Benedict Arnold Award
Today was a busy day for the Benny Award Committee. Earlier today the U.S. House overwhelmingly passed
HR 104. Here's the gist:
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress expresses the unequivocal support and appreciation of the Nation--
(1) to the President as Commander-in-Chief for his firm leadership and decisive action in the conduct of military operations in Iraq as part of the on-going Global War on Terrorism;
(2) to the members of the United States Armed Forces serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, who are carrying out their missions with excellence, patriotism, and bravery; and
(3) to the families of the United States military personnel serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, who are providing support and prayers for their loved ones currently engaged in military operations in Iraq.
392 House members voted for the resolution. Nice.
But who would vote against such a fundamental statement of patriotism? 11 modern-day Benedict Arnolds, that's who:
John Conyers, Michigan
Michael Honda, California
Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Ohio
Barbara Lee, California
Jim McDermott, Washington
Charles Rangel, New York
Robert Scott, Virginia
Pete Stark, California
Edolphus Towns, New York
Maxine Waters, California
Diane Watson, California
Pete Stark has the shameful distinction of becoming the first two-time Benny winner. And he managed to do so in one week!
All 11 of today's Benny winners are, unshockingly, Democrats. The two previous Benny winners--Sad Tom Daschle and Pete Stark--are also Democrats. A definite pattern is emerging, wouldn't you say?
(Thanks to Sus for taking a break from
conquering France to bring this matter to the award committee's attention.)
