Republican Party lies to the American people about most fundamental issues

Ken Mehlman, Chairman of the Republican National Committee emails:

"The President's most solemn duty under our Constitution is to protect the American people."

He is wrong. The Presidential Oath of Office is simple:

"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

Mehlman's gaff clearly indicates the disconnect between the two parties in this country. The president's responsibility is to protect and defend the Constitution, not the people. The difference between the two is the difference between freedom and war mongering.