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Friday, August 08, 2008
Prostituting Yourself for a Bus Ride
The gaff-a-minute nuthouse crew otherwise known as the John McCain campaign has devised a point-rewards system for the denizens of Right Blogistan for posting positive comments about John McCain on recommended websites, because -- hey! -- nothing wins votes like canned and insincere political talking points posted in hostile environments.
No mention of extra points for trashing Obama as an America-hating Muslim at the same time.
The goodies being doled out to willing whores is impressive indeed...
As utterly attractive a prize as unreadable books may be, or gymnasium folding chairs or diesel fumes at dawn, we're a little underwhelmed by the rewards offered for selling our integrity, let alone our self-respect. What, no T-shirt? No tacky coffee mug? No weekend in the Paris Hilton, with continental breakfast?
FOOTNOTE
For the lexicographically minded, this practice is called "AstroTurf": "Like the fake grass for which the practice is named, such AstroTurf messages look as though they come from the grass roots but are ersatz."
No mention of extra points for trashing Obama as an America-hating Muslim at the same time.
The goodies being doled out to willing whores is impressive indeed...
a book autographed by John McCain (not necessarily one written by him?)
preferred seating at campaign events
a ride on the Straight-Talk Express
As utterly attractive a prize as unreadable books may be, or gymnasium folding chairs or diesel fumes at dawn, we're a little underwhelmed by the rewards offered for selling our integrity, let alone our self-respect. What, no T-shirt? No tacky coffee mug? No weekend in the Paris Hilton, with continental breakfast?
FOOTNOTE
For the lexicographically minded, this practice is called "AstroTurf": "Like the fake grass for which the practice is named, such AstroTurf messages look as though they come from the grass roots but are ersatz."
Labels: astroturf, John McCain