I've been a huge fan of Molly's for years. She's always been a strong voice for the good guys - especially at a time (the early years of this war) and a place (Texas, by God!) when there weren't very many strong voices being heard. With W. deciding yet again that he's "The Decider" it's good to remember what Molly had to say about that:
""We are the people who run this country. We are the deciders. And every single day, every single one of us needs to step outside and take some action to help stop this war."
She never sugar-coats her message. Here's another quote:
"It is possible to read the history of this country as one long struggle to extend the liberties established in our Constitution to everyone in America."
More Molly gems:
"Just when you thought there wasn't a dime's worth of difference between the two parties, the Republicans go and prove you're wrong."
"I have been attacked by Rush Limbaugh on the air, an experience somewhat akin to being gummed by a newt. It doesn't actually hurt, but it leaves you with slimy stuff on your ankle."
Molly's knife quote reminds me of that great old song, "That's The Way the Girls Are in Texas." In Ry Cooder's version he sings the last verse in heaven: "She was guilty, I was dead/and what do you think that old judge said?/'Well, that's just the way the girls are here in Texas - case dismissed!'"
This chorus is for Molly,. She's a true daughter of the Lone Star State, the San Antonio Rose in America's lefty bouquet. Give her a thought or a prayer, or whatever you care to give. She's one in a million.
I'd give Molly my left nut if it would help, but she's got plenty of those, so I'll just stick with prayers and best wishes.
Keep in mind that it was Molly Ivins that tipped us off first about what kind of guy Bush is.
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