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Entries by Reese Schonfeld from 08/2008

A "Surge" by Any Other Name Would be a Reinforcement

| Posted 08.13.2008 | Politics
Read More: Iraq Surge, Names, Reinforcement, George W. Bush, Iraq, Barack Obama, Politics News

To "name" an issue is to frame the issue, and ultimately to own it. That's why Barack Obama is having such a hard time answering questions about our recent successes in Iraq.

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Boast Boldly & Tote a Tiny Twig

| Posted 08.14.2008 | Politics
Read More: Russia, US Allies, U.S. Georgia Relationship, George W. Bush, Russia Georgia War, Politics News

Teddy Roosevelt advised "Speak softly, and carry a big stick," but unfortunately: George Bush, "you're no Teddy Roosevelt." In your case it's "Boast boldly while toting a tiny twig."

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Why Should Anyone Vote for Either of These Two Guys?

| Posted 08.19.2008 | Politics
Read More: Politics, John McCain, 2008 Election, Barack Obama, 2008 Presidential Race, 2008 Presidential Campaign, 2008 Presidential Election, Politics News

Our choice this year seems to be between the over-ripe and the under-cooked -- someone about whom too much is known, and someone about whom we know too little.

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