Qball
Corner Pocket
- Oct 8, 2009
- 585
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Here's the story.
I'll make three points:
1. I don't care what Jeb says he's "considering", my guess is he's probably not going to run.
2. If he did decide to run, I seriously doubt he's going to get the nomination. People are tired of the Bushes and Clintons, period. And if they aren't, the media is going to make them tired of it with all the political-dynasty ruminating.
3. Jeb's big thing is he's for immigration reform. He made headlines recently saying that some families that emigrate to this country illegally due so as an "act of love". The only reason Jeb feels this way -- and I want to be clear about this -- is because the bitch he's fucking is Mexican. This is Identity Politics 101: never take a position that might piss off people in your private life. This is just like Rob Portman becoming pro-gay marriage because his son is gay. It's sweet, and I guess if I weren't a cynic I'd think it was an honest viewpoint, but what works for your family doesn't necessarily make good public policy.
I'll make three points:
1. I don't care what Jeb says he's "considering", my guess is he's probably not going to run.
2. If he did decide to run, I seriously doubt he's going to get the nomination. People are tired of the Bushes and Clintons, period. And if they aren't, the media is going to make them tired of it with all the political-dynasty ruminating.
3. Jeb's big thing is he's for immigration reform. He made headlines recently saying that some families that emigrate to this country illegally due so as an "act of love". The only reason Jeb feels this way -- and I want to be clear about this -- is because the bitch he's fucking is Mexican. This is Identity Politics 101: never take a position that might piss off people in your private life. This is just like Rob Portman becoming pro-gay marriage because his son is gay. It's sweet, and I guess if I weren't a cynic I'd think it was an honest viewpoint, but what works for your family doesn't necessarily make good public policy.