The difference between various Republican legislators going to Syria and this most recent trip by Nancy Pelosi is that, as WaPo points out, Pelosi also brought along her own foreign policy:
The really striking development here is the attempt by a Democratic congressional leader to substitute her own foreign policy for that of a sitting Republican president. Two weeks ago Ms. Pelosi rammed legislation through the House of Representatives that would strip Mr. Bush of his authority as commander in chief to manage troop movements in Iraq. Now she is attempting to introduce a new Middle East policy that directly conflicts with that of the president. We have found much to criticize in Mr. Bush's military strategy and regional diplomacy. But Ms. Pelosi's attempt to establish a shadow presidency is not only counterproductive, it is foolish.
And, I would add, unbelievably arrogant. The bright side is that she has come off as a complete amateur; easily falling for Assad's same old nonsense and alienating Israel at the same time. Plus, that scarf picture is forever.
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