When the Shoe Is on the Other Foot

Kevin Drum of the Washington Monthly noticed this article in The Los Angeles Times about Trent Lott and Hurricane Katrina:

The longtime Washington foe of "frivolous" lawsuits was no less critical of insurance companies that balked at paying claims to Mississippi homeowners. And he didn't hesitate to file suit against a company he once defended, State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.

"Funny how frivolous lawsuits stop being frivolous when it's you," said Lott's brother-in-law, Richard Scruggs, who is representing the senator. Scruggs lost his home not far from Lott's house — and he, along with thousands of other Mississippi home owners, also has a claim against State Farm.

Sure wish right wing Republicans had longer memories. Or more empathy for others.