January 29, 2003
SOTU Address
SOTU Address
I don't have much to add that hasn't been said better elsewhere. We're going to war with Iraq, the only question remaining is when? I'm revising my early prediction of right after the Superbowl to right after Valentine's Day, based on these factors:1. Islamic haj starts in a couple of days & ends mid-February. Starting the war before that ends would strengthen the loonies position that we're trying to eliminate all Muslims.
2. Estimated 2-3 weeks more to get all troops & equipment in place. Enough there now for defensive actions, need a few more for offensive.
3. UN inspectors are to give another report around February 14th. The trick will be to give them enough info to find their ass with both hands without tipping our hand.
The SOTU did seem to upset Sollie, our pug, terribly. He came & sat beside me during the speech, very distraught...shredded 2 chew toys during the speech. He would stop from time to time, stare all bug-eyed & shocked at the TV, and then look at me as if to say "Can you believe that?" I think the shot of Pelosi rolling her eyes got that started.
Posted by Rita at January 29, 2003 01:01 PM