Shecky Blue commented on 'The Democrats must not allow a biography gap'
Lear and Oedipus had great stories, too, but I don't want 'em running the joint.
View Articleblue girl commented on 'The Democrats must not allow a biography gap'
That Republicans make better stories - I agreed at first -- but then again --Is that because they've somehow convinced us over the years that they really do stand for and live up to *personal...
View ArticleExiled in NJ commented on 'The Democrats must not allow a biography gap'
You hit it on the head, BG. I often use Tony Soprano for comparison. Tony beats up the bartender at 'da Bing' or sees his latest mistress accidentally set herself on fire, and after the initial...
View Articleblue girl commented on 'The Democrats must not allow a biography gap'
I know it's twisted, but I love Tony Soprano. And I love when that part of him that comes through as you describe, Exiled.You know a lot of people are comparing Cheney not taking responsibility for...
View ArticleChuck commented on 'The Democrats must not allow a biography gap'
The comparison to the Lewinsky story makes a lot of sense. I do think the shooting has a lot of rhetorical power, if only because it represents Cheney's sense of entitlement, his lack of regard for...
View Articledaveminnj commented on 'The Democrats must not allow a biography gap'
we're talking about cultural templates here. as such, it doesn't matter how awful cheney is. he comes from the nativist strain of america. therefore he loves america. even if he is a flawed vessel,...
View ArticleKevin Wolf commented on 'The Democrats must not allow a biography gap'
Yeah, Lance, in the simplest terms possible: Who is more compelling? Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader? (I can't believe I referenced Star Wars. I hateStar Wars.)Love the finish of this piece.
View Articleharry near indy commented on 'The Democrats must not allow a biography gap'
yeh, you could say cheney is the devil incarnate, and it makes it easier to write off his evils.people have done that with hitler -- to compare a great evil with a lesser one.i'd emphasize human...
View ArticleTuffy commented on 'The Democrats must not allow a biography gap'
What a terrific analysis! But I don't think either party has a monopoly on resonant stories; Clinton has the best personal story of any candidate in decades, from either party. Until now, Cheney has...
View Articlejonst commented on 'The Democrats must not allow a biography gap'
Tony Soprano is Hollywood's version of what a mobster looks and acts like. The kind of thing the 50 somethings, wanna be Frat boys, dream up and talk about on Imus because they want to impress the...
View Articlemarkg commented on 'The Democrats must not allow a biography gap'
How about this as a metaphor for this administration's unique ability to muck up every single thing it undertakes. Cheney as the quintessential bungler.
View Articleburritoboy commented on 'The Democrats must not allow a biography gap'
Machiavelli spent a great deal of time thinking about precisely this issue."But flawed, weak, sinful, and vice-ridden people are more interesting characters."Not really - they're more interesting to...
View ArticleAnne Laurie commented on 'The Democrats must not allow a biography gap'
Actually, from what I can tell, Democrats like Kerry and Dukakis have MUCH more interesting life stories than Republicans like Cheney or any of the Bushes. But the Democratic stories are novels, and...
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