May 18, 2008
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rmetz74
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Meet The Man Behind The Obama Poster Phenomenon
It's actually referring to the 'Obey' campaign, which people would learn about (if they didn't see it first hand) by reading the full article. And yes, it's based on old, international propaganda art, because it intends to make viewers stop and think about not only the candidate, but the way the candidate is being sold to them. That's what makes it art, rather than advertising.
Referencing symbols of communism doesn't make us communists. posted 05/18/2008 at 14:13:51
Referencing symbols of communism doesn't make us communists. posted 05/18/2008 at 14:13:51
"If all this had happened in November of last year Obama would have dropped out months ago."
All what? The posters? They've been around for months.
As for marxism and hate in the candidate that Hillary herself says is identical to her on the vast majority of his policy positions... It's just too bad you're drinking so much of your own KoolAid. posted 05/18/2008 at 14:10:44
All what? The posters? They've been around for months.
As for marxism and hate in the candidate that Hillary herself says is identical to her on the vast majority of his policy positions... It's just too bad you're drinking so much of your own KoolAid. posted 05/18/2008 at 14:10:44
It is the very definition of pop art. From the Wikipdia page on the subject, "Pop art, like pop music, aimed to employ images of popular as opposed to elitist culture in art, emphasizing the banal or kitschy elements of any given culture. It has also been defined by the artists use of mechanical means of reproduction or rendering techniques that down play the expressive hand of the artist."
aka, art on lamp posts and street signs rather than in galleries and museums, art that has been mass produced and recognizes its own commercial quality.
And if you'd read the full article, you'd know that the artist got permission from the Obama campaign. posted 05/18/2008 at 04:04:27
aka, art on lamp posts and street signs rather than in galleries and museums, art that has been mass produced and recognizes its own commercial quality.
And if you'd read the full article, you'd know that the artist got permission from the Obama campaign. posted 05/18/2008 at 04:04:27
If you'd read the full article, you would know that a) he got permission from Obama's campaign, and b) he WANTS people to reproduce and repurpose the image without concern for his copyright, and has not profited from it at all. posted 05/18/2008 at 03:59:49
It's interesting that so many people are somehow offended by this image... It's too 'Soviet', it's boring, it's not really art, blah blah blah. Which completely misses the point.
In fact, it's the kind of thing ad companies cream their jeans over - an effective way of communicating with a voting demographic that has been unreachable in the past. "Young people" loved the 'Obey' posters - in part because adults didn't understand them. This image ties to that, and makes them feel like Obama is reaching out to them - without that icky, pandering, creepy-grandpa thing that happens when every other politician reaches out to "the youth."
And Obama allowed Fairey to do it independently - the campaign didn't co-opt it. They recognized that he knew more about what he wanted to do than they did, so they trusted him to do it. Imagine. It's a novel approach in politics, and the polar opposite of Rove-style campaigning.
You don't have to like the image, but you gotta admit - it worked. posted 05/18/2008 at 03:30:54
In fact, it's the kind of thing ad companies cream their jeans over - an effective way of communicating with a voting demographic that has been unreachable in the past. "Young people" loved the 'Obey' posters - in part because adults didn't understand them. This image ties to that, and makes them feel like Obama is reaching out to them - without that icky, pandering, creepy-grandpa thing that happens when every other politician reaches out to "the youth."
And Obama allowed Fairey to do it independently - the campaign didn't co-opt it. They recognized that he knew more about what he wanted to do than they did, so they trusted him to do it. Imagine. It's a novel approach in politics, and the polar opposite of Rove-style campaigning.
You don't have to like the image, but you gotta admit - it worked. posted 05/18/2008 at 03:30:54
Man, it just kills some people not to get their way. You sound like a teenager throwing a tantrum. posted 05/18/2008 at 03:17:55
Yeesh. Get a therapist. posted 05/18/2008 at 03:13:53
If you've got a working crystal ball over there, do something useful with it and post the lotto numbers. posted 05/18/2008 at 03:12:50
"Grey's Anatomy" Star Brooke Smith Adopt Ethiopian Girl
I'm simply pointing out that the majority of posts in your profile are accusations aimed at celebrities whom you feel are desperately seeking publicity - yet you end every post with a plug for your website. Do you fail to see the irony?
And if I'm bullying you, it's in response to you bullying the actress in this post. Are people - you and me included - allowed to express our opinions or not?
