Murtha is one of those pols that tests my faith in democracy. That over half the electorate was bamboozled by a slick-talking con man from Chicago was bad enough, but heck, there were moments when The One (momentarily) charmed me. I could understand Obambi’s appeal, just as I could understand why people liked Slick Willie, even though I didn’t vote for either man.
But Murtha? A sleazy old crook who not only slandered honorable Marines but insulted the voters in his own district – and they reelected him? That told me that there are people in Western PA who are no better than pigs at the trough. “Insult us, call us ‘rednecks’ we don’t care, as long as you bring home the goodies!” Nevermind that despite all the goodies, the district remains an economic basketcase.
In a democracy, you do indeed get the government you deserve – and that’s a very sad commentary on America circa 2009.
