No Time for a Victory Lap
I follow some of the political blogs specifically, and the disastrous politics of our country generally, fairly closely. I am transparent here at Period of Useful Consiousness in my disgust for the current administration. So it is with empathy that I understand the current glee expressed by many about the troubles of the Bush administration, and the probable felony indictments about to be handed down to a number of the top officers. It's ugly fun to finally see these guys going at it like 20 rats in a ten rat cage.
It is, however, very bad news. Everyone needs to start looking at this as Bad News. This is the darkest taint to what should be - in the corniest of flag-waving semiotics - a shining beacon of democracy and righteousness for the world. We may not have liked the emplacement of this president, but one must rise above it and wish him well. Wish him far better than we think him capable of.
Sadly, worse than my darkest imaginings of this fraternity has come true. And I say this before the indictments are even handed down.
But the joy, the sheer giddy pleasure, that many of the hardcore liberal advocates are taking in the self-immolation of the administration is misplaced. Where's the decorum? Where's the concern for the country, our people, our standing in the world? I know it's there, but it's being shown as this ecstatic, sophomoric display of 'Burn you bastards! My champagne is on ice!'
I've been guilty of it - it's hard not to partake. In the last few weeks it's like in a horror movie when you've been telling everyone, "Don't you see?! They're all aliens! They're going to eat your children!" But no one sees. And they keep driving around with Bush/Cheney stickers proudly displayed. And then suddenly... the event happens that unmasks the monsters for what they are. It's only human to pump your fist in triumph.
But glee isn't the right tone right now. Okay, maybe a little. But we all need to be really concerned about getting the train back on the tracks. Because it's getting pretty bogged down out in the prairie right now. And it's a long push to get it back.
It is, however, very bad news. Everyone needs to start looking at this as Bad News. This is the darkest taint to what should be - in the corniest of flag-waving semiotics - a shining beacon of democracy and righteousness for the world. We may not have liked the emplacement of this president, but one must rise above it and wish him well. Wish him far better than we think him capable of.
Sadly, worse than my darkest imaginings of this fraternity has come true. And I say this before the indictments are even handed down.
But the joy, the sheer giddy pleasure, that many of the hardcore liberal advocates are taking in the self-immolation of the administration is misplaced. Where's the decorum? Where's the concern for the country, our people, our standing in the world? I know it's there, but it's being shown as this ecstatic, sophomoric display of 'Burn you bastards! My champagne is on ice!'
I've been guilty of it - it's hard not to partake. In the last few weeks it's like in a horror movie when you've been telling everyone, "Don't you see?! They're all aliens! They're going to eat your children!" But no one sees. And they keep driving around with Bush/Cheney stickers proudly displayed. And then suddenly... the event happens that unmasks the monsters for what they are. It's only human to pump your fist in triumph.
But glee isn't the right tone right now. Okay, maybe a little. But we all need to be really concerned about getting the train back on the tracks. Because it's getting pretty bogged down out in the prairie right now. And it's a long push to get it back.
posted by C at 9:28 AM
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