Buchanan: Democrats put their ignorance on public display – Roanoke Times
It must be hard to be a Democrat these days. They have been decapitated and overwhelmingly repudiated, and they are fit to be tied. But dont expect them to come to themselves as did the prodigal, and repent. Thats not in their nature.
If there is one scripture that describes the inane hostility of Democrats toward righteousness and the rule of law, it is Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools (Romans 1:22). It never ceases to amaze me how eager Democrats are to put their woeful ignorance on public display.
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