We cats can't think of any group that should more fervently beg forgiveness for its sins than Republicans. So as Yom Kippur begins, let's get right to it.
First, we are shocked that Scott Brown could be so stupid.
But Brown's blithe and careless riposte about his potential Democratic challenger is just the latest proof that in GOP circles, there is no such thing as unacceptable speech — with the exception, of course, of the word "taxes." They think they can say and do anything without consequence. To wit:
Boo a gay soldier serving in a combat area? Go for it.
Call your hunting camp "Niggerhead"? No problem.
Aver that all women have a Christian duty to be subservient to their spouses? What's wrong with that?
Compare the President to Hitler? That's my first amendment right!
Cheer executions and root for a hypothetical uninsured American to die? Sure, why not?
(That last, by the way, completely proves Alan Grayson's much-maligned statement that Republicans want Americans to "die quickly." And as for the Hitler thing, we cats are amused that Hank Williams, Jr. — who we're sure is a fervent defender of the free market — whines like a little baby when the free market judges his behavior unacceptable.)
All these examples are bad enough, but consider this final outrage: As this holiest day in the Jewish calendar begins, the so-called GOP "Values Voters" are kicking off their own holy weekend of speeches, rantings and group-gropes. With the Christian right's alleged devotion to supporting Israel, how can this possibly happen?
Aren't there any Jews on the planning committee for this ultimate conservative event? Or don't they have any Jews to recruit for the planning committee? Or — wait a sec — maybe they really don't want any Jews there when most of the GOP Presidential field shows up to pander to the social-voter Taliban. And will Eric Cantor attend? Hm.
Republicans have so much to atone for, they need more than just a day.
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