Word de Jour.......Civility

Over the past week or two it seems we have been hearing a great deal about civil discourse in our debate on Iraq. I have but one thought on this concept........BUNK! I believe the founders set our American system in motion knowing full well that politeness, courteousness, and good manners may not be possible at all times. This is not a time to be civil. Instead what we need is a bit less graciousness and consideration and a lot more fighting in the trenches. The neo-cons have taken this country to the brink of a foreign policy disaster. There appears to be no good option.

Was the Right civil during Clinton’s impeachment? Was the Right civil in their treatment of John Kerry in regard to his service in Vietnam? Did Tom Delay get the nickname, “The Hammer” by being civil? I think not. No, civility is not what is called for today. Instead a good old fashioned political brawl needs to ensue and the final say will be on Election Day in November 2006.