Proponents of the tortuous disaster euphemistically known as the immigration reform bill once again failed to muster enough votes for cloture. Thank God. The result proves that some Senators still have the best interests of their country in mind.
But a carping cabal of Senate Republicans was so determined to ram this monstrosity of a bill down the throats of the American people they pulled out all the stops, including blaming talk radio for the bill's lack of support and calling their constituents who dared oppose the legislation stupid and bigoted. Mississippi Senator Trent Lott, who cannot keep his foot out of his mouth, was so incensed by talk radio's opposition that he snapped, "Something has to be done about this [talk radio]." What do you propose, Senator Lott? Censoring talk radio so Americans will not hear the truth about the legislation? South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham got his panties in a wad and pitched a diva fit anytime anyone pointed out one of the bill's numerous shortcomings. Georgia Senators Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss called opponents of the bill "misinformed," which, of course, is political code for "stupid" or "ignorant."
Millions of Americans from all walks of life opposed the bill, yet these Senators honestly want you to believe that they are smarter than all of them. The next time I need a tip on how to lecture about the XYZ Affair or my nephew needs help on his calculus homework, I'll be sure to look up Lott, Graham, Isakson, or Chambliss. They apparently know everything.
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