(snark, you decide) I have been working on a serious, personal look back at the bravery, and moral superiority of the Freedom Riders. This diary is just a momentary, related side track. (consider this an aside)
Where was the MSM when Arnold was nicknamed the Gropenator? There was no proof. Those women who were speaking out were obviously Democratic plants. Evil women seeking revenge, lying or hired by operatives, was the narrative of the day.
Most Republicans, even some so called evangelicals, claim they hold the moral high ground. Their values are far superior to those demons that support a woman’s rights.
In their patriarchal society, a woman is little more than chattel. They give lip service to supporting women in business, and those on the election trail. Isn’t it about time Republican woman face the fact that Republican redemption is a privilege available only to the men in their lives?
The Christian value of redemption is rarely, if ever extended to those outside the Republican moral minority. My guide usually fails at step four for most Democrats. I don’t think you’ll need any examples.
OK, Elliot Spitzer, did the MSM show any respect, or consideration for his family? Since the weekend, have you heard anyone in the MSM suggest that we allow the courts to pass judgment on any crime committed by the Democratic Socialist, Mr. Strauss-Kahn?
I suspect that PR firms, like those hired to enhance the image of Kaddafi, have made a fortune by picking up the pieces, putting Humpty back together, when the media finally, reluctantly reports the truth. The pattern has become so predictable.
The Guide for “Values Voters” below:
1. “Don’t think twice, it’s alright” or will be, no one will ever find out.
2. Create the self delusion, and justification for beginning the trail of lies, and deception. After all, so many people would be hurt if the truth sees the light.
3. Repeat step 1, after some time, the fear of exposure is replaced with an attitude of having already crossed the line, additional indiscretions lose the veneer of any possibility of detection, or negative consequences. The cheap thrill of an immoral, serial “sinner” is irresistible, a power trip in progress.
4. Repeat 1-3 as long as possible, when circumstances beyond your control happen (see step 1, someone finds out) it’s time to seek out a spiritual and earthly advisor.
5. As earthly matters are more imminent, or so you hope, than facing any heavenly judgment, get thee to a trusted hired gun. The PR agency that has received a most generous allowance of billable hours from the past to present is preferable,
6. Go to K Street, your priest, bishop, minister or other “friendly” spiritual advisor.
7. Take the medicine prescribed by the experts in step 5 and 6.
8. You know the drill, stay quiet during the first week. Let the media frenzy unfold, allow surrogates to defend, deny, or create conspiracy theories. Allow the plea for privacy, the pain of innocent victims to sink in. (Never mind, that in step 1, the innocent received no consideration)
9. Remind your family and friends of all that you were, begging a belated forgiveness. Lie to yourself by failing to confess that your only regret is failure in step 1.
10. Hold onto the near certainty of a bright economic future. Your PR handler has assured you that public and media memories are short. Your wife understands that your financial success is good for the children.
Please feel free to expand, or add to the list above.
I know you all dislike “hit and run” diaries. Type A personalities like myself have no choice. My daughter is unable to contribute to her family income based on create endeavors. She works in the corporate world. Preparing, and sharing a mother/daughter lunch is a priority.
There are many diaries of interest on the Dkos list today. The controversy, big grin, of Cornell West lures me in?
Your replies, contributions, comment will receive my attention. Please forgive my inability to conform to anything like Maher’s “Real Time”.