04-08-2003, 09:40 PM
Consider who Arnett saw as his audience, and consider who the Senator packaged his remarks for. If Arnett felt that the side of war that he was 'revealing' was not being seen by his network's prime audience, he was trying to show a side of the war that he felt needed being shown. Where was he in Belgrade, I wonder, or was he there and I was in a 'I am not watching TV' mood during some of that stuff?
I seriously doubt that the Senator in question gives one sh** about international opinion in this matter, for better or worse. I still wonder at what positive spin he could possibly put on that when the guy already got fired, very publicly.
In contrast: Jane Fonda actually indulged in bona fide treasonous activity, aid and comfort to the enemy, and in a very public manner. However, since U.S. had not declared war in Viet Nam, the legal ground to hit her with charges of treason was a bit shaky, and there was No Political Will to raise the issue as huge numbers of law makers were, by that time, trying to find a way out of a mess that Kennedy left to LBJ who left it to Nixon . . . :P
I seriously doubt that the Senator in question gives one sh** about international opinion in this matter, for better or worse. I still wonder at what positive spin he could possibly put on that when the guy already got fired, very publicly.
In contrast: Jane Fonda actually indulged in bona fide treasonous activity, aid and comfort to the enemy, and in a very public manner. However, since U.S. had not declared war in Viet Nam, the legal ground to hit her with charges of treason was a bit shaky, and there was No Political Will to raise the issue as huge numbers of law makers were, by that time, trying to find a way out of a mess that Kennedy left to LBJ who left it to Nixon . . . :P
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete