who the Democrats were that supported the terrorists at the expense of the American public immediately after 9/11.
Allow me to offer some proof that you are full of shit. The resolution for Bush to bring down Al-Qaeda passed the senate 98-0, and passed the house 420-1. The resolution did not include the words `therapy', `warrants,' `moderation,' or `restraint.' They did include the words "by any means necessary," which to me sounds pretty unequivocal. But I'm interested to see your proof.
I know, I know, you guys always get all bent out of shape when you're criticized. Anyone who disagrees with your failed strategy is giving aid and comfort to the enemy. I think it's more likely your failed strategy is what is giving aid and comfort to the enemy. It's not the people saying that you didn't have a plan. It's the fact that you didn't have a plan. What's worse, now that you're caught with your pants down you don't even have enough common sense to pull them back up. Instead you accuse those who are pointing at you of not supporting the troops. Well here's a piece of advice, Karl. If you're going to hide behind the troops, maybe you could be bothered to buy them some armor first. It's in your own best interest. Maybe THAT frame will get our guys the protection they need.
Since it seems unlikely that you can substantiate any of your allegations, then I must respectfully ask for YOUR resignation. You've got plenty of money, and can pretty much retire wherever you like. In fact, why don't retire to Gitmo? You guys seem to love it there. Enjoy the rice pilaf (now with TWO kinds of fruit)! I hear the `glo-stick' classes are a real hoot. I also hear that when you're beaten to death while being questioned, they put your name on a bronze plate and nail it to the bar. Kind of like a `Ring of Honor.' You'd best take it, too, because it seems highly unlikely you're going to be offered a position on anyone else's Ring of Honor.
Sometimes I joke about how I left the Republican Party too early. "Leaving in 2004 was crappy timing, I should have waited until 2006!" the joke goes. Reading Rove's comments reminded me that I picked the perfect time to leave--right before the wheels go flying off. Republican's don't even know who they're supposed to be fighting anymore. I hope you find this reminder helpful, Karl.