Correct me if I’m wrong here. But by my calculation, more U.S. senators (72) voted today to condemn a newspaper ad attacking Gen. Petraeus than voted yesterday (56) to lengthen the time off troops get from the frontlines in Iraq, thereby reducing individual soldiers exposure to actual attacks. Am I missing something, or is that about right?
Yes, it is. That’s what the electeds think is important: condemning a newspaper ad is more important that R&R for combat troops. These creatures are beyond embarassment, shame, or any sense of dignity.