As John McCain rode to the miscue, I mean rescue, I was reminded of a rather tragic event. I had a student who did a very good job in class, was a very good citizen, a very nice person who went to college, graduated, got a job working for the Forestry Department, was responsible for spotting several fires in their early stages, courageously fought the fires, became a hero and then went to jail. What!!
Just one slight problem; he had set the fires. His defense was that he was told that it was the way that you could get promoted faster. He claimed that many others had done the same thing.
So, that’s where John McCain comes in. With an agreement almost completed, he flies in carrying some kindling wood and a torch to light the way. He shoves the kindling under the neocon Republican members of Congress, torches their ardor and then flies away. While he's gone they will fan the flames.
When the blaze has engulfed the entire economy, he will fly back in and negotiate a compromise. Just add water and you’ve got an instant hero.
I love the smell of deceit in the morning.