Respectful = Fuckwad
When we last saw Patrick from Respectfully Republican, he was praising the man who made this possible. Anyhoo, now he’s talking up the environmental record of Dave Reichert. It’s kinda’ like praising a sack of shit for being biodegradable.
David Postman points to a story in today’s Times on Dave Reichert’s “shades of green“. Reichert has gone back and forth on many energy and environment issues–most notably ANWR and fuel efficiency standards.
Yes, he voted for environmental legislation when the vote was wrapped up and against it when it was close. Christ, even he’s admitted that shit.
While doing some more research on Reichert’s record on these particular issues, I found a website called the Reichert Report which purports to be a news source on Reichert’s environmental agenda. That site has a running list of his votes on several related bills.
Christ on the cross fuckwad, he votes how the Republican leadership tells him to; he’s admitted it. I can’t stress this enough.
Moreover, there is this op-ed Reichert penned for the Times back in Febuary, urging his fellow citizens to get more active in their National Park System. Here is a money quote:
I know, I’ve said “fuckwad” twice already, but the phrase “money quote” from people who are ostensibly trying to elevate the discourse has always rubbed me the wrong way. So way to compare an op-ed to porn.
Here in Washington, we are fortunate to live and work next to several of the country’s crown-jewel parks. As someone who has lived in the Pacific Northwest for almost my entire life, I have a great appreciation for and interest in protecting our nation’s public lands. It is crucial that we conserve our natural resources for our children and grandchildren to experience. That is why I have co-sponsored legislation such as the Wild Sky Wilderness Act and the National Park Centennial Act, both of which fulfill the objective of conservation.
On second thought, I’d rather have the porn. And yes, I’m saying porn a lot here in hopes of having some accidental web traffic. Also, XXX. Oh, and lesbians; you can’t forget lesbians.
As the Times article from today points out, Reichert has the highest rating from the League of Conservation Voters for any Republican on the West Coast–though he ranks lowest in the Western Washington delegation. At the very least, it’s fair to say he’s progressive on both energy and the environment. Plus, as Postman points out, he has the backing of local biodiesel pointman, Martin Tobias!
Yes! Being the worst person on an issue of the 9 from Western Washington sure makes you a leader on it. And doesn’t that stat pretty much promise that Darcy Burner will be better? And the most environmental Republican on the West Coast is kind of like being the least racist Klansman. Not quite as bad as Pombo and Musgrave on environmental isn’t shit.
Wait a minute, is that Dave with Sen. Patty Murray?!? *GASP*
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: interobang. Also, yes, sometimes politicos do joint events. I know that’s shocking enough to warrent astricks. Also, do you know anybody else who shovels dirt in a suit and tie?
More recognition from the local presscorps, please!
Presscorpsistwowords,fuckwad! And you’ve mentioned many nice things that the press corps has said about him despite what is at best a mixed bag and at worst whatever the Republican leadership tells him to do.