[Dr. Marten]

"But I wouldn't have said it sitting next to the premier of China" because it undercut another American ally."

I wouldn't vote for Dean in a million years but he is exactly right on this point!

[ChadGore]

It's appeasement and isolationism.

[AmericanVictory]

Exactly right, but not exactly reliable, truthful or consistent.

[Adrastus]

Dean is to "nuance" as load of gravel is to "cathedral."

[Verginius Rufus]

He backpacked in 51 countries! I'm impressed. Of course, the break-up of the Soviet Union allows him to count that as 15 countries instead of 1.

[OldFriend]

The strength of President Bush is that he is straightforward, doesn't lie or obfuscate and everyone knows exactly where he stands. Sorry if you'd choose the coward dean option. Says a lot about you!

[trebb]

I wouldn't vote for Dean in a million years but he is exactly right on this point!

So, you think the President should stop being honest and straightforward and try using the "diplomatic" obfuscation where everyone hears things 2nd and 3rd hand? I think it is significant that the President says the same truth in front of all the parties.

[vpintheak]

Yep, and broken clocks are right 2 times a day as well. The sun shines on a dogs a$$ sometimes too. I f Dean gets lucky and says intelligent things that make sense like this half the time, he just might win a state or 2 next year.

[Democratshavenobrains]

Only a Democrat could seriously think that going VACATIONING in a foreign country makes you knowledgable about the country.