Posted on 07/03/2005 8:42:48 PM PDT by GOP_Proud
I just got back from our (Charleston WV) 4th of July celebration. It was in honor of the 130th Airlift of the Air Guard as we are fighting to get them off the BRAC list.
Sheets was there as was Capito. Except for his applause when he arrived, I'd say Capito and Byrd applause was about the same. Physically Byrd appeared to be frail and doddering and needed help onto the stage. I'm sure both will be in Morgantown with the president tomorrow. He didn't look like he could make it. Gee, I just wish he would go away.
What is the BRAC list?
Base Realignment And Closure
This is the Cangressional commission that will submit the list of base closures to the president.
That Sheets is frail is one thing, but more significant is that he almostly certainly is afflicted with some form of dementia. I'm not just saying that because of his politics or his KKK past. If you've heard him speak in the last several months, it's evident his mind is wandering, he doesn't stay on point, he keeps repeating meaningless phrases - in short, he's just not "all there."
I was noticeable in his speech last night also.
Byrd's addled performance in the senate hearings involving Mr. Rumsfeld a week or so ago was embarrassing and pathetic, too. I thought he was bad a few years ago, but that was nothing compared to recent appearances.
The Pres's speech in WV just ended a little while ago - he thanked Capito (she got some fairly good applause) but didn't say anything about Sheets - which led me to believe he wasn't there.
He wasn't there. Looked to me like he wouldn't be able to get out of bed this morning, but, alas, I figure he did.
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