The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 324

Alex · 05-05-2008, 11:33 AM

Yeah, I saw that linked on Drudge this morning. Couldn't even work up the level of caring necessary to decide the story was stupid.

3894 · 05-05-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Oh, this wins for most pointless nontroversy of the campaigns:

Clinton campaign flips an image of a rifle on a mailer!!! That ignorant bitch!!!!!

Yeah but it's part of her working-class heroine act. If that fools enough of the People, then I guess we deserve her. But geez, I hope she gets knocked out of the race tomorrow.

JWBear · 05-05-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Oh, this wins for most pointless nontroversy of the campaigns:

Clinton campaign flips an image of a rifle on a mailer!!! That ignorant bitch!!!!!

Trivial, yes. But it may hurt her more than help. As the article mentioned, most gun enthusiasts (whom I’m assuming the mailing was aimed at) will notice the gaff. Some may look less favorably on her campaign because of it.

I do agree that any effect on her standings – in either direction – because of this ad will be trivial.

Ghoulish Delight · 05-05-2008, 01:17 PM

It's not a gaffe, it's graphic design. Sure, the overall message of the thing is dumb anyway, but to nitpick because the graphics department decided the layout was better with the gun facing that way? Beyond lame.

innerSpaceman · 05-05-2008, 01:21 PM

I don't think too many gun enthusiasts are in the Hillary camp.

Alex · 05-05-2008, 02:21 PM

Bill Kristol generally hasn't a clue (and I say that despite agreeing with him on policy for often than not) what he is talking about but he's among several I've seen recently mentioning Bobby Jindal as a McCain running mate.

I can't decide what I think of that. It would very much be stunt casting and I can't help but wonder if picking such a young running mate (36) would counter his age problem or just exacerbate it by making people think about the fact that he would literally be twice the age of his vice president.

Also, I am not keen on having someone in either the presidency or vice presidency that I could have gone to high school with.

Morrigoon · 05-05-2008, 02:47 PM

Can you have a VP who is not old enough to become president?

Alex · 05-05-2008, 02:50 PM

No, the VP must meet the qualifications for being president. But the age requirement is 35 so Jindal qualifies.

Morrigoon · 05-05-2008, 02:58 PM

Ah, I always get that messed up, thinking it's 40 or 45.

Alex · 05-05-2008, 03:02 PM

25 for the House, 30 for Senate, 35 for president, none for Supreme Court (the president could nominate an infant if the Senate was willing to confirm).

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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	It's not a gaffe, it's graphic design. Sure, the overall message of the thing is dumb anyway, but to nitpick because the graphics department decided the layout was better with the gun facing that way? Beyond lame. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I don't think too many gun enthusiasts are in the Hillary camp.
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05-05-2008, 02:21 PM	#3236
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Bill Kristol generally hasn't a clue (and I say that despite agreeing with him on policy for often than not) what he is talking about but he's among several I've seen recently mentioning Bobby Jindal as a McCain running mate. I can't decide what I think of that. It would very much be stunt casting and I can't help but wonder if picking such a young running mate (36) would counter his age problem or just exacerbate it by making people think about the fact that he would literally be twice the age of his vice president. Also, I am not keen on having someone in either the presidency or vice presidency that I could have gone to high school with.
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Can you have a VP who is not old enough to become president? __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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05-05-2008, 02:50 PM	#3238
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	No, the VP must meet the qualifications for being president. But the age requirement is 35 so Jindal qualifies.
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Ah, I always get that messed up, thinking it's 40 or 45. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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05-05-2008, 03:02 PM	#3240
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	25 for the House, 30 for Senate, 35 for president, none for Supreme Court (the president could nominate an infant if the Senate was willing to confirm).
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