Proud to be from Jim DeMint country again today. It was that strange Alice in Wonderland kind of experience that happens so often whenever someone from the republic party opens his mouth.
Checked my email, to find a message from Senator DeMint, dated today, Veterans Day. In it, he goes on about how grateful we should all be to our troops who are risking their lives for us. Blah, blah, blah. Contemplated sending a reality based reply, then remembered that that would be like a thought being swallowed by a black hole, and hit delete.
A short while later, I was catching up on yesterday's news, and, quelle suprise, DeMint's name came up.
Seems that yesterday, the day before Veterans Day, Senator DeMint was the only no-vote on a bill to provide tax credits to employers who hire veterans.
Jim thinks this is a "democrat" plot to make him look bad. And besides, it would be unfair to give an advantage to a guy who just returned from getting shot at defending our country.
Good to know that Jim DeMint has a sense of fair play, even though his command of the English language is questionable.
Actually, forgive my cynicism, but despite the fairy tale spun by the Heritage Foundation, many of the returning veterans are likely to be working class or poor, and many are persons of color. If those coming back were well-connected, not only would they not be needing the government's help in getting a fair shake, but DeMint would be all over it, wanting to make sure we gave our veterans what they "deserve".
I don't believe that Jim DeMint is a racist. I believe he is a class warrior. He will fight and fight tirelessly for those who have, because in his mind, they (himself included) deserve what they have.
So, on the one hand, veterans, Jim DeMint thanks you for your service. On the other hand, now that you're back, you're on your own.
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