Bush losing base fast

The rest of the GOP had better bail on him or they'll lose these voters too. Just a sample from one of the many statements being put out by US churches of all stripes.

President George W. Bush has ordered a “surge” in troops in Iraq, ostensibly to help quell sectarian violence and stabilize Baghdad. This escalation of troop presence is likely only to result in an escalation in American and Iraqi deaths. Thus the call for more troops is morally unsupportable.

Particularly in the wake of the barbaric execution of Saddam Hussein – an act that reflects not the ideals of democracy and justice, but rather mocks them – and an act that promises only to breed more violence, as only a violent act can – one would think that the United States would immediately seek to bring about a change of policy. Sending more troops is not a change in policy, nor is it even a change in strategy; it is more of the same.

Of course, I would much rather see the troops withdrawn even if it would buy the GOP votes. If voters make mistakes, they can be corrected later. If your family member or loved one is in the ground, nothing can be done about that...ever.

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