I'm not even going to go off about this being more evidence that CC doesn't understand the district he now represents. Did CC even live in the state the last time Rod Grams was rejected so decisively by Minny voters?

Wonder if he is ready to start yet? I'll have to watch the Return of the Jedi again to see how long the unfreezing process takes.

Remember, Sam, Cravaack was one of only two GOP congressmen to support Michelle Bachmann's bid for house leadership. I sure hope he doesn't turn out to be a national embarrassment like she is.

Paul.  I like this "substantiate" policy!  

So I can't just say "Cravaack is an idiot."  

But I CAN say "Cravaack is an idiot for being one of two congressmen to support Michele Bachmann's bid for house leadership."  Substantiated!

"Fantastic! Cravaack's conservative chief of staff is from and once represented the 6th District in Congress! That is Michele Bachmann's extremely conservative suburban district."

After Grams the 6th district was represented by a DFL'er for a few terms, you know.

Huh?  But you were the one who was somehow saying it's "bad" because Cravaack's interim Chief of Staff was once a representative in the same district of Ol' Crazy Eyes McGillicuty (which would assume that anyone representing from that district is "bad").

Personally, I think *I* should be removed under the "antagonizing" provision. ;)

But there was a DFL guy in there AFTER Rod Grams.  Again, still trying to figure out the point of saying Grams is "bad" because he rep'd the same district as LoonyToons McGee.

Well, you did say "extremely conservative district" (if it was really extreme then even a moderate-to-conservative DFL'er wouldn't be elected there.  But whatever dude.  You explained yourself and for that you get Danny kudos (which are worth very little).

Will the "Perfect Duluth Day: 'Substantiate Your Hatred'" coffee mugs — with my choice of Paul's, Barrett's, or Brian's avatar behind the text — be ready in time for the Holidays?

Brian Timm, those would make sweeeeeet premium thank you gifts for advertisers!

Interesting/troubling story in Strib today. Cravaack admitting to some untruths to rally the base. Hmmmm. 

Chip Cravaack gets ready to report for duty

Claire, Jim has the perfect right to spout non-sensical rhetoric as he wishes.  Just because you do not believe in his position does not mean he has to move away.  Of all the arguments, that has got to be the most ridiculous.

Well, allow me to express my distaste for the "love it or leave it" argument altogether. I much prefer "Don't like it? Work to change it."

This is one of the features I like most about the PDD: criticism goes both ways, and we're not afraid to call someone when they step a bit out of line, even if the majority of PDD frequenters agree with that person on most other issues.  Part of this is due to active moderation. Stop by the DNT's "Area Voices" and you'll find a comments board ruled by "Like/Dislike" mouse-click moderation: if enough people disagree with a comment, they can click "dislike" to make the comment go away without providing any valid criticism. That feature has been hijacked by--for the most part--those with extremely conservative (read: Tea Partyesque) points of view who use the like/dislike feature to virtually "shout down" whoever they disagree with. It feels like folks are saying, "I disagree with you, but I won't bother explaining why; I just want you to shut up and go away and don't come back until you agree with my perspective." And that's why I will never ask Jim to move away or stop Trolling the PDD: it's his right to express his perspective, and it is often so skewed it is absolutely hilarious--I appreciate the entertainment value of Jim's comments.

And although almost all of us can get a little snippy in our comments, the PDD provides a much more civilized form of public debate. I guess I have substantiated my hate for the DNT's comments section, although the only blame that can be placed on the DNT, I suppose, is lack of active moderation.

Ahem, Tim, when you mentioned novice, you obviously meant Obama, the ultimate bunko artist?

This op ed in today's DNT says it all about the problem with Mr. CC:

Cravaack needs to start acting like a congressman