*SOMETHING* is up, and getting ready to happen.... [View all]

[LaydeeBug]

Last edited Mon May 8, 2017, 08:18 AM - Edit history (1)

Let me be clear about this: I do not, in *ANY* way support *any* GOP senator, representative or even governor. I did go to high school with one that does, though...and that person posted a FB status that falls over itself for Jim DeMint. I included all of it for context, not for endorsement...but the last two sentences say it all...

The shit's getting ready to hit the fan, y'all.

I will post the whole status way below...NOT because I agree with it, just for context, but here are the last two sentences: "In the coming weeks and months you'll likely hear some contemptible attacks on the personal integrity of Senator Jim DeMint (and likely some of his aides). I can tell you in advance they're horseshit." <<<<----- Mmmm Hmmm.







The whole thing:

As some of you may have noticed, I've generally tried to keep political posts out of my feed. My mental health is better served by complaining about Orioles pitching, worrying whether the Steelers will be able to stay healthy, or just generally posting pictures of dogs. I did want to take a few minutes though to write a post about recent events in DC, although I'm going to try my best to not make it a political post.

As most of you probably know I had the privilege of working for Senator Jim DeMint for a few years. When it comes to being a winger (and those of you who know me know I use the term with great affection) Senator DeMint is second to none, but more importantly when it comes to being a decent, honorable, and humble human being the Senator is second to none.

There was more than one occasion when my zeal upset many people in the genteel confines of the United States Senate (I probably didn't even see the line as I blew past it) and it would have been easier for all involved for the Senator to cast me to curb. (I had seen other Senators allow staff to take the fall in similar situations.) Nonetheless, the Senator stood by me and exhibited a personal loyalty which was both inspiring and unique.

There was an occasion when I was personally disappointed about a decision and the Senator took time to speak to me personally and tell me what he thought, an act of kindness that was in no way necessary. We often say in Senate offices that the most precious commodity if the boss' time and the fact that he took time out of his day to talk with me when he knew I needed counseling meant a great deal to me.

It was a humility and empathy consistent with a man who hasn't forgotten his roots or been captured by Washington. Senator DeMint is the kind of guy who when at a field hearing in a large city with great night life packs it in early before 9pm so he can catch the next episode of 24, who for most of the time I worked for him drove a high mileage Crown Vic, and lived in intern housing while running one of the most influential think tanks in the country.

Capitol Hill has a reputation for having bosses who are insufferable but who are suffered because of their position. (the yellers, the dirtbags, the dilettantes) I've worked for some of these people. Senator Jim DeMint simply is not one of these people. Senator DeMint is the kind of guy who you would want as a neighbor and most certainly the type of guy you would want to work for. He is simply personally exceptional. And more so within the beltway.

So next time you gaze upon the Capitol with disdain and wonder what type of people we are sending there - politics aside - let me tell you, you want more Jim DeMints.

In the coming weeks and months you'll likely hear some contemptible attacks on the personal integrity of Senator Jim DeMint (and likely some of his aides). I can tell you in advance they're horseshit.