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harryhausen · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:09 pm Post subject:

Yeah, it's getting tougher and tougher to see an answer here.

Perhaps Matt (like this poster) will simply abstain and then wear a T-shirt that says, "I'm sorry, World."

I would like, uh, more than 2 options. I would also like the chance to vote for someone who isn't a millionaire career politician. How silly and wooden it all is.

jumonji · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:31 pm Post subject:

When it comes to lying, I'm not so sure Matt has any reason to feel any more noble than the average politician. He lies about things constantly. Are his lies excusable because of his goals? Do the ends justify the means? And, much of his civilian life is a just a pose when you think about it (and this is coming from someone who wants to smash her head against the wall everytime she comes across a comment like "he's not really blind, he's just pretending"). That part is excusable, because the alternative would give him an ulcer, but still. He's not exactly being honest.

Anyway, I also think that Matt Murdock, more than anyone, realizes that all people tell lies sometimes. Most of them are little white lies that work as "social lubricants," but sure, some lies are bigger than others. As for politicians, he would have to meet them in person to know whether they're lying or not, so to stay sane he should probably just go with the one that looks good on paper and who seems to support his issues. I'm sure he'd definitely vote though.
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Gloria · Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:36 am Post subject:

Since we're talking about superheroes and politics, check this link: "On Spider-Man and the future of American Democracy". I had fun reading it.
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Blind Alley · Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 6:57 am Post subject:

Thanks for the link, Gloria !

Here's another about superheroes and politics :
http://daveslongbox.blogspot.com/2006/11/election-day-2006-whose-side-is-your.html
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Francesco · Underboss Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Posts: 1307

Hahah. I like Batman's vision on elections. Smile

harryhausen · Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:14 pm Post subject:

Man, those are both hilarious.

Poor DD got short shrift, but it's succinct. He got called a "skirt-chaser." Ouch.

Gloria · Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:31 pm Post subject:

The Message Board is currently in read-only mode, as the software is now out of date. Several features and pages have been removed. If/When I get time I intend to re-launch the board with updated software.