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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsConservative columnist can’t mourn Nimoy’s death because Spock reminds him of Obama
The editor in chief of the conservative Washington Free Beacon published a column today in which he outlined why he felt apathetic about the passing of Leonard Nimoy his iconic character, Spock, reminds him too much of President Barack Obama.
Matthew Continetti opened his column by noting that the president himself drew the comparison, writing I loved Spock. Cool, logical, big-eared, and level headed, the center of Star Treks optimistic, inclusive vision of humanitys future.
As I thought more about the presidents statement, Continetti wrote, I realized he identifies with the very aspects of the Spock character that most annoy me. I dont love Spock at all.
Not only do Spocks peacenik inclinations routinely land the Enterprise and the Federation into trouble, his logic and level head mask an arrogant emotional basket case
Spock spends most of his life as a freelancing diplomat eager to negotiate with the worst enemies of Starfleet. Hes the opposite of a role model: a cautionary tale.
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http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/03/conservative-columnist-cant-mourn-nimoys-death-because-spock-reminds-him-of-obama/
ProfessorGAC
(65,248 posts)I can't think of much else to say that would express my feelings any better.
TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)nothing to say but feeling he must say something.
It's an incredibly stupid piece.
leftofcool
(19,460 posts)Xyzse
(8,217 posts)Imagine my chagrin to seeing what it actually is, and shutting it down immediately hoping that they do not get credit for my mouse click.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
(14,733 posts)Try competent and rational scientist. 'Arrogance' is unfounded self-assurance. Spock's understanding of his own abilities and knowledge was well founded. And he was supposedly 'half-alien', which means you can't even judge him by human 'emotional' standards, but even so, there are lots of people who are not terribly emotional who are nonetheless not 'emotional basket cases'.
Quantess
(27,630 posts)Thanks for the clever insight, douchebag!
reflection
(6,286 posts)a fictional character that you belatedly decided reminded you of the politican you dislike. Disregard Nimoy for that reason and feel apathy that a kind, thoughtful person died. Moron.
mwrguy
(3,245 posts)3-D chess master!
JHB
(37,163 posts)2naSalit
(86,843 posts)pool of less than intellectual, self absorbed poo.
TheKentuckian
(25,029 posts)It would seem the horsepower required to come up with the angles would cross over just a little.