by David Bozeman
I don’t write this with any sense of joy (well, I do get a little kick, especially at exposing my #1 choice). I would far rather shine a spotlight on liberals in all their arrogance and duplicity, but, alas, some so-called conservatives can be just as stubborn, self-serving and, of course, useless. The following list could change tomorrow, and none of these are all bad all the time, but, for now, an effective conservative movement demands better.
Where has Ben been as a national spokesman for President Obama’s last two power-grabbing years? There are far worse Republicans in Washington — Ben, you are here for your wasted potential.
Bill Kristol is an inside-the-beltway egghead with little understanding of how average Americans think. Republicans wanted a titan, thus they picked Donald Trump. Thanks anyway, but you can keep David Whatshisname.
He has made fun of Republicans in congress who, when opposing Obama’s agenda, speak from the floor of the House or Senate. “Freedom died today,” he will viciously drawl, mimicking those few statesmen (usually southerners), before breaking into self-satisfied laughter. Maybe freedom did die those times Obama got his way.
Even the most simple-minded observer knows that freedom is surrendered a little bit here, a little there, rarely all at once. But don’t expect any substance, just the predictable Beltway narrative of the day. Tune in and see why talk-radio hosts call his show “Morning Joke” and “Morning Schmo.”
However, Parker is nice to some people. When ultra-liberal columnist Molly Ivins died in 2007, Parker penned a column entitled ‘One Great Broad.’ Ivins had consistently attacked President George W. Bush and other Republicans, taking great delight in mocking their intellects. A tribute to a fellow writer is fine, but Parker just gushed and gushed, opining, “I suppose even [Bush] harbored a certain fondness for Ivins… [She] was his type of gal — full of spunk and vinegar… The marketplace of ideas will be poorer without her.” Such syrup would be easier to swallow if Parker ever offered similar praise to conservatives. Maybe she has, and if we look long enough, we’ll find it.
She had been a communications director for President George W. Bush. Yes, just the person I would want for my presidential campaign. Bush, whose second term was disastrous, left office with approval numbers in the 20’s — I must hire his communications director! But she has become a highly visible commentator.
Tune in any time to see Nicole and the others spewing the same limp, uninspiring RINO talking points — and reaping nice salaries in the process. They may be useless, but they’re not stupid. Is it any wonder most Americans hate Washington?
David Bozeman, former Libertarian Party Chairman, is a Liberty Features Syndicated writer.