However, most Democrats were like Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., and Senator Barbara Boxer, D-CA. They were there simply to hear themselves bark. They had no desire to ascertain anything important from Petraeus's report. Liberals know that Patraeus's success unearths their failure, as they have done everything in their power to undermine this war by offering terrorists hope and promising them our military calendar.
"Fearful-aggressive" Democrats like Sen. Hillary Clinton lunged at Patraeus with implications of lying, but the general calmly stood his ground. He never flinched from the Democrats' snapping jaws or encouraged their political neuroses. Instead, he confidently delivered his report and nobly ignored insult after insult. Patraeus dealt with facts as he had come to do. He set the ill-mannered Democrats straight and left them explaining themselves to their masters – the American public.
Too bad Patraeus can't require the most severely unbalanced congressmen and senators to attend intensive rehabilitation. For instance, when The Dog Whisperer encounters a particularly desperate case, he temporarily removes the dysfunctional animal from its environment. and introduces the dog into his “mentally-balanced pack” at his dog rehabilitation center. Perhaps temporarily awarding these congressmen and senators the rank of private first class in the United States Marine Corps would be an excellent place to start. They could then be assigned to an infantry platoon in Iraq.
Spending a few months in the company of some well-adjusted Devil Dogs might very well remedy these mentally unbalanced liberals. Then their campaign spokesmen might even stop encouraging terrorists with asinine press releases like the following: "Sen. Obama's question is not about Gen. Petraeus's patriotism. It's about his logic;" "Senator Clinton is going to keep her focus where it should be, on ending the war;" and "John Edwards believes Congress should stand firm and hold President Bush responsible for changing course with a simple and strong message –- no timetable, no funding, no excuses."
Theses Democrats -- like mentally unstable dogs -- would benefit greatly from Caesar's mantra of rules, boundaries, and limitations. Thanks to their encounter with Gen. Patraeus, they have at least been schooled in honor, courage, and commitment. Now, if they could simply acquire a modicum of discipline to practice those qualities with consistency, we might very well unite America one congressman at a time.