DC pundits vs. the American People
Once in awhile, Josh Marshall just hits the nail on the head with impunity. This piece is one of those moments: It really does seem as though the cardinals of DC punditry are constitutionally incapable of believing that George W. Bush has ever -- in the real sense -- gotten anything wrong or that they, the Washington establishment, has gotten anything wrong over the last six years. I don't like to use such words but I can only think to call the denial and buck-passing sickening. I can't think of another word that captures the gut reaction. Sickening, that's a strong word coming from Josh who is not known for peddling easy outrage. Is it merited? Take a look at this passage Marshall quotes from a recent Roll Call piece by beltway "cardinal" Mort Kondracke: President Bush bet his presidency — and America’s world leadership — on the war in Iraq. Tragically, it looks as though he bit off more than the American people were willing to chew . The U.S. is failing in Ir