Letters to the Editor
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The Party of Joe
The thing that strikes me every time I hear from Lieberman is his self-absorption. If he could stand outside himself for just one moment, he would be able to understand the criticism leveled at him and respond with sincerity and substance rather than sanctimoniousness. Instead, like his mentor Bush, he is the perennially wronged party, and the public, whom he is supposed to serve, is being uppity and unfair. That his money and support come primarily from Republicans (and the pharmaceutical industry) is nothing to be proud of in this intance: it is not an indication of bipartisanship but a deliberate assault on the Democratic party he claims to respect. His surprise at Schlesinger's tart debate indicates just how deep Lieberman really is with the Repugs. He is no moderate, he is no Democrat. He is simply an egotist and right wing extremist in the Party of Joe.