(Sigh). I'm seeing a huge ball being dropped here. And it's frustrating seeing it happen on one of the biggest Liberal blogs in America.
First, we have diaries that turn into stupid little hissy fits between people who believe in the authenticity of the OBL tape and those that don't.
(Sigh).
Then, we have a high profile presidential candidate that hits the nail on the head and lambastes Bushco. with his latest remark. But DKos members (& diarists) are seeing this as a brave and scathing attack for the "defense of Michael Moore"!!!
(Sigh).
Forget Michael Moore! Forget this "apology" bullshit!!!
Here's Kerry's remark again:
"You'd think the only focus tonight would be on destroying Osama Bin Laden, not comparing him to an American who opposes the war whether you like him or not. You want a real debate that America needs? Here goes: If the administration had done the job right in Tora Bora we might not be having discussions on Hardball about a new Bin Laden tape. How dare Scott McClellan tell America that this Administration puts terrorists out of business when had they put Osama Bin Laden out of business in Afghanistan when our troops wanted to, we wouldn't have to hear this barbarian's voice on tape. That's what we should be talking about in America."
People. People!!!
I'll say it again...
Like it or not (and most of you incomprehensibly don't like it, it seems), Osama Bin Laden has given Democrats a gift.
Maybe a picture will make my point clearer.
Got that?! Osama is laughing. He's laughing at Bush. He's laughing at George for turning Iraq into a terrorist factory and playground. He's laughing at George for missing the opportunity in Tora Bora. He's laughing at George for being able to continue to do what he has been doing for the last 2 decades despite George's "War on Terror".
This does not make George look good.
It also does not "give strength" to Bush's policies. I'm glad that John F. Kerry has figured that out. I'm disheartened that Joseph Biden still hasn't figured it out. Which are you? Biden or Kerry?
And what's more, the point of Kerry's attack was not to "defend Michael Moore", for chrissakes. It was also not to discredit Chris Matthews.
(Sigh).
Kerry attacked THE PRESIDENT because this upstaging letter by Bin Laden proves that George W. Bush, at the very least, doesn't have a clue as to how to defend America.
"I don't know where bin Laden is. I have no idea and really don't care. It's not that important. It's not our priority."
- G.W. Bush, 3/13/02
I leave you with 3 steps as to how to spin this story in the Dem's favor.
1. Take the authenticity of this letter at face value for now.
- Forget Bin Laden's MESSAGE.
- Focus on the fact that BIN LADEN IS THE MESSENGER.
- Forget this stupid meme that "Matthews should apologize".
- Continue to Question why, after 4 years since 9/11, is the architect of the biggest terrorist attack on American soil still making audio recordings.
In other words, play Bush's game and the Dem's will have the upper hand.
LINK:
Here is an article which should heighten your Morale:
Tape a 'big blow' to Bush (Newsday)
And here is a CNN quick poll that should do the same:
Don't get distracted by Bushco.!!!