[speedgibson] Speed Gibson: Knowing your place

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Posted by Speed Gibson:
Knowing your place
http://speedgibson.powerblogs.com/posts/1184985300.shtml


   Much has been written about newly elected U.S. Representative Keith
   Ellison's "Bushitlerian" remarks, most of it critical. Most of all, I
   think it shows a lack of maturity by Ellison.
   Ellison is one of many new kids on the block this term. An adult will
   speak little and listen much in any new situation. Adults understand
   that the world isn't hanging on their every word yet are extra careful
   with what they do say.
   The late Senator Paul Wellstone learned this lesson the hard way,
   labeled a "chicken [bleep]" by the President. To his credit, Wellstone
   did not repeat this mistake.
   By comparison, Ellison is a boor, fancying himself significant with
   just a few months of experience, and showing no real remorse. To use
   his own metaphor, Ellison is like Mussolini invading France.