I take no issue with you trying to get yourself some attention. But if that's your goal, you might want to stop spending so much time slamming other people for doing the exact same thing. posted 05/18/2008 at 03:53:18
And if I'm bullying you, it's in response to you bullying the actress in this post. Are people - you and me included - allowed to express our opinions or not?
I take no issue with you trying to get yourself some attention. But if that's your goal, you might want to stop spending so much time slamming other people for doing the exact same thing. posted 05/18/2008 at 03:53:18
You're obviously that desperate for free website advertising. posted 05/17/2008 at 16:08:07
GOP Southerners Fear Obama Wave
It's about time southern states started voting en masse for people who actually represent their interests. Lord knows it's about time the Republicans realized there's more to America than white men.
And of course, this is the reason the 'Hillary wins the big states' argument is ridiculous. The big states will go blue no matter what. The question is the swing states. With Hillary, the same old swing states are just as in question as they always are. Obama puts a whole bunch of traditionally red states back in play - and that gives him a safety net against the kind of swing state upsets that have killed the Dems in the last 2 elections. posted 05/18/2008 at 03:39:19
And of course, this is the reason the 'Hillary wins the big states' argument is ridiculous. The big states will go blue no matter what. The question is the swing states. With Hillary, the same old swing states are just as in question as they always are. Obama puts a whole bunch of traditionally red states back in play - and that gives him a safety net against the kind of swing state upsets that have killed the Dems in the last 2 elections. posted 05/18/2008 at 03:39:19
Obama Responds To Bush, McCain Appeasement Attack
McCain is digging his own grave by letting Bush "help" him. All obama has to do is keep lumping McCain in with Bush (which McCain is doing all by himself), keep pointing to he nonsense they spew, and get out of the way while the snowball careens down the mountain. posted 05/16/2008 at 15:14:42
Exactly! posted 05/16/2008 at 15:11:01
Obama Memo: 17 Pledged Delegates Away From Winning Primaries
I respectfully disagree. I think Obama will declare victory after Oregon on Tuesday, and I think Clinton will concede - or at least follow in Romney's footprings and 'suspend her campaign' - in early June. She's already starting to strike a conciliatory tone towards Obama in the media, and he's already moved on to McCain.
The sooner the better! posted 05/16/2008 at 14:27:10
The sooner the better! posted 05/16/2008 at 14:27:10
Florida, Michigan cannot save Clinton
You mean the Rezko case in which Obama has been accused of absolutely no wrongdoing? The one about which the Chicage Sun Times said, "Barack Obama now has spoken about his ties to Tony Rezko in uncommon detail. That's a standard for candor by which other presidential candidates facing serious inquiries now can be judged."? (March 16, look it up.)
THAT Rezko case? posted 05/16/2008 at 15:19:07
THAT Rezko case? posted 05/16/2008 at 15:19:07
Actually, how it works is that 99% of the time, a nominee is chosen before all states have voted. That's how it worked with McCain, that's how it's worked in almost every other primary. Hillary cannot catch Obama, and she knows it - she's just staying in so people will keep giving her money to bail her out of the multi-million dollar hole she's in.
THAT's how it works. posted 05/16/2008 at 11:03:35
THAT's how it works. posted 05/16/2008 at 11:03:35
In both cases, revotes were nixed by the state legislatures due to cost and logistics (and in the case of Michigan, the fact that the State Supreme Court ruled that the revote plan was unconstitutional.)
You'll never be able to make a compelling argument until you get your facts straight. posted 05/16/2008 at 11:00:38
You'll never be able to make a compelling argument until you get your facts straight. posted 05/16/2008 at 11:00:38
Senate Votes to Reverse FCC Decision Allowing Media Consolidation
FINALLY!
Say whay you will about the primary season, it certainly seems to have woken Democrats up! posted 05/16/2008 at 14:45:23
Say whay you will about the primary season, it certainly seems to have woken Democrats up! posted 05/16/2008 at 14:45:23
Joe Biden Slams Bush For Obama Appeasement Comments
Once again, Bush proves he's unaware of how the public sees him. An attack from him is a gift to Obama. The more he tries to 'help' McCain and the Republican party, the more damage he does. posted 05/16/2008 at 13:21:32
Ellen Degeneres Announces Plans To Marry Portia De Rossi (VIDEO)
Super.
