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October 29, 2004

Andrew Sullivan: John Kerry's Unofficial Secretary of State (and Defense!)

Reading Kausfiles, I came across this interesting link:

I approve of [the Economists' endorsement of Kerry]--though it's always a shaky moment in these non-peacenik endorsements when the writer tries to convince himself or herself that Kerry won't bail out on Iraq prematurely, isn't it? (Kerry has been "forthright about the need to win in Iraq," but do you trust him and if so why? Because Andrew Sullivan's blogging will keep him honest?) ...

What on earth could he man by that last question? Did Andrew Sullivan actually suggest that he'd keep Kerry focused like a laser on victory in Iraq?

It couldn't be. It just could not be. Not even someone as obviously vain and solipsistic as the Shrill Shill could possible suggest something like that.

Then again: Maybe he could after all.

Sullivan, fresh off glowingly quoting some dope calling him a more important political force than all the liberal 527's put together, quotes Marty Peretz of the New Republic thus:

John Kerry speaks, not unfairly, of George W. Bush's habits of denial. But Kerry himself is in denial. He is in denial about the United Nations. He is in denial about the Australian election that returned to office for an unprecedented fourth term its prime minister who has been, with his country, a pillar of the Iraq coalition. He is in denial about Japan, whose government, unlike Germany's and France's, does not carp at the United States. He is in denial about Afghanistan, where, for the first time in history, men and women, riding on donkeys and walking barefoot across great distances, have exercised the right to choose those who govern them. He is in denial about Iraq itself. The Jordanian daily Al Ra'i recently called Moqtada Al Sadr's apparent retreat from armed struggle "a farewell to arms" that is as politically significant as the establishment of the provisional authority. Has Kerry come close to recognizing this? Has he acknowledged that the Bush administration has negotiated with nato a plan to send, starting in November, up to 3,000 soldiers to train Iraqi troops? These soldiers will be under the command of General David Petraeus, who is mustering the military might and political will to retake much of the Sunni triangle. Many Iraqis now have second thoughts about opposing the coalition. Even the BBC has said as much. But Kerry hasn't.

Sounds pretty damning. What's Sullivan's response?

Yes, there's denial on both sides. Whose is more dangerous? That's the question. And if Kerry wins, he can expect to be subjected to relentless scrutiny from pro-war types like Marty and, ahem, your humble blogger.

Ah. I see. Sullivan is now making the case to "independent eagles" that it's safe to vote for Kerry -- despite his profoundly McGovernite worldview -- because, after all, Andrew Sullivan and his scary-important blog will make the world safe for democracy.

Are.

You.

Kidding.

Me.

Is Ecstacy a hallucinogen? How about a euphoric? It's both, right?

Just checking.

posted by Ace at 03:10 AM

Comments

You underestimate the power of Sully and his mighty blog. Not only will he keep the world safe for Democracy, but also gain the endorsement of Jesus Christ Himself of the most important issue in all of human history, "homosexual marriage".

By the way, I saw Team America recently and I got a hunch that earning Sullivan's trust is similiar to the way of earning Spottswoode's.

Posted by: Capp on October 29, 2004 04:00 AM

Wow, this is just laughable. If Sullivan's scrutiny is what keeps the ship of state on an even keel, why hasn't it worked for this administration? I mean, I can remember the days when Rumsfeld was a golden god in Sully's estimation and the war was a dazzling success. Why hasn't his deadly earnest [suppressing snigger] criticism set things right? In fact, why didn't the Bushies just appoint him to administer the Coalition Provisional Authority?

If Waffles gets elected (please, God, nooooo!!!), I think we'll see some bold pronouncements from Sullivan on how masterfully the war is being handled, how Kerry is a bigger hawk than Bush ever was, and how America's foreign policy is clearly on the right track again...

...That is, until Kerry is forced to come out against full gay-marriage rights because of a decision from some leftist State Supreme Court, at which time Iraq will again become a quagmire, and the Provincetown pendulum will swing once again.

Posted by: Sean M. on October 29, 2004 04:06 AM

Sullivan is one of many on the left who have a brain but can't use it because their ideology only allows their thoughts to follow certain well-ingrained tracks. I thought he was near a derailment earlier in this campaign (A profoundly earth-shattering experience, as I as a "recovering" liberal can attest), but his fragile ego kept his caboose upright. Even as powerful *snicker* and influential *eye roll* as he is, I'm betting the prospect that he wouldn't be invited to the trendy leftist parties anymore was just too much for him to contemplate. So, he wimped out and endorsed Jean Francois Kerry: The most self-serving, dishonest, and treasonous candidate ever to get any party's nomination for the presidency. The profound pathos and abjectitude of anyone with an IQ of over 100 being able to cast a ballot for that scuzz-bucket is simply incomprehensible (I've come a long way).

Posted by: Bloghorn Bleghorn on October 29, 2004 04:31 AM

"Who the fuck cares what Andrew Sullivan thinks?"

