Conservative columnist can’t mourn Nimoy’s death because Spock reminds him of Obama

[DonViejo]

The editor in chief of the conservative Washington Free Beacon published a column today in which he outlined why he felt “apathetic” about the passing of Leonard Nimoy — his iconic character, Spock, reminds him too much of President Barack Obama.

Matthew Continetti opened his column by noting that the president himself drew the comparison, writing “I loved Spock. Cool, logical, big-eared, and level headed, the center of Star Trek‘s optimistic, inclusive vision of humanity’s future.”

“As I thought more about the president’s statement,” Continetti wrote, “I realized he identifies with the very aspects of the Spock character that most annoy me. I don’t love Spock at all.”

“Not only do Spock’s peacenik inclinations routinely land the Enterprise and the Federation into trouble, his ‘logic’ and ‘level head’ mask an arrogant emotional basket case…Spock spends most of his life as a freelancing diplomat eager to negotiate with the worst enemies of Starfleet. He’s the opposite of a role model: a cautionary tale.”

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[ProfessorGAC]

1. Just, Duh!

I can't think of much else to say that would express my feelings any better.

[TreasonousBastard]

2. This is a perfect example of an asshole with...

nothing to say but feeling he must say something.

It's an incredibly stupid piece.

[leftofcool]

3. Editor numbnuts actually thinks anyone reads the "free beacon?"

[Xyzse]

9. Damn, I missed the "E" on beacon, and thought it was more interesting than it was.

Imagine my chagrin to seeing what it actually is, and shutting it down immediately hoping that they do not get credit for my mouse click.

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

4. arrogant emotional basket case?

Try competent and rational scientist. 'Arrogance' is unfounded self-assurance. Spock's understanding of his own abilities and knowledge was well founded. And he was supposedly 'half-alien', which means you can't even judge him by human 'emotional' standards, but even so, there are lots of people who are not terribly emotional who are nonetheless not 'emotional basket cases'.

[Quantess]

5. What a fucking genius.

Thanks for the clever insight, douchebag!

[reflection]

6. Yes, disregard that he was really Leonard Nimoy, not Spock,

a fictional character that you belatedly decided reminded you of the politican you dislike. Disregard Nimoy for that reason and feel apathy that a kind, thoughtful person died. Moron.

[mwrguy]

7. Obama reminds me of Spock as well

3-D chess master!

[JHB]

8. Washington Free Beacon? Another case of "you get what you pay for..."

[2naSalit]

10. A shallow

pool of less than intellectual, self absorbed poo.

[TheKentuckian]

11. How can one be so creatively weapons grade stupid?

It would seem the horsepower required to come up with the angles would cross over just a little.

[KamaAina]

12. Well, they are both mixed-race