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Will We Ever Learn?

By Big Tent Democrat

Steve Benen writes about the Palin pick:

A top "loyal Bushie" told the Politico's Mike Allen that McCain's decision is "disrespectful to the office of the presidency." That's actually a pretty good way of characterizing it. . . . Campaigns have their ads, their polls, and their tactics, but at the end of the day, credible people who care about the country know that this is more than just a theatrical game -- the future of the nation counts more than the future of a candidate. . . . [H]onorable Americans of character don't gamble with the nation's well-being. They know there are lines that can't be crossed for expediency's sake, no matter how strong the temptation.

(Emphasis supplied.) [More...] For gawd sakes, a "top loyal Bushie" said THAT? And Benen cites it approvingly? Think what you want about Palin, but does anyone think picking her for VP remotely compares with ginning up evidence to start the most disastrous war in recent history? A little perspective Steve. A VP choice is not the most earth shattering decision in history and when you start quoting "top loyal Bushies" about "disrespecting the Presidency," you are proving yourself to be "manifestly unserious." Get a freaking grip. I assure you the American People are wondering what Democrats are freaking out about.

By Big Tent Democrat, speaking for me only

Full post as published by TalkLeft on August 31, 2008 (boomark / email).