Speed Gibson

Maybe I'm just not smart enough to leave comments on WordPress sites like Residual Forces, home of Triple-A. It took me fifteen minutes and five tries just to get logged on again, and after three "WTF?" aborts, I decided I just better post over here. What I wanted to say was:

Is AAA hyperbolic or T-Paw hyper-frustrating? I vote the latter.

On paper, Governor Pawlenty should be a Republican superstar. He's young, handsome, intelligent, and good on camera. Plus, whether lucky or good, he wins elections. And yet he seems to make one unforced error after another.

Be sure to read the comments of my betters who apparently have mastered WordPress. A couple claim our Governor knows what he's doing this time regarding the ever more likely Special Session, a rope-a-dope to get the DFL to again overplay their hand.

But with what, 13 fatalities, this is not the time nor issue to play politics. And, it's fraught with danger for the GOP and the rest of the 57% who want no part of a new Tragedy Tax. Look at the scenarios:

1. No pre-session deal is struck, making Pawlenty look like he was never serious about calling a Special Session after all.
2. A deal is struck and the DFL keeps their word, meaning taxes go up needlessly, with his blessing.
3. A deal is struck and the DFL doesn't keep their word. Entirely a predictable outcome, Pawlenty and the GOP look like a fool.

No matter what, the DFL will claim success and/or cry foul and the usual suspects in the local media will see it their way.

Just lead, Governor. You have the power. The money is there. Yes, work with the Legislative leaders, accept some guidance, grant some favors, but lead.