Where is President Bush?
The media is making the uprising in Iraq look like a huge offensive that could somehow succeed. While that is a desperate lie told by desperate people, the American people are starting to believe it. (*)
So where is President Bush? Apparently he is on vacation on his ranch.
Could he please be bothered to take a step out of doors and speak to the cameras to reassure the American public?
Update. The presidential weekend radio address was on the subject of Iraq. I would like to see him make a statement for television cameras, though, as that would reach more people.
The radio address is online. (†)
This week in Iraq, our coalition forces have faced challenges, and taken the fight to the enemy. And our offensive will continue in the weeks ahead.
As the June 30th date for Iraqi sovereignty draws near, a small faction is attempting to derail Iraqi democracy and seize power.…
From the first days of the war on terror, I said our nation would face periods of struggle and testing. As the June 30th transition approaches, we will continue to see a test of wills between the enemies of freedom and its defenders. We will win this test of wills, and overcome every challenge, because the cause of freedom and security is worth our struggle.
That’s good, but it could be better.
Update: 12 April 2004. President Bush gave brief televised remarks to reporters the day after I posted this. That is good. Now he has announced a full-fledged press conference for Tuesday evening (tomorrow). It will give the president a chance to reassure the public and shore up his support.