Speechless, Speaker

A reporter asked House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) at Thursday morning's Republican leadership press conference if, given his stated concerns about EPA regulations, "Are there steps you would support to take action against climate change, and do you think that's a problem?” Boehner's response didn't exactly answer the question. "Well, listen. I'm not qualified to debate the science over climate change. But I am astute enough to understand that every proposal that has come out of this administration to deal with climate change involves hurting our economy and killing American jobs," said Boehner. "That can't be the prescription for dealing with changes in our climate.” (katesheppard/huffington post)

Dear Mr Speaker: Really! You are a father of two daughters and most likely will have a legacy of a generation to follow you on this Earth when you pass. When your two daughters and perhaps their offspring become your age I wonder if they will agree with you that it is just about the economy and not the quality of life that matters. You place your contempt for science or truth in high esteem and it seems at the same time you have little concern for the generations of Americans who must suffer your consequences of being a puppet first, a politician second a human a distant third and of course stupid. Why is it Mr Speaker that you and your good ole boys and girls of the T-Publican party never fully understand the necessities of a healthy life but drown in your affection for a healthier bottom line for corporations? 

You are busy always speaking about what is good for the children but it seems any legislation offered for the children is either dismantled, disrupted, or disputed by you and your cronies? If it really was for the children Mr Speaker why wouldn’t you encourage their unemployed parents to at least survive with a bit more unemployment insurance? Why wouldn’t you insist that nutrition programs/food stamps/ early childhood education become a priority. Why wouldn’t you demand that women have access to clinics to keep them healthier mothers? And why wouldn’t you find more time to understand the science behind climate change, just in case those pesky know-it-all scientists know what they are talking about?

I know Mr Speaker, your status as Speaker speaks louder to you then justice, fairness and equality for all. You are the ugly American and you don’t even have to wander off to Europe to be called that. History will record a few things Mr Speaker regarding your tenure in the House of Representatives. You might go down as the most selfish self serving Speaker, the man who stuck his middle finger to the USA, and the Speaker who had his ass stuffed by so many lobbyists that when he shit he did so all over himself.