Lately, I have had lots of random thoughts regarding the campaign, but nothing compelling enough to sit down at the computer and compose a post. The weather has been good in the Northwest and there are many more productive outlets available out of doors. In fact, I am about to head out for a midday bike ride, but wanted to take a moment to rant before I hit the road and allow the endorphins to wash away the negative energy.
Yesterday's New York Times Book Review had a long piece on The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How the War on Terror Turned Into a War on American Ideals, by Jane Mayer. The book, from the review, captures the tale of how Cheney and his side-kick Addington, hijacked the American Constitution and authorized, with the naive and willing complicity of Bush and Gonzales, the use of torture.
If one great reason exists to elect a Democrat to the White House, it may be the opportunity to charge several Bush administration officials with criminal conduct. Several of them have been put on notice that they should be cautious about traveling abroad. They are easily subject to being charged with War Crimes in other jurisdictions. Domestically, they have violated the law. The Justice Department, under a Democratic President, must investigate their transgressions and bring charges, if the evidence so warrants. I believe it will.
Unfortunately, I believe that Bush, before he leaves the White House, will pardon several members of his administration for these alleged crimes. Wanna bet?
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