Jewish Odysseus: I LOVE TO SAY "I TOLD YOU SO."

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

I LOVE TO SAY "I TOLD YOU SO."

The guys at Newsmax usually do a fine job, but as I noted here a few weeks ago, they were really out of line to swing all their resources on behalf of a broken-down, compromised "conservative" like Bill McCollum in his GOP primary fight for governor of Florida. As we know, Rick Scott beat McCollum, who then stomped off without any congratulatory phone call, or even endorsement.

Until now (Oct. 24):

Breaking from Newsmax.com

McCollum Endorses Rick Scott

Florida's Republican Attorney General Bill McCollum is urging voters to cast their votes for Rick Scott in the upcoming gubernatorial election.

McCollum had narrowly lost to Scott in the hard-fought GOP primary.

On Friday, McCollum issued the following statement:

“Florida is facing a critical time. Our state needs conservative leaders who will grow our economy and create jobs. We need merit pay and an end to teacher tenure in our public schools, major litigation reform, smaller government, low taxes and a repeal of Obamacare. With this in mind, I will cast my vote for Rick Scott for governor. It’s the better choice for Florida.”

How did I call it back on August 24?:

"Look for Newsmax to develop amnesia about its gag-reflex shilling and end up adoring Rick Scott."

And see how Newsmax came around on October 19:

Scott opposed Obamacare, has called for a cut in property tax rates, and wants to eliminate Florida’s business income tax over seven years. He has received an “A” rating from both the National Rifle Association and the Florida Right to Life organization.

The choice is clear for us: Florida needs Rick Scott, and so does the Republican Party.

Early voting has started in Florida. Be sure to vote and be sure to vote for the future of conservative values nationally by voting for Rick Scott.

Don't worry, Newsmax, better late than never. And we don't hold grudges here. ;- )

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The Odyssey by Homer, Chapter 21:

For long Odysseus stood with the bow in his hands, handling it as a minstrel handles a lyre when he stretches a cord or tightens a peg. Then he bent the great bow; he bent it without an effort, and at his touch the bow-string made a sound that was like the cry of a swallow. The wooers seeing him bend that mighty bow felt, every man of them, a sharp pain at the heart. They saw Odysseus take up an arrow and fit it to the string. He held the notch, and he drew the string, and he shot the bronze-weighted arrow straight through the holes in the back of the axe-heads. Then as Eumæus took up the axes, and brought them outside, he said, ‘Thou seest, lord Telemachus, that thy guest does not shame thee through foolish boasting. I have bent the bow of Odysseus, and I have shot the arrow aright. But now it is time to provide the feast for the lords who woo thy lady mother. While it is yet light, the feast must be served to them, and with the feast they must have music and the dance.’ Saying this he nodded to Telemachus, bending his terrible brows. Telemachus instantly girt his sword upon him and took his spear in his hand. Outside was heard the thunder of Zeus. And now Odysseus had stripped his rags from him and was standing upright, looking a master of men. The mighty bow was in his hands, and at his feet were scattered many bronze-weighted arrows.