TCBETATWO: Tracy Flick? Try Regina George

──────────────────────────────────────── ⚔️ DAILY CIVIL WAR TRACKER ⚔️ ──────────────────────────────────────── A 1,458‑day real‑time chronicle of the American Civil War (1861–65) Launch Moment (U.S. Eastern): APRIL 12 — 4:30 A.M. The instant the first shot is fired over Charleston Harbor. ──────────────────────────────────────── COUNTDOWN TO DAY ONE (Based on U.S. Eastern Time Zone)

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WHAT BEGINS ON APRIL 12 • The bombardment of Fort Sumter • The opening of the 34‑hour exchange • The start of your day‑by‑day series • A four‑year immersive timeline SERIES STRUCTURE • Military movements & dispatches • Political decisions in DC & Richmond • Press reactions across regions • Civilian life & social impact • Minimal‑hindsight, real‑time framing COMPANION PROJECT • Daily American Revolution (4,249 days) ──────────────────────────────────────── ──────────────────────────────────────── WHAT BEGINS ON APRIL 12 • The bombardment of Fort Sumter • The opening of the 34‑hour exchange • The start of your day‑by‑day series • A four‑year immersive timeline SERIES STRUCTURE • Military movements & dispatches • Political decisions in DC & Richmond • Press reactions across regions • Civilian life & social impact • Minimal‑hindsight, real‑time framing COMPANION PROJECT • Daily American Revolution (4,249 days)

Tracy Flick? Try Regina George

Thursday, September 4, 2008

I was browsing the blogosphere last night after Palin's speech and was struck by the comparisons to the Tracy Flick chracter from the 1999 movie Election with Reese Witherspoon playing the aforementioned character. I'll have to admit to not seeing that movie.

For me, Palin's snarky tirade last night with an effervesant grin at the end of her speech reminded me of the movie character Regina George from Tina Fey's 2004 triumph Mean Girls. I feel this is a perfect representation of charm and vibrance masking total disdain for those who don't "measure up" (i.e. community organizers). The perfect metaphor for the social Darwinism conservatives love to practice, (i.e. Palins line item veto for funding pregnant teen safe houses.)

Enjoy: