Overheard on line at the snack machine just outside the Senate chambers, March 11:
Kerry: “…the fact is, Tom, there’s a Republican attack squad that specializes in trying to destroy people. They questioned McCain’s parentage in 2000. They attacked Cleland’s physiognomy in 2002. And now they’re repeatedly attacking my patriotism by trotting out my Senate voting record for public scrutiny. Apologize to them? Why should I should apologize to them…?”
Senator Daschle: “Well for one thing, the remarks you made are unbecoming of a presidential candidate…”
Kerry: “Okay, well, there’s that –“
Senator Daschle: “– And for another, they made you sound like a whiny little dick.”
Kerry: “Oh, sure. Like you‘re one to talk…”
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[Chapter 3. Chapter 2. Chapter 1]
Amen.
Welcome back, Jeff! About time. I was starting to wonder how long I was going to be forced to watch that test pattern. Luckilly, the theme from WKRP in Cincinnati was enough to keep me away for a while.