An allegedly responsible member of Congress has said that, get this, *demons* are infesting the capitol. Yes, demons. Yes, as in big, horrible monsters from the depths of Hell. Infesting the capitol.
Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-TX) had this to say against the health care reform bill:
And then, out of nowhere, Gohmert began spreading the word that underworld spirits were lurking around the Capitol building behind him.
"There's a whole lot of demon going on," he said. "There are a lot of demons around here apparently."
When oh when are we going to get to a place where nominally responsible people don't feel comfortable making such ridiculous statements in public? In any kind of *sane* country, Gohmert would be laughed out of public life. But here, his comments pass without so much as an askance look and a "whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Willis".
It reminds me of nothing so much as the witch trial scene from Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Knight: "How do you know she is a witch."
Peasant: "She turned me into a newt."
Knight: A newt?
Peasant: Got better.
One wonders what century this guy believes he is living in.
The full story in all of its amusing horror.
Cheers
Aj