Wednesday, August 11, 2004

A vote for Kerry is a vote for bin Laden

At least that's the claim of an anonymous intelligence official.

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Apparently, bin Laden wants to assassinate some high ranking politicians so people will be scared into voting for more passive Kerry. That most certainly doesn't bode well for the Senator. As I said earlier, pandering to the few disgruntled Americans that feel betrayed by Bush because he led the country to war is great if you want to pick up a Democratic nomination. But it won't do you much good if you're trying to appeal to the country as a whole.

Heck if the USA is going to be scared into voting for a soft leader. That's Spain's job.

Harsh words, but certainly not without warrant. Eventually we'll see in the coming election. But how many people out there 1) doubt bin Laden would be safer under Kerry's watch, and 2) think bin Laden would be willing to kill and terrorize people in order to influence an election. It's certainly not a stretch.

The country is in pretty bad times when we're divided against our leader in a time when unity is of utmost importance. Terrorist-enabling countries must relish the fact that American support for the war on terror is sinking every day. Instead of thinking, "American went after Afghanistan first, Iraq second, are we next?" The public resolve to go after these nations is no longer there. That's bad. VERY bad.

Did anyone try blaming Pearl Harbor on FDR like they did 9/11 on Bush? How on earth could the Unites States have gotten out of WW2 with such a fickle, polarized public?

To be fair, there's always the chance that this official's statement is politically motivated. We'll probably never know. Regardless, it will be interesting to see how this breaking story will pan out.

Thursday, August 05, 2004

Stars and their left wing pull

I'm sure there's a prefectly good reason celebs feel the need to convince America that it's their duty to vote as far left as they possibly can. Behold, the Vote for Change Tour.

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Yahn.

As if being a star you supposedly have authority to tell others how to vote.

It's kinda like the classic southpark line:

Sharon: Oh hi, Stanley. Look, I'm buying you some more all-natural toothpaste.

Stan: You mean the stuff that tastes like ass and doesn't fight cavities?

Sharon: That's right.

Stan: Look, um… I know that you all think the earth and its natural healing powers can cure Kyle, but… the doctor at the hospital told me it can't.

Miss Information: Well, of course the doctor told you that, because he wants to make money. Holistic modicine is about NATURE. [to Sheila] Two-hundered and thrity-three dollars. [Sheila pays, and Miss Information rings it up]

Sheila: Everything's going to be fine, Stan. We're bringing Kyle in tomorrow to see the Native Americans personally.

Stan: Isn't it possible that these Indians don't know what thry're talking about?

Sharon: You watch your mouth, Stanley! The Native Americans were raped of their land and resources by white people like us!

Stan: And that has something to do with their medicines because…?

Sharon: Enough, Stanley!


Or rather: And being a star means you know something about politics because...?

But perhaps even more confusing is the fact that right wing stars don't feel the need to form a special interest group to counter the lefties.

They're deffinitely out there.

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Sunday, August 01, 2004

Ridge and Ashcroft

Why do these guys never seem to agree on an elevated risk of terrorist attacks? Unfortunately, the real loser here is the American public.