Reply #6: Another seminar in the Specter School of Political Grandstanding

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Yes, some of its graduates (looking at you, Gordon Smith of Oregon) can turn in fine performances, but there's nothing like the touch of the Old Master when it comes to political grandstanding. One day, he can say right to Alberto Gonzales' face that he doesn't trust him. You think, "Aha! Here's the turning point. Gonzales is on his way out." The very next day, Specter can say that the call for Gonzales' resignation are just politics. Of course, all doubt about what Arlen really believes comes when it's time to vote, and he once again casts a reliable ballot for all the lying, all the corruption, and all the continuing abuse of our system by a bunch of out-of-control thieves and jackanapes.