Portait of a Harpy, as a Humorless Has-Been

Freedom's Cost ^ | 07/06/2009 | Chaim

[chaimke]

When a politician drops a bombshell, it is natural that there be all sorts of puzzled queries as to the meaning of that surprise announcement. Sarah Palin, in her first gubernatorial term, announced her resignation as Alaska's governor on Friday. Immediately the speculation started as to what could be behind such a sudden decision. All this is understandable and very much expected. What isn't expected, what isn't natural, what is downright despicable, however, is how some liberals like The New York Times' Maureen Dowd reacted.

Understandably all sorts of ideas, however far fetched, were floated as to the possible motive. I have no problem with such reactions even if some are prompted by sheer malice. But... when you take someone whom the liberal media, attacked because she was a woman, because she courageously and lovingly chose not to abort a foetus that was known would be born with Down syndrome, one must wonder at Maureen Dowd's op-ed this past Saturday, July 4th.

It takes no literary brilliance to turn acerbic in one's criticism, it takes no talent to disparage without bothering to back up one's words with facts. In spite of her 1999 Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary Ms. Dowd has long since become too lazy to offer us the benefit of her classical education and B.A. in English Literature from Washington DC's prestigious Catholic University. All too often, as if to remind herself she once actually possessed a fine working brain, she does include ill fitting classical and literary allusions in her writing... forgive her, gentle reader, she truly knows not what she does!

[Mr. Mojo]

What isn't expected, what isn't natural, what is downright despicable, however, is how some liberals like The New York Times' Maureen Dowd reacted.

While it's certainly despicable, coming from Dowd and her fellow harpies it was quite expected.

[fantom]

Has been . Over . Bitter . Old hag.. Who cares what she says .

[Liberty Valance]

[Mr. Mojo]

"In a few short years I'll be winning Helen Thomas lookalike contests."

[Little Bill]

Thank God she didn't breed, another bitter old woman thinking about could of beens.

[KarlInOhio]

There is only one thing that could drive Dowd nuttier than Palin 2012. That is Palin/Zeta-Jones 2012.

[FroggyTheGremlim]

From my old copy of Webster's "New Collegiate Dictionary" - 1979.

dowdy adj dowd-i-er; -est
1: not neat or becoming in appearance: shabby
2 a : lacking smartness or taste b : Old-fashioned

[GOP_Party_Animal]

I don’t get the Zeta-Jones thing. What does she have to do with Dowd?

[MichiganConservative]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_douglas

[GOP_Party_Animal]

Still not following. Zeta-Jones is married to Michael Douglas - I knew that. So what?

[6SJ7]

Douglas dated Dowd, but later married Zeta-Jones. A very good trade-up, IMHO!

[Oztrich Boy]

That is Palin/Zeta-Jones 2012.

Unfortunately not possible. Ms Zeta-Jones's birthplace is known to be Swansea, Wales.

[Centurion2000]

I don’t get the Zeta-Jones thing. What does she have to do with Dowd?

Dowd was married to Michael Douglas at one time. Catherine Zeta-Jones effectively replaced her and broke her self-image.

[Hot Tabasco]

Unfortunately not possible.

Then we force an ammendment to the constitution. I'll fire the first round.....

[Deb]

They were not married. Only dated. Expect a ton of correcting posts to follow.

[Lizavetta]

I believe he’s been married only twice - once to Diandra Luker and now to Zeta-Jones.

[KarlInOhio]

In addition, before dating Douglas Dowd was not a complete Clinton bootlicker. But once she got into the Hollywood crowd she not only drank the Clinton Koolaid, she also licked the pitcher to get every last drop. The presumption is that Douglas "took one for the team" to move Dowd to the Clinton side.