A bit OT,Mentions Kerry but, maybe encouraging news on the mess in the ME

[wisteria]

"Bush shows new willingness to reverse course"

"Realities in Iraq, Middle East 'becoming more apparent' to president"

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17445847/





"But it can be a bitter pill for a politician who got to the nation's highest office by stressing his unwavering fidelity to core principles and painting his opponents -- first Al Gore, then John F. Kerry -- as flip-floppers who changed their minds depending on the political currents. Now, suddenly, it is George W. Bush -- the stubborn, resolute, "never give in" leader -- who finds himself explaining how he can reject a position one moment and embrace it the next." (What, Gore was a "flip flopper" too?)




"All politicians flip-flop at times, of course, though few characterize it that way. Governance sometimes requires it and, if skillfully presented, it can be seen as thoughtfulness or growth in office."
(Now they say this?)

All in all though, I think this commentary vindicates Senator kerry somewhat, although the WP won't come out and say it directly. JK has been correct on two fronts, the realities of this war and changing ones mind and perspective when faced with new information or developments.