thinkprogress.org— During today?s White House press briefing, spokesman Tony Snow twice confessed ?I don?t know? when asked why it has taken four years for President Bush to appoint a czar to oversee the war in Iraq.
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Since the 80s I have seen presidents appoint people as "The ___ Czar". Every time that person fails miserably at changing the situation. Maybe by the time that a president thinks it is time for "a Czar" the situation is already out of control.I'm surprised the beltway crowd hasn't noticed this and shied away from using the "The __ Czar" nickname. It pretty much means that the regular authorities have failed and have given up.
Closed AccountMay 17, 2007
Since the 80s I have seen presidents appoint people as "The ___ Czar". Every time that person fails miserably at changing the situation. Maybe by the time that a president thinks it is time for "a Czar" the situation is already out of control.I'm surprised the beltway crowd hasn't noticed this and shied away from using the "The __ Czar" nickname. It pretty much means that the regular authorities have failed and have given up.
futurebMay 17, 2007
so you listen to npr, huh? <a class="user" href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10215599">http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10215599</a>All Things Considered, May 16, 2007 · Following the appointment of Lt. Gen. Douglas Lute as President Bush's so-called "war czar" for Iraq and Afghanistan, Andrea Seabrook and Michele Norris explore the history of the term "czar" in American politics.
Closed AccountMay 17, 2007
Actually, I had the observation independent of NPR. No big surprises, it is out there for everyone to see.
thewazMay 17, 2007
stumped him.. SPIN THAT