when politicians dodge responsibility...

I managed to catch meet the press this morning. it appears certain members of the press may be getting back to asking serious, hard questions of our "leaders" now that pushing the public to support an ill-advised war is not an issue. hillary clinton was on this time...and russert actually went after her. the entire thing turned into one big "I am not responsible for anything" speech from the shiny librarian. it began with her vote for war against iraq, which she claims wasn't really a vote to authorize military force, but just a vote to scare saddam. she tried to hide behind the usual "I had no idea they would use military force if they were authorized to use military force" argument which we have come to love from spineless democrats that don't have the balls to say "I was wrong." (which makes them good leaders...because never admitting you fucked up is a sign of strength in this country). and when asked if obama had better judgment in speaking against the war in iraq at the same time she was voting for it and pretty much setting forth exactly what would happen before calling it a "dumb war" - hillary responded with "he supported john kerry in 2004." (feel free to slap your forehead here).

but what really blew my mind in the interview was something that I doubt many picked up on. she tried to change the topic of discussion off the war by mentioning that people are telling her how concerned they are about the economy and losing their jobs and how we are heading towards a recession. and this is where russert blew it again...

here's the thing hillary and all you people that bought that bullshit from her...the economy is hitting the shits largely because of the war you voted for and continue to throw money at. its the same old story time and time again since the beginning of western civilization. collective people gain advantage with money (typically through an advance in manufacturing)...then use that manufacturing advantage to become an economic hegemon...then use that to conquer...then let the world become their workshop......fall in love with "globalization" (or whatever it is being called at the time) and financialization...then start spending obscene amounts of money on the military and warfare...military overstretch...plenty of militarism...millenialism...conservative backlash. and then the economy goes down spectacularly. end of hegemony. its a pretty simple tale, repeated since the greeks. look it up.

so hillary...when you tell me how concerned you are about the economy...I remember you wanted universal healthcare before NAFTA, but then I remember you voted for the war, and every funding bill since, that has hastened the fall. and I remember that anyone with half a fucking brain and a very basic knowledge of history would understand the consequences of such boneheaded actions is economic downturn. and then I want to smack the shiny librarian right out of you. because you are just as much to blame...woman up and take responsibility.

which reminds me...this year, for the first time since the 1800's the average brit will make more than you. hate to say I told you so...but in the immortal words of short round - "hang on lady, we going for a ride."



With vision blurred by spectacle our common senses have been dulled.
The grey has turned to black and white - I've got a target in my sights - I've got a fix.

Got a brand new pair of glasses, and a pocket full of matches -
Everything is clearer, the problem's in the mirror.

You're out of focus, out of truth - A blind spot in your point of view.
The doctors say they have a cure, but their prescriptions never work
I've got a fix.

This town needs a fire, it's gotta be rewired. Break all the connections,
and cut out the infection.

When 20/20's not enough, and second sight brings second thoughts.
When what you see is what you get, and what you want is to forget -
I've got a fix.

Got a brand new pair of glasses, and a pocket full of matches.
Everything is clearer, the problem's in the mirror -

This town needs a fire, it's gotta be rewired. Break all the connections,
and find a new direction.