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May 16, 2007
"You will never see him pointing the finger of blame for failure."
It's so sadly ironic that this line from Cheney's speech may be the most prescient thing he said almost 7 years ago.
I re-read his speech and was overwhelmed by the distance between what Cheney said and what Bush and Cheney have done.
Here are a few quotes:
We can restore the ideals of honesty and honor that must be a part of our national life if our children are to thrive.* * *
George W. Bush will repair what has been damaged. . . . On the first hour of the first day, he will restore decency and integrity to the Oval Office.* * *
He will show us that national leaders can be true to their word and that they can get things done by reaching across the aisle and working with political opponents in good faith and common purpose.* * *
Read the whole speech. It's worth remembering what America was promised in 2000 and what America has received since.
No doubt there are many who still believe that Bush/Cheney is better -- in terms of core economic, political and constitutional values, and their execution -- than a Gore/Lieberman administration would have been. I don't see it. Not because I'm a registered Independent. I don't see it because of the deep wounds they've caused to America around the globe and to our self-image as the "city upon a hill".
Posted by shertaugh at May 16, 2007 6:20 PM
Comments
This is a suprise? Two words: "compassionate conservative".
And it's happening again the way things are looking for '08.
Posted by: K at May 16, 2007 7:17 PM