Circa 2003, I decided there were few people in this world that irritated me more than Scott McClellan. A political junkie, who chooses to watch CSPAN more than the average 20-something, I found his statements banal and unenlightening. In a tone that could be described, at best, as condescending, he repeated himself until he was thoroughly convinced that the partial stories and incomplete facts were, in fact, the truth.
I am not surprised that the former press secretary was put in many a compromising position by the Bush administration; their years have been mired in deceit and staunch loyalty toward the cloak-room men paired with wild disloyalty to that which is in the best interest of the nation. What I am surprised by, however, is the timing of such revelations. Despite the immense betrayal McClellan must feel for the destruction of his career and credibility by his 'friends', I wonder if holders of certain positions in the government should keep past grievances silent until the relevant administration has left office. McClellan did enough damage behind the White House podium, what American does his book help at this moment? What wounded soldier does his book heal? What part of Valarie Plame's life is better today than it was prior to Scotty's best seller was released?
I know I should keep my expectations as low as possible from the Bushies, past and present, but a book that confirms that which we already know is reminiscent of the Scott McClellan of 2003: repetitive and unenlightening.
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