I guess now is the time to admit it. I am really struggling with my previous choice of a favorite Democratic candidate for president. Obviously I’ve been in the tank for John Edwards for months now, smitten by his demonstrable leadership skills and his encyclopedic knowledge of public policy.
But now, thanks to Summer, I have discovered that new entrant Wesley Clark believes time travel is possible and is otherwise a SciFi geek, including being a fan of Star Trek. Though the idea that Clark is somewhat disconnected to reality and seems to enjoy living in the past (think 1950s) can’t properly be greeted with shock, I can’t get past the idea of a president who knows the difference between Imperial Race and half-breed Klingons (as with Ruffles, it’s the ridges) and who can appreciate the power-consumption challenges of running at high warp with full shields and photo torpedoes charged.
Plus, I happen to agree with him that the speed of light can and will be surpassed.
