Dawn of the Geeks

Luntz focus group tests the early 2008 Dem field

Comment by “Kos” himself:

I have an inherent distrust of focus groups, but take this as you may. I’m sure it has its nuggets. Especially the part about “passion”. That’s what I’m looking for. Passion.

Of course, the line between “passion” and “angry” is a thin line indeed, especially with a hostile conservative-controlled media setting the terms of the debate.

When’s the last time a rational person who was passionate about something told you there was a fine line between his passion (for say sports) and anger?

From dictionary.com: Passion - A powerful emotion, such as love, joy, hatred, or anger.

There is no fine line between “passion” and “anger.” One is simply an adjective to describe the intensity of the other. One does not become the other.

Perhaps Kos was thinking of this alternate definition:

“An abandoned display of emotion, especially of anger: He’s been known to fly into a passion without warning.”

What a sad little man. He can’t even be passionate about something without being angry. No wonder every politician he’s ever supported has lost. People don’t like angry people. See Howard Dean.