https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2004/10/27/wag-the-dog/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 14:12:22 -0400<![CDATA[You will start to hear that from many Democratic operatives if the battle for Fallujah is now on as many are saying&#8230; but that dog won&#8217;t hunt. In fact, it won&#8217;t even get up for a biscuit, because as anyone who actually wants democracy in Iraq knows&#8230; and, yes, I know there are a few who would prefer to see their candidate win than the Iraqis have freedom&#8230; maybe more than a few&#8230; this battle is necesssary. And if we are in the midst of this battle a week from Tuesday, it is hard to see how Bush will lose.]]>Wed, 27 Oct 2004 16:19:37 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2004/10/27/wag-the-dog-n205367