So, the House just recessed to go listen to Petraeus sell Bush's escalation before they vote

[bigtree]

What a crock of shit stunt by the WH and Pentagon. I wonder if he'll call them cowards and traitors like Bush and Cheney have been calling Democrats?

I wonder if he'll tell them that the bill 'emboldens terrorists' like Bush and Cheney have been claiming?

I wonder if he'll tel them the bill is a retreat or defeat like Bush and Cheney have been claiming?

What the fuck can he tell them at this point, except to try and intimidate them out of supporting a deadline for his troop-devouring mission?

Fuck Petraeus.

[babylonsister]

1. I agree with your assessment of Petraeus; he's the * mouthpiece, one

of the few left they could find.
I don't think whatever he says will matter much to those Dems who've already made up their minds, which is the majority of them. He WILL provide cover for the rethugs too cowardly to admit this isn't working.

[MADem]

2. Ahh, good ole General BetrayUs!!! With his wonderful surge!!

Feh...

[AndyA]

3. Let's face it: To get anywhere in the military these days, you have to be a butt kisser.

And that's exactly the type of person we DON'T NEED TO HAVE AT THE TOP!

Do we want a bunch of yes men and women? Or do we want honest ones who worked their way to the top by being a good soldier, and will not hesitate to say hell no, that isn't the way to go.

Petraeus can french kiss Joe Lieberman, as they both are buried up *'s butt.