Rod Dreher, writing on National Review Online, lavishes praise on the ultimatum speech delivered by George Bush on Saint Patrick’s Day. Although Dreher notes seven “high points,” only three will be considered here. (“High points” is in quotes because it is as sensible to look for high points in Bush’s speech as it is to look for high points in cheerleading. As with cheerleading, Bush’s speeches tend to be thoughtless repetitions of mantras and incantations designed to sound pleasing to the foolish. But I digress). First, Dreher quotes Mr Bush to the effect that: ‘Instead of drifting along toward tragedy, … Continue reading Thoughts on the Eve of War