Petrelis Files

Rep. Mean Jean: Relative in Iraq?; Breaks "No Namecalling" Pledge

This is the question I've been trying to answer: Does Rep. "Mean" Jean Schmidt have any relatives, or friends even, who are serving in the U.S. armed forces in Iraq?

She makes no references to loved ones in the war zone on her official House site.

The listing for her at Wikipedia had no information about any soldier relatives, but it enlightened me to her maiden talk delivered way back on September 6, 2005, after being sworn in into office:

>I stand here today in the same shoes, though with a slightly higher heel, as thousands of Members who have taken the same oath before me. [...]

>I pledge to walk in the shoes of my colleagues and refrain from name-calling or the questioning of character. It is easy to quickly sink to the lowest form of political debate. Harsh words often lead to headlines, but walking this path is not a victimless crime. This great House pays the price. [...]

>We have much work to do. In that spirit, I pledge to each of you that any disagreements we may have are just that and no more. Walking in each other's shoes takes effort and pause; however, it is my sincere hope that I never lose the patience to view each of you as human beings first, God's creatures, and foremost. [...]

What a load of lies that quickly came back to snap her in the butt. In light of her scathing remarks and toxic dump of personal vitriol on the House floor last week, targeting former Marine Rep. John Murtha, I'd say her promises of September showed her word is worthless.

Schmidt can also trade in her high heel for some combat boot any time she wants. I bet Murtha has a pair to give her.

You should give Wikipedia's entry on Mean Jean a read, if only to cast your eyes on the accompanying photo of her official family photo, with her heterosexual hubby standing behind her, and their teenage daughter at her side. Mother and daughter both hold one of the family dogs--fluffy white poodles with red ribbons on their heads, which would be loud clues about sexual orientation if we were discussing Michael Scanlon.

But we're not. We're talking about Schmidt, her dogged snarling at Murtha and her family's canines. She would be well advised to add a Doberman to her brood, to better reflect her true political nature. Mean Jean just ain't no poodle.

Anyone know if she's got relatives in Iraq?