Scare talk might do wonders with “the GOP base, but it won’t convince a single terrorist that this nation has a backbone,” flexed the pen of the brave Sun-Times editorialist.
So, let’s see … closing Gitmo because Islamic jihadists are offended by it and accommodating them by moving it to the states, putting our citizens at further risk is an act of great courage? Selling the safety of the citizenry for bucks is a spine-filled exercise? Hoo-ah!
And finally, once again, my favorite, Governor Pat Quinn: “We’re here today to let the people know we’re not going to let the fear mongers carry the day. We’re going to do things right, the Illinois way!”
The “Illinois way?” The way that has Illinois head over heels in debt, our politicians dripping with corruption, salivating with greed and graft, some committing suicide, others spending their retirement years in prison? The “way” that has inspired the Chicago Machine and produced Rod Blagojevich, Governor George Ryan, Tony Rezko, Todd Stroger, Roland Burris, Jesse Jackson, Jeremiah Wright and Rahm Emmanuel …that way?
The Chicago Sun Times: “No terrorist can defeat us. But we can defeat ourselves if, in our fear, we compromise on the principles that have made this nation great.”
I told you it was absurd …fellow citizens, welcome to the “Illinois way.”