tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8851170521230214809.post366142123472562171..comments2023-12-23T05:25:39.261-08:00Comments on On San Juan Island: McCain Picks Pistol Packin' Mama VPPeggy Sue McRaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17824234243171682230noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8851170521230214809.post-32188264527582079472008-08-31T19:22:00.000-07:002008-08-31T19:22:00.000-07:00Hi Peggy Sue -I just hope the Democrats don't unde...Hi Peggy Sue -<BR/><BR/>I just hope the Democrats don't underestimate this threat.<BR/><BR/>People don't always vote for the candidate or the policy that serves their own best interests. That concept should be no more surprising in politics than in other parts of people's lives. If individuals always did what was best for them, they would consistently choose broccoli over cake; they would enter into relationships with the good guy (or gal) instead of the charming jerk who never calls; they would stick to purchasing necessities and use credit cards as a last resort -- only when there's not enough money at the end of the month to pay for groceries or utility bills.<BR/><BR/>But we all know people who eat more sweets than they should, date charismatic yet inconsiderate cretins, and shop on impulse. Those behaviors might be unhealthy, but they sure can feel good at the time. That's the campaign strategy Republicans have perfected: manipulating our senses and emotions to make us act in ways that we'll later regret.<BR/><BR/>This woman is a real threat, because the right-wing will identify with her values and her persona. It won't go any deeper than that, and she'll motivate and energize the wingnuts to go en masse to the polls.<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/>Naltonnltnjnnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122442254582438700noreply@blogger.com