A Representative And A Rodent

"Always acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you an opportunity to commit more." ~ Mark Twain

Normally, I don't get too excited about the number of comments people leave on here, although I am gratified that my Sunday post garnered over 80, which, I'm pretty sure, smashes my previous record. And it doesn't matter too much to me whether people posts comments or not. After all, this is just an outlet for me to express my thoughts and opinions. If someone derives some pleasure, or is moved to question long held convictions as a result of reading my ramblings, well, I guess that's a bonus. I learned long ago that my opinions, like most peoples, aren't too important in the overall scheme of things.

But I have to admit some chagrin at the complete absence of comments regarding my recent discovery and subsequent publishing of pictures denoting the similarities between Georgia Representative Cynthia McKinney and a character whom we all know and love. I understand that the accompanying subject matter overshadowed the comparison, but I had expected at least an honorable mention. I thought it was funny.

So, as penance, you will all have to endure a reprinting of the illustration.

This time I am actively looking for comments.



How could anyone stay angry at this woman?

Actually, I think Rep. McKinney is an attractive woman. This photo of her is probably the most unflattering photo of her that I have seen. And it took me quite some time to even find this particular photo. I had seen it on someone else's
blog, but didn't remember who's, and couldn't find it through a Google images search. Eventually, I found and captured it off the same blog.

I do want to add some commentary about the McKinney fiasco:

It annoys me somewhat that certain political commentators and talk show hosts and others are so loathe to accept her apology before the House. It may not have been the most sincere apology anyone has ever heard, but it was nonetheless, an apology. And given the fact that the incident was so over-publicized and over-blown, I think her apology was adequate. She may have been arrested and charged with assault by now, or she may not have. I don't know. I haven't kept up. I don't care.

As one who has had to do probably more than my fair share of apologizing in the past, I can speak from experience. Apologizing is a humbling enough experience without some people having to compound the humiliation by not gracefully accepting the apology. The sad fact is: Some people would bitch if they was hung with a new rope, as my father would say.

Let it go. It isn't worth the hassle.

Let me hear comments. Anyone?