[.cnI redruM]

And apparently you enjoy seeing people try and have it both ways...

I'll grant you that it works for a short period of time. At some level, 99% of the people you talk to are hypocrites, if we accept your definition of hypocrisy. That doesn't mean that they will necessarily vote those principles.

Another thing about hypocrisy. It's a lot easier to continue if it is not exposed. Shine the flashlight for a few seconds and the roaches will quickly scurry.

[princess leah]

I'm waiting for Hillary to agree to go on FOX for an interview - so far she hasn't been willing because of the hard questions she'd receive. But, Fox needs to get her on and then show clips of her saying stuff in front of her face and challenge her stance on national tv. Also, Republicans MUST put up a very strong, very charismatic person to challenge her or mark my words, she'll get elected. It comes down to WHO we run against her! NO BOB DOLE types!

[Sam the Sham]

Hypocrisy is not entirely a bad thing. Often it is a good thing.

Hypocrisy leavens zealotry with common sense pragmatism and willingness to compromise. Hypocrisy is the glue that holds human society together because it accepts imperfection and inconsistency. Always saying what you think and doing what you believe and following every principle to its logical consequence whatever the real world results is a recipe for disaster.

The American people DO NOT WANT unflinching adherence to moral principle on this subject. They want that "... but sometimes it's the best thing in a bad situation" escape hatch. They DO NOT WANT zealots shouting at each other as the mode of political dialogue.