No matter who we choose we move America left?

Yes, but you’ve known that for a few months now. And the correct direction is “down”, not left.

Reagan:

You and I are told increasingly that we have to choose between a left or right, but I would like to suggest that there is no such thing as a left or right. There is only an up or down–up to a man’s age-old dream, the ultimate in individual freedom consistent with law and order–or down to the ant heap totalitarianism, and regardless of their sincerity, their humanitarian motives, those who would trade our freedom for security have embarked on this downward course.

We’ve been moving “down” with very little interruption since the turn of the century.

In fact, just today, Bush had the unmitigated gall to redefine the word “liberty”.

“In a world where some see freedom as simply the right to do as they wish, we need your message that true liberty requires us to live our freedom not just for ourselves, but in a spirit of mutual support.”

A 19th century progressive would have been absolutely giddy to hear such nonsense from a President.

P.S. Frank Luntz can make a focus group say whatever he wants. He’s a professional propagandist.

The words I noticed were “Honor” “Honest” – stuff like that.

I truly hope this is a good sign for November.

SJR
The Pink Flamingo