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Originally posted by prb
onetime2 and Ustwo: So it was too risky for Bush to go to D.C. on 9/11 or to Ground Zero for several days thereafter. And besides, he has more important matters to deal with as POTUS than taking chances for personal political gain.
Uhh, and how is his trip to Iraq different?
Again, I give him credit for travelling to Iraq, just not alot. He's had opportunities before to show his courage and didn't. Courage after long reflection is carefully calculated risk.
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There was (or was thought to be) a direct threat against the Pres on 9/11. Given that his trip to Iraq was not publicized there was no direct imminent threat in that trip.
His trip to Iraq was a damned big morale booster just as it was when he went to ground zero. Do you know exactly what he did in the days after 9/11 and before going to ground zero? No. How can you possibly make a comparison of the priorities without knowing what you're comparing it to? Don't bother answering as it's just a pot shot at the Pres with no understanding of the facts.