Are People Saying What The President Says They Are Saying

I had to chuckle at the title of this post, but it goes to the heart of a deep problem for the American people regarding the W, Rove and Co. Simply this: If the President says something, many people don't question it.

You know, it's an interesting debate we're having in America about how we ought to handle Iraq. There's a lot of people -- good, decent people, saying, withdraw now. They're absolutely wrong. It would be a huge mistake for this country. If you think problems are tough now, imagine what it would be like if the United States leaves before this government has a chance to defend herself, govern herself, and listen to the -- and answer to the will of the people.

Maybe the President and I travel in different circles and listen to different people, but most of those who disagree with the Iraqi conflagration ignighted by W I know are not saying pull out now, but let's plan (strategicaly, and wisely) to pull out sooner than later. There is a substantial difference between the two points of view.

Really, we have to ask ourselves, is what the President saying what others are advocating as a solution for Iraq? Or, as I believe it is more likely, is the President saying what he wants you to believe his opponents are thinking? The latter is a political parlor trick, no doubt designed by the Rove component of the W, Rove and Co.

I say it's time for us to stand up and not allow W to distort what opponents of his illegitimate war in Iraq are saying and meaning when they say "staying the course," is not the right way to go.