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Could Somebody Get a Clue Already?
Feb. 3rd, 2009 04:24 pmSo, I read from John Scalzi that Joe The Plumber is advising the GOP on political strategy.
Now, don't get me wrong - Joe has as much right as anybody else to offer his opinions. My question is, "what makes his opinions of any value?" Joe has no expertise in political campaigns, polling or winning elections. Nor is he a hero, and he's not even a veteran. His sole claim to fame seems to be celebrity.
Imagine, for a moment, the scorn that would be heaped on Democrats if Paris Hilton was invited to provide political advice to the Democratic Party. Justified scorn, mind you, since her sole claim to be at the table is that she's famous for being famous. (Actually, you don't have to use much imagination - remember McCain's Obama = Paris Hilton ad?)
Well, guess what - Joe is a poorer and not-as-good-looking Paris Hilton. He's famous for being famous, and the Republican Party is apparently taking his advice seriously. What exactly does that say about the Republican Party?
Now, don't get me wrong - Joe has as much right as anybody else to offer his opinions. My question is, "what makes his opinions of any value?" Joe has no expertise in political campaigns, polling or winning elections. Nor is he a hero, and he's not even a veteran. His sole claim to fame seems to be celebrity.
Imagine, for a moment, the scorn that would be heaped on Democrats if Paris Hilton was invited to provide political advice to the Democratic Party. Justified scorn, mind you, since her sole claim to be at the table is that she's famous for being famous. (Actually, you don't have to use much imagination - remember McCain's Obama = Paris Hilton ad?)
Well, guess what - Joe is a poorer and not-as-good-looking Paris Hilton. He's famous for being famous, and the Republican Party is apparently taking his advice seriously. What exactly does that say about the Republican Party?
