See that?  That is what happens when folks simply vote Republican, and ignore whether or not the elephant skin covering the core of said politician is not a Constitutional Conservative.

In other words, to paraphrase what Greg McNeilly says, "it doesn't matter as long as it wears an 'R' after its name." <<< Epic douchebaggery espoused by a payroll toadie of a crony government pyramid-scheming billionaire.  Foreclosure shysters, DRIC Bridge, and $17.89, baby!

Anywhat, to answer your closing question.

Not being cut of the sphincterly correct neocon fabric, which means I realize that I do at times offend some in the Progressive infested MIaGoPC'd big tent - yes, the presidential pardoning of a tasty bird is much the same as is the recycling of garbage performed by the dumbed down herd - It's Bullsh!t!