Tuesday, October 17, 2006
John Boozman, sanctimonious blowhard
In a frantic effort to assist incumbent Republican congressman John Boozman distance himself from the ever-sinking national disaster of the GOP, the Stephens Media Group ran a story today which is notable for its' breathtaking unfairness.
In a nutshell, Democrat Woody Anderson has paid himself a modest salary out of his campaign funds. Please note that it is entirely lawful to do this and Anderson has complied with federal laws. Nonetheless, Aaron Sadler took this as an occasion to allow Boozman to climb the Republican pulpit of hypocrisy . Get a load of this.
Well, of course he doesn't. Mr. Boozman already has a job - his "entitlement" - and we the taxpayers pay him while he campaigns. Perhaps, Mr. Sadler might have asked if Boozman was taking a leave of absence.
It is obviously the position of the Stephens Media Group that only the wealthy and incumbents may seek public office. Anderson owns a tax paying business in the private sector which he must neglect while running to unseat one of America's most insignificant congressmen. In fact, I am wondering how John Boozman would have any idea what is typical in any campaign. If he is so worldly and well traveled, perhaps he can answer a few questions about his state of knowledge on the Mark Foley disgrace.
UPDATE: I note that Max Brantley has been mixing holy water with his coffee. This is a hard concept, but sometimes regular folks might want to serve in public office and this kind of question only serves to intimidate the good folks who are otherwise scared off by the intense scrutiny and general ugliness of politics. This story is nothing but cheap intimidation. John Boozman is the one who should be answering the questions. I know if Boozman were in LR, Arkansas Times would rain down fire and brimstone.
AND FORTUERMORE, Max, thanks for the kind mention on the Arkansas Times Blog about Jeremy Hutchinson's visit to torment me this morning at 9. I need some backup.
In a nutshell, Democrat Woody Anderson has paid himself a modest salary out of his campaign funds. Please note that it is entirely lawful to do this and Anderson has complied with federal laws. Nonetheless, Aaron Sadler took this as an occasion to allow Boozman to climb the Republican pulpit of hypocrisy . Get a load of this.
This is my third go-round and we've never paid ourselves out of campaign funds," Boozman said. "It's unusual to do that, certainly. It's something most people don't do."
Well, of course he doesn't. Mr. Boozman already has a job - his "entitlement" - and we the taxpayers pay him while he campaigns. Perhaps, Mr. Sadler might have asked if Boozman was taking a leave of absence.
It is obviously the position of the Stephens Media Group that only the wealthy and incumbents may seek public office. Anderson owns a tax paying business in the private sector which he must neglect while running to unseat one of America's most insignificant congressmen. In fact, I am wondering how John Boozman would have any idea what is typical in any campaign. If he is so worldly and well traveled, perhaps he can answer a few questions about his state of knowledge on the Mark Foley disgrace.
UPDATE: I note that Max Brantley has been mixing holy water with his coffee. This is a hard concept, but sometimes regular folks might want to serve in public office and this kind of question only serves to intimidate the good folks who are otherwise scared off by the intense scrutiny and general ugliness of politics. This story is nothing but cheap intimidation. John Boozman is the one who should be answering the questions. I know if Boozman were in LR, Arkansas Times would rain down fire and brimstone.
AND FORTUERMORE, Max, thanks for the kind mention on the Arkansas Times Blog about Jeremy Hutchinson's visit to torment me this morning at 9. I need some backup.
