A Nobel Peace Prize Will Not Earn the Respect of the GOP

The Washington Post just broke an article (see title link) quoting former President Jimmy Carter as saying Bush was "the worst in history" when it came to fostering international relations.

The Post article quotes Carter's interview with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, in which Carter generally rips Dubya a new one on most of standout actions of his presidency. The War in Iraq, environmental initiatives, the dubious "faith based initiatives" program, and the failure to continue with peace talks in Israel.

The Post contacted Amber Wilkerson,the spokesperson for the Republican National Committee, who responded:

"Apparently, Sunday mornings in Plains for former President Carter includes hurling reckless accusations at your fellow man," said Amber Wilkerson, Republican National Committee spokeswoman. She said that it was hard to take Carter seriously because he also "challenged Ronald Reagan's strategy for the Cold War."

It appears that Republicans are working really hard to ignore all facts in the case of the Presidency. Bush fucked up. Seriously. On multiple initiatives. With the 2008 elections staring us in the face, when are Republicans going to wake up and realize that their credibility is being flushed down the toilet? Undying loyalty in the face of failure is a noble thing, but it is also foolish - it ruins the reputation of all involved.

What this says to me, a vocal voter, is that Republicans refuse to take responsibility for their actions in office. That they are willing to sink with the ship, that they are willing to squander all the positive gains their party made in 2000. It is sad. And disheartening.

To the Democrats: the Republicans are handing you the 2008 elections on a silver platter. Please do not squander this opportunity.