I’m not a member of either major party, but I admire those who are who are clear and direct. There is so much to be said for a man or woman who can speak plainly of his or her beliefs, and defend those beliefs vigorously. It’s both false and laughable to pretend that the ambiguous, the equivocal, and the nuanced represent a more evolved approach. Not at all — tepid advocacy is unremarkable, forgettable.
Here’s New Jersey’s new governor, Chris Christie, responding to the (implicitly) critical suggestion that he’s confrontational:
Well said.
Here’s the link to the video’s webpage: http://videos.nj.com/star-ledger/2010/05/gov_christie_calls_s-l_columni.html