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Do Republicans Think Voters Have the Minds of Elementary Kids?

I just watched this video on Republicans take on energy. 

GOP pushes for energy independence

May 23: Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., discusses America’s dependence on foreign oil and argues that there is ‘enough oil shale in the Rocky Mountain West alone to power America for the next hundred years.’

Senator John Barrasso (R) (Wyoming) is talking about drilling domestically. I agree with that. But here is my problem. He is talking into the camera with a patronizing tone. Reminds me of those 16 milimeter films that the teacher used to play on fun Fridays when I was in first grade. Look, I don’t give a rats ass about stupid political parties. I just care about who has the right answers and vote for them. If Republicans want to get their messages through, they need to discard patronizing tones. Grown-up adults ignore tones that sound like they are being talked to like little children. I thought Republicans learned their lesson after the Bobby Jindal Romper Room response to Barack Obama’s address to Congress a few months back. Look “Uncle Barrasso,” I agree with you but don’t treat me like I am stupid!  Golly gee boys and girls, if Republicans are going to play Sesame Street, at least use puppets to entertain us.

May 24, 2009 - Posted by michiganredneck | Philosophical Thoughts | , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

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  1. [...] Michigan Redneck is wondering … "Do Republicans Think Voters Have the Minds of Elementary Kids?" [...]

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  2. I couldn’t agree more. Republicans need to have a clear, concise message to bring people to our cause.

    Steve

    Comment by steve | June 2, 2009 | Reply


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