Meet the Mess


Secretary of War Donald Rumsfeld says it would be a terrible mistake for Iraq to adopt a fundamentalist Islamic government. But if that's what happens, it's a great thing, because at least they're voting.

I'm paraphrasing, of course, but my interpretation is as valid as anyone's. I'm watching Rummy slither and spin on Meet the Press, and he's not making any sense. Iraq has 135,000 security forces ready to battle insurgents, says Rummy, but we know that number is fiction. Iraqi security forces are more likely to throw their rifles away and run than to stand and fight, and the units themselves are riddled with fifth columnists who will sell out their comrades for a bowl of couscous. How many battle ready Iraqi forces does Iraq need in order for the US to leave? asks Tim Russert. Rumsfeld responds with some line of blather that doesn't come close to answering the question. You see, it's really none of our business.

Now Russert and Rummy are mixing it up about Specialist Wilson's now famous question about the lack of armor on military vehicles. Russert plays the clip. Rummy says it's unfair to take his reply out of context. He's really, really indignant that liberal media is not playing along. We're working hard on providing armor to the troops, and by Feb. 15 (Rummy looks at his watch), that nine days from now, all military vehicles operating outside of protected areas will have an appropriate level of armor.

I can't watch anymore.
6.2.05 15:25
 


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