Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Why not a Nobel prize?

Be it Resolved, Jacko a "global humanitarian"
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) has embraced the inevitable: introducing a resolution honoring global "humanitarian" Michael Jackson — certain to delight Republicans who see Jacko as a great wedge issue.
So far, she's got only a single co-sponsor: Rep. Diane Watson (D-Calif.).
[h/t OpenCongress]
After 1,500 words describing Jackson's charitable work and not a jot on his foibles, Jackson Lee concludes:
Resolved, That the House of Representatives(1) recognizes Michael Jackson as a global humanitarian and a noted leader in the fight against worldwide hunger and medical crises; and(2) celebrates Michael Jackson as an accomplished contributor to the worlds of arts and entertainment, scientific advances in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, and global food security.
If it comes to a vote at all, the res won't pass on a voice vote. Rep. Peter King, who cut a video calling Jacko a "pervert" and "child molester," is sure to object, and he'll get a cascade of GOP seconds calling for a roll call.
And that's a headache for Nancy Pelosi & Co., who would like to avoid having to go on the record spending legislative time dealing with the troubled, talented, oddball superstar.

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