vp debate
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"The Republican Party is the party of nostalgia. It seeks to return America to a simpler, more innocent and moral past that never really existed. The Democrats are utopians. They seek to create an America so fair and non-judgmental that life becomes an unbearable series of apologies. Together, the two parties function like giant down comforters, allowing the candidates to disappear into the enveloping softness, protecting them from exposure to the harsh weather of independent thought." - America (The Book)
That said, what an interesting punch-out fest they had tonight. I enjoyed it. Visually, it looked like Darth Vader without his helmet was sitting down with his son, Luke Skywalker disagreeing about the way The Force should be used.
To me, Edwards came off as a likeable lawyer-type (a little eager), and Cheney seemed rather calm and in control. I was kind of nervous though. I thought, at any moment, he was gonna reach over, grab a clump of Edwards hair, and just chop him in the throat. That would have been sweet.
Also, it was very nice of Edwards to mention how happy he is that Cheney loves his gay daughter. Such a kind man, that Edwards. Cheney seemed REEAAALLL happy about that... you could almost see in his eyes the fantasy he was having about drop kicking Edwards right through that table. Honestly though, I learned more about the issues and driving force behind both parties with these two then I did with the presidential contenders.
For instance, Edwards' wife came on stage at the end, and Oh My Companion Christ, she's friggin huge! It's probably not her fault though. God, why am I such an asshole?
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