More Dr. Paul Broun shenanigans and what Dems need to do about Palin's string of lies as a reformer for Americans

Congress was back in session last night. Well, only a few Republicans who exchanged frequent pleasantries were shown on C-Span. My district's representative, ultra-conservative Paul Broun, continued his fake whining tirade over passing a comprehensive energy bill (sorry, offshore drilling). More than a dozen were already presented to you Mr. Broun and your colleagues. You've yet to compromise on any of them before Congress took five weeks off. Initially, he blasted the Democrats for taking a five-week vacation while he and his colleagues were hard at work in D.C.

Yes, Senate Leader Harry Reid and Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi did take a five-week vacation, and it probably wasn't all play time for them. Broun demanded Democrats stand up to these two and demand a debate. He implicitly made them out to be two public officials who do nothing. But, wait. On that same day the lights and cameras were turned off, House Republican Leader John Boehner was photographed out on the golf course. I highly doubt Broun and his oil-loving colleagues were constructively working. In fact, they probably were doing what they do best: listening to right-wing think tank advisors and oil executives about how they can continue duping the Americans.

Broun made a terrible generalization when he held up a poster board with a diminutive, box-style car on it. He said this is the Democrats' plan to solve the energy crisis and further added they (Dems) want you to drive these cars and depend on wind energy which we can't do right now. Oh, boy.

It gets better. Broun said he recently visited ANWR (Arctic National Wildlife Refuge). "They have pipelines out there, and I've seen the caribou population grow." That's until an oil spill occurs or a member of Sarah Palin's family is out there (Miss Delta Force). Some institutions have looked into ANWR and here's the result I've seen from their research -- It would take 50 years to equal a one year supply that America receives. And how long would it take before the first drop of oil comes from offshore drilling? Seven years. If the oil companies were serious about this problem, don't you think they'd drill on the 68 million acres of land here that has already been approved? It's pathetic Broun and others are still trying to spread this boldface lie about offshore drilling.

Biden needs to go on the offensive on Palin

Let Joe Biden attack Palin's pathetic record as someone who claims she is a reformer. Barack doesn't need to do it. Right now, people are euphoric about this seemingly down-to-earth hockey mom who loves her family. First, Biden needs to mention the following: "She said she fired her chef to save the Alaskan taxpayers money. Why is she still working for you as a consultant and chef then?" Second, look into how she spent that $230 million that she initially wanted to have go toward the "Bridge to Nowhere." Reports say she is now interested in building a "Road to Nowhere." Finally, the media's perception is McCain picked her to get the women vote. That's part of it. The crazy, fanatical social Conservatives are now re-energized. Biden should clearly distinguish his voting record in support of women's rights opposed to Palin.

It also wouldn't hurt for the DNC to run another ad or two on Palin's hypocricies. She is new on the scene, but this silly arousal shouldn't last much longer. Her idealogies and voting record are extreme to say the least. Considering McCain's age and past health problems, this is the last person we need leading this country.