Comments on: How Did I Miss That?

By: The Nittany Turkey

The Nittany Turkey — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:41:34 +0000

True, Jim. The Mouse should have mentioned that Jay’s judgment is once again on display for all to see, much to the chagrin of his dad.

—TNT

By: JIMPSU

JIMPSU — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:21:21 +0000

Doesn’t he know that one of his most ardent supporters is a coach of the nitley lions.

By: The Mouse Who Ate Xanax

The Mouse Who Ate Xanax — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:07:00 +0000

Yeah, well…you put lipstick on a pig…

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:28:41 +0000

Obama is on record as saying he campaigned in 57 states during the primary. I don’t think he would make a good president of a university let alone a country.

By: The Nittany Turkey

The Nittany Turkey — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:01:25 +0000

Jimbo,

Thanks for your comments.

The main reason I wrote this story was because of its relevance to the ostensible purpose of this blog—namely, Penn State football.

If I were to write off a politician because of one verbal gaffe, there would be no one left to vote for. After all, as an extreme example, I voted for George W. Bush. He’s been known to commit at least one per hour.

Although my bias is obvious—I am opposed to expansive social programs and big government—I try to be open minded. I gave credit where it was due in my commentary of the Democratic National Convention, although I hold no doubts that I allowed my ideological bias to shine through in spots.

As for making fun of politicians’ boo-boos, they’re fair game because they’re public figures, just as long as one doesn’t hit below the belt.

—TMWAX

By: Jimbo

Jimbo — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:06:44 +0000

Reasons of ideology is a good reason, I can respect that (though I disagree). I can respect picking on him for obvious and insignificant screw-ups, too, because I do the same to other candidates. Just so long as you aren’t writing him off solely because of this one blunder.