Wilson makes a diplomatic visit to 'hostile' territory
The La Canada Flintridge Democratic Club is hosting former diplomat Joseph Wilson, the husband of secret spy superstar Valerie Plame. The club says that Wilson coming to La Canada should be a significant event for what it describes as a growing community of La Canada lefties, since the area has a long history as a conservative enclave. The way Democrats describe him, Wilson was like a white knight who emerged from the Bush administration to do battle with the evil horde. On its Web site, the local Democratic club follows that lead, saying Wilson will talk about "efforts to silence a critic and subvert the right of citizens to exercise free speech." The event is happening on Sept. 30 at 11:30 a.m. at the La Canada Flintridge Country Club. That seems like a funny place for the emerging La Canada Flintridge left-wing community to gather, but there you have it. Also be warned: tickets are $100 per person.