Talk To Me Goose, Talk To Me

At Political Animal, Mr. Kevin Drum is discussing the now infamous "Mission accomplished" Banner. For my part, (and believe me, I'm no Kevin Drum) this is just another example of political overkill on the part of the republicans. Kind of like when Fox News complains about media bias.

Contrary to our old friend Ari Fleischer's original assertion, Bush could have reached the air craft carrier by helicopter and held a composed, professional press conference. Instead, Secretary of Genius Karl Rove constructed the political equivalent of a Super Bowl Victory parade. The entire thing, from the Top Gun flashback to the banner, seemed designed with the sole intent of goading the anti-war movement. Looking back, I admire Rove's restraint in not blaring "Highway to the Danger Zone" as the jet touched down. It would have been too much.

These people aren't happy until they're shoving it down your throat.