Scott Adams:Why I’m supporting Mitt Romney for president, even though I don’t agree with him on much

[brendala.livejournal.com]

Scott Adams (the artist behind Dilbert) just released this blog post about why he feels compelled to vote for Romney despite the fact that he disagrees with about 90% of his policies. His reasoning is a little weird. But it's an interesting read (and pretty ballsy considering the industry he operates in).

The whole post is gold. But here's the money quote:

So while I don't agree with Romney's positions on most topics, I'm endorsing him for president starting today. I think we need to set a minimum standard for presidential behavior, and jailing American citizens for political gain simply has to be a firing offense no matter how awesome you might be in other ways.


My thoughts:


I personally think changing his vote based on that one unfair drug arrest is a bit silly. Not to say the story isn't tragic (that man clearly does not deserve to serve more time than the average rapist for selling weed to sick people). But considering all the other things Obama bungled and all the other folks he tossed under the bus; this one guy's story feels pretty minor in comparison.

Also, as a cartoonist, I figured Adams would be FAR more concerned with Obama and the Democrats' recent attack on free speech to cover up their incompetence in the wake of our ambassador's murder. But, I suppose Adams REALLY loves him some weed. Who knew? XD

Comments

[theidolhands.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I agree with you bredala, sounds like the plea of a dope head and that's sad.

Still, I thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Certainly wouldn't expect Republicans to be "softer" on drug crimes, if that's what he wants. Actually, one of the things I'm greatful to Obama for is totally ignoring (as far as I know) the embarrassing plea of LOUD pot-heads demanding he legalize. That was seriously their NUMBER ONE agenda when he got into office and they DOMINATED the internet area where citizens were allowed to communicate directly (which wasn't a bad idea in and of itself), as well as the LOUDEST crowd when he visited San Francisco. *sighs*

NOTHING. Nothing could say more to me about how selfish and out-of-touch such people are. I believe the boards were shut down anyway.

[brendala.livejournal.com]

I also roll my eyes when pot-heads act as if legalizing pot is THE MOST IMPORTANT POLITICAL ISSUE EVER!!! They say the taxes on legal weed would pay off the deficit and save the country (even though we already do that to cigarettes and alcohol and it hasn't fixed our economy yet).

Cracked recently did an article about those annoying pot-heads. I think you'd get a kick out of it: "5 pro-marijuana arguments that are not helping (http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-pro-marijuana-arguments-that-arent-helping/)"

[theidolhands.livejournal.com]

LMFAO and I don't type that short-hand everyday. Aaahhh, thank you, I needed that.
So I'm not the only person who feels this way -- thank God.