Sons of Kings Go to War!

[dalonzo9]

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/28/opinion/28eisenhower.htmlThe man is off his rocker. He is thinking on too personal a level to see the bigger picture; political hypocrisy has no place in the US anymore. A Commander-in-Chief should be willing to sacrifice

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[larivee22]

What if they don't endorse their parents' politics? It's not fair to make them suffer for their folks' mistakes. (If they endorse their parents' politics then obviously they should put their money where their mouth is.)

I agree about the insanity of insisting that public officials be married, though. I'm so tired of the mentality that insists that single people are selfish and warped.

[dalonzo9]

If they don't endorse their parents' politics, then, yeah, they shouldn't be held accountable. They should rebel! I suppose that is their duty if they disagree with their parents.

I too am tired of the single = bad mentality. Part of me wonders if it is some spite from those who chose the "normative" lifeline of marriage and reproduction and realized they actually despise it. Misery loves company! I simply see no sense in expecting a family person to somehow run a public office and participate in his/her family. I would prefer a selfish single person because at least I can rest assured that his/her ambition and spare attention can be applied to running his/her office.

Plus, I think family makes a person a bit too soft on certain issues that require a bit more of an objective view....

[holtzapplepie]

Part of me wonders if it is some spite from those who chose the "normative" lifeline of marriage and reproduction and realized they actually despise it.
Studies have shown that childless couples are happier then couples with children. It really is that misery loves company. This woman, about my age, once tried to convince me how great it was to be a mother and married. Oh, sure she worked 2 jobs, her husband worked at his one job 60 hours every week, but the baby made it worth it. It seemed like she was trying to convince herself more then me:(

Though I will admit, if I had tons of disposable income I would love to adopt and/or foster children. You know, after I've had tons of thearpy to make sure I'm not repeating any of my own mother's insanity. Unlike, way to many that were fucked up by their parents, and decide that just popping out their own children will make everything all right. Grrr...

[dalonzo9]

What I find really strange is how any young person can believe there is anything rewarding about having a child, these days. Sure, it can be, but if one takes a gander at the average populace, they find a lot of strife, divorces and broken homes. I'm really curious to know what kind of a promise they think just falling into line and reproducing is. We're in the 21st Century now. We have more options (sorta')!

I think a lot of it also is insecurity.

Though I have absolutely no plans of reproducing (I'm honestly going to get a vasectomy), I agree with you. If I ever have a comfortable income, a willing partner and confidence in my parental abilities, I would totally adopt a needy child.

[frugee]

Very very true. My Mother has said for awhile that W, might not be as likely to commit further troops to the mess that is Iraq if Jenna and Barbara were on the boat.

[dalonzo9]

That's for sure!

[holtzapplepie]

I don't know. He did make some good points, especially when he brought up Prince Harry's combat. I don't think its fair for the normal people fighting to be stuck with someone with a big ol' target on their back. Couldn't it possibly cause resentment?

[dalonzo9]

Kings, Princes, Dukes... they have always brought the ol' bullseye upon their respective armies. There are high-priority targets on both sides of ev'ry conflict. I think if a high profile target is charismatic enough and not a bungling fool, his/her troops would gladly march into battle with him/her.