The Gateway (Haley’s Comment Edition)

 

Haley Barbour refuses to condemn Nathan Bedford Hitler (sorry, but in this case, the other ”The Other N-Word” is absolutely appropriate), saying "I don't go around denouncing people. That's not going to happen."

We'll see how long that lasts once he starts running for President. Haley Barbour in KKK plate uproar – Kasie Hunt www.politico.com

 

 

This reminds me of Southern Succession; none dare call it treason. ThinkProgress » House Republicans Cut Funding That Protects Us From Nuclear Terrorism thinkprogress.org

 

 

We are always going to believe that those who think different than us are wrong. But, far from it being a joyful vindication, it's a bit upsetting to have them proven to be stark raving mad.

Incidentally, the fact that birthers don’t like Romney is almost poetic. When Romney’s dad George when for President, most accepted his eligibility, based upon the citizenship of a parent, even though George has been born in the Mormon Colony in Mexico.

Incidentally, in the last election, the candidate who was not born in the 50 States was John McCain. Public Policy Polling: Romney and the Birthers publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com

 

 

Republicans can do two out of these three:
1) Save Bush's tax cuts
2) Save Bush's greatest achievement
3) Cut the deficit
But they can't do all three.
The Africa Initiative And The Final Collapse Of Compassionate Conservatism | The New Republic www.tnr.com

 

 

The Islamic Republic of South Dakota proves is has no use for amnesty (except to those who kill Ob/Gyns) abortion and acid (except when it's thrown in the face of Ob/Gyns).

In forty years, they've gone from McGovern to misgovern. South Dakota Moves To Legalize Killing Abortion Providers | Mother Jones motherjones.com

 

 

I'm sorry, but my response to hearing the State Senate Dems pushing for clean government is to say "try leading by example!"

Right now, when I hear about John Sampson's "ethics package," I picture a bank bag with a dollar sign on it. Next step will be talk of a "compromise," which is silly, since in this case, the sponsors are compromised quite sufficiently. State Senate Democrats Push for a Debate on Ethics Package | The New York Observer www.observer.com

 

 

Like 6th Avenue, I gotta feeling Simon and Garfunkel’s usage will prevail, but to those who complain, I must retort that Queens is the Borough of Donnie Manes, which is how I'll always remember Ed Koch. NYC Renames Queensboro Bridge For Former Mayor Ed Koch www.nydailynews.com