Jay, Don and I have are disagreements, but we have one thing in common, we’re both human and the nature of humanity is to make mistakes, and we also have disagreements, that’s also human. I enjoy Don as a writer. I wouldn’t do everything he does, but he’s one of the funnest bloggers around.

The irony of having a post on Don Surber right next to the words “If we can’t cheat, we can’t compete” is huge. I have no problem with conservative ideology. In fact, I believe that we need both conservative and liberal ideology because their mutual existence assures balance. But if prevarication and distortion and inconsistency is necessary to defend one’s ideology then it must not be much of a belief system. That’s not to say that Surber is the only one on either side, but his is so obvious and comes from my hometown. In short, Don Surber and those like him lack honor and do our nation a disservice. His glee over Conress’ low poll ratings, just like Democrats’glee over Bush’s low ratings, selfishly ignore the fact that this lowers our global standing and we should be holding our leaders accountable with equal vigor.

I was glad to hear discomfort in your voice, Adam, as Don attempted to defend his posts on cleavage. This whole tack of discussion is equal to the legend of Nero’s fiddling; if we can’t find something substantial to say about candidates in an early campaign season then maybe we shouldn’t drag it down to that level as a substitute, no matter how “fun” it is. Edwards’ haircuts, Clinton’s infidelity, Reagan consulting astrologers. Almost all world leaders are kooky in some way and these microscopic investigations keep true and worthy leaders away from public life. To our nations detriment. But it’s easy for people like Don Surber who are, I believe, are lazy and, again lacking in honor.

Thanks for letting me comment.