Forgive Me Father, I Have Sinned

Well yes, but this is probably a minor one in my rap sheet.

I tried to watch last night, I really did. I got about a minute into Congressman John Boehner's speech and he started talking about people in caves who were out to get us and I just couldn't do it. I just couldn't listen to the right's efforts to fear monger. 

This morning on NPR on my way into work I heard a snippet from Fred Thompson's speech about how the media is being unfair to Palin and how she is a reformer with a capital R.

And about that. Friend of the blog, Chad Boulet, commented on a previous post about his head exploding over the fact that no one seems to be talking about important things like the war and the economy. And I wholeheartedly agree. But meanwhile, my own head may combust if I hear the words reformer or maverick mentioned again, especially in reference to Palin or McCain.

Per Merriam-Webster online:

Reformer—one that works for or urges reform.

Reform—1 a: to put or change into an improved form or condition b: to amend or improve by change of form or removal of faults or abuses
2: to put an end to (an evil) by enforcing or introducing a better method or course of action
3: to induce or cause to abandon evil ways
4 a: to subject (hydrocarbons) to cracking b: to produce (as gasoline or gas) by cracking
intransitive verb: to become changed for the better

Maverick—1: an unbranded range animal; especially : a motherless calf
2: an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party

Palin hasn't even served as Alaska's governor for two years yet; I would say the jury is still out on her "reformer" capabilities, especially since she is already under investigation for misdeeds.

So far as McCain and his "maverick" status. The man has done nothing but tow the GOP line and kiss Dubya's ass since his own behind was handed to him on a platter in the 2000 election. McCain has voted 90% of the time or more with Bush's policies. Does 10% make you a maverick?

So my plan was to go online and find the important speeches and listen to them today, but I have been quite busy with work and couldn't bring myself to do it. I promise I will be all caught up and opinionated on it all tomorrow.