I've been trolling the blogsphere, seeing what other bloggers are saying in their posts. The biggest Associated Press news story today for the bloggers has been Karl Rove's insulting remarks, accusing liberals of wanting "therapy and understanding" for the Sept. 11 terrorist attackers. Democrats in Congress today are saying that Rove should either apologize or resign for his remarks. According to the AP story, White House press secretary Scott McClellan came to Rove's defense, saying that Rove was "simply pointing out the different philosophies and different approaches when it comes to winning the war on terrorism."
What can I say, that hasn't already been said? Yes, Karl Rove flapped his mouth with some rather derogatory comments. Yes, he was probably stupid for claiming that liberals "saw the savagery of the 9/11 attacks and wanted to prepare indictments and offer therapy and understanding for our attackers," while conservatives "saw the savagery of 9/11 and the attacks and prepared for war." Just as he was insidious to have said that the Democratic Party had made a mistake of calling for "moderation and restraint" after the terrorist attacks.
But I also want to say a couple of comments to the Democrats, liberals and progressives who have gotten steamed over Rove's comments. Don't underestimate Karl Rove. This guy has been a political mastermind in consolidating political power with control of both houses of Congress and the Presidency for the Republican Party. Whenever he opens his mouth to say something, there is a deeper political meaning and strategy behind his words. The question you have to ask is, why did he say that? What was the political purpose for these remarks? What is his game strategy? The Democrats have got to figure out what Karl Rove's game plan is, then counter it with their own calculating, measured remarks.
Don't underestimate Karl Rove.
Thursday, June 23, 2005
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I was browsing some comments on a pro-Bush blog and came across a comment as to how (I paraphrase, I forgot where I came acros the exact text). "Rove used the word liberal, not Democrat and the Democrats fell into the trap he laid. They immediately associated themsevles with the word liberal."
Liberals are of course the enemy to Republicans. Equivalent to terrorists. Now Rove has Democrats telling Republicans that they are terrorists. At least if you connect the dots that Rove is laying out.
Mike: You're right! Rove did use the word liberal and not Democrat. When I first heard of this speech, even I was a little angry at what Rove said. But the more I thought about this speech, the more I start to wonder what his game plan is. Rove makes a speech insulting the liberals. Democrats cry foul and condem Rove. Rove says, "Wait a minute--I'm not talking about Democrats. I'm talking about liberals. So you apologize for the crass remarks you made towards me."
The funny thing is that the connecting of these dots all lead back to the continuous campaigning for the hard-line conservatives and Religious Right. It is all about keeping the right firmly entrenched, and angered enough at the evil liberals so they can continue to keep the Republicans in power.
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