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The Strangest Paragraph in the History of Journalism
From page three of today’s WaPo article on Dede Scozzafava:
“There is a great song called ‘Coca Cola Cowboy’ and I believe that’s what we have here. She was a Republican as long as it enhanced her electability,” said [former House majority leader] Armey, reached while petting a goat at his Texas ranch.
Actually, that’s not the entire paragraph; it ends with the remainder of Armey’s quote, which does nothing to modify the oddity of the preceding words.
6 Responses to “The Strangest Paragraph in the History of Journalism”
Armey was excellent several days earlier, in debunking the typical myths about non-liberal populism's nature and character. (monolithic social conservative “tea bagger” nonsense)
Shame on Scozzafava for caring more about her constituents than about GOP extremists.
ArMY, reached while PETting a GOAT at his Texas ranch. Hum… Now where have we heard that one before? Seems strange the Republican affinity for Goats.
As opposed to a political party choosing an jackass as their mascot. =P
Well, since I know the song, and what it refers to, and I know many people who raise goats, this just doesn't seem strange to me at all.
The subsequent paragraph is even more revealing: