Keillor Is Off His Meds

Front Page Magazine takes a look at Garrison Keillor's recent book, Homegrown Democrat.

It is at times remarkable to behold the commentary that attaches to the liberal view of conservatives and Republicans.

One is reminded of an out-of-body experience, as if one is viewing oneself from a ceiling but not quite sure how you got there or how you came to see yourself from that particular vantage point. But if you are a conservative who might enjoy this sensation, I recommend a recent book by Garrison Keillor, Homegrown Democrat.

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Homegrown Democrat is so extreme as to make demagogues blush. It is a blend of memoir and drive-by political shooting. It is a drama in which Keillor plays the caring, humane hero, but Republicans play the neo-Nazis. It is so ridiculous in its irrational claims that I had to wonder at times if he was serious. But the straight face never broke into a self aware smile. Not once.

The article presents many daft quotes made by Keillor, which have to be seen to be believed. I also thought this was well put:

Keillor quotes the Bible a lot, including Jesus, but Jesus did not preach: pay taxes to the government so the government can love your neighbor. He preached: love thy neighbor as thyself. He was instructing each of us to embrace our fellow human beings as individuals with souls. And that is why conservatives advocate charity and churches and local empowerment rather than huge impersonal government programs. You can argue the need for government intervention in certain parts of our lives, and many conservatives have reconciled themselves to some aspects of a welfare state, but it is pretty obnoxious to advocate the centralization of enormous government power in the name of the individual compassion. Please.