tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34249799.post3281377696035580576..comments2024-03-28T17:03:22.102+13:00Comments on AmeriNZ Blog: Is the NYDN correct?Arthur Schenckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10568299067544221996noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34249799.post-37965513384085636772015-03-12T08:07:35.448+13:002015-03-12T08:07:35.448+13:00I changed my mind; I think 47 did immeasurable har...I changed my mind; I think 47 did immeasurable harm to [your] image and U.S. credibility in world affairs”, but above all your “disregard for the national security interests of the country…calls into question [your] claims that [your] party can be trusted to govern”. http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/letterto47gopsenators/rogerogreennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34249799.post-70753535306427493612015-03-11T16:07:41.436+13:002015-03-11T16:07:41.436+13:00I agree that to nearly all of the Republicans in C...I agree that to nearly all of the Republicans in Congress, their motto is "Party First! And Second! And Third!" That's followed quickly by, "US Constitution?! What's <i>THAT?!!</i> Rule of Law? Who needs that when there are Republicans to elect!"<br /><br />However, I don't think this meets the legal definition of actual treason (for which they could face the death penalty). It's stupid, of course, it's disgustingly partisan, absolutely, and it's pig ignorant (no offence to pigs intended), but it's not actual treason. Still I wish they were prosecuted, though that will never—and could never—actually happen for other political reasons.<br /><br />If—dog forbid—a Republican wins the White House in 2016, the Democrats in Congress would have a duty to try and frustrate the Right's agenda. The difference between that and what Republicans are doing now is that it would be in the interests of the country, not their political party. One more difference: Democrats aren't stupid enough to violate the Logan Act in pursuit of pure partisan political games like Republicans are.Arthur Schenck (AmeriNZ)http://amerinz.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34249799.post-61320591162159043552015-03-11T16:00:08.854+13:002015-03-11T16:00:08.854+13:00That's true. I also noted that the rightwing w...That's true. I also noted that the rightwing was engaging in its favourite sport: False equivalence, suggesting that at some point or other Democrats have "done the same thing". Trouble is, those pesky things called facts never support their pretend argument. Sometimes I wonder if the USA's Right is even capable of reason-based discussion any more; on the evidence of this and so many other incidents, I'm guessing the answer is no.Arthur Schenck (AmeriNZ)http://amerinz.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34249799.post-61635203259480889592015-03-11T12:51:48.034+13:002015-03-11T12:51:48.034+13:00I'm sorry. I am so tired of this assholes that...I'm sorry. I am so tired of this assholes that to me this is treason. And an insult to our very form of democracy. All that matters to them is that the Republican Party comes out on top. If it harms the interests of the United States who cares. <br /><br />If a Republican every does get into the White House, I hope the Democrats do these exact same things to that president. I know not good for the country. But I am so sick of these hypocrites professing their love for this country when they tear apart the very foundations the country was built on.Jason Peaconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34249799.post-62162374830998783632015-03-11T12:47:30.863+13:002015-03-11T12:47:30.863+13:00Still, as you note, the Daily News is a right-lean...Still, as you note, the Daily News is a right-leaning rag, and it was a very surprising response. And a hoot!<br />Whether something is actually treasonous - I'd say Nixon in Vietnam in 1968 definitely was - is a matter of degree, and frankly, outcome, but the meddling in ongoing actions has at least the potential of chaos. The probable hyperbole , I suppose matters less when the right-wing press goes on about the terrible slight/censorship of W not being on the front page picture of the NY Times, when he and Obama were in Selma.rogerogreennoreply@blogger.com