Senator says ‘fireside chats’ could help Bush on Iraq

[Thom Little]

The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee yesterday suggested that President Bush use an FDR-style presentation to update people on progress in the war in Iraq.

Sen. John Warner, R-Va., recalled that during World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt often went on the radio in “fireside chats” to explain to the nation in detail the conduct of the war in Europe and Asia.

“I think it would be to Bush’s advantage,” said Warner, who served in the Navy during the war. “It would bring him closer to the people, dispel some of this concern that understandably our people have, about the loss of life and limb, the enormous cost of this war to the American public.”


http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/news/national/112805b2_fireside_chats

[bluestateguy]

1. Yes, I think he should do that

Because every time he opens his mouth on the subject of the war, public support goes further down the flusher.

The fact is that he has the communication skills and the temperment of a three year old. He is the Baby Bush.

Do it Mr. President.

[pnorman]

2. FDR wasn't on A Mission From Gawd.

But Dubya is, and needs to do NO 'splaining whatsoever. Any questions?

pnorman

[maddezmom]

3. duplicate topic

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=1949956