Adam: Really, there aren't more pressing issues, really? Government: Nope. Swears.
This entire article makes me very sad, because it's a poignant snapshot at the sorry state of politics in this country.
Honestly, I'm looking at this from a bipartisan perspective, and I couldn't help but think:
1) "Disgusting," W., really? I can think of a hundred more disgusting things in the news than some silly, immature newspaper ad that resorted to using a rather un-clever pun to make its point. I'm am beyond tired of feigned righteous indignation to make headlines. I'm willing to bet that when he first read the ad, the President either a) paid little attention to it (like it deserved!) until someone told him to be angry about it (not a knock on Mr. Bush), or b) didn't get the joke (a cheap knock on Mr. Bush-- I couldn't resist).
2) How is it "an attack on the US Military?" Ah, that's right. If you're not with us, your not only against us (the administration) but also every Brave Hearted Apple Pie Loving American Lad Dying Face Down in the Sand for You. Commie.
3) This line, in particular, annoys the everliving hell out of me:
Bush said that "most Democrats are afraid of irritating a left-wing group like MoveOn.org and they "are more afraid of irritating them than they are of irritating the United States military."
I'll translate: The Hippie Party is afraid of irritating a hippie internet group, at least moreso than they are of irritating every Brave Hearted Apple Pie Loving American Lad Dying Face Down in the Sand for You, like they should be! It's just more "with us or against us" politics, and I'm tired of it. I freely admit and agree that both sides are absolutely guilty of it. It's either, "The Hippies in the (gasp!) left wing are too soft on terror and in love with the planet!" or, "The Facist Rich White Men in the (oooooo!) right wing are too gung-ho on war and in love with big business!" Why do we have to be one or the other? Why can't they realize that most of us fall somewhere in-between?
4) Why, exactly, do the Dems need to speak out against the ad? It's a dumbass ad. It is, essentially, a poltical cartoon bought and paid for by an independent group that, though Hard Left, isn't a subsidiary of the Democrats. Why is this such a big deal, and why are our lawmakers and Deciders wasting their time bickering over the title of "Who Hates it the Most?"
5) A Senate GOP amendment to repudiate the MoveOn.org ad passed Thursday 72-25 as Republicans tried to force Democrats to distance themselves, on the record, from the controversy.
Well, that's awesome. The motherhumping US Senate passed a repudiation amendment against a freely bought and paid for ad in a private newspaper. This deserves its own subset:
a) "Repudiation Amendment?" BAH! The Dems would have at least come up with a nifty nonbinding resolution to waste everyone's time. I think they get them laminated and everything.
b) The US SENATE just took the time to vote against the free press. Sweet.
c) Meanwhile, how many soldiers died today? (regardless of whether you're with or against the war- the Senate could have been passing resolutions to send them weapons and armour, or withdrawing them and getting them back to their families. Point is- they were passing Repudiation Amendments. Bully for them!)
d) Meanwhile- yup. Healthcare, education, the environment, and the economy are headed down the crapper.
e) I can't wait for the US SENATE to pass some amendments so we can finally get everyone's stance on some other vitally important questions, finally, on the record:
i. Were you on Team Jenn, or Team Angelina?
ii. Which Donato did you want to win Big Brother 8?
iii. What do you want Mark Ecko to do with Barry Bonds's baseball?
iv. Do you think Kate Hudson caused Owen Wilson's suicide attempt?
v. Who gets the kids? Britney or Kevin?
vi. I thought Seacrest did OK at the Emmys, you?
6) Please stop sniping at each other and bickering over insignificant bullshit, US Government, and please get back to making this country the greatest in the world. We're getting really close to slipping in that department while you establish who's the most Hippie-Left, who's the most Facist-Right, and which is best.
and people wonder why i regret my political science degree and am totally disenfranchised with America.
..oh, wait. they don't.
apk
(see what happens when i stay away too long? i get pissy).
Honestly, I'm looking at this from a bipartisan perspective, and I couldn't help but think:
1) "Disgusting," W., really? I can think of a hundred more disgusting things in the news than some silly, immature newspaper ad that resorted to using a rather un-clever pun to make its point. I'm am beyond tired of feigned righteous indignation to make headlines. I'm willing to bet that when he first read the ad, the President either a) paid little attention to it (like it deserved!) until someone told him to be angry about it (not a knock on Mr. Bush), or b) didn't get the joke (a cheap knock on Mr. Bush-- I couldn't resist).
2) How is it "an attack on the US Military?" Ah, that's right. If you're not with us, your not only against us (the administration) but also every Brave Hearted Apple Pie Loving American Lad Dying Face Down in the Sand for You. Commie.
3) This line, in particular, annoys the everliving hell out of me:
Bush said that "most Democrats are afraid of irritating a left-wing group like MoveOn.org and they "are more afraid of irritating them than they are of irritating the United States military."
I'll translate: The Hippie Party is afraid of irritating a hippie internet group, at least moreso than they are of irritating every Brave Hearted Apple Pie Loving American Lad Dying Face Down in the Sand for You, like they should be! It's just more "with us or against us" politics, and I'm tired of it. I freely admit and agree that both sides are absolutely guilty of it. It's either, "The Hippies in the (gasp!) left wing are too soft on terror and in love with the planet!" or, "The Facist Rich White Men in the (oooooo!) right wing are too gung-ho on war and in love with big business!" Why do we have to be one or the other? Why can't they realize that most of us fall somewhere in-between?
4) Why, exactly, do the Dems need to speak out against the ad? It's a dumbass ad. It is, essentially, a poltical cartoon bought and paid for by an independent group that, though Hard Left, isn't a subsidiary of the Democrats. Why is this such a big deal, and why are our lawmakers and Deciders wasting their time bickering over the title of "Who Hates it the Most?"
5) A Senate GOP amendment to repudiate the MoveOn.org ad passed Thursday 72-25 as Republicans tried to force Democrats to distance themselves, on the record, from the controversy.
Well, that's awesome. The motherhumping US Senate passed a repudiation amendment against a freely bought and paid for ad in a private newspaper. This deserves its own subset:
a) "Repudiation Amendment?" BAH! The Dems would have at least come up with a nifty nonbinding resolution to waste everyone's time. I think they get them laminated and everything.
b) The US SENATE just took the time to vote against the free press. Sweet.
c) Meanwhile, how many soldiers died today? (regardless of whether you're with or against the war- the Senate could have been passing resolutions to send them weapons and armour, or withdrawing them and getting them back to their families. Point is- they were passing Repudiation Amendments. Bully for them!)
d) Meanwhile- yup. Healthcare, education, the environment, and the economy are headed down the crapper.
e) I can't wait for the US SENATE to pass some amendments so we can finally get everyone's stance on some other vitally important questions, finally, on the record:
i. Were you on Team Jenn, or Team Angelina?
ii. Which Donato did you want to win Big Brother 8?
iii. What do you want Mark Ecko to do with Barry Bonds's baseball?
iv. Do you think Kate Hudson caused Owen Wilson's suicide attempt?
v. Who gets the kids? Britney or Kevin?
vi. I thought Seacrest did OK at the Emmys, you?
6) Please stop sniping at each other and bickering over insignificant bullshit, US Government, and please get back to making this country the greatest in the world. We're getting really close to slipping in that department while you establish who's the most Hippie-Left, who's the most Facist-Right, and which is best.
and people wonder why i regret my political science degree and am totally disenfranchised with America.
..oh, wait. they don't.
apk
(see what happens when i stay away too long? i get pissy).
