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March 20, 2006 09:00 AM UTC
39 Comments
I think you’d have to go well beyond a disclaimer in sending one of those e-mails on to a wider audience. Those are disgusting; please tell me the Dems have a reasonable candidate in place to replace this guy.
As of 2002, PR, Welker’s Dist 51 was about 45 pct R, 23 D 32 unaffiliated. He’s more likely vulnerable to a primary than a D.
Maybe he should just change his name to Jim Bennish and all will be forgotten.
Now Gecko, the ‘your side does it too’ is a lame non-defense defense. I haven’t exactly noticed any of my fellow lefties rising to Bad Moon Rising’s bait to defend Bennish on this site.
Or, Gecko, maybe Joe Stalin or, being more kind, perhaps Bubba “Bull” Connor.
p.s. I see you’re still playing Sancho Panza to Voyageur’s Don Quixote!
Maybe, George, but you’ll always be our Dulcinea!
Ah, named a beautiful white German Shepherd, Dulcinea many years ago. She was a wonderful animal. Quite beautiful, in fact. Now, having said that, what does what you said, above, have to say (subliminally speaking here) about you? I see a little brokeback here!
No question, George. Just remember on the Dulcinea thing that she epitomized romantic love as celebrated by the troubadors … to love, pure and chaste from afar… Since we’re all in committed long-term relationships, that version works best for all of us 😉
Now Gecko, the ‘your side does it too’ is a lame non-defense defense. I haven’t exactly noticed any of my fellow lefties rising to Bad Moon Rising’s bait to defend Bennish on this site.
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Bennish needs no ‘bait’. He’s a worm on his own.
Dulcinea’s? Sancho’s? Quixote’s? Some of my favorite bars. Stiffest drinks in town.
but seriously, Welker is unbelievably incompetent. Anyone who has watched the guy in a committee hearing can attest to this – he is in way over his head down there.
Indeed, Voyageur. But, what about you and Sancho? You know, that thing about “Cowboys are frequently, secretly (fond of each other)?” Sincerely hope you’ve heard the Willie Nelson tune.
BMR: Even I didn’t defend Bennish (http://georgeindenver.blogspot.com/2006/03/more-things-change-yeah-its-colorado.html). I do find your “worm” comment akin to Limbaugh’s “…maggot-infested…” comment with regard to Bennish. But, then, wasn’t the subject of the string Welker and, I’d really be interested to know what kind of despicable, sub-human category you’ve put him in.
DQ (Voyageur)it’s been so long since I read de Cervantes that I wanted to reaquaint myself with him by taking a look at some of his writings/quotes and, in the context of you-know-what, I found this little ditty that, um, I really don’t know what to do with: “Hold you there, neither a strange hand nor my own, neither heavy nor light shall touch my bum.” Scholar that you are–and I mean that sincerely–I thought you might have some insight on what the hell he’s talking about other than what appears to be the obvious.
My sole acquaintance with Don Quixote is through the play, George, so I am at sea on that quote.
Thanks, Voyageur. Welker would probably suggest it had something to do with intimacy with horses.
Voyageur,
This is exactly the right time for a Dem to step up to the plate in this district. Sure, a Republican primary would be the best chance to oust Welker. But his forwarding this kind of e-mail repeatedly gives Dems an opening that they wouldn’t normally have to take this district for themselves; a good candidate stands a chance if Welker’s the name next to the GOP endorsement come November.
Or how about a Republican who isn’t racist or homophobic? Don’t say it Phoenix, they do exist!:)
Or how about a Republican who isn’t racist or homophobic? Don’t say it Phoenix, they do exist!:)
Hope springs eternal, PR. But it is rare indeed to overcome a 2-1 registration advantage.
Welker is an embarassment to the GOP and someone ought to ask Wayne Allard why he and his political people recruited this dingbat in the first place.
someone ought to ask Wayne Allard why he and his political people recruited this dingbat in the first place
Well, to make them look smart by comparison?
I’d gladly take a sane Republican over Welker, Becky. I know they exist – I know several.
But I’d rather have another Dem in the seat for at least a couple of years 😉
Understandable Phoenix:)
It will never be known what acts of cowardice have been motivated by the fear of not looking sufficiently progressive.
– Charles Peguy (1905)
Great quote, Plumber.
And the foil to said quote:
As Mankind becomes more liberal, they will be more apt to allow that all those who conduct themselves as worthy members of the community are equally entitled to the protections of civil government. I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
–George Washington
And the foil to all quotes:
“Goddam bitch set me up”
Mayor Marion Barry, circa late 1980’s – early 1990’s
The assumption, therefore, Plumber, is that feigning conservatism will put God in His heaven and make all right with the world.
