Saturday, February 17, 2007

Republican Idiocy and Futility Two-Fer

Republican Idiocy and Futility Two-Fer

Federal Edition: Krazy King kontinues his obsession with the way people talk.

A drive to make English the nation's official language once again has kicked off in Congress, spearheaded by Republican Rep. Steve King of Iowa.

"Language is the bonding agent. It's the glue that holds us together."

The English-language bill draws intense opposition from groups that advocate on behalf of immigrants, who contend that English is not under attack and that a law is unneeded. What's necessary, they say, is more federal support for overcrowded adult education classes teaching English to immigrants.

Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Ia., has expressed hesitation about an English-language law.


State Edition: Not satisfied with opposing Fair Share, Mary Lundby and the Senate GOP wants to actively insult labor.

They’ve introduced a bill to declare May 1 as Iowa’s Right To Work Day to remember the passage of Iowa’s anti-labor “Right To Work” Act.


Hat tip to Iowa Progress on this. May Day is Labour Day in most civilized countries of the world.

News bulletin, Republicans: You lost the last election. Actively insulting new Americans and working people may shore up your shrinking base, but it's no way to work your way to a majority. Divide no longer means conquer.

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