Monday, October 25, 2004

Superheros cast their ballots

Click here first if you have lived your whole life reading nothing but library books or are from Europe and don't know the different between DC and Marvel.

This came up today at work. Here are the rules:

1. For purposes of this discussion, its 2004 US Presidential contest only.
2. Question is for whom would the superhero vote? Party affiliation is relevant for context but does not answer the question.
3. Superhero must have a human persona.
4. Superhero can be Marvel or DC only
5. Eligibility to vote is an arguable point.


Consensus

Clark Kent always votes for the incumbent. So it is W. for Superman.

Peter Parker is a liberal journalist from New York. He's pro-Kerry.

No Consensus

Bruce Wayne split the panel. Some people pointed out that he was a rich industrialist and would vote for Bush. I pointed out that he despises the abuse of power and could never do that and would vote for Kerry. One person suggested that Kerry was the real Batman. The answer that seemed to have the most traction is that Caped Crusader would probably not leave the batcave to vote.

Not eligible to Vote

Aquaman

Did not come up, but here is what I think

Logan. He's Canadian, don't you know?

Snagglepuss would vote for Ralph Nader. He liked Ralph in the Green party, as a libertarian even. What do you mean, Snagglepuss isn't a Superhero? Heavens to Murgatroid! Exit stage left...

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