I've had my fair share of criticism for
Andrew Sullivan, but I think he really hits the mark with
this particular entry.
He presents a fantasy Convention speech for Kerry, and I have to say, I like it. I think it hits the right notes, appeals to hawks and liberals, and eloquently trumps Bush's empty tough talk. It even stirred me a bit.
Let me now address those in the world who believe that the United States, under a Democratic president, will cower before terror or respond to any future attacks with passivity and weakness. Nothing could be further from the truth. As president, I will pursue this country's real enemies every day I am in the Oval Office; I will seek them out and bring them to justice; I will ensure that our historic duty to the people of Afghanistan and Iraq is met in full, however long it takes, however hard the task. To the murderers of al Qaeda, let me say this. Do not even begin to interpret a Democratic victory as some sign that we will acquiesce to your murderous intent and nihilist politics. In the war against Jihadism, there is no Democrat or Republican. There is simply American. We will unite to defeat you and to secure our country.
What say you?