That approach is the "everyone else does it" approach. It only works for Democrats, because the lapdog press will only present those arguments in a favorable light when Democrats make them on behalf of other Democrats.
When Republicans try it, it does not work. The arguments we present will not be presented as we wish; they will instead be presented as the product of a bunch of whiny, spoiled brats, and we will do more damage to our cause.
Yes, the rules are different. Life ain't fair, get over it.
This needs to be resolved quickly and ruthlessly. It's gone on about four days too long already.
I didn't present this post in the vein of the Clintonoids' "everybody does it" schtick when the subject was crimes and arguable treason rather than an unsavory opinion ingrained in American culture that we only recently outgrew.
My only concern here is a sense of proportion, reason, and justice. I am not going to sic the thought police on someone who's been perfectly inoccuous on matters of equality under the law.
I've been here quite a few years, and if you've read enough of my posts, you know I give wide latitude to the Republicans on questions of needed compromise to ensure political success. But press be damned, I'm not budging on this one.
I didn't present this post in the vein of the Clintonoids' "everybody does it" schtick when the subject was crimes and arguable treason rather than an unsavory opinion ingrained in American culture that we only recently outgrew.
My only concern here is a sense of proportion, reason, and justice. I am not going to sic the thought police on someone who's been perfectly inoccuous on matters of equality under the law.
I've been here quite a few years, and if you've read enough of my posts, you know I give wide latitude to the Republicans on questions of needed compromise to ensure political success. But press be damned, I'm not budging on this one.
When Republicans try it, it does not work. The arguments we present will not be presented as we wish...This needs to be resolved quickly and ruthlessly. It's gone on about four days too long already."
I can only be thankful I'm not sharing a foxhole with you. Are you sure you're not a Frenchman??