While you may not agree with the assessment making comparisons with historical figures is not uncommon. All good (or great) leaders have characteristics that make them successful. Such characteristics are finite, therefore someone making such a comparison between 2 people they admire isn’t ridiculous and doesn’t warrant such condescension.
I can see similarities between Newt and Ben Franklin. Both men are erudite and capable of clearly explaining complex thought. But, there are also qualities (good & bad) that they don’t share. Is it possible for you to discuss the particular qualities being compared instead of making a blanket statement and then insulting someone? Make an argument for why the 2 DON’T have XYZ in common.
Seriously, what do insults do to further the conversation? Heck, you might be right but we’ll never know because instead of sharing your knowledge of history & historical figures you start insulting people. I see that kind of attitude on display all the time with liberals, when they’re discussing conservatives. Can’t we be a little better than that? You might even be able to increase our understanding of important people and events that helped make this such a great nation.
Cindie
Can’t we be a little better than that?
Apparently not.