re: the smug armchair general
This extract from Russell's commentary on Bush's speech hit the mark for me:
"Why the periodic little smirks from Bush? Why the little smiles of satisfaction? It struck me that Bush was very pleased with himself. It struck me that Bush was very sure of himself. It bothered me that I didn't see a hint of humility. Bush seemed totally sure of his "mission."
It bothered me too - that smug look of self-satisafaction from an "Armchair General" about to consign God knows how many people to death or misery.
