Osama Is A MASTERMIND

Remember, Osama Bin Laden is the "mastermind" behind the bombings of September 11th and the vast, covert Al Qaeda organization that is hiding behind every dark corner and liberal University tenure policy. So now right-wingers are making comparisons between his recent audio tape and the Democrats' talking points against Bush and the war in Iraq. But, if Osama is brilliant, then it isn't surprising that he would draw rather simple conclusions about Bush's fumbled war and globally condemned foreign policy and repeat them as part of his own propoganda. And it isn't surprising that the matching rhetoric of the Dems is actually hard to find and pretty weak.

He may be evil, but he's proving that he is at least as smart as the majority of Americans and the vast majority of the world. The comparisons between the U.S. actions in Iraq and Saddam Hussein's actions is hardly new. He also described Bush's infamous "Mission Accomplished" speech as a "fake, ridiculous show aboard the aircraft carrier," but he's absolutely right. Are the right-wingers saying it wasn't? Are they prepared to defend all the folly? Of course not.

This campaign is about demonization, not substance.

These arguments reflect the flaw in Bush's argument that if we "cut and run" we are giving the terrorists a victory. But the fact is that the war on terror - as conducted by the Bush administration and more or less supported by the Democratic establishment - is a losing proposition for most Americans and most people on this planet. If we "cut and run" some terrorists may feel like winners, but who cares? It's the right thing to do.

Furthermore, if Osama is a "mastermind," then he is

A highly intelligent person, especially one who plans and directs a complex or difficult project

So, he probably is well aware that his words might hurt the opponents of war and be used by Bush and others to rally support. That is exactly what he wants. Thank you Chris Matthews and Tucker Carlson for bringing comfort to our enemies.

Finally, comparing his statements to those made by Michael Moore may be one thing, but comparing his statements to the fairly weak criticism being made by Democrats like Hillary Clinton is really reaching. On the other hand, the right-wingers know the Democrats' weaknesses well. I expect many speeches by Democrats in the coming weeks with dozens of American flags draped behind them.