The facts.

The facts.

From Fred Kaplan, via Oliver.

To put this in perspective: From December 1941 to August 1945, the U.S. government mobilized an entire nation; manufactured a mighty arsenal; played a huge role in defeating the armies, air forces, and navies of Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan; and emerged from battle poised to shape the destiny of half the globe. By comparison, from September 2001 to December 2005, the U.S. government has advanced to the point of describing a path to victory in a country the size of California.

Ahem.

Make that "From December 1941 to August 1945, the U.S. government, led by a Democratic President and a Democratic Congress…".

Next time someone tries that "weak on defense" attack on you, just remind them…



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