With the election over, the media now focuses special attention on a decision by the Republican National Committee which experienced a lack of publicity during the campaign. But it’s “negative” publicity, dealing with Sarah Plain’s “wardrobe malfunction.” Incidentally, it’s the decision that malfunctioned, not the wardrobe.

Bad decisions are subject to scrutiny, both serious and trivial. Political bad decisions are especially intriguing because of the significant media exposure and coverage generated.

We may never know “who” made the decision, but the real question is “why” — what earthly purpose did the $150,000 Saks and Neiman Marcus apparel serve? It’s widely accepted that Sarah’s popularity was based upon impressions that she created, not clothes that she wore. What logic implemented this shopping spree? I’ll answer my own question — not logic, just bad judgment – the RNC just wasn’t thinking, as usual.

But, apparently Plain’s wardrobe merits more media attention and concern than all of the decisions made by a group of blundering legislators that led to the mortgage debacle and the current national crisis.

So, how about some meaningful media coverage and truthful disclosure of the absolutely absurd decisions that led to our financial plight; specifically, those made by the likes off Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, Chris Dodd, Barney Frank, Maxine Walters and other “prestigious” Congressional representatives.

If the media chose to objectively analyze these decisions, they could certainly rationalize by using terms such as “intelligence malfunctions’ or perhaps “judgment malfunctions.”

God Bless America!

RICHARD DORAN
Parachute

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