A TOAST TO MICHAEL DUKAKIS AND BOB DOLE
This is not snark nor a left-handed compliment. This is the sad acknowledgement that in every Presidential race from 2000 to present, the losing candidate either completely lost his/her mind, or set out on a course of retribution and vendettas. Al Gore lost his mind and went full eco-communist. John Kerry went full Benedict Arnold and aligned with our nation’s enemies to punish America for not voting for him. McCain and Romney went on vendettas against their own party to punish it for not getting enough voters to the polls. And then there’s Hillary, angrily hanging on to her debunked conspiracy theories
Don’t get me wrong, I detest the notion that the Republicans should ever run another polite loser who will politely lose. But remember, after politely losing, McCain and Romney became vengeance-filled score-settlers. That is not polite. Bob Dole (1996) was the last losing Presidential candidate who didn’t seek to tear this country apart in spite and anger after losing a Presidential race. For the Democrats, you have to go all the way back to Michael Dukakis (1988 ) to find a losing candidate who politely stepped off the stage. These two old gentlemen are still among us. I salute them and wish them well.
This blog is looking for wisdom, to have and to share. It is also looking for other rare character traits like good humor, courage, and honor. It is not an easy road, because all of us fall short. But God is love, forgiveness and grace. Those who believe in Him and repent of their sins have the promise of His Holy Spirit to guide us and show us the Way.
Sunday, June 14, 2020
A salute to Michael Dukakis and Bob Dole
In the Ace of Spades blog, Buck Throckmorton writes,
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