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This week's visit to Pravda takes us back to an essay from the very un-Russian sounding David Hoffman (Pravda legal editor) who gives us this piece called "The truth about modern day America". Actually, I have traded e-mails with Mr. Hoffman, who seems to be a very nice fellow, apparently attached (besides to Pravda) to an academic institution, who realizes that the only way to reach people might be to use a little hyperbole every now and then. But he's got us dead to rights on this one: the so-called "conservative" movement (which has become little more than a radical movement designed to advance the interests of the already affluent and powerful) is willing to rely on its pit bulls like Coulter and Limbaugh to use extreme language, often advocating the murder and genocide of "liberals" (Coulter, anyway), while they themselves show an unbelievably thin skin for criticism of themselves. When this very scary thin skin involves extending Reagan's 11th Commandment ("thou shalt not speak ill of a fellow Republican") to everyone ("thou shalt not speak ill of any Republican-- ever"), and starts to get incorporated institutionally (and eventually, into law-- come on, its just a matter of time), we should be scared shitless. To the extent I quibble with Mr. Hoffman on this piece, it is his contention that Mr. Bush favors policies that only benefit rich White people. I disagree: Mr. Bush favors all rich people, regardless of race, creed or color.
Anyway, this is just a nice capsule summary of some of the more cogent arguments about the danger of how modern discourse is conducted, as has been observed previously by some of my favorite bloggers, such as the blogger formerly known as Zizka, or digby , who have been screaming to the hills for months... or is it years? The point is: wake up people! We are not being fought "fairly". There are no real rules here-- we have to fight back, and its been made very clear that we have to win.
So... what does this have to do with... South Carolina? Well, I'll tell you. John Kerry, when questioned by reporters, seems to fold miserably on questions about the Iraq war, and his "yea" vote. Why is this a problem? Because, unlike Senators Edwards (or Lieberman), he doesn't just say: yes, I voted that way, and I'm proud of that vote, because based on the information available to us at the time, Saddam Hussein presented a threat to the United States and its interests that had to be dealt with. Do I disagree with that statement (strongly): of course. Do I respect that view? I had better-- the majority of the American people still hold it.
But nor does Kerry just apologize for his vote-- saying "I'd like to take it back. " You see, Senator Kerry wants to have it both ways: he wants to show (as what has been termed at the Daily Kos "buyer's remorse" about Iraq, which many Americans share-- yes, he bought the war product, but "he was deceived". Well, with all due respect: bullshit. You voted for the war and all that goes with it. Everyone knew that the Bush Administration would make a hash of it: it made (and makes) a hash of everything it touches. Either you accept that as part of the price of the war, or you vote against the war. But you see, Senator Kerry takes similar "eat one's cake and have it too" positions all over the board, and he will come under heavy fire for it from now 'til November if he's the nominee. Don't get me wrong-- he still might win the general election (and barring a sudden economic boom, should.)
But is that sort of wishy-washy ass-covering what we really need to rapidly and radically stand up to the radical bullies that now control the Congress and the courts... or do we want someone with the character and principle and backbone
to take our country back? Its not what I want: I want a Democrat who really will "fight for you" (ah, Bob Shrum is always good for a platitude!) Voters in seven states will have an opportunity to tell everyone, once and for all, we want to take this country back. Just getting elected alone isn't good enough-- we want a President who stands for real values, who will stand up, be counted, and do what's right-- with the backbone to block anything and everything the radical nuts want to do if its counter to the interests of this nation.
Sadly, I agree with William Burton that the Dean campaign is probably over (I hope he's wrong, but sadly, its likely true); for the good news: he notes that Edwards will win South Carolina. If so, good indeed. Either Senator Kerry has to be given a run for his money and forced to take-- and hold-- positions (and be a better candidate and ultimately President because of it), or if he still insists on being "everything to everyone", then Senator Kerry must be defeated, here and now, by someone who will stand up and defend this country from its internal enemies (enemies of all that makes this country great, anyway) and enemies of its Constitution, who now control all three branches of its government.
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