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[Shape Shifter]

Originally posted by SlaveNoMore
Why?

Because his boss is running for President. Because if elected (ha), Kerry will have to work very closely with Allawi. Recall, this is the same Kerry who keeps rambling about how he "wants to work with" foreign leaders.

Or whoever the "democratically elected" leader of Iraq is. Right now Allawi is more of an administration appointee than head of a sovreign nation. And since when did criticizing foreign heads of state become off base. Would you be similarly indignant if he criticized Chirac?

Because our soldiers are overseas fighting an enemy that is doing its best to convince Iraqi citizens that the Iraqi government is illegitimate.

That seems like W's fault more than Kerry's.

Because Lockhart's statements - like Kerry's statements about war crimes - give succor to the enemy and provide him with lies and propaganda to use against our troops, putting them further in harm's way.

I don't know what "lies and propaganda" you're referring to. When I heard Allawi, it sounded to me like he was speaking from administration talking points. The admin trotted Allawi out for no other reason than to score political points (what's he doing in the US anyway? Doesn't he have stuff to do in Iraq?). I don't see how pointing out that things in Iraq may not be so rosy as picture painted by the admin (through their proxy Allawi) constitues giving succor to the enemy. You should be ashamed at yourself for making the accusation.

This is outrageous. Lockhart is a disgrace and an embarrassment.

But he has really great hair.