Self-Parody in St. Paul
As “jumped the shark” applies to television and “nuked the fridge” applies to movies, lemme just say that, in the realm of politics, the Republican National Convention really “earned the desk” last night :
Why is it that the GOP seems to think that American elections should all just be a giant veteran-fluffing competition? You know how I like to honor the military? By trying to keep our soldiers (which includes my step-brother who’s currently in Iraq) from being murdered by Iraqi extremists and by reuniting them with their families.
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Jesus. H. Christ.
That’s about 6 kinds of stupid.
Comment by Wareq — September 4, 2008 @ 3:05 pm
Ditto. That is one of the most ridiculous personal stump stories I have ever heard. Speechless.
Comment by Erin — September 5, 2008 @ 10:49 am
Actually, I don’t think that’s entirely true. Remember 2004? Remember Saxby Chambliss v. Max Cleland? Republicans sure as hell don’t think that “American elections should all be just a giant veteran-fluffing competition” when the veteran in question has a D after his/her name.
Comment by J. A. Baker — September 5, 2008 @ 11:12 am
I’m pretty sure that if anyone had the time or inclination to do a little digging, they would find that this story is utter and total bullshit.
Comment by Walker — September 6, 2008 @ 12:25 am
I sincerely hope your step-brother makes it back ok. Hang in there.
Comment by Steve Thorne — September 8, 2008 @ 3:01 pm