Wow - I actually applauded a Republican Senator, this morning

[Siwsan]

John Kennedy of Louisiana. I'll paraphrase what he said about trump*'s requested parade: 'Confidence is silent but insecurity is loud.' I think that is spot on.

[DemKittyNC]

1. I just saw this also

and was just stunned. I couldn't believe I actually agreed with everything he said in that clip. Still shocked!

[Vinca]

2. He's one of the few semi-sane ones.

[rockfordfile]

9. No he's not.

[Homoudont]

17. Kennedy was a Democrat

Kennedy was a Democrat before he changed parties to a republican. He supports the 2nd amendment but leans left on pretty much everything else. Great guy and really connects with the community. He volunteers teaches in the local school districts as a sub.

[NJCher]

20. teaching as a sub

is a great way to find out how tax dollars are being spent.

And to see the dedication of the teaching and administrative staff.

[standingtall]

30. really

He supports the 2nd amendment, but leans left on everything else? Then why did he support the GOP tax scam? Why did he vote to take healthcare away from people?

[Kirk Lover]

26. Agreed. He's just sane on this one thing...let's not get crazy here.

[Tatiana]

3. He's clearly one of the few not bought and paid for by Russia.

How sad is it that we are cheering something that used to be a commonly held principle among American citizens.

[lamp_shade]

4. Pretty much defines every aspect of the trump presidency.

[demmiblue]

5. That describes Trump to a T. n/t

[SammyWinstonJack]

6. tRump's words and deeds just scream insecurity.

[heaven05]

7. really

[world wide wally]

8. Hard to fucking believe!

We pay for him to golf every weekend and now we have to buy him a fucking military parade?
Oh yeah. Such a down to Earth guy. Just like one of the good ol' boys

[Motley13]

31. I hear they are having a big parade in Philly, maybe that would

suffice.

[Ligyron]

10. He was pretty well-spoken.

Delivery with that southern drawl was like a preacher from the pulpit.

[Mr. Ected]

11. Nice words. Where are the rest of his colleagues?

Probably agreeing with him behind closed doors, but eager to join the Trump Military Parade Planning Committee when joining Fox & Friends for an interview.

[Siwsan]

12. Bit by bit, those with a conscience will (hopefully) start speaking up

This will be the real indicator of who is in public service and who is in business of sheering the public.

[George II]

13. He's on CNN right now talking about the Porter situation, "if you want to serve the public.....

....especially in the White House, even if you're a Rhodes Scholar, you can't beat the hell out of your spouse."

Fiscally and legislatively he's still on the far right (think he's a Teabagger), but he tells it like it is. Some things, like this, I like.

[Kirk Lover]

27. There is no reason to not support someone whom we agree with no matter what the subject and no

matter what party they are affiliated with.

[Scruffy1]

14. I wouldn't applaud even though it's a good line.

He is one of the worst. So he sticks up his finger in the wind and comes up with his line. They all know the ship is sinking. It's going to be every man for himself. I'm sure every poitician has some rference book of good sounding homilies. With the tax bill he helped get through leading to a non stop government funding crises and a completely disfunctional executive and legislative branch the writing is on the wall.

[Siwsan]

21. I'll amend - applaud the line and stare at the Senator in disbelief.

But I feel compelled to give credit where credit is due. Some of the people I saw interviewed weaseled their way through their statements, trying to please their 'base' while also disagreeing with trump*. It was quite a balancing act.

[olegramps]

15. He does show a bit of sanity not demostrated by any other Repuk.

[IronLionZion]

16. That's what I tell people when they say I'm too quiet

Also empty vessels make the most noise.

Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt.

No parade can compensate for such tiny hands.

[PatSeg]

18. He has his moments

Quite often he sounds sane and reasonable.

[old guy]

19. No, thanks.

[Progressive dog]

22. The only way I will applaud a Republican

is if he first denounces Trump and switches parties or resigns from his government position.
That particular one claims Trump is not a racist.

[Siwsan]

23. I find myself appreciating any fleeting moments of sanity, on their part.

There was a time, not so long ago, when NOBODY in the GOP would ever break their '11th Commandment'. Now it seems to be something that is gaining steam, and I welcome it, no matter who it is coming from.

[Progressive dog]

24. I disagree, as long as

Trump remains President, Republicans are colluders.

[Siwsan]

25. Which absolutely is your right.

I'm hoping we hear and see many more cracks and voices of dissent because that hasn't happened since Reagan.

There's no telling - maybe some of these people will start putting country ahead of party. And maybe not, but I will appreciate hearing it each and every time, should that ever happen.

[Kirk Lover]

28. I with you!!! nt

[Motley13]

29. There are a few that I like, but never would vote for

he is one of the more reasonable ones.

[johnmont]

32. Congress

Congressional ethics, isn't that an oxymoron?