Always a justification for anything and everything...

[PCIntern]

The other day, I was watching some vintage ABC newscast material which consisted of an interview with former President Eisenhower which took place directly after the 1964 Republican Convention which nominated Barry Goldwater. Those of us who around in those days knew that Goldwater didn't have a chance, that he was extremist (in those days; now he'd be considered middle-of-the-road, maybe even a Dem) and Eisenhower alluded to the fact that there was no room in either party for extremists of any type - that they were not healthy for the political process and he was obviously concerned that Barry G.'s nomination was problematic. He spoke diplomatically but fundamentally truthfully as he saw the situation.

But if you watch now, there is no situation too outrageous for every Republican to defend from the dog-catcher to the President. Every stupid action or bone-headed decision is rationalized and justified and what's even more interesting, is that they now just lie when caught in a paradoxical situation...as Amb. Joseph Wilson said, "they lie like that just to keep in shape." McCain chooses Palin and it's an utter disaster such that the Conservative Press represented by National Review and George Will (ugh, and double-ugh) want her out, but there are no cracks in the firmament at this time.

But speaking of Goldwater, it is is time for a delegation such as that which went to Nixon that hot summer day and said "Get out, please." It took Goldwater, Minority leader Hugh Scott, and John Rhodes to go to the White House and perform this function. Who will step up now? Who will go and talk to McCain and say, "That's it, we cannot take the chance of allowing her to be President." Implicit in this visit would be the message that McCain is only marginally tolerable to these folk, who have despised him for what seems like generations. Of course, they hate him for all the wrong reasons but with just a few days left until an election, who cares who your friends are?

I for one, never bought into the 'Maverick McCain' nonsense. I always felt he was a manipulative phony and would feel my blood pressure rise when my fellow Democrats and even family (distant!) would give credit to this man.

[sufrommich]

1. Nice post. I would like to be a fly on the wall when

responsible republicans(what is left of them) discuss McCain's recklessness. If he loses,I think we'll hear a lot of leaked sordid tales about the McCain campaign. I doubt that any will have the courage to call him out before Nov. 4.