Because of the small population of our great state, Wyoming only has one US Representative, Representative Barbara Cubin. She catches so much flack from the left and local media (really one in the same) in this state that it’s disgusting. She has the same GOP values as our 2 male Senators, yet, I believe simply because she’s a female, the left go after her. After all, the demonRats are ultimately the party of hypocrisy and usually pick on who they see as most vulnerable.
Currently, Mrs. Cubin is by her husband’s side as he has been gravely ill for several months and now his condition has been declared critical. You might think that her critics could give it a rest at a time like this, but you might want to keep in mind that they are the party that has been known to celebrate personal tragedies of the opposing party.
Well, here’s an example of what I’m talking about. It’s a letter to the editor of the Casper Star Tribune. I’ll tell you this much, Representative Cubin does not miss votes that matter, so to speak. So, take what the writer is saying with a grain of salt and keep in mind that this woman wrote this attack just a few days ago, during a time when Mrs. Cubin is at her husband’s side, while he fights for his life. Nice:
Editor:
Good grief! — $165,000 a year (The Sheridan Press, Friday, June 15); $13,750 a month; $79.33 an hour (assuming 2,080 hours per year). This is what “Representative” Barbara Cubin is paid (not earns).
We, the folks in Wyoming, have one representative. For five of her seven terms she has ranked in the bottom 10 percent of all U.S. representatives in showing up to vote.
Ms. Cubin should at least show up for work, like the rest of working Wyoming is expected to do. She should be ashamed. And we should, too. Her only “performance appraisal” is provided by the voters.
KAY PEARSON, Sheridan
I cannot help but wonder if Ms. Pearson would rag on Senator Johnson regarding all the votes he’s missed? Does she think he’s a slacker?
I wonder what political party Ms. Pearson belongs to? I’ll let you find her name and who she donates to.
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theobromophile // July 12, 2007 at 12:13 pm
Currently, Mrs. Cubin is by her husband’s side as he has been gravely ill for several months and now his condition has been declared critical. You might think that her critics could give it a rest at a time like this, but you might want to keep in mind that they are the party that has been known to celebrate personal tragedies of the opposing party.
Wow, if someone said that about John Edwards now, people would be calling for a scalp.
Ann said it best in “Godless:” liberals use the sick, the widowed, and the amputated to make points, because they are unimpeachable. But when our side gets sick, injured, or the like, it’s still fair game.
(Witness as well the Democrat rxn to then-Gov Jane Swift’s pregnancy.)
Hi Bridget,
You aren’t kidding. Isn’t it just ridiculous, the hypocrisy?
theobromophile // July 12, 2007 at 1:49 pm
No, I’m not.
For some shameless self-promotion, check out the newest form of the hypocrisy:
http://helvidiuspachyderm.wordpress.com/2007/07/12/nobel-peace-prize-laureate-calls-for-bushs-death/
Excellent example. I left you a comment
theobromophile // July 12, 2007 at 2:54 pm
Thank you for the blog love. It made me want to either laugh, or cry, or do both at once.
I usually do both at once. When Tieki Rae and I watch sappy movies, we’ll cry, and then look at each other and bust out laughing. I guess we’re weird, but it’s a hoot.
theobromophile // July 13, 2007 at 12:48 am
Awwww - that’s really cute!
Scott // July 13, 2007 at 3:06 pm
While I don’t like Rep. Cubin missing votes, when she gets on something, she does a dog-gone good job! Our local town complainer was ranting on local talk radio the other day about what a mess Rep. Cubin has done for Wyoming. Only mistake he made was to critique our lone voice when State Sen. Hank Coe (R, Cody) was the guest! Sen. Coe made me proud. Yea, he doesn’t like Rep. Cubin missing votes, but he sure understands that when you got a family emergency, you get that taken care of. Right on, Mr. Senator!
Even funnier was the gripe going off on how we needed a special election to replace Sen. Thomas b/c that’s how a Representative is replaced. He completely ignored that a special election takes more time to set up and would have left us without a vote in the Senate longer than the appointment process takes.
And as a reminder, Sen. Enzi also missed a vote or two while he was back in WY for his mother’s funeral.
Hi Scott — I’ve really seen Barbara go out of her way to make sure she is there for votes that could be close. But, most of the time, I think they have a good idea of which way the vote will go. I think I remember one time when she was having terrible back problems, but went to vote and had to be wheeled in in a wheelchair. In general we both know the importance of being there as much as possible. I wonder how much voting those DemonRat Senators running for President have missed, don’t you?
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