Has nothing to do with US law, but whatever. posted 05/16/2008 at 18:57:35
Has nothing to do with US law, but whatever. posted 05/16/2008 at 18:57:35
Um, Ellen has no control over the schedule of the State Supreme Court.
And the political climate has changed dramatically since 2004. If the right thinks this is the way to beat the Dems, let 'em try. posted 05/16/2008 at 18:56:37
And the political climate has changed dramatically since 2004. If the right thinks this is the way to beat the Dems, let 'em try. posted 05/16/2008 at 18:56:37
I live and work in Hollywood, and the only divorced friends I have live far away.
It should go without saying that what you see in tabloids is not representative of reality. The divorce rate among actors is no worse than it is for people everywhere else in the country.
Thinking beyond spoon-fed stereotypes is homework too. posted 05/16/2008 at 18:54:35
It should go without saying that what you see in tabloids is not representative of reality. The divorce rate among actors is no worse than it is for people everywhere else in the country.
Thinking beyond spoon-fed stereotypes is homework too. posted 05/16/2008 at 18:54:35
How any gay males have you actually spoken to in depth about this issue? And what about gay females? And what gives you the authority to speak on behalf of a whole group of people who clearly don't all agree with you (or we wouldn't be having this conversation)?
You've "analyzed" whatever you have according to your own point of view. Good for you. But your point of view is not universal, nor should it be in a free country. Thre "gay issue" (as if there's only one) may only "pop up" in the PRESS in election years, but I assure you, it is present for the people affected by it every day of their lives.
If you care so much about everyone else, how about supporting them in their efforts to be happy, by acknowleding that other people's happiness doesn't necessarily look like your happiness, but that other people are just as entitled to happiness as you are? I can't think of a greater good than that. posted 05/16/2008 at 18:49:33
You've "analyzed" whatever you have according to your own point of view. Good for you. But your point of view is not universal, nor should it be in a free country. Thre "gay issue" (as if there's only one) may only "pop up" in the PRESS in election years, but I assure you, it is present for the people affected by it every day of their lives.
If you care so much about everyone else, how about supporting them in their efforts to be happy, by acknowleding that other people's happiness doesn't necessarily look like your happiness, but that other people are just as entitled to happiness as you are? I can't think of a greater good than that. posted 05/16/2008 at 18:49:33
On what planet does equal rights equal increased persecution?
Maybe in the short term... But the only reason those kids get berated is because of intolerance, and the only way to fight intolerance is to lead by example. posted 05/16/2008 at 18:41:16
Maybe in the short term... But the only reason those kids get berated is because of intolerance, and the only way to fight intolerance is to lead by example. posted 05/16/2008 at 18:41:16
You're not gonna have much choice.
One wonders which side of the previous civil rights movements you would have been on. Does it just burn your ass that woman can vote? posted 05/16/2008 at 14:37:10
One wonders which side of the previous civil rights movements you would have been on. Does it just burn your ass that woman can vote? posted 05/16/2008 at 14:37:10
So Clyde, do those men deserve your scorn or your respect? posted 05/16/2008 at 14:22:59
For a lot of my gay friends, it has more to do with the rights associated with marriage - insurance, health care decisions, children, etc. Some argue that could be accomplished with civil unions. Then the argument is, why go back to 'separate but equal'? posted 05/16/2008 at 14:17:58
It's just ignorance and fear, like every civil rights issue that has come before it. posted 05/16/2008 at 13:55:59
We won't. California Republicans are mostly economicaly conservative, but socially liberal. If they put this on the ballot in November, they'll be shooting themselves in the... ;) posted 05/16/2008 at 13:46:18
Thank you :) posted 05/16/2008 at 13:37:34
This California liberal wants to give you a big fat hug :) posted 05/16/2008 at 13:37:17
You are aware, I hope, that US law and religion have nothing to do with each other - per the Constitution? posted 05/16/2008 at 13:33:02
Um, Ellen isn't in the Army. posted 05/16/2008 at 13:29:33
Yep. It's called freedom. posted 05/16/2008 at 13:28:47
A majority of Americans used to oppose women being able to vote. And blacks being counted as people. One wonders where you would have stood on those issues back then.
You don't speak for humanity, past or present, you only speak for your own big ignorant self, and happily, you are in the dwindling minority. posted 05/16/2008 at 13:28:11
You don't speak for humanity, past or present, you only speak for your own big ignorant self, and happily, you are in the dwindling minority. posted 05/16/2008 at 13:28:11
Chris Matthews Eviscerates Right-Wing Host Kevin James Over Obama "Appeasement" Claims
"Talking through strength"? What does that MEAN? It's that kind of nonsensical garbage that blocks the path to meaningful political discourse in the media AND in government.
