Talking Points Memo suggests, convincingly in my opinion, that McCain’s campaign end game is essentially fear, fear, and a little more fear. Specifically, in the form of, “Obama’s black; and he might be a terrorist.” They can really only hit full-slime mode now in the waning days of the campaign during the window when they can get the message out without being called on it so much.
Don’t take my word for it, however. My mind is made up in favor of Obama. Just keep your ears open and listen for whether McCain convincingly describes a vision he has for an America you want your kids or grandkids to grow up in. In other words, does he have (and spend his campaign resources discussing) aspirations for significantly improving a country that most of us agree is currently on the wrong track?
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If we just cut taxes further, all will be good, the Wizard will save Dorothy and the sun will come out tomorrow.
Our local paper had a letter in it talking about how Germany had a charismatic, inexperienced leader speaking in front of large crowds once, and look how that turned out.
Godwin’s Law
Don’t you have to have an explicit reference to invoke Godwin’s law?
Or is strong implication enough?
There’s a rumor that Hitler’s favorite letter was “t”. Coincidence?
Dude, Hitler’s favorite letter was probably either S, as in “SS” or “SA”, or H, as in “Hitler.” His favorite color was black. His favorite dog was of course the German Shepherd. And his favorite Beatle was George.
Some people don’t have a developed sense of humor. Neither did Hitler. Coincidence?
It’s a joke, silly boy. A fallacious categorical syllogism.
Wake up and smell the napalm.
Does it smell like victory?
Mine was a joke, too. The reference to Hitler having a favorite Beatle should have been the giveaway.