Bill Kristol- Losing his mind defending McCain

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September 29th, 2008 2:55 am
Mr. Kristol,

Cripes, I'm not sure who is more misguided, you or Krautcrazy over at the Washington Post. Either way, one thing's for sure - a mind taxed by desperation is a terrible thing to lose; and it is clear yours is irrevocably lost.

Regarding your trite offering today, nary a finer textual example of psycho-social disconnect and denial has ever been written. To be blunt sir, I believe you are no longer possess of the skill set required to grasp reality - let alone its truths.

Your blaming of Sen. McCain's advisers for counseling "ideological timidity" is both laughable and disingenuous. You should have said what you really meant: you want John McCain to re-ignite the culture wars. You want the election to devolve into a divisive battle rife with false moral assumptions about the 'other'. In your world, this 'other' is 'liberalism' and byy raising Rev. Wright again, you are seeking to reanimate a 'bogeyman', a distraction, that will provide people of your ilk with an opportunity to twist the legitimate foundations of liberalism into a empty vessel. A vessel which both you and McCain can pour all the evils of the world. What you are really counseling McCain/Palin to do is follow Hitler's advice "To make the lie big, make it simple, keep saying it, and eventually they [the voters] will believe it.” In your sad defense, perhaps this is only way the GOP ticket can win? But, my God, what a cost.

As for your assertion that Gov. Palin is "a talented politician and communicator" - there is no evidence yet that the woman can think on her feet. While it's clear she can read a teleprompter, this is hardly a substitute for the cogent critical thought necessary to run a country. Let alone a great country. The fact she has yet to demonstrate any ability to handle unscripted complex questions seems not to influence your characterization. Moreover, your ridiculous contention that she must be 'liberated' demeans both her and the voter. This is not a 'Free Willy' movie. Had either she (or GOP strategists) really believed she was an asset to the message she would have been unleashed upon the medium long ago. The fact she has not is telling.

In conclusion, Mr. Kristol, your pundit-dung is the indicative of the worst kind of partisanship - blinded by a reactionary ideology you are intent on fostering nothing less than the telling of lies. Yet, perhaps, here again you are channeling Hitler, for undoubtedly you seem to concur with his observation: “The victor will never be asked if he told the truth.”

Look in the mirror Mr. Kristol, your true enemy is not liberalism - it is your cultural hate. Ask yourself, honestly, are you a truth teller? Beware the answer sir, for as you may already know - one who has lost one's mind cannot be trusted.

— BeerBellyBuddah, Wpg., Canada