Taylor’s Takes: Keating finally defends a woman, but she’s a guy, so…
What does Mrs. Keating think of her husband putting the moves on a man?
Another embarrassing moment in politics brought to you, once again, by Massachusetts.
In fact, it’s brought to you by my elected representative in the House of Representatives, William Keating of Massachusetts’ 9th Congressional District, who became so indignant and self-righteous that the hearing he was attending had to adjourn prematurely.
Tuesday afternoon, the House Foreign Affairs’ Europe Subcommittee was meeting, presumably to discuss how to best arm European allies who openly despise the United States.
Whatever the agenda may have been, it was quickly overshadowed by one of the most meager outbursts I’ve ever seen. The fracas began when Europe Subcommittee Chair Rep. Keith Self [R-TX] recognized the new Congressman from Delaware, Rep. Sarah (Timothy) McBride [D-DE].
“I now recognized the Representative from Delaware, Mr. McBride,” stated Rep. Self.
You see, Mr. McBride prefers a different prefix. “Ms.” is the preferred nomenclature by the freshman congressman. Rep. McBride is a man. And though he goes to a salon instead of a barbershop, he is not a woman as he claims to be.
But Mr. McBride is used to this treatment, apparently. After taking a moment to process Rep. Self’s introduction, McBride retorted. “Thank you, Madam Chair.”
It was a quick “chair detecting the needle” moment that established there were ideologies at odds with each other on the subcommittee. And truthfully, nothing more needed to be said. Both sides had gotten their jabs in and business was to resume as scheduled.
What was unexpected was the half-witted knight in rusted armor, Rep. William Keating, making an absolute ass-clown of himself.
“Mr. Chairman, could you repeat your introduction again, please?” Apparently, the good congressman’s hearing is waning in his advanced age.
“Would you repeat what you just said,” Keating continued, “when you introduced a duly elected representative from the United States of America? Please!”
Keating’s volume increased with his last statement as he simultaneously began slamming the tip of his index finger onto the desk as he annunciated each syllable.
“I will,” said Rep. Self as he prepared to double down.
“The Representative from Delaware, Mr. McBride.”
The room went silent for a brief moment, but if you listened very carefully you could hear an atomic explosion emanating from between Keating’s ears.
“Mr. Chairman, you are out of order,” cried the longtime Massachusetts congressman. “Mr. Chairman, have you no decency?” Keating was screaming by now.
My congressman then threatened to walk out of the room if the chair did not introduce the biological male Rep. McBride “the right way.”
Congressman Self called Keating’s bluff for him and promptly adjourned the hearing.
Being from Massachusetts, it’s extremely easy for me to be envious of other states. I can’t say I’ve ever felt pride in a Senator or Representative that has hailed from the Bay State, and that includes the do-nothing Republicans that happen to win a seat once every twelve years or so. So Texas, what’s it like having politicians with gumption?
I’ve always thought of Keating as a mild-mannered, mostly well-meaning guy. In my old job, I interviewed him countless times, both for the news and for my talk show. I always enjoyed my run-ins with him. Sure, he was a nut when it came to climate issues. But its Massachusetts. What local pol isn’t?
But that was all before he lost his mind to that all-too-common virus: TDS.
This wasn’t the first time Keating has lost his cool on The Hill. Back in January of 2021, the Massachusetts congressman observed some National Guardsmen at the Dunkin’ Donuts inside the Capitol not wearing their facemasks. He had their sleeping quarters moved to the parking garage from where they had been stationed indoors.
And now Bill Keating has reached all-time beta status. William Keating, a 72-year-old man, stopped official proceedings to throw a temper tantrum to defend another full-grown man.
What does Keating expect in return for his chivalry? A date with the Delaware congressman? Flowers? A box of chocolates?
What does Mrs. Keating think of her husband putting the moves on a man?
It really is a surprise to see Keating defending what he thinks is a woman when he voted in against a bill to protect women and girls on athletic teams.
Bill Keating. Another great embarrassment in a long line of embarrassments elected to represent Massachusetts. I’m truly sorry, America. Please forgive us.
