Predictable political posturing hardly ever phases me these days. Back in the days of George W. Bush outrage was an almost daily occurrence, what with the "Mission Accomplished" braggadocio and his (failed) attempt to bake marriage inequality into the Constitution. Although this term was not in vogue at the time, it felt like Bush was trolling me.
In 2016 this is all just the lamest of theater, built for the pathetic discourse engendered by the social media age. Look at what Hillary Clinton just said! Feel that Bern! Can you believe Donald Trump! Hardy har har and pass the popcorn.
So I am quite surprised to be so aggrieved by the GOP's claim that President Obama should not nominate anyone for the Supreme Court even though he has 11 months left in office. The occasion, of course, is the unexpected death of Antonin Scalia last weekend. His passing leaves the Court with a 4-4 split on today's issues of import. Conservatives do not want to see their most reliable and pugnacious voice -- Scalia -- morph into liberal hands.
Fine then. Have the hearings and reject whomever President Obama puts forth. But do not seek to emasculate a sitting President by demanding that he not even recommend anyone for consideration. This is posturing of the most grotesque and noxious variety, which even this most jaded of observers cannot let pass without comment. Enough is enough.
Recent Comments