[Lurker]

In delivery, the Republicans were only a slight improvement on what the Democrats would have done - they had a twinge of conscience as they mercilessly expanded government, formed a cabal to make President Bush treat terrorist prisoners better, and failed to grapple with illegal immigration comprehensively.

Sometimes it takes someone outside the problem to really see what's wrong.

The only thing I'd take issue with is that 'twinge of conscience' thing. They expanded government shamelessly and at a pace that even LBJ would have envied.

Other than that minor quibble, very well said, sir.

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[MadIvan]

I say a "twinge of conscience" because at least some of them were aware that what they were doing was wrong. But you're right, they gave LBJ a run for his money.

Regards, Ivan