Political Conventional Wisdom is often wrong

[piece-itpete]

Originally Posted by finnbow

Although my examples leaned mostly in favor of Democrats, I contend that there are plenty of invalid conventional wisdoms on both sides.

I see and I agree. I suppose if I had to come up with a list I'd probably lean right

Pete

[d-ray657]

This statement might fit, but it will be differently interpreted from the right than from the left:

Jimmy Carter was a failure as a president.
Jimmy Carter has used the respect afforded his position as a former president to do more in the areas of alleviating poverty and advancing foreign relations than many presidents do while they are in office.

Regards,

D-Ray

[Grumpy]

Remind me again when the words political and wisdom, can be used in the same sentence...

[d-ray657]

Conventional Wisdom: majority rules
Reality: Filibuster.

Regards,

D-ray

[Grumpy]

Filibuster ?

Aint that the new size slurpy at 7/11 ??

[d-ray657]

Originally Posted by Grumpy

Filibuster ?

Aint that the new size slurpy at 7/11 ??

It's the new special at Long John Silvers. - Speaking of jokes that aren't much of a joke if you have to explain them.

Regards,

D-Ray

[Grumpy]

Yeah but us pubs need things splained to us or were lost

[d-ray657]

Originally Posted by Grumpy

Yeah but us pubs need things splained to us or were lost

The comment was a reference to my horrible addiction to puns, an unfortunate affliction that I have passed on to my son.

Regards,

D-ray

[piece-itpete]

Originally Posted by d-ray657

The comment was a reference to my horrible addiction to puns, an unfortunate affliction that I have passed on to my son.

Regards,

D-ray

Have you ever read Callahans Crosstime Salon?

Pete