Bush

Plamegate sure has legs, no?

Godd interesting.

...it took 232 years, but someone finally did it. Mr. Colbert stripped the political skin and got inside. He showed tact and bearing and still got the truth out. Being a Jon Stewart fan, Stephen frustrates me with his devil’s advocacy but it’s still a good day for democracy. Notice the periods of silence. Stephen Colbert should have a sho- oh wait…

Western Ideas is why they hate us. I dislike it greatly that we want  liberal ideals to be how American is seen by the rest of the world. 

You won’t give "all respect" to the Office of the President.  Are you talking about the current administration or in general. I hate it when a Dem is in office because the move all military dollars into social programs. But I still respect the "Office of the President" because he could veto.

Luckly you live in the US and didn’t live under Sadam’s reign in Iraq.

p.s. Colbert is running a green screen contest to "Make McCain Exciting"

In 1979 Jimmy Carter hid behind the constitution and let Americans be tortured and brutalized by Iranian radicals. Osama Bin Laden declared war on the United States in 1998.  The Clinton administration was busy with "harder" priorities.  Like it, hate it, the current administration has shown the world we will respond. Not appease.  We will see if the next administration has the guts to do the same.  I think you and I share a dislike for anyone being disingenuous and  "politicizing" of the issue.  We should kick-ass and not apologize. 

Even if someone does not have legal standing as an American citizen they should be treated humanely and provided an opportunity to defend themselves from accusations. But to deny them the right to know why they are accused and not given an evenhanded opportunity in a reasonable amount of time to defend themselves is immoral. A fair hearing should be standard practice, not a “luxury” just for Americans. Does it matter if other countries do not provide this? Yes! And should the United States set an example, the highest ideal, if it wants to promote democracy and justice for all worldwide? Yes! Saying other countries would not treat Americans in a fair and just manner as a reason we should not in this country is a poor rationale and a non-argument.   

It is not hatred. It is disgust for this administration’s disrespect of the Constitution and rule of law. It is disgust for the way they politicize science. It is disgust for their manipulation of the media such as imbedding journalists, directing retired military to act as “independent” spokespersons and creating stealth PR videos to promote their agenda. It is disgust for their ineptitude such as managing Katrina. It is disgust for outing justice department prosecutors who do not follow their political doctrine. It is disgust for selling a war on manufactured intelligence. It is disgust for their redefinitions of torture in violation of human rights accords. And the list goes on. I am just as disgusted whether it is Republicans, Democrats or office holders of any political persuasion consciously performing in such a pathetic and immoral manner.

As for giving “all respect” to the Office of the President, I will never give it blindly to anyone in that role, especially when the office holder does not respect the Constitution which he is obligated to uphold and defend. I will never give it when the office holder perverts and usurps his authority. Respect and trust must be earned and it has not been. This goes for the other White House officials as well.