Pseuodoconservatives, Politicians, and other Liars

Everyone knows that former Massachusetts Governor Romney has converted to conservatism as he runs for President. He was once pro-abortion. He may say he was personally anti-abortion but politically pro-abortion or pro-choice or whatever. The nuances of that nonsense tire and disgust me. Should government protect life, just like its says in the Declaration of Independence, or not, is the question to me? Romney came down on the "not" side. He was also pro-perversion in marriage. He could have stopped the enforcement of any legislative or judicial mandate. Enforcement is, after all, one of the few functions of the Executive branch. And Massachusetts had passed a referendum in favor of marriage and families, so he would have been on the side of democracy and morality if he opposed perverted marriages. But he chose not only not to do anything, but he actually created and enforced and enabled perverted marriages.

And now he claims he is pro-life and pro-family. Understandably, his new-found beliefs bring derision and uncertainty from conservatives.

But what I found almost incredible was an interview of Senator Orin Hatch from Utah on Romney's conservative credentials. He said something along the lines of "He was running for Governor of the most liberal state in the Union - of course he was pro-choice and pro perverted marriage." I have long thought that anytime a politician speaks, there should be a translation line underneath to show what the politician is really saying. If Hatch's "defense" were to have such a translation line, it would have said, "Of course all politicians are liars and will say or do anything to get elected." My jaw dropped open. I did a double-take. Did Utah's senior Senator just say that all politicians are liars and will do or say anything to get elected? (He had.)

But even more amazing was that this experienced politician was so far gone that he didn't even notice that he was saying not only do all politicians lie, but that he didn't see the problem with it, and he didn't even realize that people would object to lying.

I guess it's time Senator Hatch left Washington. Lord Acton was always right, "Power corrupts." And it makes you stupid besides. Vincet Veritas, MEB