Bush's attack on Syria is typical of his disastrous presidency

Daily Star (Lebanon) | Oct. 30, 2008 (Editorial)

Sunday's cross-border raid into Syria by US forces serves as a reminder that although George W. Bush is now a "lame duck" president, he still retains the ability to make dangerous waves in the Middle East. His power might be easier to accommodate if it had been wielded over the years with good judgement for the purpose of achieving clearly defined objectives. Full Story »

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Subjects: World, U.S., Politics
Topics: Syria, Bush Administration, Presidential Election 2008, War in Iraq
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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Oct 30, 2008 - 11:51 AM PDT
Reviewed by: James Canning (review), Ann Wilmer (review)
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Edited by: Derek Hawkins - Oct 30, 2008 - 12:56 PM PDT

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Ann Wilmer
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 by Ann Wilmer - Oct. 30, 2008

It's hard to argue with the writer's position or the facts used to support it.

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James Canning
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 by James Canning - Oct. 30, 2008

Superb editorial outlining the essential amorality of Bush administration policy in the Middle East, as characterized by the reckless, murderous attack across the Syrian border, killing a number of civilians including children.

The stunning incompetence and extreme recklessness of this administration truly staggers the imagination. The idiot in the White House is one of the most dangerous men on the planet.

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