In his attempt to counter a perceived threat to America, Philip Zelikow, the policy representative to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and the National Securities Council (NSC) Deputies Committee, unexpectedly became the threat from within the White House.
The Bush Administration believed the best way to deal with suspected terrorists was to inflict extreme physical and psychological pressure on these perilous persons. Mister Zelikow offered his dissent. In a written and verbally stated opinion, Philip Zelikow contradicted what the occupants of the Oval Office accepted as necessary. "Individuals suspected of terrorism, can be legally tortured."
A short time after the Office of Legal Council (OLC) issued the now infamous judgments which allowed for officially sanctioned torment, Mister Zelikow, his superior, who was then Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and her Legal Adviser, John Bellinger, gained access to the torture memos. After a review, Philip Zelikow stated his concern. He sensed others within the Administration might share his angst. However, no one, inclusive of Mister Zelikow, publicly voiced an apprehension, that is, not until this past week.
Radio host, Rush Limbaugh recently reflected; Democrats rushed to judge him. Those on the "Left" did not accept that they got it wrong. Rush Limbaugh, fervent broadcaster who speaks of what is right, explained he did not say that he hoped Barack Obama fails, although the transcript of his January 16, 2009 rant sits prominently on his website. Limbaugh: I Hope Obama Fails.
America's Truth Detector; the Doctor of Democracy; the Most Dangerous Man in America; the All-Knowing, All-Sensing, All-Everything Maha Rushie; defender of motherhood, protector of fatherhood and an all-around good guy, professes his intent was to speak to the Democratic agenda. However, millions, the magnitude that is the Rush Limbaugh audience heard the words.
If I wanted Obama to succeed, I'd be happy the Republicans have laid down. And I would be encouraging Republicans to lay down and support him. Look, what he's talking about is the absorption of as much of the private sector by the US government as possible, from the banking business, to the mortgage industry, the automobile business, to health care. I do not want the government in charge of all of these things. I don't want this to work. So I'm thinking of replying to the guy, "Okay, I'll send you a response, but I don't need 400 words, I need four: I hope he fails."
The Democrat Congressional Campaign Committee, awestruck, asked Americans to assess for themselves. What did Rush Limbaugh say? How might the nation address a Rush to Judgment
If you wish to speak out, express yourself, as I chose to do, please sign the petition.
This week Rush Limbaugh taught me much or more accurately reminded me of what I already too all too well. When communities [countries, neighborhoods, or a domestic liaison] are built on a foundation of fear, what will we reap? Each of us entered this world full of love and hope. Every baby, all newborns are a bundle of love. We, as elders, cuddle and coo with delight as we watch infants explore. We say we wish to encourage curiosity and the desire to learn. Yet, we are torn. Limbaugh was; now he is liberated!
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