WHEN WILL THE "WAR ON TERROR" END?

Since the Republicans, led by the Bush administration, are claiming extraordinary powers due to the "crisis" of the war on terror, it's fair to ask:

When will the war on terror end? When will the "grave threats" to the United States cease? Have we ever truly been free of external threats? Will we ever?

The answers, to any fearful U.S. citizen under the thrall of the Bush administration, are never, never, never, and never.

So, according to the Bushies, his claim of extraordinary wartime powers will not expire during his administration.

But what if a Democrat wins the presidency in 2008? You can bet that suddenly the Rethugs will become the champions of civil rights, diplomacy as opposed to military action, and limited executive power.

It's elaborate theater, designed to work for the Rethugs when they're in power, and challengeable if they're not.

Tags: Bush, war on terror, war powers