Moonie Times: Bachmann Wins teh Night!

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Read the whole thing, the writer is bemoaning Bachmann's freak-show appeal and I'm actually surprised, considering the source:

LONGMONT, Colo. — Representative Michele Bachmann’s “Tea Party” rebuttal of President Obama’s State of the Union speech was the most intriguing speech of Tuesday night, including the President’s and Representative Paul Ryan’s official GOP response.

The Minnesota congresswoman outperformed the night’s other featured speakers regardless of the trio’s content or delivery. She won the night simply by claiming a place on the national stage alongside the President and the GOP’s official spokesman. Her actions are the latest example of American’s growing disdain for experience and wisdom.

Rep. Bachmann is the Kim Kardashian of American politics. She has accomplished little more than being a celebrity. Wisconsin congressman Paul Ryan, on the other hand, has offered up more meaty policy ideas than almost any current politician. His Road Map for America’s Future is a courageous contribution to the public dialogue whether one agrees or disagrees with his ideas.

There is little place for meaty ideas in modern American politics. Cable news producers loathe diving too far beneath the surface and reward politicians willing to play the game. Thus, the celebrity Bachmann is able to claim a share of the limelight on par with the hardcore policy wonk Ryan.

link: http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/dispatches-heartland/2011/jan/26/rep-michele-bachmann-wins-night/

[Raine]

1. Interesting ...

I agree with some of it like America's "growing distain for experience and wisdom" but Ryan is an idiot and his moronic plan is not "courageous".

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2. all four (inc. moonie times) are part of the fucking cynical game of american politics.

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3. the article says very little about Bachman

it is more a complaint about a lack of career politicians in Colorado. How horrible it is to not have permanent incumbents in office.