Rumsfeld and the 'N' word.

During Congressional hearings, Rumsfeld uttered the following statement in response to lagging public support for war in Iraq (as quoted in the Washington Post):

"I have a feeling they're getting pushed" -- an apparent reference to unfavorable news coverage and political commentary. Rumsfeld expressed confidence that support would rebound.

I agree with the Post's assessment of his meaning. What a putz. Shouldn't we all remind him and this administration that the job of the media is not to market policy and legislation to the American public (that's my job). It's not a journalist's responsibility to sell the public on the war, but report the facts. Jeesh.

And what about "Checks and Balances"? Isn't it Congress's role to ask the tough questions and demand answers on behalf of the American people? How much denial do you need to be in to think that hundreds of deaths a week is something the press and this Congress should ignore and accept? Goddess knows that the press rolled over for years for this administration. This administration also has paid journalists to "report" on pending legislation.

Since I'm not in office I can say this: The Nazis had the Reichstag and Signal. The Bush administration wants the same out of Congress and the American Press. And they're whining that they are not getting it.

There. I said it. I brought up the 'N' word. And I don't have to apologize.