Mr McClellan's book about the Bush administration is, unfortunately, no surprise. That they used "propaganda" is nothing unique. "Spin" seems to be all we get anymore from politicians anyway.
But one has to wonder about the motivation behind all this. I can't believe it was a personal grudge. I suppose it's the "O" word, oil. If so, there seems to have been a major miscalculation.
I was a bit uneasy about it from the beginning, myself. But then, it should be remembered that even if there were no nuclear WMDs, Iraq had possessed, and used Poison Gas in the past.
I suppose, this administration thought that "The end justifies the means" applied here. But nothing good ever comes from this way of thinking.
But all this is already done and now we are stuck with it.
28.5.08
23.5.08
Thoughts on Gay Marriage
The California Supreme Court made their ruling on Gay Marriage the other day and Pissed a lot of people off. They also made some happy. The "Christian Right" of course didn't like this. And The Fuzz wasn't too happy with this business either.
The time is long passed when this was a "Christian Country" if it ever was in reality such a thing. And it is, I suppose, only fair that "Gay" couples should have the "Rights" to insurance benefits and other things enjoyed by heterosexual couples.
If that were all that was involved, it would be OK I suppose, and this could be provided by these "Civil Unions". But what is actually happening here, is a Redefinition of Marriage itself. Marriage is more complex than simply two (or more) buddies living together. There is a joining of opposites, that compliment each other, and form something more than the sum of the parts. And to call these relationships a Marriage cheapens the real thing.
The time is long passed when this was a "Christian Country" if it ever was in reality such a thing. And it is, I suppose, only fair that "Gay" couples should have the "Rights" to insurance benefits and other things enjoyed by heterosexual couples.
If that were all that was involved, it would be OK I suppose, and this could be provided by these "Civil Unions". But what is actually happening here, is a Redefinition of Marriage itself. Marriage is more complex than simply two (or more) buddies living together. There is a joining of opposites, that compliment each other, and form something more than the sum of the parts. And to call these relationships a Marriage cheapens the real thing.
16.5.08
Coming Soon
Now that we are in at least the same year as this election, it may at last be time to pay a little attention. Unfortunately it seems to be the same old same old. The only difference is it's already gone on forever.
All three of these candidates are pandering to their "constituencies" and all become sound bites. Any time someone accidentally mentions an uncomfortable truth, they immediately start backpedaling.
One should vote for Clinton because she is a woman, and will "Make History" If you "don't like her policies", that's just a cover up of your fear and hatred of women.
If you don't vote for Obama, it's really because you're a racist. (This is another chance to "Make History)
I suppose if you don't vote for Mccain, you must be a homosexual communist.
Once again it will be a question of the Lesser of Evils.
All three of these candidates are pandering to their "constituencies" and all become sound bites. Any time someone accidentally mentions an uncomfortable truth, they immediately start backpedaling.
One should vote for Clinton because she is a woman, and will "Make History" If you "don't like her policies", that's just a cover up of your fear and hatred of women.
If you don't vote for Obama, it's really because you're a racist. (This is another chance to "Make History)
I suppose if you don't vote for Mccain, you must be a homosexual communist.
Once again it will be a question of the Lesser of Evils.
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