In Which Tweety Experiences Momentary Redemption

Last night, Chris Matthews had Marsha Blackburn (R - Wingnuttia) on "Hardball" to discuss Iraq. Blackburn, a late addition to the never-ending shrieking GOP Harpy Conga Line, ignored Tweety's questions for the most part, opting for the old "If-you-vote-against-the-war-you're-not-supporting-the-troops" Shuffle. I understand this. She's basically got nothing at this point.

What was notable (and fun) was Tweety's reaction to her shucking and jiving:

Blackburn: And what we have seen happen since the president came out with his speech three weeks ago now, we have seen al-Maliki make some changes. We have seen some changes in the clerics and al-Sadr. Let‘s see where we are going to get with this. We need to let them know. We don‘t need to do something counterproductive. Our men and women in uniform tell us that it is counterproductive to be having a resolution about whether or not we support the effort and what they are doing. The work that we‘re doing over there.

Matthews: Congresswoman Blackburn, I agree with your sentiment, but I think this country is about democracy and about argument. It‘s not about we all agree. This isn‘t a fascist country where everybody is told to agree with everybody and support the troops. That‘s a beginning a discussion. It‘s not the end of it.

If only "Hardbollocks" was as satisfying every evening. Still, credit where credit is due: Bravo Tweety!