As further proof of the basic position on the political continuum that Mrs. Pelosi's constituents occupy, Barabak reminds us that:
In 2004, Sen. John F. Kerry won 62% of the presidential vote at home in Massachusetts. Here, he garnered 85%.
And speaking of John Kerry, was speaking at Pasadena City College in California when, according to the Pasadena Star-News Kerry said:
"You know, education, if you make the most of it, you study hard, you do your homework and you make an effort to be smart, you can do well. If you don't, you get stuck in Iraq."
Sen. John McCain jumped into the fray and demanded "[A]n apology to the many thousands of Americans serving in Iraq, who answered their country's call because they are patriots and not because of any deficiencies in their education."
Kerry, showed how little he has learned in the two years since he was defeated by George W. Bush, said his remarks were being "distorted" and in any event they were, a "botched joke."
Then he went on to say the criticism is largely the work of "assorted right-wing nut jobs."
Senator "Right-Wing Nut Job" McCain? Let me introduce you to Senator "Glass Jaw" Kerry.
And … if that was a "botched joke," what was the actual joke supposed to be?
Pelosi, Kerry and the people of San Francisco running the country. Talk about a botched joke.
On the Secret Decoder Ring page today: Links to both the LA and the NY Times articles, a Mullfoto which will make you cringe because of its sophomoric humor and a Catchy Caption of the Day.