"No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the House. But different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, I hope that it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen, if, entertaining as I do opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely and without reserve." - Patrick Henry debating entry into the Revolutionary War in his famous 'Give me liberty or give me death' speech (March 23, 1775).Henry is orating pure eloquence while debating and disagreeing with his opponents. He dismisses them while praising them (sheer brilliance!). The politics of smearing individuals doesn't jive with me. I have been calling Chuck Schumer a blithering idiot (for his policy, not his character), but I should call him a blithering ignoramus. He's not of subnormal intelligence. He's just been in the Senate too long; he's no longer with 'it'.
"I used to be with 'it', but then they changed what 'it' was. Now, what I'm with isn't 'it', and what's 'it' seems weird and scary to me. It'll happen to you." - Abraham J. Simpson
It happens to all of us, Grampa (forgive me, I've been going a little overboard with Simpson quotes recently). For those who doubt the fedora, here it is (with a touch of humor).
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