For the past year, I've heard all about Willie Horton, the tank ad and other attacks against Michael Dukakis, none of which I remember. For whatever reason, this election was where "the weak Democrat" model of the Republican attack machine was born. For that reason, it remains one of the country's most important elections. The Most Important Blog In The Country looks back:
Willie Horton: In order to go after Dukakis for being soft on crime, Bush I attacked him for a prisoner furlough program sponsored by Massachusetts where Dukakis was governor. Willie Horton was released on such a furlough, only to murder a man and kidnap and rape his girlfriend.
The tank ad. Dukakis taped himself driving around in a tank, only to have Bush have it backfire. The voiceover describing all of the military proposals Dukakis voted against exposed his tank ride for the farce it was.
Who makes the decision. In giving an answer during a debate, Dukakis stated that he was tough on crime, then had an awkward pause that made him look like he was trying to come up with some support. This guy was terrible.
The death penalty. When someone asks you if you would support the death penalty of the man who raped and murdered your wife, the answer is "YES!" Dukakis was an idiot and said no. West Wing took a turn at this, where Bartlet said he would support the death penalty, so it was good the decision was left in the hands of a jury. You go, Aaron Sorkin!
You see, Nilda, the blog works! People want to leeeaaarrrrnnnn. Tomorrow: I am pregnant with Sarah Palin's baby. I shit you not.
Willie Horton: In order to go after Dukakis for being soft on crime, Bush I attacked him for a prisoner furlough program sponsored by Massachusetts where Dukakis was governor. Willie Horton was released on such a furlough, only to murder a man and kidnap and rape his girlfriend.
The tank ad. Dukakis taped himself driving around in a tank, only to have Bush have it backfire. The voiceover describing all of the military proposals Dukakis voted against exposed his tank ride for the farce it was.
Who makes the decision. In giving an answer during a debate, Dukakis stated that he was tough on crime, then had an awkward pause that made him look like he was trying to come up with some support. This guy was terrible.
The death penalty. When someone asks you if you would support the death penalty of the man who raped and murdered your wife, the answer is "YES!" Dukakis was an idiot and said no. West Wing took a turn at this, where Bartlet said he would support the death penalty, so it was good the decision was left in the hands of a jury. You go, Aaron Sorkin!
You see, Nilda, the blog works! People want to leeeaaarrrrnnnn. Tomorrow: I am pregnant with Sarah Palin's baby. I shit you not.
5 comments:
I guess both you and your brother were in that "boring post" mood last night. ;-)
Be nice, Nilda. Only those with blogs can judge.
I liked this post. Watching videos is easier than reading.
HA! That's like saying only those who have authored books or produced movies can critique them.
BO-RING! LOL
Brian, discipline her.
I like that one. =)
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