The already infamous Newsweek report that the administration is considering the possibility of postponing the November election in case of a terrorist strike tells you everything you need to know about why these guys need to go.

Did they quietly bring leaders from both sides in the House and Senate up to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. to talk this thing through, and to try to come up with a plan that would address both their concerns about terrorism and their opponents' worries about investing an unprecedented level of authority in the chief executive? Then, did they hold a press conference with the leaders of both parties standing side-by-side to present their proposal, so that the American people could have a little confidence in their good intentions?

Oh, hell no. They just started drawing up a plan and let it leak. In fact, it's the Iraq model all over again, isn't it? We know what's best, and if you don't trust our judgment completely and without reservation, you're a bad ally. Or worse, a bad American.

Look, this kind of planning is probably necessary. These really are dangerous days, and the country needs to be prepared for any eventuality. But this isn't the way to go about it. And the fact that these guys need a blogosphere to tell them that is just another reason to vote for the tall guy this November.

Assuming there's an election to vote in this November....

POSTSCRIPT: Via Pandagon, here's The Moderate Voice with some smart commentary on this issue, and a first-class set of links to go with it.

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