Old Testament Prophet Predicts Governor Spitzer’s Latest Blowup
Many have speculated that Governor Spitzer has learned some important lessons after his first year in office: he needs to be kinder and gentler to accomplish his political goals; he needs to avoid the temptation to send the state police after his political rivals; he needs to avoid situations where he might scream profanity and launch spittle at those around him.
The beginning of this legislative session began in a promising fashion. The governor did not hold any press conferences where he attacked the entire legislature. In fact, he gracefully acknowledged several legislators from both sides of the aisle in his state of the state address. So has he really changed?
I have found that the answers to many of life’s important questions can be found in the Bible. And sure enough, Jeremiah 13:23 provides some insight regarding this dilemma:
“Can you ever change and do what’s right? Can people change the color of their skin, or can a leopard remove its spots? If so, then maybe you can change and learn to do right.”
The Bible is pessimistic, but not definitive.
The second place I look for answers to life’s important questions is the New York Post (plus it has pictures of my favorite celebrities strolling through Central Park). And just yesterday, our friends at the Post reported that “Gov. Spitzer and an aide privately threatened the Business Council after it criticized his record-high budget, backed a Senate GOP economic package, and hinted it would support a Republican candidate in a special Senate contest.” In addition, “One source said the self-styled “f - - -ing steamroller” governor had an explosive telephone exchange with Business Council President Kenneth Adams, just hours after a testy meeting between Adams and Spitzer chief-of-staff Richard Baum. ”
Excellent. This is all part of the governor’s strategy to ensure that other states do not think that New York has gone soft. Heck no. Here in New York, if you oppose the governor, he threatens you! He screams at you! He refers to himself as a piece of construction equipment!
While we’re focusing on this little display, let’s look carefully at what set our governor off. The BUSINESS COUNCIL criticized a budget that jumped over 5% from last year at a time when we face a $5 BILLION deficit and as the country seems to be headed towards a recession. The Business Council also expressed support for the Senate Republicans and their business-friendly policies.
Again, this is the BUSINESS COUNCIL. It is no secret that it may back policies favorable to businesses throughout the state. In the governor’s angry mind, however, the Business Council should forego its stated purpose and instead chart a bold new path supporting whatever the heck the governor says its should support.
A leopard can’t change its spots, and the governor can’t stop himself from blowing up at those who fail to support him. Unless he can turn green and fight supervillians, I’m not sure rage is the best attribute for a governor.
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Occam, you hysterically display Spitzer’s utter lack of diplomacy. Our governor! Even the Hulk had a softer side.