[Speed Gibson,
Saturday July 21, 2007 at 9:36am]
Knowing your place
Much has been written about newly elected U.S. Representative Keith Ellison's "Bushitlerian" remarks, most of it critical. Most of all, I think it shows a lack of maturity by Ellison.
Ellison is one of many new kids on the block this term. An adult will speak little and listen much in any new situation. Adults understand that the world isn't hanging on their every word yet are extra careful with what they do say.
The late Senator Paul Wellstone learned this lesson the hard way, labeled a "chicken [bleep]" by the President. To his credit, Wellstone did not repeat this mistake.
By comparison, Ellison is a boor, fancying himself significant with just a few months of experience, and showing no real remorse. To use his own metaphor, Ellison is like Mussolini invading France.
Ellison is one of many new kids on the block this term. An adult will speak little and listen much in any new situation. Adults understand that the world isn't hanging on their every word yet are extra careful with what they do say.
The late Senator Paul Wellstone learned this lesson the hard way, labeled a "chicken [bleep]" by the President. To his credit, Wellstone did not repeat this mistake.
By comparison, Ellison is a boor, fancying himself significant with just a few months of experience, and showing no real remorse. To use his own metaphor, Ellison is like Mussolini invading France.