And yes, I think polemic is a good word, except that I think people think that a polemic is the same thing as a rant. Or a piece of sound equipment at a porn set.
Why is it July 30? The law is no advertising mentioning specific candidates 60 days before a general election (30 before a primary), but 60 days before Nov. 2 is Sept 3., not July 30.
According to the article, this is because the Republican convention is considered a "primary election." That is the biggest farce I have ever heard- by that rationale, Moore should be cut off July 30 to Sept 4 (end of Republican convention), then be allowed to advertise from Sept 5 to Nov. 22 (60 days before the electoral college votes.) That would be fine with me.
What are the chances of reintroducing the word "polemic" into popular discourse? And what about Tom Paine?
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 06-24-04 12:42 PM
The toothpaste guy?
Posted by Bob | Link to this comment | 06-24-04 12:44 PM
And yes, I think polemic is a good word, except that I think people think that a polemic is the same thing as a rant. Or a piece of sound equipment at a porn set.
Posted by Bob | Link to this comment | 06-24-04 12:47 PM
McCain-Feingold was bad law. And it's the petard upon which F 9/11 is being hoist.
Posted by Argent | Link to this comment | 06-24-04 2:20 PM
Why is it July 30? The law is no advertising mentioning specific candidates 60 days before a general election (30 before a primary), but 60 days before Nov. 2 is Sept 3., not July 30.
According to the article, this is because the Republican convention is considered a "primary election." That is the biggest farce I have ever heard- by that rationale, Moore should be cut off July 30 to Sept 4 (end of Republican convention), then be allowed to advertise from Sept 5 to Nov. 22 (60 days before the electoral college votes.) That would be fine with me.
Posted by SP | Link to this comment | 06-24-04 2:45 PM