I love good snark and Libby Shaw has(had) a great diary on the Rec. List this morning. Governor Rick Perry Urges Republican Voters to Abandon Public Schools. I have to say to Libby, WELL DONE!
The best snark or satire is one that seems plausible. Now in most states Libby's diary would have been spotted as snark from the title. However, in Texas and with Rick Perry normal goes out the window. Ann Richards would have been rolling on the floor with laughter and crying with sorrow at the same time. Laughing because it wouldn't be out of the realm with Gov. Good Hair (as she dubbed him) and crying with sorrow because her beloved Texas could continue to elect a guy where this type of satire even seemed plausible.
I think it may already be too late to nominate Libby for the Koscars this year, but IMHO, she should be in contention or at least a special recognition. Writing like this is what makes Daily Kos fun. It's great satire without being mean and/or demeaning.
Libby's diary makes me pine for Ann Richard's and another speech from her such as the one she delivered at the 1988 Democratic Convention.
Poor George, he can't help it. He was born with a silver foot in his mouth...
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...two women in 160 years is about par for the course. But if you give us a chance, we can perform. After all, Ginger Rogers did everything that Fred Astaire did. She just did it backwards and in high heels...
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When we pay billions for planes that won't fly, billions for tanks that won't fire, and billions for systems that won't work, that old dog won't hunt. And you don't have to be from Waco to know that when the Pentagon makes crooks rich and doesn't make America strong, that it's a bum deal.
So, THANK YOU Libby! Well Done! Take your bows.
Btw, if you missed it, Libby had another great one on Monday;
Governor Rick Perry Asks Republican Voters to Quit State Jobs
On with the games!!
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