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A lump of coal and a bunsen burner | 25 comments (25 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

The Reagan message was the exact opposite of Carter's--enjoy life, spend, flaunt your wealth, buy big cars, don't pay taxes because they just go to people with welfare Cadillacs.

Carter bummed everyone out. He didn't offer fun and opulence. I think that's why Gore has been so careful in the way he's shaped his message in An Inconvenient Truth and his speeches about global warming.

People want to be entertained and coaxed into feeling good by politicians. Reagan was a genius at that. Never mind that there was no substance.

by Plan9 on Tue Oct 31st, 2006 at 01:14:58 PM EST
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Re: Have fun at no cost (4.00 / 2)

basically, it's a perfect example of the primary downside of popularly elected officials.

you are the media you consume.

by MillMan (millguy at gmail) on Tue Oct 31st, 2006 at 04:33:17 PM EST
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