There is one thing I’d add–
Unlike other examples of politics that seem to be similar to this one, Anchoress, the unique point here is that we DO have principles, and our problem is that other people do NOT.
I hope that earns us at least a tenth of a point here. I’ve read your blog and you do not seem like someone who doesn’t or can’t understand that.
We aren’t angry because we’re prickly or have egoes. That’s McCain’s territory. We’re angry because our principles are breezily dismissed, with snarky comments, as if adherence to principles is unreasonable or wierd.
Even old Bush 41 got into the act, still annoyed that the same thing happened to him. But his annoyance is proof that it was the TRUTH. If he were, if McCain were, a real conservative, why would they have to explain it all the time?
You aren’t someone I’d have expected this from. It’s disappointing.
All the same, I’ll vote McCain on principle– because the destruction awaiting us at the hands of the left must be avoided.
But I’d have preferred Romney. Down here in Texas we don’t get to participate in primaries. THey’re over before anyone gets to us.
And that makes me mad too, on principle.