It's about time members of the press started asking pundits and politicians - in BOTH parties - to prove they actually understand what they're saying. Chris Matthews has his problems like everyone else, but I hope he keeps this up. posted 05/16/2008 at 14:55:50
It's about time members of the press started asking pundits and politicians - in BOTH parties - to prove they actually understand what they're saying. Chris Matthews has his problems like everyone else, but I hope he keeps this up. posted 05/16/2008 at 14:55:50
Gwyneth Paltrow On Madonna, Her Macrobiotic Diet And Her Vices
Man, you are just unhappy about everything today, aren't you? posted 05/16/2008 at 14:42:26
They why'd you click on the link? posted 05/16/2008 at 14:40:34
Tennessee GOP Attacks Michelle Obama, Obama Camp Hits Back
No comment? Shocking. posted 05/15/2008 at 21:04:35
I see the "sweetie brigade" consists of you and dajay... The two posters who express themselves most like teenagers. Maybe that's it... You're both posting from study hall... posted 05/15/2008 at 20:25:01
Prove it, sweetie. posted 05/15/2008 at 20:19:20
Hillary had been demonized LONG before anyone had ever heard of Obama. posted 05/15/2008 at 20:16:18
She's been an attorney and a public figure for years, she knows more about "life in the fast lane" than anyone with time to post here.
If by "repurcussions" you mean Republicans attacking prominent Democrats over nonsense, there's nothing she or any Dem can do to avoid it. It's Repubicans' favorite hobby. posted 05/15/2008 at 20:15:02
If by "repurcussions" you mean Republicans attacking prominent Democrats over nonsense, there's nothing she or any Dem can do to avoid it. It's Repubicans' favorite hobby. posted 05/15/2008 at 20:15:02
And you've got some long outdated ideas about the role of women in politics.
Sniveling attacks by Republicans is hardly "big trouble", and they'd find a reason to attack Obama with or without Michelle.
Michelle Obama has been the outspoken wife of a politician (and a very sucessful attorney on her own) for years, and it's gotten her a lot of respect. She should go right on being who she is - and I'm sure she will.
It will be nice to have a strong, smart woman in The White House again. posted 05/15/2008 at 19:48:09
Sniveling attacks by Republicans is hardly "big trouble", and they'd find a reason to attack Obama with or without Michelle.
Michelle Obama has been the outspoken wife of a politician (and a very sucessful attorney on her own) for years, and it's gotten her a lot of respect. She should go right on being who she is - and I'm sure she will.
It will be nice to have a strong, smart woman in The White House again. posted 05/15/2008 at 19:48:09
Angelina Jolie And Brad Pitt Step Out In Cannes (PHOTOS)
I was just thinking something looks different. posted 05/15/2008 at 17:08:36
California Gay Marriage Ban Overturned: Major Updates
Has it ever occurred to you that you are not an expert on "ideal marriage", or why people - homo or heterosexual - want to get married? Plenty of heterosexuals get married and don't have children. Plenty of heterosexual couples CAN'T have children - yet they're allowed to get married. And there goes your theory. (Unless you think hetero couples with fertility problems should all have their marriages forcibly annulled. I'd love to hear you make that argument.)
Gays want the right to marry because they're just as human as everybody else, and there's absolutely no good reason for them not to have the same rights as the rest of us. This is simply the next battle in the civil rights war, and sooner or later, it will be won. I shudder to think which side of the previous battles you would have been on. posted 05/15/2008 at 20:34:24
Gays want the right to marry because they're just as human as everybody else, and there's absolutely no good reason for them not to have the same rights as the rest of us. This is simply the next battle in the civil rights war, and sooner or later, it will be won. I shudder to think which side of the previous battles you would have been on. posted 05/15/2008 at 20:34:24
Gay Marriage Ban Overturned By California Supreme Court
I have never been prouder to live in Cali :) posted 05/15/2008 at 14:04:40
Eliot Spitzer's Hooker Surfaces (PHOTOS)
As you said... This is a capitalism. The service exists because there's a market for it, and nothing but curbing the demand (aka educating men who use prostitutes with no understanding of the realities of its implications) will lower the supply. posted 05/15/2008 at 19:38:36
Massive Blowback To NARAL's Obama Endorsement
So that's the conclusion you've come to after a lifetime of feminism... 'Screw anyone who doesn't agree with me.'
