Ted Rall and reality
Every once in a while I go out looking for what the other side is doing or at least saying. The latest foray
was brought on as I am rereading the Dune Series by Frank Herbert. I am in book 5 of the series; "Heretics of Dune. "
But this passage of a discussion between Taraza and Odrade that has caught my eye.
"Taraza cleared her throat. "No need, Lucilla is one of our finest imprinters. Each of you, of course, received the identical
liberal conditioning to prepare you for this." There was something insulting in Taraza's casual tone and only the habits of long association
put down Odrade's immediate resentment. It was partly the word "liberal," She realized. Atreides ancestors rose up in rebellion at that word.
It was as though her accumulated female memories lashed out at the unconscious assumptions and unexamined prejudices behind the concept.
Only liberals think. Only liberals are intellectual. Only liberals understand the needs of their fellows." This passage was first published in 1984.

But why is it important to use a quote from a work of non-fiction.
Because it best defines people like Ted Rall and the current leadership of the Democratic party.
After looking at his latest strips, you would think that he has all the answers. I mean that Rall denigrates the President
accusing him of running a dictatorship, that only sycophants are part of his administration and he is going to ruin the country.
Seems to me, that Ted Rall meets the definition above. While I willingly take shots at Democrat's.
I will also turn my attention to those I ussally agree with, when they go off the deep end.
I know Ted is a cartoonist, but that is not an excuse for blatant lying.

- posted by Mike @ 4:25 PM