Sunday, August 22, 2004
An interesting credo, passed on from a friend, with my own edits
Things you have to believe to be a Republican today:
Saddam was a good guy when Reagan armed him, a bad guy when Bush's daddy made war on him, a good guy when Cheney did business with him and a bad guy when Bush needed a "we can't find Bin Laden" diversion.
Trade with Cuba is wrong because the country is Communist, but trade with China and Vietnam is vital to a spirit of international harmony.
The United States should get out of the United Nations, and our highest national priority is enforcing UN resolutions against Iraq.
The best way to improve military morale is to praise the troops in speeches while slashing combat pay and veterans' benefits.
A good way to fight terrorism is to belittle our long-time allies, then demand their cooperation and money.
Global warming and tobacco's link to cancer are junk science, but creationism should be taught in schools.
A president lying about an extramarital affair is an impeachable offense. A president lying to enlist support for a war in which thousands die is solid defense policy.
The public has a right to know about Hillary's cattle trades, but George Bush's driving record is none of our business.
Being a drug addict is a moral failing and a crime, unless you're a conservative radio host. Then it's an illness and you need our prayers for your recovery.
You support states' rights, which means Attorney General John Ashcroft can tell states what local voter initiatives they have the right to adopt.
What Bill Clinton did in the 1960s is of vital national interest, but what Bush did in the '80s is irrelevant.
... and a few of my own:
Candidates who are vets were war heroes when the conflict was global and pedigree was our own. Now we align with candidates who avoided active military service with domestic periods of amnesia.
A lack of a military record was once a political weakness. Today, having combat experience is fair game for criticism.
Then the usual chain letter warning: Feel free to pass this on. If you don't send it to at least 10 other people, we're likely to be stuck with Bush for 4 more years.
Question: how's my political karma doing now?
