Tuesday, July 05, 2005
Stuart James Rules
Wow, does Stuart James ever hit the nail on the head with this piece in the Chattanoogan. Here's a quick sample:
In response to the indictments, Republicans demanded the resignation of one of their own. The Republicans have not, however, taken affirmative action to draft comprehensive ethics reform. Instead of proposing legislation leading to strict ethics rules, these leaders drafted a resolution asking for the expulsion of a state representative. These Republicans claim they are cleaning house.This is what we have needed for a while in our county party leaders - people willing to stand up and call a spade a spade. It also helps that he can actually write well. To wit:
The clean house approach is a political diversion from the real issue of ethics reform. Republicans are hiding their heads in the sand on drafting ethics legislation. The "clean house" approach to ethics will not result in new ethics rules.
The Republicans need to follow the lead of this governor, and Democrats across this state, by demanding affirmative action on ethics reform. Any other action is just "political talk."His point is right, and one I've been trying to make - just not as well! Republicans seem to want to score points more than they want to fix the problems.
However, as usual, these Tennessee Republicans are long on politics and short on solutions.
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