Reply #115: No, you are overreading, overreacting imo...

[hlthe2b]

I admire and I'm sure Josh M. Marshall does as well-- those who speak out.

But, she doesn't seem to always consider the best means of getting her point across and this lack of "strategy" makes her a target for the flame throwers. That being the case, it is incumbant upon her to be strenuously careful to avoid feeding the RW "ammunition" by being totally impulsive without consideration of effect (and the means to maximize effect to HER benefit). That would include making sure he office doesn't violate rules or law (e.g., inappropriate use of office funds to pay for Isaac Hayes to make an appearance, which Cynthia has recently acknowedged).

I support McKinney and strongly believe there is a valid explanation on her side as to what REALLY occurred. I challenge you to find one time, in any of my posts on the subject, where I have assumed Cynthia was in the wrong, in the manner being but forth by the press reports. I find it ridiculous, regardless of circumtances, that this has escalated to the Capitol Police threatening charges. I wil say with out hesitation, that regardless of circumstances, this is a major "bastardization of the process and it should never have gotten further than a private discussion with McKinney, her attorney and the various police supervisors.

It also sounds like Marshall gives her wide benefit of the doubt as well. Nonetheless, if, and this is a big IF... it turns out Cynthia actually is in the wrong, I would acknowedge that and hope that she takes responsibility. That doesn't mean I'd turn my back on her. And, I find the accusation that I (or Marshall for that matter) were implying she was "asking for it" to be extremely insulting. As it turns out, I too am an outspoken and assertive female and often react to impulse and passion without considering (or sometimes caring) about consequences. Seeing this trait in myself, makes it rather easy to recognize it in others and to understand the sometimes harmful impact upon objectives.

I know you want to defend her. Do so. But don't systematically assume everyone is out to get her--that is manifestly unfair.