Discussions

User Comments

1. 

   5/20/08

   markstoneman

   The fate of the world hanging on a . . . pin. I'm too embarrassed to talk about this dirty family secret in a forum where non-Americans can read about it.

   [reply]
2. 

   5/20/08

   Anok

   If I saw a candidate wearing one - upside down - I might take interest

   [reply]
3. 

   5/20/08

   ender

   not important.
   
   seriously, WTF is everyone getting so het up about a freaking pin for? i'd rather have someone who can pronounce words like nuclear than someone who's master the technology of the lapel pin (or hired someone to put it on all attire for him...).

   [reply]
   1. 

      5/20/08

      markstoneman

      You're old enough to remember how the first Bush made an issue of flag burning in his successful campaign against Dukakis, right? Of course, there were other things going on too, including Dukakis in a tank and Willy Horton.
   2. 

      5/20/08

      ender

      i thought it was all stupid then. actually, i've never been one for empty outward symbols whether patriotic, religious, corporate, or what have you.
   3. 

      5/20/08

      markstoneman

      I thought it was all stupid then too. But let's talk about parts of the electorate.
4. 

   5/20/08

   aningeniousname

   How bizarre, but I guess that's American politics if you don't drape yourself in the flag, Promise to bomb brown people and claim a personal relationship with god you are somehow unelectable.

   [reply]
   1. 

      5/20/08

      Anok

      You made me choke on my coffee!
   2. 

      5/20/08

      RuinousRight

      You must drink coffee all day!
   3. 

      5/20/08

      Anok

      I do!
5. 

   5/20/08

   jafabrit

   very desperate, can't pick a real reason so drum one up.

   [reply]
   1. 

      5/20/08

      Anok

      Welcome to US politics - the king of wagging the dog....
6. 

   5/20/08

   RuinousRight

   I see several people viewed this discussion thread, but did not post a reply.
   
   If you think this issue IS important, please state so and why.
   
   Here's a PRO flag pin commentary: www.cnn.com/2007/US/10/09/dobbs.Oct10/index.html

   [reply]
   1. 

      5/20/08

      markstoneman

      I could not find a comment link on your blog anywhere. Or were you just bouncing this thread looking for more comments here?
7. 

   5/20/08

   pointlessbanter

   Personally I only vote for people that wear boxers

   [reply]
   1. 

      5/20/08

      RuinousRight

      American flag boxers?
8. 

   5/20/08

   legbamel

   I think that French cuffs are far more important than lapel pins. In fact, double-breasted versus single-breasted suits is more important. If a candidate can't work hard enough to get cuff links and hidden buttons then I can't be bothered to vote for him or her.
   
   Also, spats. If a candidate appeared in spats, my heart and vote would be won.

   [reply]