Oldie But A Goodie

My friend Slic[k] reminded me the other day of some things Tom DeLay and Grover Norquist said eight years ago about the GOP:

DeLay himself drew the line sharply the day after the 2004 elections. "The Republican Party is a permanent majority for the future of this country," DeLay declared. "We're going to be able to lead this country in the direction we've been dreaming of for years."

Grover Norquist, the president of Americans for Tax Reform and a leading figure in both the DeLay and Bush political operations, chose more colorful post-election language to describe the future. "Once the minority of House and Senate are comfortable in their minority status, they will have no problem socializing with the Republicans," he told Richard Leiby of The Post. "Any farmer will tell you that certain animals run around and are unpleasant. But when they've been 'fixed,' then they are happy and sedate. They are contented and cheerful."

Tom -- I'm laughing at your permanent majority. And Grover, I think it is hilarious that you're the one who is currently in the process of being fixed. Have fun with that.

And Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone.