Great moments in political grandstanding

First up on the list of Americans who should be embarassed about their decision-making skills: residents of California's 27th Congressional District.

From CNN, about the travel habits of executives of America's nearly failed car companies: "At Wednesday's hearing, Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, pressed the private-jet issue, asking the three CEOs to 'raise their hand if they flew here commercial.'

'Let the record show, no hands went up,' Sherman said. 'Second, I'm going to ask you to raise your hand if you are planning to sell your jet in place now and fly back commercial. Let the record show, no hands went up.'"

Californians, I trust you'll remember to fix your mistake in November 2010.