Sounds eerily like that kind of thinking that triggered the civil rights movement in the first place, huh? posted 05/15/2008 at 17:16:33
Sounds eerily like that kind of thinking that triggered the civil rights movement in the first place, huh? posted 05/15/2008 at 17:16:33
There's the possibility of several open seats on the Supreme Court. Who's in The White House makes a pretty big difference there. If you want to decide your tantrum is worth the right to choose, go for it - and if McCain wins, take responsibility for your part in what we get. posted 05/15/2008 at 17:13:54
Ahem... Evidence please? posted 05/15/2008 at 17:10:23
Here you go:
http://www.ontheissues.org/Social/Barack_Obama_Abortion.htm
It took me all of 5 seconds, and one Google search. You might give that a try before you hurl your next massive, baseless accusation at a huge group of people. posted 05/15/2008 at 14:21:54
http://www.ontheissues.org/Social/Barack_Obama_Abortion.htm
It took me all of 5 seconds, and one Google search. You might give that a try before you hurl your next massive, baseless accusation at a huge group of people. posted 05/15/2008 at 14:21:54
It's amazing the lengths adults will go to to avoid coming right out and saying, "I'm pissed because I didn't get my way."
Clinton and Obama are BOTH fiercely pro-choice, and to suggest otherwise is just deception. Some people think Obama doesn't hae the record to prove it... Frankly, I've been disappointed that the first viable female Presidential candidate didn't make women's rights more of an issue. But anyone who looks objectively must admit they're both unequivocally pro-choice candidates, and NARAL has just as much of a right to endorse who and when they want to. posted 05/15/2008 at 14:15:09
Clinton and Obama are BOTH fiercely pro-choice, and to suggest otherwise is just deception. Some people think Obama doesn't hae the record to prove it... Frankly, I've been disappointed that the first viable female Presidential candidate didn't make women's rights more of an issue. But anyone who looks objectively must admit they're both unequivocally pro-choice candidates, and NARAL has just as much of a right to endorse who and when they want to. posted 05/15/2008 at 14:15:09
John Edwards: Open To Vice President, Interested In Attorney General
I am continuously amazed at people's surprise in discovering that politicians are... politicians. posted 05/15/2008 at 10:42:18
Bush Compares Obama To Nazi Appeasers
I guess Bush doesn't realize that the best thing he could do for Obama is openly oppose him. posted 05/15/2008 at 14:28:55
Al Gore Endorsement: When Will It Happen?
Gore has said for months that he will not endorse a candidate during primary season, so that he can be an impartial arbiter if it goes to the convention... The media just can't let it go. And I say good for him. He's managed to be a powerful force in government - both within and without the party - while avoiding the petty game-playing. posted 05/15/2008 at 15:19:03
Obama Using Cross Flyer In Kentucky
There's a difference between hypocrisy and complexity.
It's true, I'm an Obama supporter, and I hate the mixing of religion and politics. I also think any candidate would be stupid not to address religion in states whose voters care deeply about it... ESPECIALLY a candidate who has been slandered on religion specifically.
The important thing is that Obama doesn't let religion dictate his positions on issues, and doesn't buckle under pressure to pretend otherwise.
As for McCain, if we went nuts every time he did something like this, we'd all have been committed long ago. McCain uses religion as a sheild against having to explain his indefensible positions.
But you've obviously already made up your mind, and are just grabbing anything you can find to support your conclusion. Which is your right. posted 05/14/2008 at 19:25:36
It's true, I'm an Obama supporter, and I hate the mixing of religion and politics. I also think any candidate would be stupid not to address religion in states whose voters care deeply about it... ESPECIALLY a candidate who has been slandered on religion specifically.
The important thing is that Obama doesn't let religion dictate his positions on issues, and doesn't buckle under pressure to pretend otherwise.
As for McCain, if we went nuts every time he did something like this, we'd all have been committed long ago. McCain uses religion as a sheild against having to explain his indefensible positions.
But you've obviously already made up your mind, and are just grabbing anything you can find to support your conclusion. Which is your right. posted 05/14/2008 at 19:25:36
Obama Hamas Smear: Clinton Says It Shouldn't Be Taken Seriously
I'm glad to see she's starting to back him up and choose the party over herself.
