Every major media event ushers in a new star: In the first Gulf War, Stormin' Norman Schwarzkopf rose to stardom; Katherine Harris became the anti-heroine of the 2000 election; and Kato Kaelin earned his 15 minutes of fame in the O.J. trial.
From the wreckage of Katrina emerges the newest star in the firmament: Lt. General Russell Honore. The blogosphere has embraced Honore's "Don't get stuck on stupid," comment. Video here. And this NPR interview provides further proof of the man's greatness. He will simply not get caught up in the political stupidities surrounding the storm.
This is a good thing, since General Honore has an actual job to do and can't afford to luxuriate in the blame game. Blunt, no-nonsense, sensible and competent, he provides a welcome antidote to the crocodile tears of Aaron Broussard, the shrillness of Mary Landrieu and the ineffectual whinging of Governor Kathleen Blanco.
I &hearts &hearts &hearts General Honore.
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