2/3rds. Close enough to "Unanimous" for the Republicans.

Alright, if I can't stand politics, why the hell do I write about all the time?

Well, you can't know much about darkness without having experienced at least a mild degree of light, even if it burns the retinas. And oh, it burns...

Someone I admire had a more elegant way of putting it: "He who knows only his own side of the case, knows little of that." -J. S. Mill

Just like a Communist/Socialist must violate her principles by, well, providing for herself, seekers of truth must sometimes cross over to muck around in the most persistent form of error and fallacy (i.e. bullshit) available. There is little debate about what that is: politics.

Being the most productive geyser of bullshit, any seeker of truth must study this particular scourge carefully, regardless of the inevitable damage to one's soul. Yes, politics is bullshit, and a type more persistent than the less explosive hydrothermal bullshit emitters of sales and religion. Here's the breakdown:

• Salesmen/commercials. These folks sell a good or service at least remotely similar to what they advertise.
• Religious Institutions. These folks promote morality at least remotely similar to what a reasonably spiritual, ethical deist might consider God's will.
• Politicians. These folks promise the exact opposite of what they will, in fact, deliver.
  

Yes, almost any political candidate that offers anything (other than less government) is actually offering the opposite. Old news, but worth repeating.

Don't believe me?
You should.
Why?
Because it is true.

What better example than the proceedings at the Republican National Convention itself. Just a little fun fact that demonstrates the complete meaninglessness of today's politics.

Last night, after the delegates voted, the speaker made the motion to declare the nomination of John McCain "unanimous."

When judging a voice vote on the motion, there was a clear, audible "NO" from the convention floor.

Requiring a 2/3 majority, the speaker should have proceeded with a show of hands and a count. This did not happen. He made the judgment call that 2/3rds had been reached and banged the gavel.

But, there were delegates representing real constituents on that floor that insisted the nomination was not declared "unanimous."

Forgive me if I am misunderstanding the English language, but wouldn't "unanimous" require 100% of the delegates approval anyway?

If this is how they run their conventions, it's no wonder they run government how they do...as if principles must be sacraficed for expedience.

The Democratic convention was no better. Pelosi gave delegates about 1/4 second to respond before declaring the nomination unanimous.

Why do we allow this?

As if you don't know this already, both candidates are more of the same. Each (with the help of our state) requires 50% of your hard work to give you roads, defend you from terrorists, and make sure your kids aren't "left behind." If you aren't on welfare or a governing elite you are a battery in their empire building machine.

Hey, I don't like it either, but I also don't like hangovers, and stopping those isn't possible. Or is it?

From the Rally for the Republic Tuesday night:

Those who have the ability to speak out against wickedness and do not do so are morally culpable. -Lew Rockwell