She isn’t very impressive in her video, but just skimming her website, it looks like she is one of the better reps in Congress. Her website indicates she wants border enforcement first, although I realize there is all kinds of wiggle room there.

c f on April 17, 2008 at 8:15 pm

Well, I’m biased here since I’ve been a pro-wrestling fan since the 60’s but a one-minute tribute to Ric Flair, one of her constituents and a close friend from what I am told, isn’t surprising. I thought her tribute read into the Congressional records was a nice gesture on her part. I remember reading that Flair had helped her with some fundraising efforts.
Also I did note how she worded the reference to Flair’s championships (“named a record 16-time world champion”) implies she knows the kayfabe nature of the business. Besides, kayfabe’s been dead since Vinnie McMahon had to testify concerning steroids several years ago and admitted to the world that pro wrestling was indeed scripted. Of course by that time it burst the bubble of about, oh…let’s say maybe 5% of the fan base.
Flair (real name Richard Morgan Fliehr) is said to be considering political office of some sort, perhaps Congressional.
Anyway, that’s my two-cents worth.

Carl on April 17, 2008 at 9:09 pm

F me. Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Marina (Hotforwords) would make a better U.S. Representative or Senator than 90% of those in Congress now. Houston, we got a BIG problemo aqui!

ParaLyzer on April 17, 2008 at 9:44 pm

I have to say my part…As a lifelong fan of “The Naitch,” I rather enjoyed the speech. However, I also know that Ric Flair is a big source of benevolent actions in the Charlotte/Mecklenburg County, NC area. I have family there and during prior visits I saw his acts of kindness numerous times. He is loved in the area…”To the be The Man, You gotta beat The Man!”

freefromice on April 17, 2008 at 10:29 pm

Um… ok.

bhparkman on April 17, 2008 at 10:57 pm

Debbie….it’s RIC FREAKING FLAIR! Whoooooooooooo!! The man may not wrestle anymore, but he’s still riding them limos, flying them jets like a son of a gun!!
So of course I enjoyed this video. With Backlash coming to Baltimore in 2 weeks and my ticket already purchased for it….this was a mark out moment for me.

Squirrel3D on April 17, 2008 at 11:25 pm

Just noticed in the NY Sun this morning that Sue Myrick is also urging that Carter’s passport be revoked.

c f on April 18, 2008 at 6:52 am

Even though I understand the point my sweetie Deb, just this one time I have to make an exception.
This is The Nature Boy!!!!!! The kiss stealing, wheeling dealing, limousine riding, jet flying, son of a gun…..WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
This is The Man who founded the Four Horseman (no, not those Notre Lame phonies). This is the man who has the famous Ric Flair Flop (gets hit numerous times and does a face forward flop on the canvas). Mr. Space Mountain……
Diamonds are forever and so is Ric Flair…WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Jeff_W on April 18, 2008 at 9:21 am

I guess she’s showing her base that she’s cool or something. She is getting a bit more face time for doing this speech than any of her other congress people. Whatever.

samurai on April 18, 2008 at 9:50 am

B”H Squirrel3D beat me to it. I like her idea of revoking JC’s passport. Oh well, no one’s perfect.

Ben-Yehudah on April 21, 2008 at 6:56 pm

Muslims Against Sharia Urge Support for Sue Myrick’s “Wake Up America” Initiative
Wake Up America
1. Investigate all military chaplains endorsed by Abdurahman Alamoudi, who was imprisoned for funding a terrorist organization.
2. Investigate all prison chaplains endorsed by Alamoudi.
3. Investigate the selection process of Arabic translators working for the Pentagon and the FBI.
4. Examine the non-profit status of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
5. Make it an act of sedition or solicitation of treason to preach or publish materials that call for the deaths of Americans.
6. Audit sovereign wealth funds in the United States.
7. Cancel scholarship student visa program with Saudi Arabia until they reform their text books, which she claims preach hatred and violence against non-Muslims.
8. Restrict religious visas for imams who come from countries that don’t allow reciprocal visits by non-Muslim clergy.
9. Cancel contracts to train Saudi police and security in U.S. counterterrorism tactics.
10. Block the sale of sensitive military munitions to Saudi Arabia.
Muslims Against Sharia urge every American to send a letter of support to Congresswoman Myrick. Sample letter is provided below.
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The Honorable Sue Myrick
230 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone:(202) 225-1976
Fax:(202) 225-3389
Dear Congresswoman Myrick,
As an American who is concerned with issue of terrorism, I applaud your efforts to prevent radical Islam from infiltrating American society. I wholeheartedly support your “Wake Up America” plan, as well as other initiatives of The Anti-Terrorism Caucus. You bring honor to the title of the United States Representative.
Sincerely,
Signature
Name
Contact info (optional)
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Please print out, sign, and mail or fax this letter to Congresswoman Myrick at the address / fax above. Feel free to modify the letter as you see fit.
http://muslimsagainstsharia.blogspot.com/2008/04/muslims-against-sharia-urge-support-for.html

Muslims Against Sharia on April 22, 2008 at 2:23 pm