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May 04, 2008
The Horror Show
America, as usual, seems to get the government it deserves.
When pressed by George Stephanopoulos to name a single economist that agrees that the summer federal gas tax break is a good idea, Hillary Clinton sounded just like... well, you tell me...
"I'm not going to put my lot in with economists."
Besides being an outright lie, given that she would be hiring a large number of economists if she were to win the presidency, who does this kind of "don't confuse me with the facts" mindset sound like?
Maybe this kind of crap working on at least some percentage of voters in these primaries is no tragedy because it is so typical already.
I have to admit, I am exhausted by the relentlessness of the lies and spin. It seems Obama is too. And that is what the goal of the strategy is.
Of course, the media continues to let other lies pass - like The Clintons blaming all the losses of jobs in Indiana and elsewhere on Bush when so much of it happened under Clinton and continues via companies for which Bill Clinton is a highly-paid adviser - while anytime Obama calls Clinton out, he is positioned as uppity. Can I take another moment of listening to $100 million Hillary talking about how great Bush was for the elite... which she clearly is not.
And more and more, I seriously think that the need for escapism is going to pay off for at least a few of the summer movies. Remember, the vast majority of the country has already voted in the primaries and the need to seriously consider the next decision will not come back again until at least a month from now.
I keep gorging on this stuff... but being at SFIFF was a relief, in that CNN was not nearby all day.
Hollywood, take me away.
Posted by poland at May 4, 2008 02:47 PM
Comments
That's actually not a bad idea, but on this specific issue, it's total bollocks. And while we're at it, how about someone pointing out that she supports the rubbish farm bill, an issue, I might add, on which Dubya is to the left--let me repeat, to the LEFT--of Nancy Pelosi. At least McCain said in Iowa the bill is crap and he'd veto it. But he screws that up by supporting the gas tax nonsense.
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at May 4, 2008 03:34 PM
It's the kind of situation where Clinton is literally banking on the ignorance and apathy of voters to not investigate the real-world specifics and practicality of what she's talking about. Here's hoping a simple, straight-forward explanation can sell the other side.
Posted by: jeffmcm at May 4, 2008 04:30 PM
The problem is in the fact that primary voters, who account for only 10% of all registered voters, are in fact above and beyond informed over those who vote in the general. Thus, we see one of the major errors and reasons why her campaign has faltered. Ignorance doesn't pay so much this early in the game.
Posted by: Tofu at May 4, 2008 05:05 PM
Here's a good response to the panderers that propose a gas tax "holiday"
http://bp3.blogger.com/_Vo6z5fxMMqs/SBx0sKCxz5I/AAAAAAAAANU/nYLBeB6T5Ec/s1600/minnesota_bridge.jpg
Posted by: doug r at May 4, 2008 06:48 PM
You should check the figures about how many voters have turned out for the primaries. I'd chance that it's higher than 10%, especially in places like Texas.
Posted by: moviecityindie at May 4, 2008 06:49 PM
Nope.
Texas:
Registered Voters: 12,752,417
Turnout: 1,362,322
Percentage: 10.68%
Posted by: Tofu at May 4, 2008 07:52 PM
Wait, that was just for Republicans. Adding in Democrats it comes up to 32%. Good job Texas!
Although the 10% figure was National, and before Pennslyvania. Mostly on account of caucuses tallying far less people than primaries.
Posted by: Tofu at May 4, 2008 07:55 PM
I just it goes down Tuesday. If this goes any farther -- as in FREAKIN DISTANCE -- there may be apathy from the party for a month or two. Nevertheless; let's go Indiana and NC... FINISH THEM!
Posted by: IOIOIOI at May 4, 2008 10:01 PM
I too would like to see this all finished. If Obama can't seal the deal in NC & IN then I think this is going to go to the convention and the whole Democatric party is going to suffer.
Honestly, I'm surprised there hasn't been more "a vote for Hillary is a vote for McCain" rhetoric, since that's essentially the net result of keeping Clinton in the race at this point.
Posted by: Krazy Eyes at May 5, 2008 04:56 PM
He won't win Indiana.
Posted by: jeffmcm at May 5, 2008 04:58 PM
And the Dems will have to somehow practice what they preach and unite. Once it's a one on one arena, the wind will shift. McCain is not gonna stand up well.
Posted by: christian at May 5, 2008 06:56 PM
DON'T VOTE.
SERIOUSLY, HOMES, DON'T EVEN WASTE YOUR TIME.
ESPECIALLY YOU CALIFORNIANS.
WHAT DOES YOUR VOTE COUNT?
*IT DOESN'T COUNT AT ALL*, SINCE DEMS WILL CLEAN HOUSE WHAT EVER THE FUCK YOU DO.
STAY HOME AND WATCH CABLE TELEVISION.
VOTING IS *COMPLETELY MEANINGLESS*, ESPECIALLY IN STATES WHERE IT'S GONNA LANDSLIDE REGARDLESS.
****SO QUIT WORRYING ABOUT THIS SHIT THAT DOESN'T AFFECT YOU IN ANY WAY WHATSOEVER*****
Posted by: LexG at May 6, 2008 01:48 AM
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