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Don't you often wonder how a preposterous idea gains traction?
Or How an obvious lie is believed? Fred Hiatt, in particular, and the Bush administration in general, operate on the concept of private logic; that is an argument following a logical thought process but one based on a false premise. Sometimes we can spot the flawed premise. But Bush et al have convinced enough people, so far, that his premise is valid and that we should then stay the course. I believe it is very difficult in real life to stand up to generally accepted wisdom. Certainly it is for elected officials.
These letters are critical because they provide support to our leaders to confront the lies being fed to us. We need to be realistic in what we expect from the traditional powers and steadfast in our support of the truth and holding our leaders accountable. Now,more than ever, we see the validity of Jefferson's quote that the price of freedom is eternal vigilence.
