Chris "Abu Ghraib sex ring" Shays really, really isn't one of the good ones

I was going to do an Open Thread...but the comments are screwed up (of course, because John's been in a plane) No comments sure defeats the purpose of an OT. So, let's kick Chris Shays around.

Chris Shays showed his true colors this past week. During a debate, he downplayed the torture that took place at Abu Ghraib scandal saying to was just a "sex ring." Huh?

For a long time, insider types have said Shays wasn't really like the other Republicans because he cast an occasional good vote. Make no mistake: He's one of them. Always has been. Always will be. It's key to remember that the House is authoritarian. The ruling party has absolute power and rules absolutely. The first vote to elect the House leadership is the vote that matters. And, Shays gladly casts that vote for Republican leadership in the House.

Sure, Shays flits with some progressive positions. But, when the GOP leaders need him, he answers their call.

I'm so sick of that sanctimonious "I'm above politics" from Shays. It's not true. Let's hope that fake "good guy" mask has finally been ripped off.

The Democrat in the district -- a very tough opponent for Shays -- is Diane Farrell. She's the real thing.