Knowing when to shut up
Just reading the BBC’s story about Obama’s address tonight, and can’t help but focus on the Republican reaction:
Republicans said Mr Obama’s plans were “wasteful”, saying they spent “money we do not have on things we do not need”…Delivering a televised rebuttal shortly after Mr Obama spoke, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal said Republicans opposed the view that the way to strengthen the country was to strengthen government.
Hmm. Preeeety sure you guys should lay low for a while rather than criticize the man who’s taken on the job of cleaning up your mess. Not to mention the fact that Ol’ Bobby’s turn of phrase begs the question, “What do Republicans see as they way to strengthen the country?”
Oh yeah — their preferred method is strengthening themselves. That worked out well.
