The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[sleepyjeff]

Originally Posted by Morrigoon

I'm suddenly inclined to hate Che Guevara a little less...

He died the year I was born

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

We can all hold out hope for Jeb, though.

(I'm joking, OK? Don't throw things at me.)

Oh I won't throw them at you. I'll chuck them at you. High speed.

[innerSpaceman]

I love how, according to G.D.'s analysis, the question of whether Bill Clinton, of all people, can be U.S. vice-president hinges upon a semantic interpretation.


Heheh, akin to what the word "is" is.

[Alex]

Based on the previous 43 examples odds are most of history will remember bush this way:

"who?"

The average person probably can't name more than 4 or 5 presidents from before they were born. And the biggest scandals, liars, cheats, and general morons have largely been forgotten.

Quick, who started the Mexican-American War? What were the arguments in favor and against. Ultimately was it a good thing or not? What were the significant repercussions?

That was probably the most despicable, overtly imperialist war we've ever been in. It was a huge deal. And outside of a relatively small circle of people with a particular interest in history, completely forgotten.

"Important people" and "important thinkers" put way too much thought into how events and people will be regarded by "history." The answer, with very few exceptions, is: not at all.

Here, by the way, from the wiki page is a quote about that war, that may sound familiar:

In the murder of Mexicans [replace with Iraqis] upon their own soil, or in robbing them of their country, I can take no part either now or here-after. The guilt of these crimes must rest on others. I will not participate in them.

[scaeagles]

Looks like JWBear will not have his prediction come true, and also that there isn't a chance in hell I'll vote for a dem for President.

Richardson drops out of the race

[mousepod]

This makes me so sad. I've been a registered Libertarian for years, and yesterday, when I sent in my new voter registration (because I moved), I changed my party affiliation to Democratic specifically so I could cast a vote for Richardson in the CA primary.

Blah.

[Tom]

Originally Posted by mousepod

This makes me so sad. I've been a registered Libertarian for years, and yesterday, when I sent in my new voter registration (because I moved), I changed my party affiliation to Democratic specifically so I could cast a vote for Richardson in the CA primary.

You still might be able to. Ballots have to be printed up in advance, so Richardson's name still might be on it when we get to the polling place. As long as you don't mind voting for someone who has already dropped out of the race.

[Alex]

Let's see if Mike Huckabee has said anything recently (here, with video) to change my mind about him.

I have opponents in this race who do not want to change the Constitution. But I believe it's a lot easier to change the Constitution than it would be to change the word of the living god. And that's what we need to do -- to amend the Constitution so it's in God's standards rather than try to change God's standards so it lines up with some contemporary view.

Nope, I guess not.

If even Joe Scarborough thinks you're reaching a bit far, that's not a good sign.

[Not Afraid]

UGH!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Yikes.

If that vision does come to pass, where religious language starts being amended to the Constitution...Paris is nice.