Friday, October 03, 2008
Kudos to McMorris
Amid the shambles of what used to be America, I need to shout Bravo to Cathy McMorris, who represents Spokane and Eastern Washington. She proudly voted No both times on this monstrosity. Up till now, McMorris has been a fairly docile back-bencher, following the brand-R leadership on most important questions.
When you start from that baseline, voting with the people takes even more courage than when you've established a reputation for independence.
Of course the courage of a few crew members doesn't matter much when the captain has intentionally steered the ship into the iceberg.
Still, Bravo to McMorris and to the other Representatives (of both parties) who stuck with the people, stuck with sanity. ¶ 11:36 AM
When you start from that baseline, voting with the people takes even more courage than when you've established a reputation for independence.
Of course the courage of a few crew members doesn't matter much when the captain has intentionally steered the ship into the iceberg.
Still, Bravo to McMorris and to the other Representatives (of both parties) who stuck with the people, stuck with sanity. ¶ 11:36 AM
