Bush Likens Terror War To U.S. Independence

American Voices

In a speech at Mount Vernon, President Bush likened the war on terror to the Revolutionary War. What do you think?

I'm confused. Are we the Americans or the British in that analogy?

Dave Kyanka
Hog Butcher
He's just pandering to the crowd. In Atlantic City, he likened the war to keno.

Paul Boruff
Croupier
That's probably the least ridiculous, least globally detrimental comparison Bush has ever made.

Lenette Swanton
Employment Counselor

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