Pity poor Matt “Jerbal” Cunningham. Apparently his masters at Red County have locked him up in a cage and he can’t come out and play anymore. However, that isn’t stopping him from taking shots at those of us who aren’t lining up to back John Lewis’ pet Democrat, Tom Daly for Supervisor Chris Norby’s seat.
Jerbal wrote a post today that elicited a prompt response from LIbertarian blogger Steven Greenhut, over at the O.C. Register’s Orange Punch blog. Jerbal decided to wag his finger at those who backed Lou Correa, a Democrat, for the State Senate.
Jerbal wrote, “Although Sen. Lou Correa, despite a liberal voting record amassed during his time in the Assembly and state Senate, he has managed to acquire an admiring cheering section among OC libertarian/conservatives. It’s a curious affinity considering these self-appointed ideology cops are quick to criticize the real or perceived impurities in other people’s conservatism.”
And Greenhut replied:
Although Sen. Lou Correa, despite a liberal voting record amassed during his time in the Assembly and state Senate, he has managed to acquire an admiring cheering section among OC libertarian/conservatives. It’s a curious affinity considering these self-appointed ideology cops are quick to criticize the real or perceived impurities in other people’s conservatism.”
Translation: How dare Republicans who supported Correa in his Senate race criticize Lewis and Red County for its support (overt or tacit) of Daly. Speaking for myself (and I’m guessing that I’m one of those folks thrown into that bunch by GOP Ideology Cop Jubal): I like Lou because a) he is a nice guy; b) he is not Lynn Daucher! I harbor no illusions about his awful political ideology.
I would never have supported Correa over a stellar conservative/libertarian such as Nelson. But he was a better choice than the very liberal Republican Lynn Daucher, an eminent-domain supporter, and someone who was hosting a fund-raiser for one of the nation’s most prominent abortion activists while the principle-lacking Dick Ackerman was insisting that she offered the best hope for the Republican Party in central Orange County. Lou needed to win to send a message to the GOP. Agree with me or not, that’s a far different proposition than supporting a liberal Democrat in a race where there is serious conservative running.
Greenhut is right. And for the record, Correa is one of the best Democrats in that he does take on his own party members. He is a fighter and he stands up for his constituents. Compare that to the sorry record of Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido!
But it makes NO sense for Jerbal and his pals to support Daly over Nelson. That is just plain nuts! It doesn’t matter how Jerbal spins it – backing Daly is ridiculous, particularly for the red-faced mob…
How many Republicans would have the courage to be on stage at the John & Ken Tax Revolt in Fullerton swinging a sledge hammer and breaking Arnold Swarttxznaggers stupid fing movies? How many Republicans would have the courage to square off with the public employees unions pension spiking scam? How many Republicans would support a liberal democrat for Mayor because it truly was her turn to be Mayor? Nelson is a man of principle, and that’s a rare quality in among modern day Republicans.
I’m not fooled by Matt “Jerbal” Cunningham’s tactics. He’s financially connected to political consultant/lobbyist John Lewis who has financial gains at stake if the fat chance that Daly beats Nelson in the fourth.
How long have Lewis and Cunningham been in the closet together? They’ve formed a new political wing — COP — the Coming Out Party.
The next time you call Jerbal, don’t be surprised if you hear banjo music in the background.
When did attending a talk show side show become the benchmark for being a Republican?
A carnival hosted by the very two clowns who are largely responsible for Arnold (and BTW now host Schroeder as “Anti-corruption”.
Jesus, Rick Warren sounds reasonable.
Duplo,
Good points all. I just want people to know that Nelson is a guy willing to stand up and tell the crowd the emperor has no clothes, even if it is risky. Very few electedshave enough sack any more to take a stand.
We are so glad that Tom Daly is running for 4th District Supervisor. He is such an idiot. He is a waste of tax payer money. We hope he loses his election for 4th district Supervisor.
We hope Chris Norby loses his election too for the Clerk-Recorder. We dont need another Tom Daly in office. These two guys should be ashame of themselve. Go Nelson!!!