The last two Republican presidents – and the last two Republican presidential candidates, have, shall we say, inherited wealth and status – and the GOP is well on its way to nominating a third member of the lucky sperm club – and the last two Democratic Presidents have come from far more humble beginnings (Clinton more so that Obama, even).
Discuss.
I live in Southern California, grew up in New York and Minneapolis, and have family scattered in three countries. I am a liberal, and woe be to anyone who says that with any sort of moronic disclaimer (i.e. “I’m a liberal but I’m not crazy” or “I’m a liberal but I still believe terrorism is bad”). I’m a liberal, OK? No apologies. However, I do think, when I hear the word uttered by some people, of Inigo Montoya in The Princess Bride: “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.”
Mutant Poodle 
Best quote I ever heard about George W. Bush was that he was the sort of guy who was born on third base but thinks he’s hit a triple.
By: Carlo on January 10, 2012
at 3:26 PM
That was the late, great Ann Richards, and she said it – originally – about W’s father.
Or it might have been Jim Hightower. But it was about dad.
By: mutantpoodle on January 10, 2012
at 5:58 PM