Slaying The Dragon That Isn't There

The Washington Times has grown weary of the incoherent ramblings of Sen. Teddy *hiccup* Kennedy, and says so in an editorial today:

Something unusual happened on the way to this week's nomination hearings for Judge Samuel Alito: Reporters scoffed at the ridiculousness of Sen. Ted Kennedy. Notably, one columnist called his antics "meandering and listless" and suggested Mr. Kennedy is beyond his prime. It's about time: Mr. Kennedy and his 1960s mental furniture cannot square a modern nominee, much less a conservative one. So the spectacle of an angry and rambling Mr. Kennedy yesterday accusing Judge Alito of "support for an all-powerful president" and other baseless charges can only increase the guffaws.

Since Judge Alito was nominated in November, Mr. Kennedy has been searching for a monarchical, racist or sexist dragon to slay in the hopes of creating a second Robert Bork. He tries to suggest he has found one, but everyone knows he hasn't. Lately, his every flail and factual misstatement confirms it. But Mr. Kennedy still insists he hasn't made up his mind how he will vote.

Yeah, right. I'm sure Kennedy is keeping an open mind about Alito, just as he demands Alito keep an open mind on abortion.

The editorial wraps up this way:

The racist, sexist dragon Mr. Kennedy wants to slay simply isn't there. Judge Alito is an honorable public servant who has spent 15 years on the federal bench. Judge him on his merits as a public servant.

It might be worth reviewing this post on Sen. *hiccup* and remind yourself of the lows which Kennedy has already established early in the hearings.