On Principle
August 28th, 2006Donald Rumsfeld isn’t dead — he’s just been busy lately, thinking. In his latest comments to the media, he is criticizing the lack of perspective from critics of the War on Terror. Now, I’m one who has often pointed out that there is a lack of perspective in modern affairs and by most people, and that if we’d all step back for a moment, we’d better understand things (this is in general). But for Donald Rumsfeld to lecture the public about perspective is like having Bill Clinton lecture you about chastity. It’s unacceptable, and the message should be ignored out of principle. Principle. I know it’s a dirty word today, but it means something to me, and it should mean more to politicians. Sadly, it doesn’t, and that’s why I loathe John McCain more than any other Republican.
John McCain is not principled. He isn’t Liberal. He isn’t intelligent. He isn’t even a Centrist. He’s as Right Wing as George Bush but with a better PR person. For those of you who ever thought he had principle, check this. He’s talking about visiting Bob Jones University, and that should say it all to you. Bob Jones is far-Right racist school with totalitarian Administrators. They smeared him in 2000, and he fought back. Now he’s sending them a love letter through the press, and he’s courting the Conservative vote that eluded him in 2000. Principle?
Speaking of principle, Christopher Hitchens was on Bill Maher’s show last week, and had a fabulous performance. I love Hitchens, you know. He’s always insightful and never afraid to speak his mind. Easily my favorite writer today.