Sometimes, maybe once in a generation, a true hero stands up. An epic figure who does not care what others say or what others may think. These giants of humanity are not afraid to be alone and hold their ground in the face of overwhelming odds. We see these people and think they are John the Baptist reborn, a lone voice in the wilderness.

Today, ladies and gentlemen, we have seen one of these heroes. I present to you, the Honorable Representative of the 1st District in Hawai'i, Neil Abercrombie.

When presented the chance today to vote on the bill "expressing the sense of Congress that no United States assistance should be provided directly to the Palestinian Authority if any representative political party holding a majority of parliamentary seats within the Palestinian Authority maintains a position calling for the destruction of Israel," Representative Abercrombie had the courage to oppose the votes of Reps. Jackson (D-IL), Jackson-Lee (D-TX), Conyers (D-MI), and Minority Leader Pelosi (D-CA). He also managed to oppose the vote of Majority Leader Boehner (R-OH) at the same time.

Represenative Abercrombie was the lone 'Nay' vote.

For some reason, I am reminded of an old Monty Python sketch on the value of not being seen. Really, if you feel this way, maybe it would have been best for you to not stand up. Though it helps me weed out the mega-loons from the regular nuts.

Take some time to let Rep. Abercrombie know how you feel here.

Posted by: wineaholic at 08:35 PM | Comments (7) | Add Comment
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1 Well it doesn't surprise me it came from a Democrat. I am surprised those Dems you mentioned voted for it

Posted by: Javapuke at February 15, 2006 09:07 PM (enHFQ)

2 Where's his boyfriend Fitch?

Posted by: Leopold Stotch at February 15, 2006 09:57 PM (2oQaU)

3 Did anyone bother to click on his "Iraq watch" button ? He also voted yes on one of the bills with the strongest language to bring the troops home from Iraq.

Posted by: john ryan at February 15, 2006 09:57 PM (TcoRJ)

4 You are the only one to publish his name. The press is silent on who voted against this. Talk about secrecy!

Posted by: Fred Fry at February 15, 2006 10:31 PM (HJnrm)

5 I'm not American. I'm an Aussie, so I don't think I should criticise how your poli's vote. I'm glad Australia stuck with the US in Iraq.

Posted by: jonny at February 15, 2006 11:32 PM (nytWC)

6 No one could ever be further out there than Neil ( pronounced Kneel ).

He's lampooned in the Movie classic "Joe vs The Volcano". The scene with the yellow taxi: it's his personal campaign car, unique in all Hawaii.

All of the jibes about a counter-dependent personality are spot of for Neil.

He has been a terrible child all his 'adult' life.

Posted by: blert at February 16, 2006 02:22 AM (kxhLo)

7 Maybe he was just intellectually incapable of understanding what the vote was about?

Posted by: Don Miguel at February 16, 2006 08:42 PM (UAn5X)

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