Why is it, in a country at war abroad, with a multitude of problems at home, the presidential election is all about what happened 35 freakin' years ago?
Just wanted to ask...
Posted by Frinklin at August 24, 2004 10:02 PMWhy? Because we, as a culture, have so much fun fighting about Vietnam. It's a national fetish, really. Vietnam defined the generation currently in power, so of course they want to obsess over it. It's historical narcissism at its finest.
Posted by: Mediocre Fred at August 25, 2004 02:36 PMBecause that is the only 'accomplishment' John Kerry can point to in his entire life.
Posted by: Mudfish Billie at August 29, 2004 10:53 AM