"To claim that these discussions are motivated by envy and jealousy is ridiculous."
No more ridiculous than those who claim she is motivated by envy and jealousy. Next time I need to make an ironic point, I'll have to remember to be more obvious. Some here [cough] couldn't analyze their way out of a paper bag...
I believe that it was terribly imprudent for PN to take her position so soon after the speech. I believe that it is imprudent of her to say that she would be even harsher in her criticism of GWB's speech today than she was on January 21st.
Part of being a majority party is not trashing a speech that portrays a vision until you see the policy that follows. PN did not do that. Shooting from the lip shows a lack of wisdom.
If PN wants to be part of a party or a movement, she should show at least some deference and respect for its leader before blasting his vision. Sure we should be accomodating of those in the tent with divergent views. But those with divergent views should not expect to be received with open arms when they trash those that put the party in its current majority position.