Thursday, July 29, 2004
Mouch or Taggart?
I had a strange thought drift my way in the shower this morning. That happens a lot.
It suddenly struck me that perhaps what bothers me so about John Kerry is that the Democrats have nominated a Wesley Mouch. The zero sum, the unlikely nothingness, at the intersection of power. He lacks the substance, principle, or charisma of some other Democrats. Perhaps the mistake of nominating notbush is getting a notanyone.
Then I had another thought, naturally. Perhaps he is more of a James Taggart? Not the same form of nobody, but a vapid choice nonetheless.
What do you think? Is John Kerry a Wesley Mouch, a James Taggart, or something else I have overlooked? I’d like to see a more principled, or at least more capable of leadership, nominee from the Democrats, just in case he does become President.
Update:
Included this post in today’s Beltway Traffic Jam.