Say What?

So, I watched Ann Coulter on the Big Deal with Donnie Deutsch tonight and I feel compelled to mention two (yes, I'm holding back) really stupid things she said/implied.

1. Democrats were too weak during the Cold War and should have been aggressive. This can only mean that she believes America should have gone to war with the USSR and to hell with nuclear weapons. If we hit them first we win. Also, weren't most of the presidents during those years republican? If the democrats weren't doing things right, why were the republicans doing the same?

2. "It took the Germans 50 years to set up a running democracy after World War II." Yes it took 50 years for all of Germany to become a democracy. It took three years for West Germany and then another 47 years for East and West Germany to combine. Well shit, I bet if Germany wasn't occuppied by the USSR the whole country would have got it together within four years. Ignoring major facts weaken arguments. Oops.

Remember to watch and read what the Right is saying, because they are in charge and most of the country buys what they are selling.

Childhood

Having turned 22 recently and the recent release of Disney's The Little Mermaid on DVD, I feel it is time to state this to the world at large. The Little Mermaid is by and far my favorite Disney film. I remember going to see it in the theaters when I was five--cute, naive, and happy. I went with a little girl named, Ariel. Coincidence, I think so. The film reminds me of that when, a time where I can only remember blue sunny skies and complete freedom to be whoever I wanted to be. After all of these years, the film still gives me hope of succeeding at life, finding love, and living happily ever after. Also, the music is amazing. I think it is partly responsible for my love of theater and especially musical theater.

All of that being said, I'd like to add that I think Ariel was my first crush and she will probably always have a little hold on my heart.