According to Bush's logic, things are
always getting better in Iraq. If attacks are down, things are obviously getting better (and logically so). If attacks are up, things are
also better because it indicates "desperation".
Democrats are
rightly mocking this nonsensical argument.
"Does the president really believe that suicide bombers are willing to strap explosives to their bodies because we're restoring electricity and creating jobs for Iraqis?" said Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., a White House candidate. "Is the president arguing that the better things get in Iraq, the more dangerous it will become for American soldiers?" [...]
"I just don't understand the president's logic — that because there is more violence and more deaths, things are going well. In my book, that means things are worse," said Democratic presidential contender Howard Dean. [...]
Sen. Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., said in New Hampshire that he was "startled" by Bush's words. "With all respect, it makes no sense: This is a tragedy that occurred today, and it's amid growing signs of dangerous disorder in Iraq."