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March 08, 2008

Oregonians don't prefer "Prudence"? Are you sure?

"He's running a very cautious, tepid campaign in a year when people prefer passion to prudence," Novick says. - in The O, very successfully distinguishing himself from Jeff Merkley.

Hmmm... Steve Novick thinks that Oregonians prefer passion to prudence?

Main Entry: pru·dence Pronunciation: \ˈprü-dən(t)s\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin prudentia, alteration of providentia — more at providence Date: 14th century 1 : the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason 2 : sagacity or shrewdness in the management of affairs 3 : skill and good judgment in the use of resources 4 : caution or circumspection as to danger or risk

Well maybe I'm just out of touch but that definition pretty well sums up qualities that I personally value and would very much like to see valued by my elected representatives.

In fact, I would go further and argue that Senator Gordon Smith's demonstrated lack of prudence in rubberstamping the prudence deficient BushCo is the single strongest argument for replacing him with someone who does exhibit prudence. And since Steve Novick is now on record as not valuing prudence, that would seem to leave Oregonian's with one less reasonable choice for Senate.

Posted by Kevin at March 8, 2008 11:24 AM