John Dean: Why Are We Suddenly At War With "Islamic Fascists"? A Neologism that Signals a Change in Strategy As Elections Near

Because they are desperate, that's why.

If we have anything to say about it they will be more desperate as the days go on, and for good reason!

FindLaw's Writ - Dean: Why Are We Suddenly At War With "Islamic Fascists"? A Neologism that Signals a Change in Strategy As Elections Near:

The latest orchestrated war-speak from Bush Administration officials, as they ramp up their oratory for the mid-term election, has recast Islamic militants and terrorists as 'Islamic fascists.' Thus, as we approach the five-year mark since terrorists attacked Americans on our own soil, the Administration is redefining the enemy - once again.

We have gone from the non sequitur of the 'war on terrorism' (A war on 'the use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce for political purposes'?) to the neologism of the 'war on Islamic fascists.' Or, depending on the speaker, on 'Islamofascism.' Why the new rhetoric?