Oops Moments of the Political Conventions
By Jared Seymour, Staff Writer
6/17/2008
As the political conventions came and went, it became obvious that the grueling hours of campaigning and the pressure of persuading their peers were getting to the candidates, in rather comical ways. Remember; everything stated is meant to be given in good humor, and not to offend anyone.
“I am not for the burning of the Boys State flag, but the nation’s flag should definitely be burned.” This statement came from the one of the Federalist nominees for the Court of Appeals. For the next thirty seconds he went on to explain how the flag should definitely be burned, in respect. “How many of you like BK?” one federalist said, “a lot of you probably. I know I do. Um, you know how with BK you can have it your way? Well, with me, you can have it your way.” Hmm… anyone else slightly disturbed?
“Freedom of Religion should be practiced at schools, as long as we don’t have Buddhists strapped with grenades running around!” I believe he was trying to make a reference to Muslims, and a bad one at that. There are not many religions that advocate violence of that kind; extremist terrorist groups practice that kind of “religious ceremony”, and do so based off of misinterpretations taught to them from a young age by the leaders of terrorist organizations. Buddhists, on the other hand, practice the eight-fold path, and as such, are not allowed to take life for any reason.
“Voting should be limited to the elite, white, landowning males.” This was a reference to history that probably should off either been explained and transitioned to more eloquently or left at home. It was not the best tactic, and “zero votes for Jim Crow" was said in response.
Just some more quick blunders to list, which are worth mentioning, but not quoting. We don’t not need to know your parent’s views; no matter how racist they are, so leave them out of your speech. It is probably best to know the names of the people you are addressing. Obviously no one is named Egg nog, so try to get it right. Keep your pseudo science at home; if you do not know the facts, don’t make stuff up. Do not make your campaign based on the supposed faults of your opponents. Finally, for the love of whatever you believe in, don’t use your nominee speech for governor to bash on the Whirligig.