It’s been bonkers around these parts, but I did get a chance to post for Wired over the weekend.
Funny story. This death-mask tool of a Republican named Michelle Bachmann called for media investigations into Congress to determine which politicians are pro-America and anti-America.
I immediately thought of Cali art-punk legends The Minutemen, whose named has already been bastardized by rightward anachronists.
Their song “Joe McCarthy’s Ghost” said it all.
House Republican Conjures “Joe McCarthy’s Ghost”
[Scott Thill, Wired.com]
“What I would say is that the news media should do a penetrating expose and take a look. I wish they would,” Bachman suggested, in response to Chris Mathews’ extensive prodding on Friday’s Hardball. “I wish the American media would take a great look at the views of the people in Congress and find out if they are pro-America or anti-America.”
Can you really be sure of the goddamn time of day?
Can you take the dirt from the fist of a foreigner?
Are you going to fight when they call out your number?
Can you toe the line? Can you repeat what you’ve been told?
Can you bite the bullet? Can you see the enemy?
Can you point the finger? Can you prove your loyalty?