Ever since the resignation of Richard Nixon, the Republicans have been trying to settle the score. In their eyes, the Nixon investigations had nothing to do with his crimes, and everything to do with politics. Their first attempt at revenge was the Clinton impeachment proceedings, which failed, so the Republicans still feel one down.
The George W. Bush administration is another one that lied, committed crimes against the Constitution, and war crimes to boot. But far from pursuing these matters, President Obama has actually prevented foreign courts from prosecuting members of the Bush administration. I think that Obama probably hoped to break the revenge cycle, but the rabid bunch of Republicans elected in 2010 shows no signs of letting go.
Darrell Issa, the new head of the House oversight committee has called the Obama administration one of the most corrupt ever, and seems intent on hounding the administration on as many fronts as possible. This is the thanks Obama gets for trying to get along with thugs.
Should we liberals be learning ruthlessness from the masters? I'm torn.
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