Climate of hate heals thanks to forgiving Yankee fan Congressman

In the nation's corridors of power, where every day is a blood war, one loving Yankee fan is showing compassion to the other side. In fact, he puts bread on the table for a Redsock Nation member by projecting himself into the only friendly role they understand: Boss. (pictured, right)

U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta's newly named chief of staff is Patrick Rothwell, who grew up in Norfolk, Mass., not far from Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots. It is a region known for its love of the Boston Red Sox. Naturally, this raised a (faux) concern because Barletta is a huge New York Yankees fan. He's such a Yankee fan, his Washington congressional office is painted in Yankee blue with white trim.

In hiring a Redsock fan, Barletta has offered an olive branch to the bastards. Note how the next quote has been edited.

"(He's a) real good (guy) aside from the fact that he's a Boston Red Sox fan," Barletta said.

Actual quote: "(That fukker's a) real good (for nuthin assho sonovabich)..." Barletta said.

According to the story, Barletta was so moved when the Redsock punk confessed his ignorant dogmatic allegiance that, right then and there, he hired the scumbag. If that's not showing how Republicans and Democrats can coexist, nothing can. In fact, we're so moved that we're taking Miami off our 2011 MLB Enemies List.