"Childish Things"

So much for this:

On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics.

We remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things.  The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation:  the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.

It's back to reality, courtesy Sen. John "Box Turtle" Cornyn, in perhaps the most poorly timed and politically inept move he could make.

WASHINGTON - The confirmation of Hillary Rodham Clinton to be secretary of state will be held up for at least a day due to the objection of a single senator. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said he wanted "a full and open debate and an up-or-down vote on Sen. Clinton's nomination."

He said important questions remain unanswered concerning the foundation headed by former President Bill Clinton "and its acceptance of donations from foreign entities. Transparency transcends partisan politics and the American people deserve to know more."

It's hard to get more petty and childish than to carry on the Clinton Derangement Syndrome. But also absolutely predictable. I suspect it's going to be a long four years of this kind of futile and petty Republican business as usual. But, by all means, they should keep it up. More shit like this and we'll be looking at a permanent Democratic majority.