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Originally Posted by meembo
Bush has made a point of pushing the hard line in the last couple of days, making sure to use the phrase "war on terror" instead of the less forceful euphemisms that Rumsfeld likes to use. Also, Bush is in vacation, and it's important that he reacts quickly and visibly to "homeland security" issues.
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Regarding the GWoT vs. GSAVE debate, I hear Bush was upset to find out about re-titling it a struggle versus a war. I've always thought Bush seems very proud to be a "War President" and I was confused to hear the Global Struggle Against Violent Extremism as it didn't seem like something Bush would be into doing. That it was done without going through him first made things clear up in that regard.
Politically, I think Bush is right on this one, his political situation won't gain anything by changing the name in a way that appears 'softer' than a war. He staked himself against John Kerry's plans to focus on the terrorists and limit our Iraq engagement, and this name change would indicate acceptance of some of those things Kerry had proposed. This doesn't do the Prez any good.