Reply #9: Der Blessing in Das Diguise [View All]

[Dogmudgeon]

It's a good idea. Schwartzenegger is the highest-profile Austrian-American we have. Plus, it will be heard as the Bush mouthpieces saying, "Emperor George has better things to do, so bite me, ya dumb Krauts!"

It underscores Team Bush's increasing withdrawl from the world scene. They have developed a bunker mentality, a reality that has not been lost on the rest of the world.

Furthermore, no matter what your feelings are about Ahnold, he has made a name for himself as a Republican who will actually talk to people who disagree with him without demonizing them. This used to be the rule, but now it's the exception, and someone like Schwartzenegger just makes it that much clearer.

I am not uncritical of Schwartzenegger, whether it's his politics or his failure to make amends for his sexual "misbehavior". But by exploiting his strengths, they are highlighting their own weaknesses. Sending a man, so to speak, to do the job that the boys don't give a damn about.

The presence of Republicans like Schwartzenegger, McCain, etc., makes Team Bush look that much worse. I may not agree with their politics, but their refusal to live in the fantasy world of Bush Cukoo Land is the best thing they can do under the current regime -- and it's proving to be very good, indeed.

--bkl