Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn Is A Freakin' Loon

On the first day of John Roberts' confirmation hearings, Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) pulled a Rodney King "Why can't we all just get along?" Coburn broke down in tears complaining, "When I ponder our country and its greatness, its weakness, its potential, my heart aches for less divisiveness, less polarization, less finger-pointing, less bitterness, less mindless partisanship."

Judging by his past deeds, Senator Coburn wants all of these things to end on the left, but not on the right. Take a look at the following statements made by the Oklahoma Senator:

Coburn on his 2004 opponent
"It's a battle of good vs. evil."

Coburn on the Oklahoma legislature
"You have a bunch of crapheads in Oklahoma City that have killed the vision of anybody wanting to invest in Oklahoma."

Coburn on doctors
"I favor the death penalty for abortionists and other people who take life."

Coburn on gun control
"If I wanted to buy a bazooka to use in a very restricted way, to do something, I ought to be able to do that."

Coburn on homosexuality
"The gay community has infiltrated the very centers of power in every area across the country, and they wield extreme power. Why do you think we see the rationalization for abortion and multiple sexual partners? That's a gay agenda."

It's also worth noting that shortly before speaking, Coburn was caught by news cameras working on a crossword puzzle tucked in his lap.

(from thinkprogress.org)

Blogger's Note: Coburn, I know what you must be thinking but we had no say in naming Jeff Gordon's pit crew the "Rainbow Warriors."