Flipflopper McCain, Lying GOP and more...

Flip Flopper McCain

The same John McCain who bashed religious conservatives in 2000 for not supporting his presidential bid is now sucking up to them, big time. Apparently, his so-called values aren’t as important as becoming President. So much for his vaunted integrity.

McCain has become mythologized in recent years, but when his actual presidential campaign begins, Americans will quickly remember that he is a radical conservative, way outside the mainstream. And he is really good at putting his foot in his mouth. Prediction: McCain will not become the presidential nominee of the Republican party.

Latest GOP Smear - “Amnesty”

As they have so often in the past, Republican lawmakers and spokespeople are trying to use inaccurate, deceitful language to smear Immigration legislation being proposed in the Senate.

The proposal would require lengthy procedures, penalties and strict requirements for illegal workers who wish to work legally and eventually become citizens. Amnesty means a pardon without penalty. The proposed legislation is neither a pardon nor without significant penalties. Persons entering America through proper channels do not and would not have to jump through the many hoops included in the bill.

Thus, it is a lie to call it Amnesty. Quit lying, Republicans.

Shameful Duke Lacrosse Team

Members of the Duke Lacrosse Team who refuse to co-operate with police should be ashamed. Loyalty to a sports team shouldn’t extend to matters of felony. If any of them know about illegal conduct and don’t report it, they might as well have done it themselves. There is absolutely no excuse. An American’s first allegiance is to our shared rule of law, not to felonious acquaintances. Which brings me to:

The Repulsive “Don’t Snitch” Fad

Teens and others who are popularizing t-shirts reading “Don’t Snitch" are disgusting losers. The shirt implies that when your friends break the law, you shouldn't tell anyone, and if the cops ask you, lie. It might seem cute in a “Bonnie and Clyde are cool” kind of way, until you realize we are talking about drugs, theft, molestation and who knows what else. Anyone wearing a “Don’t Snitch” shirt might as well wear one saying “I’m a scummy lowlife crook."