In order to reduce the general bafflement in the Progressive Blogosphere about the 30% of the American electorate who support the Torture President unconditionally, I have drafted their creed. Read it to understand what has happened to America, and why we have very slight chances of reform.
The Regressive's Creed:
I am a Regressive. I believe in reversing the so-called "progress" of the last few centuries and returning our country to the principles of Natural Law that are in harmony with human instincts.
I believe in the power of the Boss. Power is the foundation of society. The power of God over men, the power of the father over the household, the power of the Boss over the gang; these forms of power create the natural order of society.
The Boss of America is the President. He must be obeyed unconditionally even if his decisions and actions are bad. Rules and laws that undermine the power of the Boss are wicked and harmful. Even if the Boss is bad, he must be obeyed. Not to obey the Boss is to invite anarchy and ruin.
Power is gained and maintained by force. He who posesses the greatest force, deserves to rule. Weaklings try to govern by rules and laws, but force is the decisive factor in human affairs. America deserves to rule the world because it has the greatest military power of all nations. The Boss is in charge of our military and can use it however he wishes.
Lies are essential to maintaining power and order. The Boss should lie, cheat, and steal to advance the interests of the gang. People who insist on honesty are weaklings and deserve to be deceived. Because speaking the truth about the Boss and Natural Law is not considered socially acceptable in some circles, I will lie about my beliefs when necessary to advance my interests and serve the Boss.
The powerful deserve to accumulate as much wealth as they can. The Boss of the country helps the bosses of businesses to accumulate wealth. This makes the country stronger and more secure. Attempts to redistribute wealth are harmful.
People who talk about human rights and the Constitution just don't get it. Life is a jungle in which only the strong survive. Your best chance of survival is to obey the Boss.
It is foolish to pity the weak. They are not useful to the Boss and should be ignored.
Justice is being rewarded for obeying the Boss and punished for disobeying him.
Freedom is the right to serve the Boss.
I will always obey the Boss.