
'Nam/Iraq; Candidates' Image War; Mine Safety
An interesting analysis of why "W" chose to make a connection to the war we lost in pushing forward his Iraq agenda. Former liberals now vie for the Republican conservative vote, while Obama and Hillary challenge each other with "experience" versus "change" -- and Arianna votes for mine safety and press responsibility. Lawrence O'Donnell sits in for Matt Miller.
Links:
- Al-Maliki on the hot seat (Washington Times)
- Tony Blankley's 2002 article in The Washington Times
- Historians Question Bush’s Reading of Lessons of Vietnam War for Iraq (New York Times)
- National Intelligence Estimate: Prospects for Iraq's Stability (PDF)
- Hillary Clinton Wants Iraqi Parliament to Replace Prime Minister Al-Maliki (Fox News)
- Kerry's remarks to President Bush's comments
- Bush invokes 'tragedy of Vietnam' against Iraq pullout (WATCH at CNN.com)
- Senate Plans Hearing on Mine Collapse (ABC News)
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