On a more serious electoral note:

Does anyone have a good election night drinking game? My friends and I are in desperate need of one. Networks call a state, take a drink. Networks withdraw a state, take a shot. Rove cackles like a Bond villain, down a fifth. Etc.

I *will* be drunk by 8 PM Tuesday. An election this close demands it.

Posted by: Rob on October 29, 2004 07:19 AM

Yes, ecstasy is a hallucinogen.

Posted by: Bill from INDC on October 29, 2004 07:24 AM

WTFCWASS

If u do one more post on Andrew, we're doing an intervention. NOT WORTH THE BANDWIDTH

Posted by: jeff on October 29, 2004 08:03 AM

Ok, I get WTF, but what is CWASS?

Posted by: Eric Blair on October 29, 2004 08:13 AM

'cares what Andrew Sullivan says'

ISAIETM - I'm Seahay and I endorse this message

Posted by: Seahay on October 29, 2004 08:39 AM

At a guess, CWASS = "Cares What Andrew Sullivan Says".

Posted by: Kerry on October 29, 2004 08:41 AM

Being an observer, supporter, and reader of Sullivan's site, I payed close attention to his positions earlier this year. He seemed to understand the stakes in this election and the importance of a second term for the president. And he knew what a dishonest and principle-free poor candidate Kerry is. But then along came talk of Gay Marriage and everything else was thrown out the window. I have lost all respect for Sullivan. It would be one thing if he was honest enough to say that Gay Marriage trumps all other issues for him, but instead he just begain dubiuosly morphing his positions to *allow* him to support Kerry. I have little doubt that he would vote for Nader if Ralphie was openly supportive of gay marriage. I understand one-issue voting sometimes (I will never support a politician that does not strongly support gun rights), but I am honest about why I support someone. That candy-a-- from Provincetown is not.

Posted by: Rob on October 29, 2004 08:55 AM

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There's a hero inside of all of us.
I'll make them see everyone has AIDS.

(singing again)
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Posted by: Once met Sully in a Burger King bathroom on October 29, 2004 09:06 AM

Everyone has AIDS...Even Ace of Spades....AIDS AIDS AIDS!!!!!

Ace, I still maintain that your blog (Ace of Spades HQ) is the powerful force that keeps this nation on course. Your writing provides the moral compass, pointing the way towards American Exceptionalism. One can chart a straight line from Thomas Jefferson, to Alexander Hamilton, to Abraham Lincoln, to Theodore Roosevelt to Ronald Reagan to you! Forget Sully (Who the fuck is Sully, anyway?). Forget "Wonkette!!!!!". Forget Kos. Forget even the esteemed Instapundit, National Review, and Weekly Standard. When the full measure of American greatness is assessed by hisorians, their will be one new face on Mount Rushmore: That of Ace of Spades HQ.

Although if I had my way, I would put Johnny Coldcuts up there instead.

Posted by: Senator PhilABuster on October 29, 2004 10:35 AM

Quick question: Now that Sullivan has, uh, come out of the closet as a Kerry supporter, are his old friends on the left now treating him as some sort of a hero--the Prodigal Son come back to his senses, so to speak--or is Silly Sully as pathetic a figure to them as he is to us?

Posted by: Lisa on October 29, 2004 10:57 AM

I don't know the answer to that one, Lisa, but I guess if they can believe in David "Trust me, I lied" Brock they can believe in anyone.

Posted by: Paul Zrimsek on October 29, 2004 11:30 AM

Lisa: Yes

This is my favorite line from Sully's 'endorsement': "I completely understand those who look at this man's record and deduce that he is simply unfit to fight a war for our survival. They have an important point."

Ever get the feeling someone is trying to hold a watermelon seed between their butt cheeks while writing?

Posted by: jeff on October 29, 2004 11:31 AM

Senator,

Thank you! But of course you can't mean that! (Please say you do.) You're embarassing me. (Keep it coming.)

Posted by: ace on October 29, 2004 12:12 PM

Oh, but I do mean it Ace!

One of these days, our great-grandchildren will be visiting the National Archives, where their gaze will fall upon the 3 most sacred documents known to this country: The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, and the Collected Works of Ace of Spades HQ (2003-2008). In one spot our children will be able to learn of the fundamental principles that made this country great: a firm belief that freedom and liberty are gifts from God; that Government exists to serve the people only by the people's consent; and that international order could only be maintained by someone with the internal strength of Sonny Crockett. As the tour guide explains about our current polarized years, and the existential threat of Islamic terrorism that we are called upon to face, they will leave knowing full well that we succeeded as a nation by adhering to our deepest and best principles, strengthened in our resolve to do so by the rousing, patriotic Filet o Fish beat downs on this blog. Then, as they leave the archive building, they will glance down at the loose change in their tiny pockets and finally understand why "In God and Ace of Spades we Trust" has been emblazoned on all their currency.

Posted by: Senator PhilABuster on October 29, 2004 12:41 PM

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