So it was pointed out that Clint Didier either didn't watch the movie Braveheart or just didn't remember it when he read his notes at his press conference last Friday. After presenting his list of demands for Dino Rossi to change his positions on issues but he then quoted, almost verbatim, one of the pivotal scenes of the movie. It truly was a disappointing display of self-importance that is all to common in politics.
I like Clint. I liked many of his policies and his open and straight forward approach to issues.
I really don't like that he blatantly plagiarized William Wallace's pep talk to Robert the Bruce. I'm not sure if it's the Scottish blood in me or if I am just annoyed at people who are too lazy to come up with their own material. Either way I hope that we all learn a little lesson about politics.
It is not about the politicians, its about the people.
Long live Scotland!!
ReplyDeleteNow I understand your willingness to take on the world to right the wrongs in it. You're not just American you're Scottish-American! Good man!
ReplyDeleteAs for plagiarism - never acceptable, under any circumstances. And it is a shame because quotes are recycled so much that they seem to loose their authors.
It would be nice to see a sampling of some of people's favorite quotes...with the right 'author' / 'source' attached, of course!
Charlton Heston - May 20, 2000:
ReplyDeleteMy favorite has to do with gun control (and I define that as learning to aim):
"So, as we set out this year to defeat the divisive forces that would take freedom away, I want to say those fighting words for everyone within the sound of my voice to hear and to heed, and especially for you, Mr. Gore: 'From my cold, dead hands!'"
I think Clint is acting the fool right now. He needs to help Rossi. Either way, I think his supporters will go to Rossi with or without his support
ReplyDeleteYou should put your man-skirt on, grab the matching handbag and storm the Clint Castle
ReplyDeleteI suppose they next thing you will say is my dad can beat up your dad. It is disappointing that this is the best you have to offer ...oh wait, I don't know your name. Perhaps even you are too embarrassed to put your name to that silly comment. Oh well. Maybe next time we can have a grown up conversation.
ReplyDeleteHooray for Scotland!! Love to see fellow countrymen (1st or other generations) make their opinions known!
ReplyDeleteAnd...for 'anonymous' above...its called a KILT. Go back to England. :)