Saturday, October 29, 2005

 

The War Room


Last night I went back in time to the 1992 presidential election where Bill Clinton beat the stuffing out of George Bush. The excitement of the campaign was caught on film in a documentary called The War Room. I am sure most of you have seen it but if you haven't or if its been a long time, I suggest you watch it. Seeing the politics unfold through the eyes of what we know today is just riveting. James Carville is a genius, Bill Clinton was magic, and this film should be manditory viewing for every American.

# of James Carville pearls of wisdom I have committed to memory: 81
Word I exclaimed when I remembered that shoulder pads were still acceptable fashion in 1992: AGGGGGH
Emotion I felt for poor Chelsea living her puberty in public: Awe
Difference between George Bush,Sr. and George Bush, Jr.: none

And if that doesn't get you going, here are some James Carville pearls of wisdom from the film:

"If I think of an old calendar, I see George Bush's face on it. He just reeks of yesterday."

"Dont complicate the simple"

"The Country has gone el-busto, fix it. If you cant, get out the way."

"Its the economy stupid"

*See the trailer here*

Comments:
Oh the good old days. James Carville is one of those few brilliant people that are also hilarious. I’ll have to check out the documentary.
 
I've never even heard of this... But that could be because my parents are totally anti-clinton, and I was only in second grade in '92.
I definately want to check it out now.
 
Has Pennebaker ever made a bad documentary?
 
I haven't seen it but plan to now. I think it will make me nostalgic and misty-eyed for the good old days though.
 
my god that was a great campaign! no campaigns have lived up to that standard since.
 
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