"And I thought only libs fell for this viewpoint, you know, "for their own good" or the "we know what’s best for you" type of thinking"
That's the nub of the issue. There's an irrational need to embrace the current administration, even to the point of violating cherished principles. Even common sense.
Some are hired hands:
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Others, like Neocon suggested, need a formal criminal trial to convince them. Even then they may say the verdict was wrong, or get it overturned. Notice Oliver North and Poindexter were convicted of perjury, and the Bush-controlled higher court overturned those convictions, saying their testimony in Congress provided immunity. And now, both are employed, North on the Limbaugh radio circuit, and Poindexter as of yesterday in charge of Homeland information gathering, something called the "Information Exploitation Office "
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"He was convicted in 1990 on five felony counts of conspiracy, making false statements to Congress and obstructing congressional inquiries into the affair"
Now, these are the kind of guys we need at the Information Exploitation Office !!
Eventually, some will start looking at the facts, and not the smooth reassurances that the media presence projects.
John King, the White House reporter for CNN was on the John Stewart Daily Show speaking candidly last week, when Stewart asked him what was the most interesting thing about being there. He said the news people were most amazed by the fact that the DC politicians, and the country, were taking Junior seriously.
Punditry will get you everywhere, when trying to create an image, apparenlty. Investigative reporters will, eventually, crack that facade. I hope Cheney's been good, we'll eventually find out. It's more damaging to wait, imo, but that's their position. |
