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Broder argues that he has been critical of Bush and maybe he has been, albeit very mildly. He and the other pundits, however since the beginning of this presidency have been unable or unwilling to admit that Bush Cheney and their minions are radical demagogues who believe that their higher purposes (whatever those are)justify lying,the use of pure propaganda techniques,and ruthless suppression of dissent to further their aims. I find Broder and others delusional in analyzing a piece of propaganda, or a cynically crafted set of talking points las if it was an actual statement of political philosophy,or a policy argument intended to persuade, when it is only a tool used to incite the base, shame the opposition or obfuscate their true aims. By this they lend legitimacy to Bush where it is not deserved.
