Wednesday, April 16, 2003

Brain Teaser

Find the media criticism in the following media criticism column:

Bill Clinton is back on the warpath.

You have to wonder about his timing.

Just days after the American victory in Baghdad, one might expect the 42nd president to let his successor have his moment.

After all, Clinton, despite some occasional potshots, supported Bush's tough stance against Saddam. It was Clinton who signed a 1998 law making regime change the official policy of the United States � even though he did little, other than dropping a few bombs, to bring it about.

Not that Clinton can't play the role of constructive critic. But the timing of his latest blast suggests that he just can't stand being off the stage for long.

Frankly, in light of the stunning military victory in Iraq, his comments sound a bit churlish � even though he makes some valid points. Shouldn't the former commander-in-chief be congratulating America's soldiers?

Don't give up now. Keep looking!

Bonus credit if you can determine whether the media critic in question actually read a full transcript of President Clinton's remarks.

UPDATE (4/17): As bodily predicted here, Conflict-of-Interest Kurtz has indeed won a coveted Whorey for this non-media column. It's only the weekly prize, but it qualifies him for WOTY trophy.

UPDATE (4/18): Yes, I did predict it bodily. With my largest organ. A bold move, don't you think?

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