Atrios has a post up about the filthy scum of the Earth that we had occupying the White House in the late 1960's and early 1970's. The new issue of The Atlantic has transcripts of Nixon's tapes illustrating what a vile human being he was. And of course at this point there are a host of histories that tell the gruesome story of the reign of Nixon, Agnew, Mitchell, Liddy, etc. in stomach-turning detail.
I mention this to bring up a general line of questions. To those who say we shouldn't criticize a president in war time, is that an absolute rule? Should we make exceptions for presidents who are trying to assassinate their political opponents? What is the line that has to be crossed to allow for criticism to be warranted? Should we let a president have the authority to tear the constitution to shreds just beacuse challenging him matches the aims of an enemy? What kind of America will we be if we are willing to accept that?
Posted by armand at August 2, 2004 11:14 AM | TrackBack | Posted to Politics