Karl Rove: A genius, in the sense that Wile E. Coyote is a genius

[Richardo]

(In tribute to Rove's long-awaited departure, here's an excerpt from an article I posted Nov 6, 2006, the day before the Dems took over both houses of Congress)



They brought it upon themselves, you know.

The greatest danger to any political party in place for too long is an inevitable sense of invincibility and entitlement; and consequently the tendency, nay the compulsion, to over-reach.

Whether the Democrats win OR lose on November 7, the fact that this election is even in doubt is a testament to the short-sighted, make no apologies, take no prisoners, scorched earth policy of today's Gingrich/Rovian GOP.

The cynical view: If the GOP had made at least a showing of including Democrats in the decision-making process, they would have been able to share the responsibility of failure. As it is, they ran the show themselves and must bear the blame themselves. Much the same as the bite in the butt they got in the Jack Abramoff affair: When lobbyists are constrained to dealing only with Republicans, only Republicans will be caught up in the scandals.

<snip>

Quite the legacy, Karl. I'm sure you have a lucrative retirement ahead of you, consulting for the Acme Corporation.

[Smarmie Doofus]

1. 'Twas always thus:

>>>The greatest danger to any political party in place for too long is an inevitable sense of invincibility and entitlement; and consequently the tendency, nay the compulsion, to over-reach.>>>

Agree.... and he seems pretty 'vincible' right about now.

Sic semper tyrannis.

[Xipe Totec]

2. More like Baldrick, Son of Robin the Dung Gatherer

Fear not m'lord, for I have a cunning plan!

[rasputin1952]

4. ROFLMAO...I love the Blackadder series!

:rofl:

[Xipe Totec]

5. Turd Blossom, son of Robin the Dung Gatherer...

Now that DOES have a nice ring to it...

[C_U_L8R]

3. BOOM