US Elections

[MO!]

Anyone else just watch that?

Get home from a night shift and fancied some light entertainment. And that's just what I got

Arnie was halfway through his speech by the time I switched the tv on,

"if you believe that this country is the best hope for democracy, and not the united nations, then you're a republican"

and something about "economic girly men"

Then wheel out the daughters and cue the audience laughter (I'm sure I seen tv show studio audience type prompters!!!). What great folks Maw 'n' Paw are.

Then get Big Dubya on a live tv link to introduce the secret campaign weapon, the First Lady!

What a joke!

I went to watch the WWF up in Manchester a few MOnths back. There was less play acting and showmanship there!!!

Now, I agree with making politics interesting (accessible), in a way. But still....

Shouldn't these things be "fought" on issues and fact? Are we that dumb we need all the glitz and show?

 

[tones]

Are we that dumb we need all the glitz and show?

Correction: Are they that dumb...

Short answer: yes. US politics is the ultimate triumph of style over substance. (Since Mr. Pig doesn't frequent this forum, it's probably safe also to say that it's the triumph of sty over substance).

 

[julian2002]

americans seem to have this strange weakness for P.T. Barnumesque showmanship. never mind 1 born every minute, in the states thery're all like that. just witness the taste cess pit that is las vegas and the 'cult of celebrity' and everything will become clear.
cheers


julian

 

[alanbeeb]

I simply cannot believe the current debate about Kerry's war record.... and where was Bush? Unbelievable.

 

[tones]

And don't forget all those super-hawks (Cheney, Rove) who got multiple deferments, Alan. Reminds me of the old joke that Muhammar Gaddafi was prepared to fight to the last Egyptian to liberate Israel.