Kansas City Star editorial page columnist Barb Shelly is miffed. In today's "The (mis)labeling of Kathleen Sebelius," she explains why:
In other words, this image that's being projected of Sebelius as some radical defender of the abortion industry is very much overstated. She's a pragmatic executive and it's ludicrous that her confirmation process has become so politicized.
Sebelius is, of course, Barack Obama's health secretary nominee. In that capacity, she'll wield considerable influence over governmental policies concerning abortion. Shelly argues:
I'll say this again: Sebelius is a moderate governor in a state that happens to be home to one of the few doctors willing to perform late-term abortions. Just like many other Kansans, that doctor, George Tiller, has exercised his constitutional right to contribute to political campaigns. Some of his money went to Sebelius.
Shelly doesn't detail how much of Tiller's money went to Sebelius. Earlier this month, the Associated Press reported that the nominee "got nearly three times as much political money" from the abortionist than she had reported to the Senate Finance Committee.
And how "moderate" is Sebelius on abortion? Her own archbishop requested she not receive Holy Communion. He explained why:
For more than 25 years, Gov. Sebelius has advocated and supported legalized abortion. She has opposed such modest protections as parental notification for minors, waiting periods, informed consent and improved regulation of abortion clinics.
Author George Weigel has written in the respected journal First Things that ". . .Kathleen Sebelius is an abortion radical by any reasonable definition of the term. . ."
Regardless of where one stands on abortion, there's no denying that Sebelius is among its most ardent defenders. Abortionist Tiller understands this. So does Barack Obama. Yet columnist Shelly of the Kansas City Star doesn't. Or perhaps she's just not willing to admit it.
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First off, I beleive the KC
April 24, 2009 - 16:13 ET by ConservativeRexFirst off, I beleive the KC Star is a McClatchey paper, correct?
That would explain a lot.
Secondly, what this idiot fellow traveler writer does not grasp is, if it is alright for Tiller to give to her campaign, it damn sure is constitutional for us to fight like hell against conformation.
As much as Pravda would like the constitution to work only for them, it works for us as well.
a McClatchey paper
April 24, 2009 - 16:17 ET by Mike BatesYou are correct. As is so often the case.
I thought the Kansas City
April 24, 2009 - 18:32 ET by kgI thought the Kansas City Star went out of business?
"DumbAssity of Dope"
out of business?
April 24, 2009 - 19:05 ET by Mike BatesI thought the Kansas City Star went out of business?
Apparently not.
Moderate governor?
April 24, 2009 - 16:17 ET by allanfModerate governor? Are you joking? What is moderate about reveling in partial birth abortion? What is moderate about preventing the constuction of coal power plants in your state by a veto.
Kansas residents who were taken in by this socialist deserve her and the higher electric prices that result from her action.
She should not be foisted on the American people.
Toto?
April 24, 2009 - 16:20 ET by Mike BatesI have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore.
Land of Oz
April 24, 2009 - 16:24 ET by allanfKathleen is squarely in the land of OZ. She will use mystical magicla windmills to power Kansas.
"If you build it they will come". Not so with the laws of physics.
I mentioned this earlier
April 24, 2009 - 17:03 ET by motherbeltI mentioned this earlier today:
The MSM continue to call Obama's far-left appointees "centrist" (or I guess now I should say "pragmatic.")
Just as they covered for him when he said he had no interest in taking over banks, even as he was taking steps to do just that. And that he was pro-education, even as he axed the DC voucher program.
I guess it's "political" to point out that she in fact received three times the money from Tiller that she claimed. Just like it was political to hold all those other appointees' tax delinquencies against them.
We are living in Bizarro World.
They might say "Wow, that sucks!" But at least they'll say "Wow!" -Duff Goldman, the Ace of Cakes
BO's adopted the Bizarro Code, MB
April 24, 2009 - 17:11 ET by Mike BatesIs big crime to make anything perfect on Bizarro World!
Gosh, I have been posting
April 24, 2009 - 16:24 ET by bigtimerGosh, I have been posting about this witch and her ties to Tiller the Baby Killer for quite awhile now, especially since Monday since I had heard she was going to be up for a vote this week for her confirmation...I am begging all here to help jam the Senators phone lines with our disgust and opposition starting next Monday.
This is as serious to me as illegal immigration is.
Start with Yellowback (Brownback for those of you in Rio Linda) and Roberts who have supported her, and go on to your own Senatorial reps.
