"Bush talks of changing tactics in Iraq"--Sydney Morning Herald

[milkyway]

George Bush has raised the possibility of altering US tactics in Iraq in a move that his campaign manager said showed a commander-in-chief willing to learn from setbacks.

The President tinkered with his re-election message as seven nationwide polls and the state-by-state electoral vote count showed him and his Democratic challenger, John Kerry, still locked in a virtual dead heat.

"A president must lead with consistency and strength in these troubling times," Mr Bush told supporters in Onalaska, Wisconsin. "In war, sometimes you change your tactics - but you never change your principles."

In Washington, Mr Bush's campaign manager, Ken Mehlman, told reporters several hours later that "the goal is fixed the tactics are flexible" in Iraq. Neither man detailed changes in the approach to Iraq, where about 1100 soldiers have died in combat in the past 19 months.
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http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/10/27/1098667842419.html?oneclick=true

Rove suddenly realizes voters want a president who thinks. This desperate last-minute flip-flop of bush's image shows that their internal polls are telling them they are going to lose. Six more days.

[maddezmom]

1. we want a president that can think, without the remote control device

this is a farce. LOL

[tuvor]

2. What great timing!

It's just a coincidence, can'tcha see?

Man, some people are just so cynical!

[hangemhigh]

3. STFU Chimpy. You may be admitting to a MISTAKE!

[Fridays Child]

14. No, no, no! Not a mistake. A SETBACK. Say it with me: setback.

That Boooooooooooshie, he don't make no mistakes. Unnerstan?

[maddezmom]

4. * wants a do-over!!!

this article just cracks me up.

[Barrett808]

5. I suspect the "civil union" flip-flop also signals desperation

Dissing the base to court the gay vote? Really desperate.

[ladjf]

6. I predict that Falluja will be reduced to a pile of ruble by

Sunday just to show Americans how tough Bush is.

Ultimately, all of the larger cities will be leveled. It's the only
way the administration knows to win the war in Iraq.

[Randi_Listener]

7. A little late for this bullshit...

...doncha think.

[Peanut Gallery]

8. Yep

Typical Bush. Talk about changes in tactics. Talk about civil unions. Talk about the economy. Talk, talk, talk.

Do nothing.

[kostya]

9. Wow! Validating Kerry's messages. They really ARE in trouble!

[Norquist Nemesis]

10. Flim-flam. Dog and pony show. Diversionary tactics.

It all boils down to a new marketing tact in an attempt to mask the miserable failures of this administration.

[ima_sinnic]

11. oh darn, and I already voted! If only you'd said this a little sooner

this might have changed everything!

NOT!!!

[Rose Siding]

12. Where's your resolve, man!?

Screwing up isn't working for you anymore? Flippity Floppity you old Hare!

This should put all doubt about John Kerry's leadership abilities to bed!

[BeyondGeography]

13. Soon , it will be over, George

And you won't have to pretend you care about "learning" from your mistakes anymore.

[aden_nak]

15. Rove finally realized that Bush's policies are unpopular.

Luckily, a story like this takes more than a week to trickle down.

Actually, maybe that's unlucky. It would be nice to contradict Bush with Bush.

[Dhalgren]

16. Bush thinking? Too little, too late...

[Javaman]

17. He also forgot to say, "it's hard work!" followed by a drool...