Membranophonist’s Ramblings

ABC News obtained talking points circulated among Senate Republicans explaining why they should vote to intervene in the Schiavo case. Among them, that it is an important moral issue and the “pro-life base will be excited,” and that it is a “great political issue — this is a tough issue for Democrats.”

ABC News: DeLay Says He’s Not Giving Up Schiavo Fight

Whatever happened to the Republicans’ respect for federalism and personal privacy?

As Terrance Heath points out, there is no small irony in Republican legislators blathering about their “Culture of Life” when they just voted for massive cuts to Medicaid, a program intended to help those who cannot afford health care. Rather than backing up their rhetoric, they voted to cut Medicaid funding so they can pass more tax cuts for the Upper Crustaceans.

Disgusting.