Political Probabilities

[Jack Jones]

But seriously, where did you take that 16.67% from?

George got 50%, which means that John had a 1/3 chance at each of the rest.
1/3 * ½ = 1/6 = 16.67%
Of course you realize the test was rigged for sake of argument – to make a point.

And such things as this cannot be made so simple.

Exactly my point, Josh. It is not a simple as raising one finger and claiming to make everything well by doing almost everything differently!
(Note: The index finger move should not be confused with the clasping of hands, nor the snappy salute, nor the folding of arms across chest, which are meant to convey piety, bravado, and compassion. Oh, the crossing of arms is Teresa’s move – never mind that one.)

Would that include going into Iraq in the first place?

That’s a heck of a good question, Jake! One that each of us must decide for ourselves. Take a few minutes to read why Bush and I think it was not only necessary and inevitable, but good.

Would that include going into Iraq in the first place?

Such a good question that I had to quote it twice You tell me what Kerry might have done, because he certainly hasn’t.

People need to chill...

Excellent advice, Elgin! And chill I will, but not before I caution again that the problem is way to complex to be explained away with a slogan or waved away with ones index finger.