On September 30, 2003, David Brooks denounced political hatred as a “core threat to democracy.”
Of course, the warriors and “haters” Brooks denounced were all
Democrats speaking out against George Bush.
I wonder what Brooks thinks about the use of hatred, fear, and contempt
as political tools when they’re used by George Bush’s team against John
Kerry. Some examples, leaving aside the Swift Boat Vets:
- The Republican National Committee issued flyers saying Democrats will ban the Bible.
- Dick Cheney said electing Kerry will produce “devastating” terror attacks on the US. (Sept. 7, 2004)
Dr. Laura claimed that terrorists are killing babies to help Kerry get elected. (September 30, 2004)
David Brooks expressed some regret that he
never spoke out against hatred when the bashers were on his own team.
It wouldn’t be too late for Brooks to speak up right now…