Love Means Never Having to Say Your Sorry

I've been in love, and I can tell you this isn't exactly the case. But never mind; let's get on to a fantastic article by Michael Kinsley.

In it he talks about how President Bush's request for additional funds would have been more palatable if he had just admitted error. "This $87 billion request is a minefield of embarrassments, through which a simple “We got it wrong” would have been the safest route. After all, Bush either knew we’d be spending this kind of money for two or more years after declaring victory — and didn’t tell us — or he didn’t realize it himself. Those are the only two options. He deceived us, or he wasn’t clairvoyant in the fog of war. Apparently, Bush would rather be thought omniscient than honest, which is a pity, since appearing honest is a more realistic ambition. Especially for him. "

I personally don't see any other two possibilities. Either he knew this was coming and kept it from the American people and Congress, or he didn't know this was coming. You take your pick.