Mickey Edwards in his new book

Mickey Edwards in his new book, Reclaiming Conservatism, describes the
Constitution as the "apotheosis of political liberalism" and it is reverence
for this document that led to the rise of the modern American conservative
movement. The goal of conservatives is to "conserve the constitution", the
most perfect example of political liberalism. The book is about how
"conservatives moved from the love of freedom to wiretaps, secret
prisons.and a presidency and bureaucracy that places itself above the law".

Calendar makers are already compiling a list of McBushisms. McCain had a
senior moment when he claimed to be a "proud conservative, liberal
Republican". Is it dementia that prompts the "common knowledge and has been
reported in the media that al-Qaeda is going back into Iran and receiving
training and are coming back into Iraq from Iran, that's well known. And it's
unfortunate." statement? Well John, just ask Joe, 'cause it ain't so. Iran
is Shia and Al-Qaeda is made up of hardcore Sunni. Make sense, John Boy?

We are on the Iraqi interstate highway headed in the wrong direction. The
nearest off ramp that will take us out of danger and save lives is visible
and within reach. Will we take it?