The Furriners office presents a fairly unified front. However, we do not agree on everything. One of us believes Derek Anderson will lead the Cardinals to multiple Super Bowls. On this issue, the rest of the office is wrong.
Another issue that caused some recent disagreement was the logic of going after Sen. Blanche Lincoln from the left. As I alluded to in a previous post, I was 'all-in' with Bill Halter. My Furriners colleague, playing the role of the ignorant Brady Quinn supporter, seemed hesitant to support such a primary challenge. Ideas were discussed. Insults were hurled. Twinkies were eaten.
Fortunately for me, I now have Ezra Klien backing me up. Check it:
What labor did by almost defeating Blanche Lincoln in a primary - and everybody in the Democratic Caucus knows it almost happened - was they made clear to people that if you cross us on things that you said you'd be with us on... we will come after you.
Ezra continues...
So the point isn't even beating Blanche Lincoln, it is making sure that Blanche Lincoln and others like her don't want to face this type of challenge from labor in the future.
--- Ezra Klein on Countown with Keith Olbermann (6/9/2010)
So, even if I am considered too "out there" just because I may have suggested Bill Halter was the second coming of Jesus... surely my colleague will bow down to the impeccable logic of Mr. Ezra Klein. I win!
You're missing the point. Ezra would still vote for Lincoln because she represents something closer to what Democrats want than the Republican she will in the general. The tools in labor on NPR today suggested they might stay home (similar to voting for the Green party) rather than vote for Lincoln. If you truly believe the sage advice of in infallible Klein then Lincoln has learned her lessen and any self respecting Derek Anderson fan would make sure Lincoln make the cut. Point made, now fall in line.
ReplyDeleteWinning requires you use the actual argument and not just cherry pick the parts the best serve you.