We Are Better Than This

"There is a problem of trying to manipulate the courts to get a particular result.  There is a particular problem if you are trying to do so retroactively."  — Bruce Fein

"I know due process when I see it.  I know fair proceedings when I see them.  And this ain’t it."  — Thomas Sullivan

"Five percent of the inmates in Guantanimo were picked up by US troops.  The rest of them were picked up by tribal leaders in Afghanistan and Pakistan…" — Rear Admiral John Hudson

We are better than this as Americans.  The rule of law is more important than covering George Bush’s butt in the short term.  And I will be damned if I am just going to roll over.  There will be accountability for this mess — and it starts with the election in November.

Whatever it takes.  However long it takes.  The Democrats are going to regain control of Congress.  However much work is required, I will do it.  Whatever messaging needs to be done, I will write it.  Whatever it takes.  From this day forward, getting out the Democratic vote is the single most important thing on my agenda between now and November — but I’m going to need everyone’s help.  I have damn well had enough.

(The above is a photo of the first page of the Magna Carta.)

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