When "Big Time!" Dick Cheney appointed David Addington to replace Scooter Libby, no one should have expected a change of philosophy in the Veep's office. Well, that instinct seems correct if you read Addington's description in a fascinating piece in today's NYTimes dealing with (gasp!) the Bushies disdain for detainee rights. Addington's a major prick. And a true believer in the mold of the NeoCon. I'm sure he's already fitting in well in his expanded role.
In a related item (since it's all part of the overall mess created by the Bushies), the WashingtonPost leads with a big piece about the "black sites" the CIA is using in scary nations across the globe to interrogate in monstrous violations of the Geneva Conventions. And the shame of these practices continue to expand like ripples in a no-longer-calm pond. Drag.
In a related unintended irony, FX has decided to cancel the series "Over There" after one 13-episode season due to lackluster ratings. Apparently America ain't that interested in watching a series about war, death, separation and the culture of hate in Iraq. It was compelling TV - the squad of actors was fabulous throughout and deserve to find tons more work. The concept of a real-time war drama is startlingly powerful. Too heavy for most people, though. Hence the ratings in the crapper. Nonetheless, a good example of art being used to explain a complicated, massive conflict. Look for it on DVD soon.
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