Scott Adams:Why I’m supporting Mitt Romney for president, even though I don’t agree with him on much
Scott Adams (the artist behind Dilbert) just released this blog post about why he feels compelled to vote for Romney despite the fact that he disagrees with about 90% of his policies. His reasoning is a little weird. But it's an interesting read (and pretty ballsy considering the industry he operates in).
The whole post is gold. But here's the money quote:
So while I don't agree with Romney's positions on most topics, I'm endorsing him for president starting today. I think we need to set a minimum standard for presidential behavior, and jailing American citizens for political gain simply has to be a firing offense no matter how awesome you might be in other ways.
My thoughts:
I personally think changing his vote based on that one unfair drug arrest is a bit silly. Not to say the story isn't tragic (that man clearly does not deserve to serve more time than the average rapist for selling weed to sick people). But considering all the other things Obama bungled and all the other folks he tossed under the bus; this one guy's story feels pretty minor in comparison.
Also, as a cartoonist, I figured Adams would be FAR more concerned with Obama and the Democrats' recent attack on free speech to cover up their incompetence in the wake of our ambassador's murder. But, I suppose Adams REALLY loves him some weed. Who knew? XD
The whole post is gold. But here's the money quote:
So while I don't agree with Romney's positions on most topics, I'm endorsing him for president starting today. I think we need to set a minimum standard for presidential behavior, and jailing American citizens for political gain simply has to be a firing offense no matter how awesome you might be in other ways.
My thoughts:
I personally think changing his vote based on that one unfair drug arrest is a bit silly. Not to say the story isn't tragic (that man clearly does not deserve to serve more time than the average rapist for selling weed to sick people). But considering all the other things Obama bungled and all the other folks he tossed under the bus; this one guy's story feels pretty minor in comparison.
Also, as a cartoonist, I figured Adams would be FAR more concerned with Obama and the Democrats' recent attack on free speech to cover up their incompetence in the wake of our ambassador's murder. But, I suppose Adams REALLY loves him some weed. Who knew? XD