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The secret of acting
Sep. 30th, 2008 01:31 amFrom a different thread:
“Kennedy wouldn’t even be considered a democrat these days. Go figure.”
Goldwater, Nixon, and Reagan wouldn’t be considered Republicans these days. None of them had the necessary moral flexibility.
It’s possibly the biggest problem the Republicans face right now — sincerity.
When a Democrat objects to something, it’s because they think something is actually objectionable. When a Republican objects to something, it’s because it’s “not Republican,” and they’re seeking the most momentary of gotchas.
George Burns once said, “The secret of acting is sincerity. If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.”
Today’s Republican party is providing an object lesson in what happens when you can’t plausibly fake it.
McCain chastises Obama with, “You don’t say that out loud.” And, by implication, “You keep it to yourself and lie through your teeth.” It was a very revealing look at McCain’s values in the debate. And how badly he’s doing, on his own terms.
“Kennedy wouldn’t even be considered a democrat these days. Go figure.”
Goldwater, Nixon, and Reagan wouldn’t be considered Republicans these days. None of them had the necessary moral flexibility.
It’s possibly the biggest problem the Republicans face right now — sincerity.
When a Democrat objects to something, it’s because they think something is actually objectionable. When a Republican objects to something, it’s because it’s “not Republican,” and they’re seeking the most momentary of gotchas.
George Burns once said, “The secret of acting is sincerity. If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.”
Today’s Republican party is providing an object lesson in what happens when you can’t plausibly fake it.
McCain chastises Obama with, “You don’t say that out loud.” And, by implication, “You keep it to yourself and lie through your teeth.” It was a very revealing look at McCain’s values in the debate. And how badly he’s doing, on his own terms.
