Let's follow the progression of Rev. Hagee's foolishness - as a tool for understanding the ritual of modern political damage control.
Hagee is sought out by the McCain campaign for an endorsement, receives it, and announces he is proud to have gotten it.
At some point, word gets out that Hagee has said some incredibly stupid things about Hurricane Katrina and Catholicism.
The Catholic League denounces his remarks, repeatedly.
Rev. Hagee issues an expression of regret to the Catholic League's president who loudly declares an end to the Rev. Hagee controversy.
Wow, the most visible Catholic critic of Hagee says the matter is done. It must be so. After all, Bill Donohue is pretty much the mouthpiece of Rome.
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Enter Hagee's latest blunder: his statements about Hitler being one of many hunters sent by God to drive the Jews into Israel.
Suddenly, the Washington Times is quoting Jews who are defending Rev. Hagee:
And who might be among his defenders - Why it's Dennis Prager! (Who fawned all over Hagee while he was saying his incredibly stupid statements about Katrina).
A Rabbi has come out to defend Hagee as well, so that pretty much makes it official.
But wait! They throw in a gentile - Bill Donohue of the Catholic League again! He sees nothing wrong with Hagee's remarks either.
Well, that tears it - no more controversy. These guys must speak for all Jews everywhere, so it's pretty much a moot issue.
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So in the interests of closing the circle for the good reverend, I would like to take this opportunity (in my capacity as spokesperson for all those affected by Hurricane Katrina) to declare an Official End to the Controversy over Rev. Hagee Katrina remarks.
It's a done deal. You can take it from me. The Rev. Hagee and the McCain campaign would want it that way.
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