Max Baucus chokes on his silver spoon
April 1st, 2008 by Wiley CodyThe Western Word and Montana Headlines already covered the juicy story about Max’s extravagant lifestyle in Washington, DC. It’s always fun when the Montana media digs into a Democrat, although I don’t expect there to be much follow-up (sort of like the Missoulian reported then forgot that 91% of Max’ campaign dollar are from out-of-state sources).
$37,000 on food at fancy Washington, DC restaurants in three months. I can’t imagine how many friends I could buy with a $1,400 tab at Charlie Palmer steakhouse or a $1,560 tab at The Monocle. But I am going to take a page from the Liberal rhetorical handbook.
Liberals love to attack policies they don’t like by postulating about what the money could have otherwise been spent for. I don’t like this rhetorical device since it always filters inefficient money back into an inefficient government program and the same dollars tend to be spent multiple times.
However, in this case, we’re not talking about government money, but campaign dollars. So let’s postulate on our own how Senator Max Baucus could have spent $37,000 more usefully. I’ll start:
Why not give The Poverello Center in Missoula a call and ask them how you can help. The Pov is an outstanding organization with some of the best people I’ve ever met working hard to help people who need it. They’ll take food, money or your volunteered time. And while you have them on the phone, why not ask them what they could do with $37,000.
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Missoula, MT 59802
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If you decide to volunteer, try not to imagine your Senator lamenting the corruptive money of politics while stuffing his face with a $70 steak while you’re there. It will probably make you sick.
