...then open one;s mouth and remove all doubt.
With several vulnerable House Democrats touting their votes against the [health care reform] bill, and Republicans running on repeal, Sebelius said “misinformation given on a 24/7 basis†has led to the enduring opposition nearly six months after the lengthy debate ended in Congress.
“So, we have a lot of reeducation to do,†Sebelius said.
Now, assuredly, what she meant was she wants to turn the PR battle back to her favor but does this unfortunate choice of words not exemplify how Team Barry's every effort just explodes in their faces?
One must wonder how she would do that:
*harp music of imagination*
Barry: You know, we just can't get around FOX News and Limbaugh.
Rahm: Yeah, we need a way we can get people out of that infotainment feedback loop and get them to see things from our side.
Kathleen: How about a sleep-away camp?
Rahm: You mean like a summer band camp?
Barry: I used to love band camp. I tried the basson several times and--
Rahm: Yeah, great boss. Go ahead Kathleen.
Kathleen: It'll be fun! We can sleep out together, roast weenies, tell stories, sing songs...
Rahm: You had me at "sleep together".
Barry: It would have to be removed from the hustle and bustle of the daily noise machine.
Kathleen: Exactly! That's why we'll have it as far away and remote as possible where the attendees won't be bothered by jobs, family and reporters.
Barry: But how will we know who really needs our help?
Rahm: I know! We can have our best supporters send us the names of family, friends and co-workers they believe aren't really aware of what a great opportunity we have provided for them with our policies.
Kathleen: Yep. We can run TV ads. Put up posters at schools and encourage a reward system for people overhearing conversations in public places. It'll be swell!
Rahm: Genius, absolute genius. What could possibly go wrong?
Barry: I like it. Let's run with it.
