I just finished a brain tennis match with a liberal lawyer childhood pal o mine, where I learned something valuable and time-saving.
For a true liberal, all precedent, everything that ocurred before W was sworn in, is deemed immaterial. Even mentioning something that took place before Jan 2001, unless it involves Nixonian duplicity, is BY DEFINITION a cowardly attempt to change the subject.
Also, ALL counter-examples, by definition, are non-sequitors. Period.
This covers all war and ethics related issues, and is a real time-saver.
It's still amazing to hear their quotes on audio side by side. The 1998 version of Daschle & Clinton completely contradict the 2002 version of these two hypocrites.
Most remaining Bush critics can't help but sing Clinton's praises. I punch holes in every praise of Clinton, but they refuse to believe me. So, while they might not like criticism of Clinton, they want to brag about his so-called achievements.
In other words, liberals defiantly strive to ignore history, and therefore repeat its most ignominious failures. Hmmm... That explains a lot.