The Way of All Scandals

Are we really going to let it happen again? Is Rovegate going the way of all scandals just as all the other scandals of the Bush/Cheney administration? I don't watch any of the major news networks except occasionally CNN so I don't really know whether they are continuing to cover this story of treason. CNN didn't mention it at all on their new saturday program "On the Story." And they barely mentioned it today on "Inside Politics." I would wager the other networks are also mostly ignoring it. They are, of course, doing exactly what Bush/Cheney/Rove want them to do - focusing on the Roberts nomination for the Supreme Court. As near as I can figure out his appointment is a done deal. And do not for a moment think this was a recent more or less last minute decision on the part of our charismatically handicapped "war President." The adminisration has been touting Roberts for years to the fundamentalist right and, indeed, Robert has been groomed for this from the beginning of his career. Although he claims to have no memory of being a member of the Federalist group he clearly has been active with them and their scheme to take over the legal system of the U.S. (a fact the White House tried to cover up). He appears to be not only a lawyer's lawyer, but also a conservative's conservative. The fact that he is so acceptable to the ultra-right should in and of itself be enough to tell you what he is and what he is likely to do if he gets on the court (which apparently he will with no trouble - but we might still hope for a little while).

Does anyone in their right mind, or even with half a mind, not believe there was/is a high level conspiracy to ruin Wilson and Plame? It is all falling into place and is not going to settle just on the "little guys." Bush/Cheney/Rove/Libby/Miller/Novak and no doubt still others are involved - no doubt about it. The only thing in doubt is if anything will come of it. After all, I guess Bush could just pardon everyone just like his daddy did. And you notice, I hope, that Republicans are going to start an investigation of Fitzgerald's investigation. Now isn't that interesting? Why do you suppose they would do that? I guess it must be because he has been at it for 18 months and they want to know why he is continuing. I guess they think it may be costing too much money. They certainly worried about the expense when they had Starr investigating Clinton for years and years. Why didn't they investigate Starr's investigation? Silly question, I know.

While I was never a Republican (heaven forbid!) I know there used to be some Republicans with a semblance of dignity, honor, and fair play. But apparently no more. They all are putting loyalty to party above loyalty to the nation. Just as there is no honor among thieves, there is no honor among Republicans. Oh, I guess there really isn't any difference between the two groups any longer.

Be of good cheer. And when the DLC speaks, hold your hands over your ears and turn away. Unless, that is, you want to watch another Walmart going up.