I'd rather call it "VW Diesel Defeat". Or "VW Diesel Defeat Device" VWDDD or VWD3. No 'gate' - this isn't some cowboys with too much freedom of action, its top to bottom a criminal conspiracy, abuse of public trust and ipsofacto negligence at any level above those culpable. With real human deaths and disease as a consequence. Whomever decided the production software should have this behavior should face criminal charges. Whoever they worked for either knew or should have known. On up to the biggest schnitzel and his successors. Millions of cars for over a decade. Its not an accident. It makes me sick at heart. I was formerly a fan and enthusiastic supporter. I think they've lost me for good. And very disappointing that they got away with it so long...

I was raised to believe that if you had the facts, understood the way things worked and could made a reasonable argument, the truth would win, every time. Now I see that evidence, experience, science and clear language are only occasionally effective. Mostly people believe what they want to believe and woe to anyone who tells them different.

To all the "patriots" who don't believe in civilian control of the military- Seriously? Have you read the Constitution of the United States of America, the one that oath swears to defend? Since you admire martial virtues, perhaps you find the UCMJ easier to follow? DO keep in touch after you move to Burma, or Sudan, or wherever you find like minded people. I'd be interested in how you compare it to the poor old USA, with weak civilians telling the military heros what to do.

To all the political enthusiasts who see another example of that hated "liberal media distorting the truth"- Seriously? Have you read Jamie McIntyre's piece for today? Its attached to the blog you're responding too. Nobody's questioning the reporter's quotes. They're accurate, and in context. The reporter (and apparently the editor) for this piece thought they were siding WITH McChrystal, and against Washington. You're not even beating a dead horse, its a dead idea. I'm sure Fox News, Handloader's Digest and Biblical Archeology Review are busy hatching a leftist plot now. Maybe the aluminum foil hat isn't enough to protect you. Wrap the whole house.

Jessie, above, has it right. Nicely put.