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Political Truth of the Day: 'And This -- In The United States of America!'

I generally try to stay away from politically-charged issues (well, okay -- not so much sometimes), but I have to link to this over on Jon Amato's Crooks and Liars blog for two reasons.

One: I love James Spader, even though I don't watch the show that this clip is from (Boston Legal).

Two: I absoultely, positively, and with wholehearted & genuine patriotism appreciate the gist of the point being made. In fact, I think anyone who reads these words I type should think long and hard about the issues he discusses in the clip. And Bravo to the shows' producers for being brave enough to write them into the script in the way that they did -- it really should hit home,

Via Crooks and Liars.

Alan Shore (James Spader) from Boston Legal gives one of those great monologues that we all wished would be said by somebody other than a great actor. In the episode "Stick it," Alan Shore's secretary, Melissa (Marisa Coughlan), is arrested for tax evasion, he takes on the case of this outspoken girl who says her late, patriotic grandfather would be proud of her for challenging the government.

[Spader's character] Shore: At a presidential rally, parade or appearance. If you have on a supportive t-shirt you can be there. If you're wearing or carrying something in protest, you can be removed, This in the United States of America.- This in the United States of America! Is Melissa Hughes the only one embarrassed?

"James Spader's character gives such a fiery and passionate speech about the lies, mistruths and unethical behavior of this Administration that it made me jump from the couch and yell triumphantly at my TV. Covered everything from lies on WMD, to torture, Abu Ghirab, Guantanamo, and, most importantly, illegal wiretapping"

posted by Fergie @ 3/15/2006 05:03:00 PM