Is the Republican Party trying to commit suicide?
There is no other way to explain what most of us watched during and after the President’s speech on healthcare to a joint session of congress and the American people.
The “You Lie” outburst of Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) was, of course, deplorable.
Any publically elected official who can’t show respect for the office of the President of the United States does not deserve to be sitting in that chamber.
Yes, he apologized. But let’s face it, there’s no real way to apologize for being classless. His apology only came after party leaders told him to man-up. I realize a political party can’t be held responsible for every member’s actions, but they can make sure he doesn’t receive any support in the next election. They also could have denounced his actions in the rebuttal. Whoops. Never mind. That was pre-taped. (Another stupid move.)
Speaking of the rebuttal: why on earth would you pick Rep. Charles – call me “Lord” – Boustany (R-LA)?
Obviously, the party didn’t research him any better than McCain researched Palin.
A simple Google search would have yielded enough negative information to give most leaders pause.
Boustany actually tried to buy the title “Lord” from a couple of conmen in England. When he realized he got scammed, instead of just letting it go so it wouldn’t become public, he sued them! He has hauled in $1.25M from Health and Insurance Industry. He was a “Birther.” He’s been sued 8 times for malpractice. He co-sponsored the end-of-life consultation portion of the current bill in the house (HR 3200), saying that it was a good idea – then backed-off when things got heated. Surely, the Republicans could have found someone with less baggage.
Let’s don’t leave Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) out. He could be seen texting nearly every time the camera went to him.
Dana Milbank of the Washington Post, wrote an article highlighting the events that took place on the floor while the President was speaking.
Add the “Tea Parties,” the “Birther” Movement, the “Deather” Movement, the “Socialist Indoctrination” of our children, the ministers that believe (“according to the Bible” no less) that President Obama should die, and the staged town hall meetings on healthcare, to the above events, and you have a party that is not only shrinking, but is on a path to self-destruction.
Why prolong the agony?
Take the pills, lie down, and get it over with.
Sincerely,
Rants and Observations by Michael Kontras 