Michael Steele: A Conservative I Can Stand.

A few days ago I noticed something that frightened me a little. While watching the news, I realised that Michael Steele the RNC chairman, isn't as nauseating as many of his colleagues. Yes, I'm saying I like the chairman of the Republican National Committee. If the Republicans had enough sense in their collective minds to run him for high office, as opposed to the normal mindless drivel, I would even seriously consider voting for him. Please, before my regular readers storm off (all 3 of you) let me explain why.

First off, Steele has stood up to his clueless comrades in a way that hasn't been seen in decades. How so? On Wednesday, the RNC is meeting to vote on a collection of pressing issues, foremost, whether or not they should label the Democratic party as "Socialists." With two wars raging, the economy receding, and the very notion and purpose of government changing before our eyes, the RNC is deciding what they should call the Democrats. (I think they're split between Democratic Socialists and leaf eatin' flag burning Lenin lovers.) Steele has the foresight to realize that not only should they focus on these bigger issues, but this whole controversy will only make the Republicans seem childish and out of touch. I can imagine the press conference now,

Concerned Citizen: I recently lost my job and my son ships off tomorrow for Afghanistan. Do the Republicans have any ideas to help me get a new job and to protect my son?

RNC Member: Well... you see... the thing is.... ummm.... no. But we decided what to call those good for nothing so an so's across the isle! Wanna hear?

Concerned Citizen:.....

Secondly, he has impressed me during the recent split in the Republican party. For those of you you who don't know, the RNC has been divided because Colin Powell had the audacity to suggest that his countryman shouldn't listen to Rush Limbaugh. He also pointed out that Sarah Palin was a negative polarizing figure (Do I agree? You betcha! As Palin would say.) In these few sentences, Powell effectively split the party into two camps. Steele chose to side with Powell. More impressive then that, he used reason and logic to explain why. Pointing out that Limbaugh was an entertainer, someone of little consequence outside of those who listen to him. While Powell was an extremely competent four star general widely respected across party lines, someone who could save the party.

This puts me in quite the predicament, on the one hand, I want Steele to fail. I am convinced that if he does, the Republicans will flock to Rush and fade into obscurity, hopefully taking him with them. (It's probably the only way to get rid of Limbaugh, short of an exorcism...) However, I don't want a one party system, so I guess my only option is to hope Steele continues to lead competently, and that his fellow Republicans have the common sense to follow. I'm not hopeful....