"The Voices of the Conservative Movement's Conscience"

It's old news that Georgia Congressman Phil Gingrey laid some soft-soap criticism on Rush Limbaugh and the right-wing rose up in anger. Then Phil apologized to Limbaugh. It's a real shame that regional Republican "leaders" such as Gingrey can't buck that loud-mouthed, hate-spewing, "I hope Obama fails" blowhard. Instead, Gingrey posts on his website a letter of love to the likes of Limbaugh, a portion of which Gingrey e-mailed to me in response to an e-mail I sent to him, a response that clearly indicates my e-mail wasn't read. Oh, well, I'm not part of Gingrey's constituency--since I live a couple of counties outside the 11th Congressional District (Paulding, Bartow, Polk, Cobb, Carroll, Haralson, Floyd, and Chattooga counties), a district that, according to the 2000 Census and my quick (and questionable math), is over 78% white. [For ethnic demographics by county, go here: Georgia's Office of Planning and Budget Census Data Program.]

But when the likes of Limbaugh, Hannity and Gingrich are called the "voices of the conservative movement's conscience," you know morality and truth have reached a new low in the Republican party.

Here is the quote:

Now more than ever, there is a need to articulate a clear conservative message for moving our nation forward. Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Newt Gingrich, and other conservative giants are the voices of the conservative movement's conscience. Everyday, millions and millions of Americans-myself included-turn on their radios and televisions to listen to what they have to say, and we are inspired by their words and by their determination. At the end of the day, every member of the conservative movement, from political commentators and thinkers to elected officials, share an important and common purpose in advancing the cause of liberty, reigning in a bloated federal government, and defending our traditional family values.

"Advancing the cause of liberty"? What about the suspension of habeas corpus under that very Republican rule of the past administration? Or the extensive wire-tapping? Or the use of torture? What a joke!

"Reigning in a bloated federal government"? What government has left us trillions of dollars in debt and in economic crisis?

"Traditional family values"? Is Newt Gingrich the spokesperson for those values? What a hoot!

Haven't had enough? Go to Congressman Phil Gringrey's website and wonder why so many Georgians put guys like this in positions of responsibility: Loves Rush. Oh, and in case you don't know what Old Glory looks like, there's a photo right there on that page, titled "Our Flag." Just another indication of Republican attitude toward U.S. citizens: we're so dim we can't even recognize the flag of the United States unless it's labeled.