The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[Alex]

There is logic in what he said, essentially that he didn't want soldiers and families seeing pictures of him playing golf while they were out fighting.

And indeed, this is true. Every time over the last 5 years that Bush has done anything leisurely or lighthearted since the war began someone somewhere has raised the alarm about how could he possibly be out having fun while soldiers are dying.

There's just no way to say it out loud that doesn't sound very stupid and like he is creating an equivalence that he isn't.

So the best thing would have been to just not say anything. Especially since he appears to be having a Hillary moment about the last time he played golf.