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Wednesday, 10 March 2004
Political thoughts

I wouldn't have voted for Dean (were I able to participate in the Democratic primaries, I would have voted for Clark1) but I do find it troubling that America has grown so shallow that a candidate can be knocked out of the ring not because of a platform position or evidence of severe ethical shortcomings, but simply because he used a common motivational technique to try and raise the energy level at a rally.

Plus, talk about a fickle public — Gore was roundly ridiculed for being an emotionless robot, and Dean's been pilloried for actually displaying emotion.

1. Even so, Dean was less objectionable than Kerry, who's apparently done nothing during his political career except serve himself, and seems to be an utter jackass besides.

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