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They came with their knifes* out

by: Eric B.

Mon Jul 02, 2012 at 13:54:41 PM EDT


The League of Conservation Voters today announced that it is endorsing Jon Switalski over Lesia Liss in the 28th House District Democratic primary.

“Rep. Liss’s rapid pivot away from protecting Michigan’s Great Lakes, Lake St. Clair, and our state’s natural resources is an abrupt change of course that cannot go uncontested,” said Ryan Werder, Political Director for Michigan LCV. “Unlike Representative Liss, whose stance on conservation appears to blow with the prevailing political winds, Representative Switalski remains a strong, reliable voice for Michigan’s lakes and natural resources. The only time his votes depend on the winds is when he is voting to increase renewable energy jobs.”

More of your "politics mirrors professional wrestling from the 1980s" meme. Reminds me of WWF matches between two sacks of wheat who were both "neutral" in the storyline, or both from the "good" side. Jesse "The Body" Ventura would say that he was starting to like the new aggressiveness exhibited by one of the wrestlers, and next week dude would come out and smash a folding chair over Ricky Steamboat's head for no good reason, marking the completion of his transition from an ugly caterpillar of a good guy, into a beautiul, evil butterfly.

The League of Conservation Voters ain't taking it laying down, mind you, and I bet they won't be the last who endorses against Liss in this race.

*--[sic]

Eric B. :: They came with their knifes* out
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You can say "Face/Heel Turn," Eric
It really is an apt description of what Rep. Lesia Liss has done with these recent votes against women's health and the environment.

And +1 for the Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat shout-out. Legendary, that one.

"The two most common elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity." ~ Harlan Ellison


Not only can I say "Face Heel Turn"
But I can provide the definitive link.

Face Heel Turn on TVTropes

Greetings from Detroit, Ground Zero of the post-industrial future!


[ Parent ]
"I bet they won't be the last who endorses against Liss in this race."
The Michigan LCV wasn't even the first to endorse against her.  The Detroit Regional Chamber beat them to the punch.  Their endorsement for Michigan House District 28 was Jon Switalski.  Good for environment and  business--now that's something worth noting!

For the curious, there are endorsements for most of the State House districts on the page at the link.

Greetings from Detroit, Ground Zero of the post-industrial future!



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