The Hypocrisy of The New York Times (III)

Playback Editor on 02/25/07

I remain so disgusted by The New York Times' adolescent, irresponsible behavior that I feel compelled to memorialize my feelings of their actions for the historical record. In today's lead editorial they call out all the things the Bush Administration have not done and need to do regarding the current status of Al Qaeda. Despite the fact again they make claims without any quotable sources, they make suggestions as if they know the administration is not exceptionally well aware of current situations. The worst part is the demands they make of a man to perform in the international when they have been perhaps the driving force in compromising his credibility on the worldwide stage. Their relentless campaign to undercut his integrity at home and abroad has not helped the international perception of his strength in representing the American people's will.

It is fortunate that of all recent presidents, President Bush will do what he feels he must regardless of public opinion polls.

Editorial
Al Qaeda Resurgent
Published: February 25, 2007

Almost five and a half years ago, America — united by the shock of 9/11 — understood exactly what it needed to do. It had to find, thwart and take down the command structure of Al Qaeda, which was responsible for the deaths of 3,000 innocent people on American soil. Despite years of costly warfare in Afghanistan and Iraq, America today is not significantly closer to that essential goal.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/25/opinion/25sun1.html?_r=1&oref=slogin