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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhy Republicans are like Nascar and Democrats are like Formula 1:
Nascar:
You drive around and around an oval, turning only in one direction. It's simple to understand and simple to design cars for. Republicans are simple, and they like things that don't change. Republicans like Nascar.
Formula 1:
Formula 1 tracks are complex in design and require all sorts of turns, in both directions. They're complicated, with frequent changes in direction. Formula 1 cars have to be versatile and so are more difficult to design. Democrats are versatile, and like changes in direction. Formula 1 fans tend to be Democrats.
Indydem
(2,642 posts)You overlook Pocono, Sonoma, and Watkins Glen.
But nice try.
CherokeeDem
(3,709 posts)and I like NASCAR and Formula 1...
Not certain the analogy works all that well...
Tikki
(14,559 posts)Their only purpose is to use up gasoline and with an obsessive need to flaunt their consumerism.
Tikki
NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)Also, please note the teabaggers in attendance.
MineralMan
(146,318 posts)MindPilot
(12,693 posts)That was the first thing I saw. Teabaggers not so much.
NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)Tres chic.
MindPilot
(12,693 posts)Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)But as someone who watches a lot of racing series, your analogy is a bit off...
MineralMan
(146,318 posts)Oh, well.
cigsandcoffee
(2,300 posts)I'm not thinking this is a great analogy. And I say that as a pretty hard-core F1 fan.
Niceguy1
(2,467 posts)Intent lol ha ha ha ha
Norbert
(6,040 posts)The head kingpin in F1 is Bernie Ecclestone. He is about as shady of character as they come. He would make the France family on their worst days look like a bunch of alter boys.
MindPilot
(12,693 posts)I think that makes me left-libertarian-progressive-something because I want to go very fast in a straight line.
Johonny
(20,854 posts)to watch traffic all I have to do is drive home every freaking night. Lack of public transportation brought to you by people that like to watch traffic.
cthulu2016
(10,960 posts)Lugnut
(9,791 posts)And a life long Democrat. And - wait for it - NASCAR drivers turn LEFT.
1-Old-Man
(2,667 posts)And I am old enough that I saw Fangio.