World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row

[flyghosh]

The gaming hobby of a political candidate has become an issue in a state senate race in New England, US.Maine Republicans have created a webpage revealing that Democrat candidate Colleen Lachowicz plays an orc rogue in World of Warcraft (WoW

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[tifa]

Someone in politics embracing their gamer side? Yes.
A woman in politics embracing their gamer side? Fuck yes.

/edit 'cause game icons \o/
I still contend that the Pyro is either a woman or genderqueer ♥

[layweed]

oh brother

[kaelstra]

This has been making the rounds today, and in general, most of us are just absolutely boggled that this is what they decided to attack. A hobby she pursues in her free time? How dare she!

[moonbladem]

OMG... so she's a gamer. So am I. Is that the worst they can come up with to sully her character? WTF??

The Repugs sorely need a reality check. I can't with this stupidity.

[shoujokakumei]

So what about the political candidates who have a fucking arsenal in their garage and go hunting for fun? I mean if fake weapons and fake killing are bad, real weapons and real killing must be worse, right?

No?

Oh right, because these people are full of shit and it doesn't matter either goddamn way.

[scolaro]

Real weapons are patriotic, don't-cha-know?

[tifa]

This. They're so full of shit.

[flyingwild]

OT, but - Aveline! <3 I cannot wait for that game to come out.