Holy Hyperbole – aka – Santorgeddon!
When Cathy and I got married in Canada in 2005 we absolutely fell in love with Canadian money, particularly the dollar (loonie) with it’s beautiful loon on the back. We also became aware that every time something happens in government one of our friends inevitably says, “I’m moving to Canada!” to which someone in the room will say, “You know it snows there, right?”
But to hear people talk about Rick Santorum – if he’s elected – not only should we all move to Canada, but Canada should probably move somewhere else to get away from the puritan cesspool of biblical authority and world oppression that will begin the minute Saint Santorum hits DC. But, we give him a lot more credit than he really deserves, and ascribe to him a power he simply doesn’t have. Its fear politics at its worst.
I’m no fan of Rick Santorum – I find him phoney, chameleon-like, homophobic, classist, backwards and oppressive. His election to anything other than Sweater Master makes me worry. However, because he talks in such hyperbole – he’s got us doing it too. Liberals are losing their minds every time the jerk says something jerky (which jerks are prone to do). Even the Washington Post ran an article about what a “Santorum World” would look like. Really? Santorum World? If the Obama Presidency has taught us anything – its that the President alone has very little power to make sweeping changes in the world. There would have to be a whole lot more wrong with the country than Rick for “Santoraggedon” to happen.
Why are we all freaking out? Fear sells. Hyperbole attracts attention. Crisis creates crowds. And – because deep down – he scares most of us. But let’s not give him all the power of the boogeyman. Let’s keep a level head, act and not re-act. Then slowly and calmly go to the polls, and vote against him so hard he is driven into oblivion. Then, lets get us some loonies, head up to Canada, and have us a party. – before it starts to snow.
Reminds me of the competition to find a Canadian counterpart to “As American as . . . apple pie.
A strong contender was: As Canadian as . . . possible under the circumstances! Don’t worry Briscoe, you’ll be in good company.
Come to think of it I heard it during an interview with Margaret Attwood on ‘A Handmaid’s Tale’: about an America frighteningly like the one with Santorum in charge as envisaged by Briscoe.
I love Margaret Atwood’s work! She’s one of the many great things about Canada. Sadly, the US shift to the religious right is very similar to the Handmaids Tale, only our world is overpopulated as it is, and these whackadoos still want a procreation based society.
Ha ha – I like that motto. When we were in Canada we saw a newspaper article about dealing with Americans and it was called (big banner title) “Our Rude Neighbors” – so I’m not sure Canada is up for an American invasion.
Consider me as one of the crazies thinking about vote for him because I don’t think he can win. However, one difference with me and what some did in Michigan, I’ve vote in my share of GOP primaries. Meanwhile, I don’t worry about the what if he wins the nomination and what if he wins the presidency. Personally, I don’t think either will happen.
I think I am amazed that someone who says such crazy stuff (separation of church and state makes him want to throw up?) is even being seriously considered by anyone. But then, people are taking the fear of his success soooo seriously. The bigger the build him up, the more power he gets.
What people need to do is start laughing when he talks, and walk out. That’s all it would take to pop his bubble. Instead the Santorum doomsday scenarios just keep building him up. Crazy.
Isn’t your primary soon, Frank? Are you a Sup. Tues state?
Yep … a Super Tuesday state – and to some, the biggest prize of the day. I do know that Santorum did not make it onto all ballots in the state, but I think he will be on mine because I’ve been receiving literature. So, I’ll find out on Tuesday.
You get literature from Santorum??? Man, I bet you are going to Heaven.
Virginia is a non-state. I’m not a registered Repub so I don’t get any calls or mail, But there aren’t really billboards up or anything here in central – since its just Rom/Paul – people are assuming Romney will walk away with it. Ron Paul was here in Richmond yesterday – the newspaper said the crowd “Loved him”. But I don’t see that upending Mittens here in Conservative Valley.
… and that mail quickly goes to the trash.
I think I’m one of those that freaks out because there a lot of people that actually vote for him (see Iowa).
Anyway – it’s funny about the “I’m moving to Canada” saying when something goes wrong (like the 2000 election year). A pretty far Left friend of mine actually made good on that threat. She’s now Canadian.
Spinny – its terribly frightening to me that anyone would vote for him.
More power to your friend! Some times you have to make your freedom, and sometimes you just need the courage to go find it. (Plus, she gets to use all that cool money).