Rewarding Incompetence...Again

Today George W. Bush awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to three of the men who are responsible for the quagmire known as Iraq we are mired in.

General Franks, now retired, led American forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. Mr. Tenet headed the Central Intelligence Agency from 1997 until last year. Mr. Bremer was the civilian administrator in Iraq after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein.

"These three men symbolize the nobility of public service, the good character of our country and the good influence of America on the world," Mr. Bush said at a White House ceremony as he bestowed the awards, which were established by President Harry Truman to recognize civilians for contributions during World War II.

Did you catch that? "These three men symbolize the nobility of public service, the good character of our country and the good influence of America on the world". I'd laugh if I wasn't about to get really sick.


Doug Mills/The New York Times

And what about George Slam Dunk Tenet? This miserable kiss ass not only played a big part in getting us into the Iraq war but should take a major hit for the intelligence failures that lead up to 911. I can only wonder why Ahmed Chalabi wasn't up there too, he is certainly as deserving as any. Of course Bush is going to have to create a new Super Presidential Medal of Freedom for Rumsfeld because his fuck ups make these guys look like amateurs.