She clearly knows she's on her way out of the race. Hopefully she'll continue to take the high road and work towards both Obama's victory and her own political future. posted 05/14/2008 at 20:35:44
She clearly knows she's on her way out of the race. Hopefully she'll continue to take the high road and work towards both Obama's victory and her own political future. posted 05/14/2008 at 20:35:44
John Edwards Endorses Obama... GOP Prospects "Worst Since Watergate"
I think it shows tremendous strength and character to resist public and private pressure and speak out on one's own time. If he'd done so earlier, he might have regretted his choice - like many Clinton voters in my home state of CA do. posted 05/14/2008 at 19:05:46
But as was pointed out correctly, I think, below... That magic 2025 includes SD's. So there's some other number that's a majority of PD's - but it doesn't actually mean much.
Just the news being unclear, surprise surprise :) posted 05/14/2008 at 19:03:37
Just the news being unclear, surprise surprise :) posted 05/14/2008 at 19:03:37
In order to reach what - is my question. Not the 2025 number, because that takes the SD's into account. Comeonnow clarified below that NBC is referring to the majority of available pledged delegates - which is a milestone, but a relatively meaningless one IMHO, given that he's led on that front for months.
My point is just that NBC News's statement is unclear. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:59:37
My point is just that NBC News's statement is unclear. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:59:37
Not obvious to Hillary, clearly...
I don't have a problem with his waiting, actually. We've learned a lot about both of them in the course of the primary season. I live in California, and I know a LOT of voters would switch from Hillary to Obama if we could have a do-over.
This way, Kentucky might not be a Hillary blowout. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:54:51
I don't have a problem with his waiting, actually. We've learned a lot about both of them in the course of the primary season. I live in California, and I know a LOT of voters would switch from Hillary to Obama if we could have a do-over.
This way, Kentucky might not be a Hillary blowout. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:54:51
Aaah - right. (Sorry, moderation elves won't let me reply directly.) posted 05/14/2008 at 18:52:41
Oh give it up, you sound desperate. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:29:02
But that's the meaning of the "magic number", right? posted 05/14/2008 at 18:21:28
They could have all along (and several did.) But now it's more official, more sanctioned. The real question is whether Edwards' supporters will follow suit. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:15:47
No he isn't, because he was a candidate - and that means his endorsement brings the strong possibility of Edwards' delegates - and his supporters, largely in that working class white demographic Obama has been fighting for - switching to Obama's side.
It's BETTER than a superdelegate. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:14:48
It's BETTER than a superdelegate. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:14:48
Also, that NBC News quote is a little bizarre...
"Edwards has 18 pledged delegates. Even if all of those people voted for Obama, and there's no guarantee they would, it wouldn't quite give Obama a majority in pledged delegates, but it would get him close."
Obama already has a majority of pledged delegates to date, and has for months. Do they mean the "magic number" majority? At the convention? Despite most people and pundits thinking it won't go that far? posted 05/14/2008 at 18:10:54
"Edwards has 18 pledged delegates. Even if all of those people voted for Obama, and there's no guarantee they would, it wouldn't quite give Obama a majority in pledged delegates, but it would get him close."
Obama already has a majority of pledged delegates to date, and has for months. Do they mean the "magic number" majority? At the convention? Despite most people and pundits thinking it won't go that far? posted 05/14/2008 at 18:10:54
Wow. I really didn't think Edwards would endorse.
Good. Maybe this thing will be over after Oregon. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:08:10
Good. Maybe this thing will be over after Oregon. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:08:10
Rendell: Obama Should Pick Clinton As VP
Except a) they're already winning OVER her, and b) all the begging is coming from her people - as demonstrated by the article you're responding to.
Kind of screws up your theory. posted 05/14/2008 at 15:42:32
Kind of screws up your theory. posted 05/14/2008 at 15:42:32
Yeah - not gonna happen. Thank god. posted 05/14/2008 at 14:14:21
Kerry Swiftboater: "We Will Attack Obama Viciously"
An albatross? He's overtaken Hillary in SD's since the Wright business, and his poll numbers show he's gotten STRONGER acainst McCain in recent weeks.
Remember, when this all started, Obama was virtually unknown on teh national scene, and now he's on the brink of beating the most powerful Democratic dynasty since the Kennedys.
