Reply #38: So now, it's 'righteous' to defend human rights on the

[sabrina 1]

left? Each day I am shocked more and more by the total flip flop the 'left' is doing on the very issues they most claimed to be fighting for just a couple of years ago. Were we just pretending, because it was Bush? Was it all about politics after all? No principles involved? I wish I had known that if so.

Pakistan's record was something we USED to be able to criticize, but we are no longer in that position. As for being able to speak out, they do speak out, they have protests, peace organizations etc. And yes, sometimes they are attacked for doing so. Just like here. Have you seen the photos from the Repub and Dem Conventions here, the beatings and arrests that have taken place?

Please stop pointing fingers elsewhere until this country starts acting like a civilized nation that doesn't just TALK about democracy but actually practices it.

I'm sorry if you're offended that some of us have not changed our views on this country's human rights record and yes, I applaud this president for stating that we don't do torture. But I do NOT applaud his adaptation of Bush's Unitary Executive policies. And I'm not going to pretend to because he's a democrat.