I started to leave this comment over on Linda's blog at Auterrific. I felt like I might be getting into the middle of an argument between others, so I brought it here instead.
If we seem to unfairly pick on Republicans, it's only because they have turned everything, and I mean every-fucking-thing, into something to do with 9/11 and the war on terror. Say aloud, "Arctic" "National" "Wildlife" "Refuge." (And I have another 100 examples.)
One fact about the domestic spying that disturbed me much: the special court set up to monitor the international wiretaps have never, that reads NEVER, has failed to grant the government any request made of it made for a wiretap. So why was it so egregious an imposition to ask the government to stay on record about its needs to wiretap domestically?
Yes, I will beat up on Republicans and Bush at each and every opportunity I get. They're all a bunch of evil crooks. Are they all? I don't know. Did all Nazis hate Jews, or did the more virulent ones gain control? I'm not going to wait until 1939/2006 to find out. My opposition to evil begins now.
And as a sentient being, I must bear witness and remember those who did and did not say something when evil raised it's ugly head.
I love how you filed this under morality. I'm not more appalled by anything Bush does at this point. What DOES appall me is the people who are starting to defend him, particularly when he himself doesn't want to be defended. It's especially interesting to watch people who despise bipartisanism go this route as it's just like pouring wildlife refuge oil on a flame. Each passing day we become more divided despite the desire to be more united. It is going to take a miracle to undo what's been done by this administration. Say it with me...
"Na-tion-al De-fi-cit"
Posted by: Linda | December 21, 2005 at 12:04 PM
"Na-tion-al De-Fi-Cit!"
We can and should all say that together! It means your children and grandchildren may never achieve the lifestyle we presently enjoy because of these dishonest shysters who have hijacked our country.
Posted by: Houston | December 21, 2005 at 02:25 PM
"Did all Nazis hate Jews, or did the more virulent ones gain control?"
The National Socialist party in Germany had its start in violence and virulent anti-Semitism. That is what the party was founded on. Mein Kampf, the party's manifesto, was written long before 1939.
Did all Nazis hate the Jews? I would have to say yes, except for those who joined the Nazi party out of political and financial expediency (think Oskar Schindler). Only a very few turned that expediency to the advantage of saving lives.
As far as Linda and I's discussion re Bush, I think it needs be noted that at no time did I defend Bush. I merely pointed out that I am dismayed by the rest of the world seeming to want to negate 200+ years of American philanthropy in favor of excoriating us over one president and less than eight years of his stewardship.
I don't think this makes me a defender of Bush.
And btw, I only saw this post AFTER leaving a comment this morning at Linda's latest post asking if you want to bury the hatchet over the SRJC Republican deal. Offer still stands.
Posted by: Mark | December 27, 2005 at 05:14 AM
Scratch that, Houston. The offer is officially rescinded, and will never be proffered again.
Not really sure why I bothered in the first place. Have a nice life, I wish you well.
Posted by: Mark | December 28, 2005 at 06:09 PM