Sad, but I can't really think of another Nation that has such a mythology about assassinating their leaders. This isn't to suggest that it doesn't happen elsewhere but rather that in this case it's likely a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Devastating to the American psyche doesn't begin to describe the aftermath, if it should happen.
I just read in the Mop and Pail Christie Blatchford's coverage of the race in New Hampshire. She says there was no security at all for John McCain at a town hall meeting. I know there are a lot of candidates, but this is ridiculous. He is a leading contender. At a minimum bags should be searched before people go into the meeting.
Posted at 2008-01-07 18:49:00 [PermaLink]This media circus a great bit of test marketing for the next asshole with a gun who wants to become famous. He can be absolutely guaranteed that every outlet that has already latched on to this meme will be pushing his full name on the front page if he follows in the footsteps of the VT loser and the delusional retard that shot Lennon.
Posted at 2008-01-08 10:20:47 [PermaLink]