Posted on 07/27/2005 12:22:03 PM PDT by CHARLITE
When Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll crashed yet another military funeral (this time for fallen hero Marine Staff Sgt. Joseph Goodrich) and said to one of the grieving relatives “I want you to know our government is against this war” (while she passed out her quite important business cards to all who would take one—during Communion no less), I wondered to which government the lady was referring. Certainly, it was not the US government. And why did she show up, uninvited, in the first place? One would think, out of any common courtesy, she might have called to ask permission first. However, it has been reported that this is not the first time Ms. Knoll has crashed a military funeral.
In this instance, the only other logical “government” choice appeared to be that of the State of Pennsylvania. Therefore, my question “Is Pennsylvania Planning to Secede From the USA?” seemed a reasonable one. I also asked myself “Who in their right mind would first ‘crash’ a funeral, then pass out her illustrious ‘business cards’ and tell all who were within earshot that she and ‘the government’ were against the war?” Who in their right mind would crash a funeral just to make a political statement that the press would pick up and report? Hmmm. A Lt. Gov. who takes the opportunity to impose herself, uninvited, at funerals in order to make political statements—bizarre! However and as is typically the case, Democrat politicians can do and say anything, with little fear of reprisal; even when inveigling themselves into a family-only matter. Note: This was tacky, at best, Ms. Knoll.
From all accounts, except for his writing yet another apology letter on behalf of Ms. Knoll, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell didn’t seem particularly perturbed by either her statement or her actions. They have occurred before. Rendell’s issued statement was: "She goes to so many funerals because she cares so deeply. I don't go to funerals unless I'm invited. I go to wakes because they're public.” So, even Gov. Rendell waits until he’s invited! When Governor Rendell is actually invited to funerals, I wonder if he also passes out his business cards.
In all fairness, maybe Ms. Knoll is similar to one of the characters in the movie “Harold and Maude”—one of those creatures who simply can’t seem to stay away from funerals. In any event, the Goodrich family was not pleased—not pleased at all. I don’t blame them. I wouldn’t want some politician using the death of someone I loved as a venue to make a political statement, either. In actual fact, I would be furious.
So, what should be done about Ms. Knoll? Some have already called for her resignation. However, too many seem to forget that liberal Democrats (no matter what they do or say) do not leave office voluntarily. It simply doesn’t happen, folks. Besides, I don’t live in Pennsylvania. Ms. Knoll, thankfully, is the issue and the burden of the State of Pennsylvania. But, she does sound (to me) like an unbalanced soul. I hope the citizens of her state can help her out—one way or the other.
My mother in law is a know nothing dem. All I continually hear is "That Bush is wrecking this country!". Really? How I say. Just watch the news and educate yourself she says....
Anymore, I just laugh.
Sorry, should have said liberals. Meant no offense.
You live in Maryland and yet have the temerity to complain about Pennsylvania? You best remove the log in your own eye brother.
I'll vote for that. Joisey need another corrupt mayor.
I'll only add the following quote, from James 'Even a broken clock is right twice a day' Carville:
"Pennsylvania is Pittsburgh and Philadelphia with Alabama in between."
Signed, just call me 'AlabamaMom' then...
"What we really need to do is let NY and New England go."
We can't let them go. We need their syrup.
And would Dick Clark spend New Year's Eve
in a foreign country?
"We can simply boycott Pennsylvania as long as it continues to behave like France."
Besides tires and Dutch people, what would we refuse to buy?
What do they produce except the Little League World Series?
Commonwealth = socialist state? Hmmmmm, mighty big stretch there. The label of 'commonwealth' dates back to the founding fathers.
Tires? Dutch people? Please, please tell me you are joking.
And what about California?
hehe..Yeah! That will teach us! Long live the high ticket prices! (oh wait, why are we paying for tickets again??!!!)
;-)
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You don't need to let CA go. If we rid ourselves of NY and New Eng., that will be enough to tip the balance to the conservatives. CA can vote any way it wants.
"What do they produce except the Little League World Series"
They used to produce coal, steel, textiles and machine components along with livestock and produce. Now most of those industries have withered and died or left the state for foreign soil. PA is hurting bad. I lived there for 4 years and saw nothing of growth and jobs, just economic stagnation and drudgery. PA sucks..end of story.
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The red bits from NYS and PA should secede and form a new state. New Pennsylvania. Penn York. I don't care. We should just do it.
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No, no, no. Let 'em go. Then perhaps we can leave (original ones that left only please, you yanks set up your own Republic), this time without being disturbed by northern ilk looking for extra tax dollars
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