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Democrats seem to have shifted their thinking on a number of issues since President Obama took the oath of office. Figure some Dems have more faith in government with a like-minded man at the helm, and besides, circumstances have changed. But also figure that some Democrats were just looking for sore spots -- and their anti-Bush rhetoric was based not on principle, but raw opportunism.
When Obama picked Eric Shinseki to head the Department of Veterans Affairs, the left applauded because they liked the contrast with President George W. Bush. Shinseki was their hero because he had told Congress that...
Democrats' Quest for Balance in 2009
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Date: Sep 20, 2009 - 11:51 PM EST
Brian
Did the Left ever tone down its rhetoric during Bush's terms? No, it did not. In fact, books and movies openly championed the thought of his assassination.
Brian: What books? What movies? I pretty well read and have some knowledge of modern culture. I haven't run across these books and films. I do know that our supposed establishment media was not suggesting that Bush was out to destroy America. I don't know of many people suggesting that Bush should have been removed by force. I most certainly don't know of many democratic congress people suggesting that Bush was not deserving of respect because he was...