tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988158128789789477.post2311455017363016688..comments2023-11-16T23:53:59.912-05:00Comments on The Repeal of Gravity Blog: Getting a Little Political -- Part 2Louis J. Cassorlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13224629861023443407noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988158128789789477.post-11041538570739254702007-05-08T18:24:08.309-04:002007-05-08T18:24:08.309-04:00Who says that she didn't care just because she...Who says that she didn't care just because she didn't divorce him? And why is the act of forgiveness equated with weakness and self-loathing?<br><br>And who says that walking out on a marriage, even after a betrayal, equals strength?<br><br>There are many different reasons why people get and stay married and why they leave. And in ranking the various ways a spouse can betray his or her partner, it's not an absolute that being cuckolded is the worst or that it is unforgivable. How do we know that what they get out of their relationship with one another isn't more important to Hillary than the embarrassment and pain of adultery? <br><br>That being "cuckolded" must be followed by the end of the marriage is a particular view based in a particular sense of morality and a particular definition of what a marriage is. It's not absolute. I'm not saying infidelity is no big deal. I'm just saying it's not my job as a voter to decide what kind of marriage potential Presidents should have.<br><br>Half the candidates in the race are divorced because they apparently got tired of their wives and got caught cheating, and they're treating their relationships like political liabilities. While those still married to their first spouses are using their relationship as campaign PR fodder, usually to showcase their religious convictions or their moral credentials. Personally, I think those actions are pretty egregious. <br><br>The fact that Hillary and Bill, whatever may be going on in their household, are able to successfully cooperate toward a political goal on a professional level is actually the only important thing I need to know about that marriage as a voter.<br><br>Not that I'm saying I'll vote for her. But I won't judge her political worth based on the decisions she and her husband have made about their marriage.Ten Feet of Steelhttp://www.tenfeetofsteel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988158128789789477.post-30870588614479348552007-05-08T23:49:44.525-04:002007-05-08T23:49:44.525-04:00Wow, and I was just going to say that "til de...Wow, and I was just going to say that "til death do us part" means JUST THAT to some people, and being able to continue to hold her head up high after everything that's happened, I think she's a pretty strong person to get beyond it. <br><br>Personalities aside, who out there is a stronger candidate to hold the office? Barack Obama? Laugh! He's fresh outta diapers. A Republican fundamentalist? I think not.<br><br>I'd rather vote for "Hill and Bill" than for anyone else in politics today...at least there, you've got a track record of really listening to, and following the will of, the people. Oh yeah, and of keeping the country's best interests in mind when deciding policy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988158128789789477.post-19551773042397592482007-05-17T22:18:42.358-04:002007-05-17T22:18:42.358-04:00Ten feet of steel...congratulations! You gave me a...Ten feet of steel...congratulations! You gave me a more convincing argument than I expected to get. You haven't convinced me, but you got me closer to the dividing line.<br><br>Anonymous...I just can't bring myself to respect the "till death do us part" argument. Are you saying that there is no threshold? If she decides that smoking crack is more important than helping your son with his math homework, you're still committed to staying married to her until one of you dies? If he starts beating you up, you figure it's worth staying together? I think that's a dangerous and dumb position. If your spouse turns out to be a monster and you didn't know that when you made your vows, you owe it to yourself to get out of a bad situation. Frankly, you're not the one who breached the contract. And once the contract is breached by the other party, I would argue that you have every right (and frankly, a responsibility) to void it.<br><br>Guess that makes me a hopeless romantic, eh? I think I can live with that.<br><br>As far as who's a stronger candidate...Obama's age doesn't bother me at all. I like his enthusiasm and his hopeful outlook. I haven't yet heard a solid position from him, other than that he's opposed to the invasion/occupation of Iraq (Duh!). So basically, I don't really know what he stands for. But I certainly haven't ruled him out. Kucinich seems a smart and reasonable fellow. But I would call him an extremely weak candidate without a lick of a chance at getting elected. Gravel is intriguing because (1) he claims credit for having ended the draft in this country and (2) he has a grand idea (which I also had before I ever heard of him) that we really should have the possibility of a national referendum in this country. Again, unelectable. And I think his notions about taxes are kooky. I'm sickened that Bush II got to stack the Supreme Court with a couple of young right wingers. Which means that I'm going to have a very difficult time seriously considering any "pro-life" zealots. Which pretty much means I consider all of the Republicans as being off my radar, with the exception of Giuliani. And as mentioned before, he's a known (shall we go to "flamboyant"?) lecher. Which really sucks away tons of respectability points, in my book.<br><br>Basically, depending on the outcome of the primares, I can actually envision being willing to vote for myself this election cycle. I never expected or wanted to be able to say that with a straight face. But there it is.Louis J. Cassorlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13224629861023443407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988158128789789477.post-30878265984985892562007-05-24T10:50:55.942-04:002007-05-24T10:50:55.942-04:00Oh well, I tried. Though I still question your ch...Oh well, I tried. Though I still question your characterization of Hillary's decision to stay in the marriage as a <em>failure</em> to divorce as opposed to a <em>proactive</em> success in resolving whatever issues arose with her husband.Ten Feet of Steelhttp://www.tenfeetofsteel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988158128789789477.post-52023871624860854272007-07-16T12:29:35.623-04:002007-07-16T12:29:35.623-04:00I like the politics - you should stick to that in ...I like the politics - you should stick to that in this Blog - you have a lot of passion, and something interesting to say.<br><br>My uncle (mom's brother) said to me "I was going to vote for the best man; unfortunately, he wasn't running." It takes a very specific potent cocktail of megalomania and self-loathing (yes you can have them both) to be able to run for office. If you are looking for a hero in the race, you will have no one to vote for.hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988158128789789477.post-43969101764188207302007-07-19T18:31:24.011-04:002007-07-19T18:31:24.011-04:00Thanks, h.Nice to have the passion recognised. And...Thanks, h.<br><br>Nice to have the passion recognised. And I'll always take "interesting" as a big compliment.<br><br>I don't think I'll make this a dedicated political blog, but at least I'm feeling a lot more comfortable with not trying to keep the politics to a minimum.Louis J. Cassorlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13224629861023443407noreply@blogger.com