IF YOU are under 30 and would like to buy a heath insurance policy (pre-existing conditions allowed) then I strongly recommend last night’s State of the Union address by President Barack Hussein Obama. He will lay out a few of the terms on a terrific policy. If, on the other hand, you are in the mood for a good cry about how wonderful America is because the average American will be getting a job soon (courtesy of the Republican Party) and the best and brightest from around the world will be getting jobs soon (courtesy of the Republican Party), I recommend Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers’s speech in response.

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James N. writes:

In the circumstances in which the nation finds itself, how is it possible that a major, serious political party – never mind a party which alleges opposition to the regime, and which will be fielding 435 candidates for the House of Representatives and 34 candidates for the U.S. Senate, and which hopes to keep the former and win the latter – how is it POSSIBLE that they could put forward such a manifestly inadequate spokeswoman?

She started, spoke, and finished with an idiotic grin pasted on her face, wholly inappropriate to the subject matter. Her thoughts were juvenile, her presentation simple, her critique of the regime nonexistent. The possibility that she could rally a massive force in opposition that could overwhelm the party in power? Zero.

Either the Republicans who came up with this travesty are right, in which case the electorate is obviously incapable of self-rule, or they are wrong, in which case THEY are incapable of leading effective opposition. Disgraceful.

Laura writes:

Rodgers — who seems very, very nice — is the face of Republican dhimmitude. When having a handicapped child is a credential for national leadership, you know we have traveled far into the country of political escapism.

Aditya B. writes:

You’re the second-best writer out there (due deference to my Guruji (RIP)). Honestly, I’m a tad intimidated by your writing, and your excellent coterie of commentators.

This is one of your shorter pieces, but, you must believe me, I sprayed soda all over the office PC because this is the funniest thing you’ve ever written. I love sarcasm, and women seem to wield this weapon more effectively than men (I wonder why?), and this little piece is a textbook lesson on sarcasm. The Sage of Baltimore (residing, undoubtedly, in warmer climes) looks up and applauds.

I lost respect for mass democracy a long time ago. Foolishly, I believed Americans were, on the whole, smarter than Indians. I am embarrassed by my naivete. Given a chance, every mob is equally stupid. Perhaps, that is the only real form of Equality™.

You know more about theological dispensation against despair than I, but upon viewing this disgusting and nauseating spectacle of Schmaltz and pseudo-Stalinism, how can one feel anything but despair? Is any man with half a brain expected to believe that this nation and its “leaders” will be able to maintain its “Superpower” status? At this rate, we’ll be lucky if we’re a North American Brazil as opposed to a North American South Africa.

 Laura writes:

Thank you for the compliment, however excessive it may be. I don’t know why you feel intimidated. You were one of the best commenters at VFR. Come to think of it, I’m intimidated by you. : – )

“Schmaltz and pseudo-Stalinism.” Yes, that’s perfect. Didn’t Americans once expect their politicians to cover up their brazen and evasive pandering to the voter’s economic interests by engaging in some flourishes of exalted rhetoric about national purpose and virtue?  The voter is now homo economicus and nothing more. There’s nothing more deflating than a president talking about mammograms and insurance premiums. I feel sorry for the political analysts who have to take this stuff seriously. Rodgers is the sweet, saccharine face of pure surrender. Obama, boss of a vast political machine, knows he will sell enough policies to get through the day.

Diana writes:

Apparently Phyllis Schlafly has produced a report on the effects of immigration on the country. It didn’t have to be written – Lawrence Auster already wrote it with his Path to National Suicide. But writing another one doesn’t hurt, I guess. Hers is mostly a post-mortem; Auster’s was the prophecy.

That’s not the only reason I’m sending you the link. The die is cast for the foreseeable future, the demographics ARE dooming the Republican Party – and that’s a good thing, I think. Once the Republican Party is dead, white people will know that they have no home in that party of plutocrats. Then they’ll be free to form a legitimate political association. That would kill the Democrat Party as well.

I’m not saying this will happen, but it could. The end of the Republican Party is not necessarily the end of white Americans and could lead to something much better.

Regina Hess writes:

I cannot think of more compelling reasons for Rep. Cathy Morris to stay at home and be the mother God called her to be than:

1.) 3 children under the age of 6
2.) A child with Down’s Syndrome
3.) AN 8 WEEK OLD BABY!!!

What was the Republican leadership thinking when they asked her to deliver the GOP response?!! It reminds me of what our children’s Bible teacher often says, “The problem with America is men, and the solution to America’s problem is Godly Men.” Once again, the men in the GOP have abdicated their role and this is what we’re left with — a woman who doesn’t realize the power and influence she is leaving behind in her home, as she goes to “serve her country” as a representative in Congress.

Laura writes:

They’re just blatantly courting the feminist vote, which they will lose, lose, lose anyway. It’s just pathetic. I feel kind of sorry for Rodgers who is clearly used as a feminist trophy. They just love the fact that she has a baby with Down Syndrome because that shows their rejection of abortion, which they have absolutely no intention of ending anyway.

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