You're Dethpicable

This comment by Illinois congressional Democrat Jan Schakowsky (who?) seems a little over the top: Schakowsky: Tea parties ‘despicable’

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) blasted "tea party" protests yesterday, labeling the activities "despicable" and shameful."

"The tea parties being held today by groups of right-wing activists, and fueled by FOX News Channel, are an effort to mislead the public about the Obama economic plan that cuts taxes for 95 percent of Americans and creates 3.5 million jobs," Schakowsky said in a statement.

"Its despicable that right-wing Republicans would attempt to cheapen a significant, honorable moment of American history with a shameful political stunt," she added. "Not a single American household or business will be taxed at a higher rate this year. Made to look like a grassroots uprising, this is an Obama bashing party promoted by corporate interests, as well as Republican lobbyists and politicians.

But, it seems really odd when you consider this: Congresswoman's husband pleads guilty to two felonies

The husband of an Illinois congresswoman pleaded guilty Wednesday to tax violations and bank fraud for writing rubber checks and failing to collect withholding tax from an employee.

Robert Creamer, a political consultant married to four-term U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, could face four years in prison on the two felony counts when he is sentenced Dec. 21.

"In my heart, I know that these mistakes do not define or diminish this good man, or the good work that he has done over the last 40 years or that he will do in the future," Schakowsky, D-Ill., said after her husband's court hearing.

????? Wasn't she just complaining about lobbyists and corporate interests? And, how likely is it that she wasn't aware of her husband's shenanigans before he was caught? Not very. But, a few hundred thousand people (most of whom are much farther down the economic scale than the congresswoman) rally peacefully and it's despicable? Doesn't meet my definition, but I know what does. 

How is it that, with all the hyperventilating about the "culture of corruption," we have never heard of this charming lady and her hubby until now? Why do we learn every unsubstantiated rumor about Sarah Palin within milliseconds, but this woman can return to Congress session after session despite a felon husband. Surely, it's not because she votes the "right" way, is it? Is there anything else we don't know? I'm guessing, yes.