Shit's about to hit the fan, y'all, don't let ANYONE gaslight you...Jim DeMint

[AzJames73]

LaydeeBug (9,770 posts)

Shit's about to hit the fan, y'all, don't let ANYONE gaslight you...Jim DeMint
A friend of mine from high school works for a KGOPB Senator right now, and posted this on Facebook:

As some of you may have noticed, I've generally tried to keep political posts out of my feed. My mental health is better served by complaining about Orioles pitching, worrying whether the Steelers will be able to stay healthy, or just generally posting pictures of dogs. I did want to take a few minutes though to write a post about recent events in DC, although I'm going to try my best to not make it a political post.

As most of you probably know I had the privilege of working for Senator Jim DeMint for a few years. When it comes to being a winger (and those of you who know me know I use the term with great affection) Senator DeMint is second to none, but more importantly when it comes to being a decent, honorable, and humble human being the Senator is second to none.

There was more than one occasion when my zeal upset many people in the genteel confines of the United States Senate (I probably didn't even see the line as I blew past it) and it would have been easier for all involved for the Senator to cast me to curb. (I had seen other Senators allow staff to take the fall in similar situations.) Nonetheless, the Senator stood by me and exhibited a personal loyalty which was both inspiring and unique.

There was an occasion when I was personally disappointed about a decision and the Senator took time to speak to me personally and tell me what he thought, an act of kindness that was in no way necessary. We often say in Senate offices that the most precious commodity if the boss' time and the fact that he took time out of his day to talk with me when he knew I needed counseling meant a great deal to me.

It was a humility and empathy consistent with a man who hasn't forgotten his roots or been captured by Washington. Senator DeMint is the kind of guy who when at a field hearing in a large city with great night life packs it in early before 9pm so he can catch the next episode of 24, who for most of the time I worked for him drove a high mileage Crown Vic, and lived in intern housing while running one of the most influential think tanks in the country.

Capitol Hill has a reputation for having bosses who are insufferable but who are suffered because of their position. (the yellers, the dirtbags, the dilettantes) I've worked for some of these people. Senator Jim DeMint simply is not one of these people. Senator DeMint is the kind of guy who you would want as a neighbor and most certainly the type of guy you would want to work for. He is simply personally exceptional. And more so within the beltway.

So next time you gaze upon the Capitol with disdain and wonder what type of people we are sending there - politics aside - let me tell you, you want more Jim DeMints.

In the coming weeks and months you'll likely hear some contemptible attacks on the personal integrity of Senator Jim DeMint (and likely some of his aides). I can tell you in advance they're horseshit.

No. I think you are completely devoid of reality.

niyad (56,091 posts)
1. jim demented? tea party darling? weird on slavery demint? "let's build a bigger wall" demint?

is your friend talking about the same person we all know and loathe?

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029015324

[SVPete]

Was there a point buried in that verbose casserole?

[BlueStateSaint]

Is "gaslight" her word of the year, or something?

[USA4ME]

It's like nadin without the good rig.

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[SVPete]

Is "gaslight" her word of the year, or something?

I'm not even sure what Crayzee Buggee Laydee mistakenly believes that term means!

[dutch508]

It's like nadin without the good rig.

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the cheese in her boot has sprung a couple of leaks...

[DLR Pyro]

I'm not even sure what Crayzee Buggee Laydee mistakenly believes that term means!

[Maverick1987]