Tuesday, August 30, 2016

NY Historic Soc "Campaigning for the Presidency 1960-72"-Doesn't Get My Vote

Being a national election year, a flashback exhibit for politcal campaign paraphenalia from 1960-72 would seem like a good idea to do.  But, compared to the shenanigans, rhetoric and historic candidates: the 1st female candidate and a candidate that has never held a political post makes this exhibit so tame as to seem merely ho-hum.  If souvenirs such as political buttons, paper dresses, promotions, photos and charactures are enticing this exhibit may offer some appeal.  Although, I found very little on display to seal the deal.  A small room on the 2nd floor contains all the items that serve as reminders of Camelot days and candidates of shame: namely Gov Wallace and of course, VP Agnew & Pres Nixon; the only VP/Pres in our history who resigned from office in disgrace (or resigned period.)  What was Nixon thinking of with Watergate?  His previous presidential win was with 97% of the popular vote - what was he doing?  I'm thinking there is plenty of deceit, corruption, insanity & lascivious behaviors (Kennedy) and now look at NYC weasel Weiner & duh, Donald.  They're so much more compelling matters with this election year it hardly matters if you come out to see this show.  (I vote a no go.)

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