Sunday, March 21, 2004
Not-So-Rapid Response In this morning's New York Times, Steven R. Weisman informs [registration required] us that:
Let's set aside what use there is for a Middle Eastern "democracy initiative" that doesn't include pressure on Saudi Arabia.
Secretary of State Colin L. Powell sought this weekend to allay the furor in the Middle East over the Bush administration's proposed democracy initiative for the region, assuring the leaders of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia that there was no intention to impose reforms on their countries.
Let's set aside what use there is for a Middle Eastern "democracy initiative" that doesn't include pressure on Saudi Arabia.
My questions is, What is John Kerry's view of this development? Why can't I find a single article on Google News with a comment from the inevitable Democratic nominee?
Kerry spent the entire primary campaign telling voters he was ready for a fight. And, sure enough, the Bushies are now "bringing it on."
But Democrats are still waiting for the first hints of a counterpunch.
Powell's comments are as good a place as any to start hitting back.
