Allen Steals Durbin Amendment

Have you heard about this? Our fine Senator who supposedly represents Virginians, George Allen, recently stole an amendment prepared by Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois. What? How does one steal an amendment, you ask? Good question.

Sen. Allen, who, like George Bush, often likes to play dress-up and pretend to be a cowboy, asked to speak just before Sen. Durbin was to introduce his amendment regarding a bill about defense appropriations. Allen stood up and essentially introduced Durbin's bill as his own. It's true. See it here or here.

The ludicrous event even made The Colbert Show this week.

So George Allen, you're a racist and a thief. We're so proud to have you as a senator, sir. We enjoy being embarrassed to be Virginians because of you.