It Just Depends

I'm having a very difficult time dealing with the inconsistencies in this present administration, especially while their die-hard constituents can do absolutely nothing but bash democrats. The republican following has no answers as to why they continue to hold fast to the inconsistent, unaccountable leadership. I realize democrats are about taxes and questionable freedoms, they always are, so whether I agree or not, they are consistent. This present administration, however; is a completely different kettle of fish. They talk about loyalty and patriotism, then sell out their own aid over some trumped up charge in a criminal investigation that never uncovered a crime . . . How many times have I heard our leader talk about the "rule of law" and then just flat, belligerently refuse to acknowledge subpoenaes, not only for himself, but for his inner circle. So, we now realize that executive privilege is above the rule of law. So, my question to all of his faithful followers would be: If we all respected the rule of law in the same manner as our leader, would we have democracy or anarchy. Since we can't all respect the rule of law in the chosen manner of our leader, do we have democracy or tyranny? I really do have to laugh as these faithful followers say the dems treat their candidates like "rock stars," while they cherish their autographed photos of the first couple. I have to agree with them, I think Obama is flash with out substance, and obviously Hillary is riding Bill's coat tails, but then an autographed photo from the White House seems like a gift from a star to a fan. Now, let's move on to his second in command, because I just have more than one issue with this man that plays second fiddle. He doesn't have to report a shooting until everyone has their details synchronized. While his party attacks gays, his daughter is "off limits," but it was okay for her to publicly campaign for him. Get real, Mr. Cheney, which way is it? And the way you choose, is it that way for everyone, or just you? What about this executive privilege for Mr. Cheney regarding subpoenaes? When he's a part of the Senate, which he is, he's legislative branch, so he can't testify because he's one of them, but when they want second in command White House information, he doesn't have to testify, because he's part of the executive branch. I'm thinking there is another term for "executive privilege," we ordinary folks call it double-dipping, hedging, skirting, side-stepping, just to name a few.

With so many situations being dependent upon who is involved, rather than simply right or wrong, it would seem American democracy can't really be based upon the "rule of law," but rather situational ethics.

The integrity of the upright shall guide them . . . a Proverb from Holy Scripture