In response to "The buck stops where?":
As for President Bush’s ability to say a lot without saying anything, I would have to partly blame the press. Over and over Americans hear the constant drone of the Bush administration on TV and in newspapers about how "Saddam Hussein was a terrible dictator and the world is better off without him." Well, okay. But we've already taken that information in and are hungry for something new.
Reporters will ask the president questions, good questions, but to no surprise he rambles off topic and leaves the public with nothing but the monotone we have heard before. It is up to the press to keep challenging him, and get in his face if he isn't answering their question. Many journalists back down after a non-answer answer, in order to stay on Bush’s good side.
Sure, there are eager reporters out there, but those people have not gotten their chance at our Commander-in-Chief. But before the public hears the explanation they want to hear, the news media will have to risk their good reputation with Bush for a better reputation with America.
Written by Kailani Koenig-Muenster of NEXT
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