The Internet has infected Politics like an outbreak of E. Coli

[Squishy Cheeks]

This sounds more like an argument from the discussion board than something in congress (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe4WA58rMu0)

The part about the "real Klingons" makes me laugh everytime.

[Mirai Gen]

You know, I see his point, but I really think that he could have used actual goddamn history instead of Star Trek.

[Squishy Cheeks]

but that wouldn't be as funny.

[Dragonsbane]

Real Klingons would have won in Iraq...but instead of rebuilding it, they would conquer it in defiance of the Federation and claim it as part of their mighty empire.

[Roy_D_Mylote]

I think this guy loses just because, using Star Trek to debate=lose.

[Mirai Gen]

Generally, yes, but the internet praises him for being fucking hilarious.

[POS Industries]

Also, it inspired this little nugget of joy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZND5TZHYzXA).

But I mean, seriously, Klingons? At least get your analogy straight before you walk out there and make a fool of yourself. Personally, I thought Cardassians would've been the better comparison...

[Squishy Cheeks]

Finally someone posted that online.

[adamark]

I don't see how a popular television series analogy is any more or less real or relevant than a historical analogy. Most people don't study history or have a firm grasp on it, while many people understand the ethical and moral implications of TV shows. The goal is to make a point and be understood. You can make a point using history but fail to convey your point to everyone.

[Grandmaster_Skweeb]

I couldn't help myself.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/GumboMcnasty/klingon.jpg

[Mirai Gen]

I don't see how a popular television series analogy is any more or less real or relevant than a historical analogy. Most people don't study history or have a firm grasp on it, while many people understand the ethical and moral implications of TV shows. The goal is to make a point and be understood. You can make a point using history but fail to convey your point to everyone.
Like I said, I see his point, but did he ever stop and think about his words and how utterly hilarious they were? It just comes out as silly.

[POS Industries]

Like I said, I see his point, but did he ever stop and think about his words and how utterly hilarious they were? It just comes out as silly.

I actually have to go with no, because it appeared to me that he was, in fact, winging it out there. I mean, to me, it's not even that he made a Star Trek analogy on the floor of the House of Representatives, but that he made a poor Star Trek analogy on the floor of the House of Representatives.

[Dragonsbane]

I actually have to go with no, because it appeared to me that he was, in fact, winging it out there. I mean, to me, it's not even that he made a Star Trek analogy on the floor of the House of Representatives, but that he made a poor Star Trek analogy on the floor of the House of Representatives.

He should have stuck with Romulans.