I’ve been watching the Republican campaign for President lately, and am finding the symbol of the flip flop to be hilarious. The Republican’s are using John Kerry’s flip flops as a huge debate point in this election. It’s even gone so far as to have it’s own website. Including the schweet footwear merchandise. (Which I totally want…but I don’t get paid until the end of September…grrrrr).
Anyhoo…because of my love for Bush, I’ve decided that I’m going to share my opinions on this election and on John Kerry’s campaign by committing to only wearing flip flops until the election. No tennis shoes, no dress shoes, no cute knee-high boots. Just flip flops. Starting immediately. Go Bush!
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The flip flop is a great icon. It’s one of most direct, effective, and clean ways of flaunting your opponent’s weaknesses that I’ve seen recently. It reminds me of Gary Trudeau’s symbols for the presidents in Doonesbury.
Yeah, they are a great idea. If lots of people start wearing flip flops to show their support of Bush, it will probably start to tick off all the Democrats who love to wear flip flops. They will feel alienated by their favorite shoes!
I am ashamed to admit that I have never worn flip-flops (sorry Eddie I know that’s hard to understand for you) I could never handle the little thing between my toes. But now, for the first time in my life, I REALLY WANT SOME! You have spurred me on to political activism!
p.s. Jon suggests eating only waffles between now and the election.
Mmmmm, political humor. Though I must say this statement can only be made south of the Mason Dixon or in Cali come October. Heck, Duluth had a freak cold and rain front yesterday and it was FREEZING. I love my flip flops, and would love to demonstrate via them, but my love only goes so far (must not be like a love of a Prada backpack).
*gives a dry chuckle at Jon’s suggestion*
Hmmm. That’s a cool idea. Back in ’96 I wore shorts all the way up until the election, but I didn’t have any real reason for doing so. I was just excited to vote and wanted to do something weird, I guess. This is much better. I might get some more value out of the $1.98 I spent at Wal-Mart after all.
Dems’ll still feel right at home in flip flops. They’ll remind us of a certain candidate who criticized the so-called “coalition of the wild eyed,” then invited Zell “I’M A MAD MARINE!” Miller to give the keynote address at the GOP convention, then DISINVITED him from sitting with the candidate’s family while that candidate accepted the nomination of his party.
For those in colder climates and who share Jon’s preference for a food item rather than apparel, checkout this site:
http://66.216.126.164/kerry/waffles.asp
In all fairness, however, it has correctly been pointed out that waffling and flip-flopping charges are not properly directed at a person merely because they change course. It is a sign of wisdom and prudence to alter one’s course from time to time since none but God is perfect. The charge of waffling and flip-flopping, however, is leveled when someone tries to hold two different positons AT THE SAME TIME, which Mr. Kerry does on occasion because he is apparently driven by a quest for popularity (and votes) more than a quest for Truth. Thus, under Kerry, we have the prospect, once again, of “Government by Focus Group.” That may sound like a good idea and like pure democracy until one encounters Jerry Springer’s audience or some of Jay Leno’s street quizzes, and you conclude to yourself, “Maybe we’d do better pursuing Truth.” Simply stated, sometimes what’s truly wise is not widely popular.
I think it’s a little disingenuous to suggest that Kerry alone is interested in winning an up coming “popularity contest.” It’s also beyond cynical and wholly inaccurate to view “jaywalking” and Springer audiences as microcosms of the American electorate. I guess I have a much higher opinion of my fellow citizens as a group.