Unfortuneatley I do also think that you are overly optimisic. The whole proud to be American thing cant just be a black or white concept. Everyday of my life I have moments when i am proud to be an american and moments when im ashamed. I think to say that Republicans want to be proud to be americans too is inaccurate at best. To even consider voting for this war and/or the same party that condones tourture means that humanity or morality are involved with the decision making process when it comes to choosing the next president.

If you are still a Republican after the Bush debacle then you are not in it for America, you are in it for yourself no matter what the cost. The same applies to this scandal, I am sure that no heads roll over this one because first of all the definition of what is legal and what isnt is still grey on the books (if not totally permissable by now) and secondly people dont care about torture until its close to home. Do you really think that people care enough to pursue this all things considered. I highly doubt its worth it to most public figures to get into any of this until this election is over. Hold your breath America.

Posted at April 11, 2008 9:18 PM in response to Today's Must Read