Doonesbury Say What?

[thewayne]

"The threshold question: It's not usually asked, but it's in everyone's mind in a presidential election. 'Should we give this person nuclear weapons?' ...Answers itself."
— George Will on Sarah Palin

"Alrighty then! I can see the glow of Russia from my house!

I read the response when Palin announced she wanted to meet Margaret Thatcher. Loved it! Of course, Lady Thatcher is in her mid-80's and not in good health, but I don't think she'd want to meet Palin anyway.

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[thewayne.livejournal.com]

Yup, George was one of the major leaders of the revolutionary army. We also had US (Ulysses S.) Grant, a big general during the Civil War (he was sometimes called Unconditional Surrender Grant), and Dwight Eisenhower who was a big figure in WW 2. William Henry Harrison's slogan of "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too" was from a battle related to the War of 1812, and my wife pointed out Teddy Roosevelt. I also thought of JFK, who served well in WW 2, but wasn't a prominent general like Eisenhower.

It would seem to appear that we Americans have a strong penchant for military figures, which I really think is indicative of how much a popularity contest the presidential race has become. Fortunately some degree of competency is still a requirement.

I am constantly reminded of the Douglas Adams line, the purpose of the presidency is not to wield power, but to divert attention away from those that actually wield power. A bit of a misquote, but close enough.