Steve Benen of Maddowblog notes that the conservative leadership has decided on its message to cover up the fact that it was indulging in sadism when it was separating children from their illegal immigrant parents:
Donald Trump’s family-separation policy has sparked international attention and a swift public backlash, which his Republican Party probably would’ve preferred to avoid less five months before the midterm elections. But as TPM noted, some GOP lawmakers are less concerned than others.
[M]any vulnerable GOP lawmakers are fearing the political ramifications of their inaction in the face of public outrage over the mass separation of migrant children and families.
But Rep. Pete King (R-NY) is not too concerned.
“Americans care more about Americans,” he told TPM.
Similar assessments have been percolating for a while, but the New York Republican crystalized the sentiment in a handy, five-word phrase: “Americans care more about Americans.” …
Update: Conservative media is picking up on a similar message, with one host arguing this morning, “These aren’t our kids.”
My suggestion if you run into someone spouting that as a defense?
“Is that what Jesus would say?”
The moment these families are taken into custody, they become our responsibility, and if we damage them, that’s our responsibility, too. To their credit, the Methodists have reprimanded Attorney General Sessions for his part in this tragic episode; it’s now time for the Evangelical Churches to step up to the plate and destroy this immoral defense.
