Posted on 04/18/2002 3:39:20 AM PDT by CFW
Our Ambassador to Outer Space has outdone herself this time. Cynthia McKinney, the loudmouth congresswoman from Georgia's 4th District, says President Bush may have received advanced warnings of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and chose to do nothing about it.
McKinney alleges the president was willing to sacrifice thousands of Americans lives in order to encourage a war and thereby benefit the defense industry. She asserts that the military response that followed the attacks has profited companies specializing in defense contracts, including the Carlyle Group, where President Bush's father is on the board.
On what does she base her charges? Nothing. After blathering her conspiracy malarkey to a radio station in Berkeley, Calif., McKinney later issued a statement saying: ''I am not aware of any evidence showing that President Bush or members of his administration have personally profited from the attacks of 9-11.'' The logical question, then, is why did she say it?
Her insane charges repulsed most of the Georgia delegation. Sen. Zell Miller called her comments ''loony.'' Rep. Johnny Isakson, from Georgia's 7th District, said McKinney ''demonstrated a total lack of responsibility.'' Tenth District Rep. Charlie Norwood suggested ostracizing her.
Some observers believe McKinney is playing to the voters back home. If partisan politics has stooped to this kind of low, then let me out of here. Her kind of behavior has no place in a time of national crisis. If she was trying to impress the home folks, why didn't she come back to Georgia and make her charges?
Maybe her daddy, state Rep. Billy McKinney, and his omnipresent bullhorn could explain to us why his baby girl thinks the president of the United States purposely allowed American citizens to be killed in order to enrich American corporations. This approach has been the Ambassador to Outer Space's modus operandi: Say something totally outrageous and then hide from the media and the voters, while Daddy runs around bellowing into his bullhorn and defending her indefensible actions.
I can only assume she and Daddy believe the clueless constituents of the 4th District will return her to Washington. Well, the gig may be over for the McKinney clan. An impressive candidate has made the decision to run against Madame Flap Jaw in the upcoming election. Denise Majette, a former State Court judge from Stone Mountain, is willing to endure the abuse the McKinneys are certain to heap on her and to give the 4th District some relevant representation for a change. Like the incumbent, Judge Majette is a black female. This fact is going to pose a problem for Daddy and daughter, who can play a race card better than Willie Nelson can sing ''Amazing Grace.'' But, trust me, they will find a way.
If McKinney does make it back to Washington to continue her legislative record of having done absolutely nothing worthwhile in 10 years, I will be anxious to see if she can wangle her usual spot on the aisle in order to shake President Bush's hand on national television as he walks in to deliver the State of the Union speech. My fantasy is that when she sticks her hand out next time and gives him that loopy smile of hers, the president will stop and cold-cock her right on her kisser in front of the world. Now, that would be some outrageous behavior I could go for!
ROFL!
I wonder if he considers he has gotten his "blood" money's worth?
Strange. With the events of 9/11/01, I'm sure the first thing on everyone's mind was: Oh, that reminds me. I need to send some money to McKinney.
Good God! I missed that!
Kind of leaves you breathless, doesn't it?
Mere coincidence? Something more sinister?
I really don't know what ought to be done- McKinney sings only one note- "racism!" And any investigation will trigger this howling chorus. But it needs looking into.
Good viewpoint! A black female Democrat who is in favor of simple gun rights.
Do any voters in this Georgia district CARE???? that Mz. McKinney is receiving support from people who want to kill them???
Good question- I'm in Jack Kingston's district ( pretty good guy ) and can't speak for them. They did elect this hectoring, malicious, racist, and bigoted clown, so presumably they delude themselves into thinking that however much infamy she heaps upon herself ( and them, by extention ) she's worth it. I hope they learn they can do better than this.
Yes, indeed.
Any Georgians got their ears on? Seems like this is a campaign issue. I hope it's so good that someone has already exploited it and I am way behind the power curve.
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