[ Closed ] Zell Miller's Speach

Thank you.  I like it when people ask me for my opinion, even though not being asked has NEVER stopped me from giving it.

Anyway, I liked the speech.  It's not my favorite of the convention, but it's definitely a highlight.  I was actually very surprised that he would bash Kerry so much.  I'm not as impressed by his public speaking skills as I was with others, but I think he got the point through:  FUCK KERRY! ( )

As well you should.

Reply forthcoming.

"As the sheep are lead by their shepherds"

Of course what you read is going to show that Kerry is indecisive. Just because you read somebody's opinion doesn't make it true, boy-o. And yes it is just an opinion. It doesn't matter if you read a political debate, a newspaper, a book, or if it was this little man's speech. It is all opinions.

Actually it is. But then again most conservatives seem to confuse their opinions with a fact. Just because many people agree with you doesn't make it a fact. Now I know when I say Bush is a stupid redneck hick, it is merely my opinion on the matter. Which I am entitled to.

Wow . . . 

Me too. (not sarcastic in the slightest)

The funny thing is, I didn't say that.  Or anything resembling it, for that matter.

I didn't even mention ideology or the party as being "nazi", only nazish in terms of what Zell was implying.  The implication is of course that we:

a)shouldn't question our leaders, we should mindlessly adhere to whatever his policies are
b) be afraid of the enemy and the only acceptable cure for that is the leader
c) George W. Bush is the country, or at least affiliated with it in a manner in which they cannot be separated.
d) Our critics are demons and the dissenters are traitors.

These weren't stated of course, but the implication was there the entire time.  I thought it was reminscient of a Hitler speech because of the pure demagoguery and manipulation of emotion involved -- and that emotion was far past sincere to being dead serious.

These tactics of intimidation, demonization, capitalization off of emotion and generally the use of fear and anger as a foreign policy are indeed reminscient of the Nazi party of Germany.  The implication wasn't that Republicans or conservatives are nazis, but rather that they are employing shameless anger driven propaganda to manipulate the public into supporting their agenda, all while capitalizing off a national tragedy.  Know anyone else that did that?  Does the Reichstag fire ring a bell?  If the shoe fits, as far as I am concerned, you might as well wear it. 

For those that aren't familiar with it, Zell Miller is a Democrat.  Or at least he claims to be.  So if my remarks somehow magically apply to the entire ideology or party, it'd be to that party rather than his.  This was a slam against the tactics and tone of one man.

I love how just because someone is a politician, you automatically have to trust them.  Funny, I always thought most politicians were to be distrusted, or at least viewed skeptically.  Experience doesn't mean credibility, nor does it entail or secure accuracy.

This is a debate about ideology and his accusations, not public policy.  It doesn't require experience, it requires knowledge.  The person delievering a message does not change its accuracy.  If you disagree with what I said, then reply. 

Come to the aid of your party's attack dog, because I'm putting him down.

I never said I trusted him..

But I think he knows a tad bit more than you do.. However.. because you dont agree with him he must be inaccurate.