Fascists who CAN’T make the trains run on time… [View All]

[Junkdrawer]

I just got done watching the excellent Frontline program on Iraq. So many talented people wanted to stop this unnecessary war. So many wanted to plan for a reasonable post-war strategy if it went forward anyway. There were ignored.

For the last several weeks I’ve been trying to come up with a meme to describe the emerging battle between the Rove/NeoCons and the remnants of the Old Republic represented by the likes of Joe Wilson.

Here’s the problem: The United States was a democracy. The “best and brightest” are used to operating in a structured, yet free environment where experience and competence carries the day. But now, a small, well-funded, ruthless minority has taken power. They are unlikely to give up that power peacefully. However, all their energy is being used to maintain power. They will not listen to those who know what they are doing in any area because “making the trains run on time” is not seen as useful to maintaining power.

In short, instead of running the government, these are people who are purely interested in destroying political rivals. Perhaps fascist anarchists would be the most accurate label.