Most have heard of Theresa Heinz-Kerry's outburst toward a conservative reporter where she told him to "shove-it". The incident itself doesn't seem like a big deal to me. However, what I find to be interesting is what reactions to this incident reveal about a person's political views.
I suspect those who would be supporters of John Kerry will view such language and the way in which it was delivered as showing that THK has guts and isn't afraid to speak her mind. Those who are more likely to support GWB will view it as somehow revealing of THK's character; that she's basically the type of woman who won't take no for an answer and will ruthlessly push and shove others to get what she wants. (rhymes with witchy)
Regardless of which view is most accurate, this incident serves as the perfect shibboleth for determining in which camp an erstwhile supporter belongs.
Still, it's difficult to imagine Laura Bush telling anyone to shove it. But you knew I was a GWB supporter anyway.
Good morning, JD! It's a great day for a convention! YESSSSSSSSS!
Your entry has me grinning today. I agree with you on every bit of it except ...
I would bet my favorite pair of Texas cowboy(girl) boots that our First Lady has most likely told GW, himself, to "shove it, George" at least once or twice over the years. LOL! :)
Posted by: Sarah at July 27, 2004 10:12 AMI like to compare the reaction between Cheney's words and hers. He is a crude person, she is simply forceful.
I laugh at both sides on this one.
What is important is she got mad because she could not remember her own words. She said she felt cornerd, while the video showed her going to him and confronting him at the end, then the words.
A nice spin on this story from the DNC.