Michelle has asked that this Mudville Gazette post be passed on:
The 2003 invasion of Iraq is likely to be a contested topic in the American discussion for many years to come. As with any fractious issue, opinions will vary and even individual opinions will shift and change with time. That's a part of the human condition, after all, and one that flourishes in free societies. However, much less admirable efforts by many to obscure their own positions now seem to occur with increasing frequency, as do misquotes of political opponents for personal or "party" gain. Sadly these sorts of things have become common practice among those who bear much of the responsibility for the current situation. Perhaps it has become too much for them to bear, this great and terrible burden of leadership, though stepping aside and letting those of stronger, more determined convictions carry on might be even less palatable to them. Thus history is being rewritten, and free speech is being cheapened by some who employ it the most and cherish it the least - even as Americans fight and die to uphold their rights to do so.
Do read it all... and do pass it on... I think it important to set the record straight.
Rick, at most this was some employee's idea of a political statement or joke. CNN is in the business of making money. They are not stupid enough to pull a stunt like this even if they have some secret agenda to undermine Bush. It's been hilarious to see Drudge's panties all in a bunch over this. Reveals Drudge for what he is.
Posted by: Zossima | Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 07:47 PM
Oops. This was supposed to go under the stunning photo of Cheney with an X over his face. Haven't seen Cheney look so good in quite some time ; )
Posted by: Zossima | Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 07:52 PM