He Is The Walrus

Finally got around to rewatching former ambassador Bolton's interview from last week's Daily Show (There are some benefits to being sick, you know. You can find the video at Comedy Central's official site and, normally, I'd link there due to copyright concerns but I can't resist the link to the aptly named Crooks and Liars.). I remembered my jaw dropping the first time around and, if anything, it's no better on second viewing. Simply put, Mr. Bolton represents just about everything wrong with the current administration. From the way he was appointed to avoid Congressional oversight to the sheer gall involved in appointing someone so bitterly opposed to the United Nations as they ambassador there - it's a self-fulfilling prophesy if it fails and he's not going to do anything for making it work.

But what really gets my goat, so to speak, is the apparent claim that the president is only responsible for those who voted for him. It's indicative of the Republican's 51% policies (Which are down to, what, 28% and counting now?). But, I don't know, in our democracy I thought our elected officials had more responsibilities than simply for the people who actually cast a vote for him. There's a wider duty to the entire nation and its laws. But, no, the loyal Bushies believe everyone walks lockstep with their marching orders from above. And, I believe, it's the that sense lies the arrogance of the president and his advisers.

But the frightening thing is that there is that small percentage of the public who actually swallow that authoritarian line. Who believe, in essence, my country right or wrong. And no matter how much these elected officials twist and torture the truth - like Bolton's laughable claims about President Lincoln - there are those who'll nod along as they follow the beat.