The other Thompson delves into the "pro-choice" position, saying
it is a problem for the Catholic church. (Gotta think this is a
loser argument and turns off far many than it persuades.) McCain
asked about importance of abortion. McCain says abortion has to do
with "national security" because it goes too our respect for life.
He gets back on firmer ground saying national security is the key
and he is the most qualified and needs no on the job training. Ron
Paul sounds like Nancy Pelosi advocating immediate withdrawal from
Iraq. Lots of Ron Paul cheers. Duncan Hunter analogizes to Cold
War. Mentions progress in Anbar and Democrats failure to "pause in
rush to the exits" despite improved news. Huckabee makes pitch for
oil independence. George asks McCain about failure to meet
benchmarks. McCain says of course we stay and expresses
disappointment with Iraqi government. Says we "are winning." Argues
we will win debate in September and we won't set a date for
withdrawl. Rudy reminds us again that Democrats never say Islamic
fundamentalism. Restates we should seek victory and mentions
Brookings op-ed editorial noting "we might just win." Makes the
argument that if we can bring stability [no appeals to democracy
here] we will have won. Romney echoes McCain and Rudy. Has a very
funny Obama joke, saying he went from "Jane Fonda to Dr.
Strangelove."
topics:
Nancy Pelosi, Islam, Abortion, Iraq, Oil
