Frank Caprio, a politician from Rhode Island running for office, stated that President Obama can "shove it". He made this remark simply because Obama didn't want to endorse him as a candidate. I was reading that today, and kept thinking "what?" "Really?" It just amazes me that he was so rude in this case. No one is "entitled" to endorsement. If you get it great, if not, well it's not exactly owed to you. It doesn't look good for him, for someone trying to get votes. It seems like he would have been better off to take it with class, and not be such a hothead. Feel free to list names and quotes in this thread of any other politicians that are being rude...
His opponent Chafie endorsed Obama in 08 and the OP is correct, Caprio should just have made the best out of it what could be without embarrassing himself.
It would really depend on people's perceptions if they find it good or not. I just don't think that being so hotheaded about an issue of 'endorsement' should really be reacted like this. OR he might be targetting the anti-obama supporters to join his side?
I think we're on the same page, in my opinion, Caprio's temper tantrum just made him look kind of silly. If Obama would have endorsed him, most likely he would have stood by his side for a photo op with a big smile, waving to the crowd, and acting as though they were the best of friends! Per the discussion of Jefferson and Adams on Netbuilders, they obviously didn't. But, I don't necessarily believe they should be the role models for etiquette in modern day politics.
I am far more worried about the negative effects that will result from treating politicians as "special" people who are above criticism. Q. What do you call a hundred politicians at the bottom of a river? A. A good start.
I wouldn't suggest that we "treat politicians as "special" people who are above criticism". In the case of Caprio, I'm not sure if "shove it" qualifies as normal criticism. It's more like a personal attack, name-calling, a temper tantrum if you will, because he didn't get his way. It appeared so hypocritical because if he wanted that endorsement so bad, most likely, he had no real issues with the political views of Obama. Off the subject of Caprio, but in regards to politics in general, lately I've been wanting to see less name-calling and more substance.
the quote is http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Samuel_Johnson the other versions like politics, religions are derived from the above only. havent we seen the loot (70000+ crore to put it in figure)in the name of the nation recently.
The politician can not get a break. Handled the situation poorly - Republicans are probably surprised it did not help him. This may portend a positive outcome from the midterms for the Democrats.