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Mr. President:
In the face of mounting opposition to your plan to send more troops to Iraq, Tony Snow responded, "If not this, what?" Tony Snow is an excellent messenger, but you create the message. Permit me to translate the message sent to the American people and the Congress by Mr. Snow's rhetorical query: "Any plan, even a bad one, is better than no plan. You don't have a plan either. Come up with a better idea or stop kibitzing."
Mr. President, this approach is not acceptable. You can't escape the onus of your office by attempting to off-load the burden to others. You led us into this mess in Iraq and it is your responsibility to lead us out.
Ann Richards' "pig with lipstick" analogy applies here. You need a better plan.
No one says it will be easy, but you have a wealth of resources at your disposal. Start by listening to the American people AND HEARING what we are saying. If you keep an open mind, the way out may become clearer.
Good luck, and may God bless.
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