1/25/06: Hee Haw!: What I Learned About Donkeys While Attending the Senate Judiciary Committee

“Donkeys, zebras and mules all differ somewhat from horses in conformation. The most noticeable difference is of course the ears. Donkeys ears are MUCH longer in proportion to their size than a horse’s.” *

Clearly the Democrats have overzealously listened to their base in the Alito process. The majority of the American people have decided that Sam Alito is both qualified and possessing of the temperament required of the Supreme Court. Historically, this has been enough. Democrats are listening elsewhere, however, to a base that cannot accept its’ minority status. Furthermore, Democrats on the committee have grown too accustomed to hearing themselves talk. Embarrassingly, Sen. Biden asked a 3,500 word question.

“The mane and tail in the donkey are coarse.” *

Democrats chose to rough up Alito and his family. Despite accusations, Mrs. Alito’s tears were not staged. They were real. This caused a backlash even in the liberal media. Durbin before his vote against Alito yesterday talked about Republicans giving Harriet Meiers a “back-handed slap.” This is not a metaphor of which we should be proud.

“The vocal qualities are the frequently remembered differences in the long-ears. The donkey’s voice is a raspy, brassy Bray, the characteristic Aw-EE, Aw-EE sound. Jacks especially seem to enjoy braying, and will "sound off" at any opportunity.” *

How long have we waited to fill O’Connor’s open seat? Democrats have put more delay in D.C. than the Republican Majority Leader, Tom DeLay.

“Donkeys can be used just like horses under saddle and in harness, although donkeys are more laid back and self-preserving in nature.” *

Straight partisan votes are expected. The Committee did not disappoint. Republicans - 10, Democrats - 8. With mid-term elections coming soon, Democrats appear more interested in finding wedge issues to promote themselves rather than effective governing. Their recent behavior gives new meaning to “stubborn mule.”


“Donkeys can also make wonderful guard animals -- a donkey gelding or jennet will take care of an entire herd of cattle, sheep or goats -- the natural aversion to predators will inspire the donkey to severely discourage any canine attacks on the herd.”*

Didn’t know this . . . mmm. I knew I liked donkeys. We need a check against the wolves. Hee Haw, Hee Haw.

*More Donkey Information can be found at: http://www.donkeys.com/info1.htm