Double-speak

From this article . . .

So, Gonzales says he's "sickened and outraged" by the torture photographs. Notice how he doesn't say he's outraged at the conduct of the soldiers, or the content of the pictures. He's outraged at the photos. Gonzales says he's "deeply committed to the rule of law", yet authored at least one memo to President Bush stating that the rule of law doesn't apply to prisoners in the War on Terror. Like others in the administration, Gonzales "absolutely [does] not" approve of torture. However, as has been demonstrated in the past, there's a wide variance on what the administration considers to be "torture" and what is just "acceptable interrogation tactics".

But, I think the most interesting & telling statement is his "explanation" of how his attitude will change if confirmed as Attorney General. Apparently, according to him, as White House Council his only concern when advising the President is to protect the White House, and serve its interests. As AG, however, he would have the "broader responsibility" of protecting all Americans. Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the White House's responsibility to serve the American public? So shouldn't any advisor to the President have the American public's concern & safety in mind at all times? Isn't it rather interesting that Gonzales says, essentially outright, that the White House's concern is the White House, and not America?

Just more political double-speak and b.s. Gonzales' only concern is facilitating President Bush's policies, no matter what the repercussions. And he's just saying what people want to hear (or, rather, something that resembles what they want to hear, without actually promising anything, so it's not technically a "lie").