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December 27, 2005

Twisted brother

I wish the real world would just stop hassling me...

"Contrary to the administration, I also believe that as a matter of political prudence and comity with Congress, Bush should have tried to get the law changed rather than circumvent it. This was an error of political judgment. But that does not make it a crime. And only the most brazen and reckless partisan could pretend it is anything approaching a high crime and misdemeanor." --Charles Krauthammer, December 23, 2005

Which part of "circumvent" the law isn't a crime? Circumventing the law, by definition, means to commit a crime.

Before he enter on the execution of his office, he shall take the following oath or affirmation: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."--US President Oath of Office,US Constitution, Article II, Section 1

The circle is now complete.

Krauthammer breathlessly blasted Bill Clinton for lying about an extra marital affair. His columns reeked of pious indignation against Clinton's actions.

Krauthammer and the rest of the punditry Bush defense squad have become exactly what they say they hated: staunch defenders of a President who has clearly broken the law and thwarted his oath.

I personally believe that Clinton's indiscretion didn't rise to an impeachable offense. It was a personal act in a personal situation. I understand the argument against my position (For those of you who want to hammer about it in comments, feel free. I've hashed it out before and really see no need to do it again).

In my view, what Bush is doing is exponentially worse than anything blowjob Clinton lied about. He's not only breaking the law..he's bragging about it. And it's not about personal indiscretions. It's about issues of policy and conduct within the framework of the Presidency of the United States.

Krauthammer is forced to admit that Bush has committed a crime...whether he likes it or not. The real world is catching up to the thuggery of the Republican Party. Even their defense team is doing some Freudian dance of subconscious knowledge that Bush's law breaking is something they're going to have to come to terms with.

Posted by Carla at December 27, 2005 10:49 AM