It was illegal, but for own good so they don't hurt us again

Watching Washington Journal on C-SPAN in the morning can really provide a window into the mind of Red Americans. All 'red educated' by FOX and talk radio from the day before, callers on the Republican line are prepared with their talking points. It only takes a few of them to get the idea of what they have been told. After that it is repetitive, after all you can only repeat what you learned so many ways.

The latest spin coming form the Reds is that even if Bush broke the law it was for our own good. He is trying to protect us form the terrorists and the New York Times ended all that. We are now at risk.

A few observations:

1. The previously hidden fact that Republicans have been compulsively lying for at least a generation is now out in the open. It's being repackaged as courage, wisdom and security. I suppose we all should forget about their outrage at Democrats untruthfulness in the past. Oh yeah 9-11 changed everything. EVERYTHING!

2. Reds are really chickenshits. No wonder they embrace the "daddy party', the Republicans. Everyone was horrified and frightened by 9-11, but Reds seemed to be genuinely petrified to the point where they can't think straight. Just listen to Bush pander by talking about how "they want to hurt us". Of course they do dumbass, but is that justification for bombing innocent nations and breaking the law? Listen to a conservative and they are like a sniviling baby worried about the next attack. But talk to them about attacking someone else and they sure start talking tough. It makes it pretty clear why so many in the Bush administration are chickenhawks - pro war, unless they actually have to fight it.

3. Red voters will repeat anything they are told if it is said by a source they trust. Sorry folks, that is called brainwashing, and it is another sign of weakness by so many in our country. I know I am biased and not completely consistent. That's human nature. But to compare the thoughts, words and deeds of Reds now compared to the past, the hypocrisy is astounding. All the world sees it, half of Americans see it but those callers to C-SPAN and the rest of the Reds are oblivious to the inconsistent and illogical words passing their lips.

4. If and when we are attacked again, look for the Bush administration and their followers to blame liberals. Really! Write this down and bet the mortgage, they will say that everything was under control until the leak of this spy program. "If only the liberals had let us be", they will argue, "we would have stayed safe". (Also look for Reds to believe and repeat it.)

To me all this reveals the Republican Party as an Un-American movement willing to manipulate people and the truth in order to gain, keep and expand their power. I have been warning people on radio, in print and online now for more than a dozen years. This morning I just want to restate my observations for the new visitors to MQAblog.