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We at USDemocrazy are used to poor leadership. The more our editors want to talk, the more we want to walk (more often run) in the opposite direction.
The Republican Party is suffering from a similar problem. Only on a much larger scale.
The problem is Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman, Michael Steele.
He has a history of scatter-brained TV outtakes (he once referred to himself as a cow on the tracks blocking the health-care train). Some call it distracting, others call it stupid, either way many Republicans have had enough.
Yesterday, a conversation between RNC and Congressional aides, became heated when one aide called Steele a “fool” while a colleague suggested to the RNC “You really need to have him be quiet.”
But it appears Chairman Steele has no intention of keeping quiet. Quite the opposite… yesterday on ABC News Radio, he barked back, telling other Republicans to shut up:
“I’m telling them and I’m looking them in the eye and say I’ve had enough of it. If you don’t want me in the job, fire me. But until then, shut up. Get with the program or get out of the way.”
At this point it’s unclear whether this verbal jousting is just office politics or the start of an uncivil war. (The later would no doubt be more fun to watch).
Steele has trying to exert his control of the party for some time now. For example, setting up a purity test for candidates.
Interestingly, Steele has been courting the anti-Obama “tea party” protesters, telling them to come on home to the GOP.
It is apparent that the Steele is trying to create some kind of movement. The question is whether his movement will be in the direction of the exit door.
What ChickPea has failed to recognize is that the Man of Steele is actually a Soviet agent sent forward through time to amuse and entertain the American public.
He’s kind of like the Terminator of comedy.
The Politburo is laughing at us right now.
Feel the burn.