I’m wondering how you, Plumber, could latch on to an obscure French philosopher ( and intermittent Catholic, God’s sake, Voyageur) when you’ve got the likes of Dubya to quote: “Fool me once…”
Google help out a bit, there?
The Washington quote was at least a sidewise swipe at Slavery, PR. The father of our country was uncomfortable with slavery, freed his own in his will and helped pass the northwest ordinance keeping it out of new territories. He hoped it would eventually wither away. Jefferson, in contrast, for all his noble words about liberty, did not free his slaves. He apparently did father, not our country, but several children out of wedlock with a slave, Sally Hemmings. In practice, George Washington walked the walk a lot better than Jefferson, who only talked the talk. But then, I’ve always been ambivalent about Jefferson. Take away the Louisiana purchase, which fell into his lap, and what did he really accomplish during his presidency?
PR,
Liberal in 1790 is libertarian in 2006.
George,
I was actually turned on to Peguy by the National Review. Odd that they, and then I, would quote a socialist. Call it a moment of leftist clarity.
Voyageur,
Jefferson threatened pirates in Tripoli when they demanded ransom for US merchant marines. Most of the merchants died in captivity as the threat made its way across the ocean. Those that survived were released immediately. This set a precedent which continues till this day: The U.S. will not negotiate with terrorists.
Keeping slaves is indefensible of course, but the practice was hardly unique to the States or Europe.
That said, accomplishing little (the less the better) is exactly what I expect from a President. Jefferson felt the same way. In that, he may be one of my favorites.
The problem with the barbary pirates analogy, Plumber, is that America has often negotiated with terrorists. Unless you’re a bear who hibernated through both the Carter and Clinton administrations, you’d know that. That said, I’ve never claimed Jefferson was a terrible president but take away the Lousiana purchase, and the Lewis and Clark expedition that followed naturally upon it, and his record is quite scant. His fame justifiably rests on his skill as a political philosopher, albeit even there he practiced the do as I say, not as I do, rule, as his treatment of his slaves demonstrates. But as a president, his record was mediocre. In his day, I doubt you’d have been a fan. His foes reviled him as a ‘Jacobin,” the equivalent to being called a communist today. The charge had considerable merit, but again it reflects more his restless intellect than anything else. As president he was anything but radical. Just for fun, look up his SECOND inaugural one day. The great champion of freedom of the press gave the press a tongue-lashing like it has seldom ever received. Considering the scabrous nature of the Colonial press, they had it coming!
But, Voyageur, without the colonial “scabrous press” and the coffee houses within which all the dirt fit to print was daily discussed and digested, there probably never would have been a revolution against good King George. Eh!
Your right V.
Jefferson was definately a better statesman than President. Judging by his tombstone, he had a rather dim view of public service.
And yes, I did sleep through the Clinton presidency. It is a safer alternative than drinking.
Back to Welker. The victim mentality should be critized from the rooftops, pulpits, and whatever soapbox can be found. Able-bodied people, who put their hands out and blame others (the Man) for their situation, should be shamed and ridiculed from every corner of society. Welker should stand up and say, “Yeah, I did it. And I’ll do it again and again, until the race-baiters and poverty pimps become a sad asterisk in the US history books.”
Unapologetically standing up to PC fascists usually shuts them up. It’s like a shark cage in infested waters. Apologies and second guessing is like throwing chum.
Not sure, Plumber, that the unabashed identification of a Colorado (flatlander) legislator as a nutcase who–redefining policitcal correctness here–plays to his audience, his constituency with the “correctness” they certainly expect of him, is wholly unwise. His constituency–like hungry sharks–surely appreciate his “chum.”
Thank you, Plumber. It’s comments like yours made in public that make Democrats happy.
As a constituent, I like candor and honesty. If Welker is of the same opinion as Jesse Lee Peterson, then I am of the same opinion as Jim Welker on the issue of victim mentality. Mr. Welker will get my vote again, unless there is a candidate with the testicular fortitude to stand up to the demand of the PC fascists that Americans self-censor.
I read your comment three times, and I’m not wholly certain what you are saying (even after adding periods, removing commas, etc). I hope I replied to your comment sufficiently.
Oops! That should have been “you’re”. My bag.
Didn’t think you’d get the gist, Plumber. Simply stated, Welker’s an old fox who knows what sells to all ya’ll who, most likely, will send him back to the legislature. But, indeed, that says probably more about you–and your ilk (such suffering victims of the left’s outrageous correctness) than it does about Welker. Marilyn and Wayne would be so, so proud.
Keep on truckin’, Plumber. You know, a good “consultant” usually has the acumen to provide all sides of any issue the client may have hired them to take a look at. Then, of course–in my government experience–there are some consultants who toe the political line espoused by those who happen to be responsible for approving their billings; who tell the hiring entity what they want to hear, regardless of the facts. Those are called whores.