Gov. Patrick agrees it’s a Christmas tree
Gov. Deval Patrick capitulated over the controversy surrounding today’s tree lighting ceremony in the State House agreeing it’s not a “holiday tree” but a Christmas tree.Talk about wanting it both ways - as well as being a spineless wonder. He sends out these invitations regarding the "holiday" tree, then capitulates after the fact. Obviously, someone on his staff saw the dust-up in Rhode Island, realized that even in deep blue Massachusetts folks still love them some Christmas, and started the damage control. Invite the reporters, call it a Christmas tree, disavow the invitation.
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“It’s a Christmas tree. I’ve always called it a Christmas tree. That’s what it is,” said Patrick. When asked why the invitations referred to a “Holiday Tree,” Patrick replied: “Talk to the people that sent the invitations out.” Patrick did not respond when a Herald reporter pointed out the invitations came from his office.
What's telling, though, is that there was also a menorah lighting. Not a holiday candle lighting, a menorah. It's perfectly fine to celebrate the Jewish holiday of the season and call it such, but when it comes to Christmas, oh, no, it's a holiday tree. It's like the super politically correct radio stations that won't play any songs with "Christmas" in them - yet will play "Feliz Navidad" all day long...
Again, one more time, with feeling. If you feel so strongly about the "separation of church and state" to the point of not even using "the C-word", then DON'T HAVE ANY CELEBRATION. Don't have a "holiday tree". Don't send out "holiday cards". Don't pose for "holiday" photos with the "holiday elf" (who happens to have a red suit, white beard, and a red sleigh pulled by reindeer). Yes, there are other holidays this time of year. If you honestly believe that these politicians - after years and years of everything Christmas - suddenly decided to include all the other holidays, well, I've got a watertight tunnel under Boston to sell you...
And now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to drink some Holiday Nog...
That is all.
5 comments:
"... I've got a watertight tunnel under Boston to sell you..."
That there is 100% grade A snark.
It strikes me that the "watertight tunnel" would be a perfect place for your state weasels to hold session.
You really need to move to New Hampshire someday.
Our "liberal" "D" governor has, for the fourth time, invited all to share in the lighting of the official CHRISTMAS tree.
It is not a holiday tree. There is no Kwanzaa tree. There is no Chanuka tree. There is no other decorated tree at this time of the year. It is a CHRISTMAS tree.
Is Deval the first blind, deaf, spineless and neutered governor you've had, or is that a regular Massachusetts thing? (not meant to be an insult to you, BTW; we all hope you & the family have a very Merry Christmas).
But Christmas is a federal holiday...I remain, as ever,
-Hopelessly Confused
(DonF)
It always amuses and annoys me when good friends wish me "happy holidays". That's fine for store clerks and such, but my friends know bloody well which holiday I celebrate!
Merry Christmas, Jay, to you and yours, and a very happy New Year.
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