Moveon.org really started something with its Petraeus/Betray-Us ad. It actually was able to move the congress into introducing and voting on legislation condemning the organization for running the ad, which is the first bit of activity we have seen there in a while. While war rages and blood flows the most important thing on the minds of our legislators was to codify censorship. We must never speak poorly, especially of a military man in uniform. The Republicans were especially outraged. Yes, the same Republicans who swift-boated John Kerry and Max Cleland who were both Viet Nam vets and heroes. I guess it depends on who is wearing the uniform at the time when we condemn an attack. Anyway, Moveon.org has received a tremendous increase in donations since congress condemned them, so as far as they are concerned, keep the complaints coming Congresspersons.

I did not particularly like the Moveon.org ad, but I defend their right to run it. The real shameful thing is that Bush used one of his Generals to advance his political agenda. The General's 'report' was all too predictable. Does anybody with an ounce of sense believe he would have appeared before congress and said something the White House did not want and expect to hear? Petreaus unfortunately was put in an impossible position. Now his 'good name' is forever diminished thanks to his Commander in Chief.

He did not learn from Colin Powell. This regime has produced the greatest shame on all of America.