Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Groundhog Day & The Election [Jonah Goldberg]
From a reader:
Jonah: Thought I’d bludgeon you with the obvious. Groundhog Day is set in Western Pennsylvania, the townspeople it depicts are the bitter clingers, the same folks who look set to sent Murtha on his way. Murtha has the same contempt for his constituents that Phil Connors had.
I come from Eastern PA, near Philadelphia. I live overseas, and watch the film on TV when I get the chance. It makes me a bit homesick for the towns and the sorts of folks I grew up with. As a Christian, the themes of redemption resonate for me.
Really liked your review.
Bob
BTW: if Obama wins, it isn’t my fault. I sent in my absentee ballot in September.
11/04 09:30 AM
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