Ladies and Gentlemen,
I'm so disgusted, I'm at a loss for words. For now. I'll have them by Monday, after I continue to wrestle with what to say. Until then, go to Minnesota Public Radio on the following link, and listen - LISTEN - to what Republican Geoff Michel said on Erik Paulsen's behalf - and, presumably, request, at the State Capital [1] last Wednesday.
As you listen, keep in mind the following definition:
- Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
dem·a·gogue -- Pronunciation Key - [dem-uh-gog, -gawg]
noun, verb, -gogued, -gogu·ing.
–noun 1. a person, esp. an orator or political leader, who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people.
2. (in ancient times) a leader of the people.
–verb (used with object) 3. to treat or manipulate (a political issue) in the manner of a demagogue; obscure or distort with emotionalism, prejudice, etc.
–verb (used without object) 4. to speak or act like a demagogue.
Also, dem·a·gog.
[Origin: 1640–50; < Gk démagōgós a leader of the people, popular leader, equiv. to dêm(os) people + agōgós leading, guiding;
This gutter politicking by Republican Geoff Michel, doing Erik Paulsen's dirty work, is simply unacceptable in civilized society. I'll have more thoughts on this, on Monday.