Elite Press and Rove

Lets have a look at what the press has to say about the Rove Departure:

Washington Post: How Rove helped George W. Bush become President, how the Democrats wanted him to resign over Plame and the firings of the US Attorneys. Worth a Read, very fair article.

Time: Looking at the Rove myth and not finding much to be positive about, elections won yes but policy below a pass level. In other words a typical Liberal view of Karl Rove.

RealClearPolitics: A very positive article about Rove from an insider. Worth a read for some of the background details about Rove.

The New York Times: Not the greatest friend for Karl Rove but very informative article, covers the same areas victories but policy problems and investigations. Don't expect them not to be happy that he has left the administration.

Rove Out!

I was surprised to hear that Karl Rove the Mastermind behind the political development and victories of George W. Bush was getting out before the end of the term. Of course the press think there is another story, this is the Beltway after all, what other shoe is to fall in other words.

The Politico excellent article on Karl Rove, if your running for President you want Karl Rove on the other hand his policy aims are a question. Read this article if you have the time.

Romney on the March?

Mr Romney won the Iowa Straw Poll, but since none of the major candidates turned up what is the point, few good press headlines but and there is the but the real test comes in January. VIEWS will make a prediction, Mr Romney will not be heading the Republican ticket in 2008. The reason for this is simple, views does not think the Republicans will vote for a Mormon to be there leader, harsh but true.

Iraq

Here is the Sunday round up of what to read if you have the Time.

The Politico: A look at the prospects for Iraq as we head for September and a very important report. Also how Terrorists in Iraq might try to have their own Tet e.g Vietnam and the turning of the war. The Administration review of the prospects for Iraq, good and bad. A very good article that looks at the prospects for Iraq and the good and bad developments, if you read one article this Sunday read this article.

The New York Times: The article looks how getting out of Iraq might not be that easy, how the candidates deal with the issue. The NYT knows that what appeals to Democratic voters is somewhat different from the rest of the country, the paper is giving cover to the candidates who want to give a balanced version of a policy.

Afghanistan Never Ending War!

As readers who have been kind enough to read this blog will know VIEWS has been very concerned about the War in Afghanistan. It seems a War without End, over the last two hundred years we have lost thousands of our good troops there, and we are still in the bloody place. Views has not lost his mind, of course we have not be there all that time but deaths are deaths no matter the time frame. Today it is reported by the BBC we have lost another Soldier, so far we have lost 70 UK Service Personnel in the place since the war started in 2001. A few months ago VIEWS caught a ITV story from Afghanistan, our troops are in 1914 - 1918 conditions, e.g trenches in some cases and not enough back up. The answer of the government send more troops from Iraq to Afghanistan, it could be argued the other way around, get out of Afghanistan and send troops to Iraq. One simple question can we win in Afghanistan if not why lose troops, we might win in Iraq if we stay, running out now would be a disaster. Also lets start to get more European troops in, they have been very quiet, whats the point of NATO if they will not support its founders.

Iraq Deaths

More Deaths in Iraq. British Forces have lost 168 Service Personnel since the start of the war.

Xmas Election

The Republicans in South Carolina are moving up their primary to January 19 2008. This will push Iowa and New Hampshire to early dates. I make a prediction the first elections for the 2008 Presidential Election will happen just before Xmas. The joy of politicians on the door in the Christmas Period. I think the big man ( pick your deity ) is having a major laugh, making politicians do some real work!!