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Gore invented the Internet, McCain invented the BlackBerry
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:20 am
by Jeemie
At least, according to a McCain adviser.
http://news.aol.com/article/adviser-say ... 3?cid=3272
Both claims, of course, are misrepresentations, but I expect GOP'ers to spin like crazy and make a distinction as to why Gore should have been made fun of and McCain should not.
Re: Gore invented the Internet, McCain invented the BlackBer
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:26 am
by Rexer25
Jeemie wrote:Both claims, of course, are misrepresentations, but I expect GOP'ers to spin like crazy and make a distinction as to why Gore should have been made fun of and McCain should not.
I expect the Dems' spinners to do the same, just in the opposite direction.
Re: Gore invented the Internet, McCain invented the BlackBer
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:30 am
by ToLiveIsToFly
Rexer25 wrote:Jeemie wrote:Both claims, of course, are misrepresentations, but I expect GOP'ers to spin like crazy and make a distinction as to why Gore should have been made fun of and McCain should not.
I expect the Dems' spinners to do the same, just in the opposite direction.
Seems like the "Gore shouldn't be made fun of" bus has left the station, correct though it may be. (Not that I don't think Gore shouldn't be made fun of, but there are lots of things to make fun of him for that are fair.)
Re: Gore invented the Internet, McCain invented the BlackBer
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:00 am
by Appa23
Jeemie wrote:At least, according to a McCain adviser.
http://news.aol.com/article/adviser-say ... 3?cid=3272
Both claims, of course, are misrepresentations, but I expect GOP'ers to spin like crazy and make a distinction as to why Gore should have been made fun of and McCain should not.
Well, it seems like the issue already is dead.
McCain did not make the statement (unlike Gore), and he already laughed and dismissed the contention by another person.
I guess that "TanningBed-Gate" has lost its sizzle, so we need to jump on this bit of breaking news.

Re: Gore invented the Internet, McCain invented the BlackBer
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:05 am
by Appa23
ToLiveIsToFly wrote:Rexer25 wrote:Jeemie wrote:Both claims, of course, are misrepresentations, but I expect GOP'ers to spin like crazy and make a distinction as to why Gore should have been made fun of and McCain should not.
I expect the Dems' spinners to do the same, just in the opposite direction.
Seems like the "Gore shouldn't be made fun of" bus has left the station, correct though it may be. (Not that I don't think Gore shouldn't be made fun of, but there are lots of things to make fun of him for that are fair.)
TLTF raises the crucial point on these "attacks." They only work if they reinforce one's existing perception of the candidate. If they do not agree with the previous perception, then they are ignored. Look at what has and has not stuck to Obama/Biden/McCain/Palin/Clinton and you can see it play out.
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:16 am
by Catfish
How long before we see the Political Campaign Invention Generator?
Re: Gore invented the Internet, McCain invented the BlackBer
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:16 am
by Jeemie
Appa23 wrote:ToLiveIsToFly wrote:Rexer25 wrote:
I expect the Dems' spinners to do the same, just in the opposite direction.
Seems like the "Gore shouldn't be made fun of" bus has left the station, correct though it may be. (Not that I don't think Gore shouldn't be made fun of, but there are lots of things to make fun of him for that are fair.)
TLTF raises the crucial point on these "attacks." They only work if they reinforce one's existing perception of the candidate. If they do not agree with the previous perception, then they are ignored. Look at what has and has not stuck to Obama/Biden/McCain/Palin/Clinton and you can see it play out.
I was just having some fun- I have equal disdain for each of the two main candidates for President.
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:44 pm
by cindy.wellman
Catfish wrote:How long before we see the Political Campaign Invention Generator?
Ooh, I like generators! A PCI one would be funny.

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:27 am
by NellyLunatic1980
I invented the du rag.

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:05 am
by Catfish
I invented chocolate chip cookies.

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:32 am
by ulysses5019
Not onlly did I "help" invent the avatar generator....I'm it's best customer.
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:32 am
by Bob Juch
I invented home computing.
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:53 am
by ne1410s
John McCain invented the wheel.

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:18 pm
by Bob78164
And of course, tubadave invented the Message Bored. --Bob