This is beyond despicable.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Brownback, BT
April 24, 2009 - 16:26 ET by Mike BatesI was surprised Sam backed her. Maybe he's kissed off any future presidential ambitions.
Mike ...God I Hope so...I
April 24, 2009 - 16:29 ET by bigtimerMike ...God I Hope so...I started calling him Yellowback way back when in some of the different hearings they had on the Hill during the Clinton administration.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
"George Tiller, has
April 24, 2009 - 16:40 ET by Chris Norman"George Tiller, has exercised his constitutional right to contribute to political campaigns. Some of his money went to Sebelius. "
So, as long as it's "constitutional" that makes it okay. Somehow, I doubt that Barb would think it was okay if, say, the president of Halliburton gave big amounts of money to a GOP candidate because he was "just excercising his constitutional right". Would you, Barb?
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
Penalty, Chris
April 24, 2009 - 16:45 ET by Mike BatesI doubt that Barb would think it was okay if, say, the president of Halliburton gave big amounts of money to a GOP candidate. . .
That would possibly call for the death penalty in her (liberal) eyes.
Michael,It's amazing
April 24, 2009 - 16:54 ET by Chris NormanMichael,
It's amazing how the media can slide their reaction from "We're outraged!" all the way down to "Yawn, who cares?" over almost the exact same set of circumstances, just by dropping in different names and parties into the appropriate slots.
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
Slip sliding away, Chris
April 24, 2009 - 17:09 ET by Mike BatesIt's amazing how the media can slide their reaction from "We're outraged!" all the way down to "Yawn, who cares?" over almost the exact same set of circumstances, just by dropping in different names and parties into the appropriate slots.
Yeah, they can get as dexterous as Barney Frank an hour before the bar closes.
This might be off topic but...
April 24, 2009 - 16:50 ET by RukusWhat's with that pic?? Are they sniffing each other? If they are, shouldn't Barry be sniffing her other end? He is a mutt after all isn't he? Jus sayin'...
Gary
All the oil is in Texas and the dipsticks are in D.C.!
Rukus...
April 24, 2009 - 16:55 ET by MightyMouth...Looks like a game of "Chicken" to see who is going to slip the tongue first!
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
What's with that pic??
April 24, 2009 - 17:13 ET by Mike BatesMay have been much more interesting if MaBelle weren't in the immediate area.
Ooops, no one was supposed
April 24, 2009 - 18:45 ET by kgOoops, no one was supposed to know how much she liked Obama.
"DumbAssity of Dope"
Hey, speaking of which,
April 24, 2009 - 17:04 ET by bigtimerHey, speaking of which, special Report with Bret Baier is going to have a report on this evil b!tch.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Planned Parenthood has
April 24, 2009 - 18:44 ET by kgPlanned Parenthood has honored the KC Star for their support when reporting news on abortions.
Shelly actually helped Tiller the baby killer in court. She also wrote a story on her joy that Klein was leaving thus hoping the Tiller fiasco would quietly go away.
Shw wouldn't know moderate much less following the laws even if they bit her in the a$$.
"DumbAssity of Dope"
Compelling Evidence of Perjury
April 24, 2009 - 21:25 ET by snaggletoothieApparently Sibelius is adverse to telling the truth unless there's something in it for her or she fears there might be compelling evidence of perjury. And our congress has no problem giving such a moral leper lots of respect and lots of responsibility. They are all unfit.
Amen
April 24, 2009 - 21:36 ET by bigtimerAmen snaggle...Amen!
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Kathleen
April 24, 2009 - 22:42 ET by Joe CamelThis is one of the most hateful, spiteful women on the planet, who got elected due to women of both Rep and Dems voting for her due to her gender. The only women I think is more disguisting is Claire McCaskell. The KC Star called me the other day, trying to get me to renew my subscription that I let go about 5 years ago, after 35 years of readership. I explained why I would not, even for $2.50 a week..a week for the paper, and weekends..due to their slant. The gentleman on the other end, said yes, he hears that all the time, and thanked me for taking his call. No one believes anything that comes from Barb Shelly..just another shrill hack from hell..
Babs will "say it again" no matter how big a lie she conjure up
April 25, 2009 - 12:46 ET by pahuber"I'll say this again: Sebelius is a moderate governor in a state that
happens to be home to one of the few doctors willing to perform
late-term abortions."
What is a liberal governor in your world babs.
You have earned the BHBS of the day.
mmm
April 26, 2009 - 14:54 ET by WesenWhy is Barry just about kissing this woman? From all appearances he has the hots for white women. Just ask Carla Bruni.