We cats aren't big fans of vets — at least, not the animal-doctor types. But military veterans who have served their country? That's another story. Today we saw plenty of Rolling Thunder folks tooling around Northern Virginia. None of them seemed focused on the annoying intruder who barged in on this morning's "Ride for Freedom" on the Mall.
However, after some discussion amongst ourselves, we decided that the famous quitter from Alaska was probably one of the few Republicans who could have shown up to the Rolling Thunder event with any kind of credibility.
Yes, she invited herself, and no, a lot of the bikers weren't pleased she was there. But at least she had a son fighting in Iraq for awhile. That's something. John McCain's military credentials are even more solid (although Rick Santorum doesn't think they are).
On the Democratic side, George McGovern, Daniel Inouye, Charlie Rangel, John Kerry, Max Cleland, Jim Webb, Bob Kerrey and Joe Sestak could have shown up to Rolling Thunder, hoisted beers, and swapped war stories with ease.
But chickenhawk Republicans? Santorum, George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney, Haley Barbour, Dick Armey, Jeb Bush, George Allen, Rush Limbaugh and Karl Rove are definitely not Rolling Thunder material. We cats can't count all the deferments among them. Sorry, boys. Put those leather jackets away.
P.S. We are convinced, by the way, that the famous quitter's "bus tour" will not receive the rave reviews she expects. Her logistical operation is understaffed and disorganized and not cooperating with the press. (And we all know how much journalists love their holiday weekends disturbed.) Watch for lots of upcoming catty coverage. We cats PURR.
UPDATE: It's Monday, and so far, POLITICO isn't impressed. We'll keep you posted.
UPDATE #2: It's Friday, and more negative stories have surfaced. Here's The Washington Post on how Palin can't get anything right when she ventures into alleged policy discussions. And here's POLITICO on the displeasure of the Republican grass roots.
BONUS UPDATE: There's a really interesting conversation going on over at Princess Sparkle Pony's Photo Blog about how Palin is using her young daughter Piper as a human shield. So true, so true.
2 comments:
I don't think you'll get to write much about this tour. It appears that Palin is already disorganized, unsure of where she is going, and leading the reporters a merry chase. I suspect that she will tire of this venture as she tires of everything and come up with some excuse as to why she couldn't continue.
And, of course, she'll have to hop off the bus every time it passes a Wal-Mart.
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