Yes, some people will say theywon't vote for Obama because of Wright. Those people - including you, perhaps - were never going to vote for him anyway. posted 05/14/2008 at 15:35:37
Remember, when this all started, Obama was virtually unknown on teh national scene, and now he's on the brink of beating the most powerful Democratic dynasty since the Kennedys.
Yes, some people will say theywon't vote for Obama because of Wright. Those people - including you, perhaps - were never going to vote for him anyway. posted 05/14/2008 at 15:35:37
Ooh - while you're at it, tell us the lottery numbers! posted 05/14/2008 at 14:20:19
Of course they will.
Except Obama has already proven he's exponentially better at dealing with this kind of nonsense than Kerry was. And by now, a LOT of people have figured out that "swiftboating" means using dishonest, trivial, divisive, substanceless tactics to bring down the better candidate, and won't fall for it again.
All he has to do is broadcast the truth about where the accusations are coming from and what's motivating them, and he'll take the wind out of their little swiftboat sails. posted 05/14/2008 at 14:18:49
Except Obama has already proven he's exponentially better at dealing with this kind of nonsense than Kerry was. And by now, a LOT of people have figured out that "swiftboating" means using dishonest, trivial, divisive, substanceless tactics to bring down the better candidate, and won't fall for it again.
All he has to do is broadcast the truth about where the accusations are coming from and what's motivating them, and he'll take the wind out of their little swiftboat sails. posted 05/14/2008 at 14:18:49
Superdelegates Continue To Flow To Obama
And this is the first primary in decades in which all state contests actually had a chance to effect the outcome. So this one has been MORE demoratic than usual. posted 05/14/2008 at 13:01:34
Hillary Agonistes: Why Doesn't She Concede?
I think the scenario you just laid out is pretty much what will happen. After Oregon, the SD's will come out in droves and put him very close to the magic number, if not over it. posted 05/14/2008 at 14:08:50
You think Obama will lose. Ok. A lot of people - the majority, in fact - disagree.
Unless you want to prove that you can accuraly predict the future by giving us the lottery numbers or something, your prediction is just as good as everybody else's, and we'll all have to wait until November to see who's right. posted 05/14/2008 at 14:07:13
Unless you want to prove that you can accuraly predict the future by giving us the lottery numbers or something, your prediction is just as good as everybody else's, and we'll all have to wait until November to see who's right. posted 05/14/2008 at 14:07:13
I don't think she's racist. I think she's being eaten alive by blind, desperate ambition. posted 05/14/2008 at 13:54:04
I appreciate your comment, and I think the SD system needs an overhaul, but the suggestion that the SD's are doing something illicit is kind of bogus. They're giving their support to the candidate who is now and has been winning by every standard for months.
If the SD's overturned the will of the people (as measured by pledged delegates, popular vote, states won, etc.), we'd have something to worry about. As it is, they're pretty much representing the voters. Which is precisely the definition of "representative democracy". posted 05/14/2008 at 13:49:19
If the SD's overturned the will of the people (as measured by pledged delegates, popular vote, states won, etc.), we'd have something to worry about. As it is, they're pretty much representing the voters. Which is precisely the definition of "representative democracy". posted 05/14/2008 at 13:49:19
Really? No one else despises the Clintons? Not, oh, I don't know, the Republicans who got Bill impeached and have been begging their base to vote for Hillary in every open primary because they know she'd motivate moderates to get over their dislike of McCain and do anything to prevent another Clinton from getting into The White House? Were you in a coma in the 90's? posted 05/14/2008 at 13:33:11
I think it would be a bad thing because one of my chief problems with Hillary all along is that she's a Clinton, and NOTHING mobilizes Republicans faster than a Clinton near The White House. That's why the right has been urging their base to vote for her in every open primary - because they know if she's on the ticket, moderate Repubicans will get over their dislike of McCain in order to vote their HATRED of the Clintons. She is the best thing that could happen to McCain. posted 05/14/2008 at 13:28:06
I think that would have worked if the race had been decided by now - and I wish it could work that way, because those state legislatures acted like children, and they should learn to accept the consequences.
But given that we are where we are, I think the good of the party trumps teaching them a lesson. The rules have always said the states can cut a deal with the DNC to get the delegates seated, and if it will keep Hillary from disrupting the general with 'what if's', I think that's what should happen. posted 05/14/2008 at 13:22:41
But given that we are where we are, I think the good of the party trumps teaching them a lesson. The rules have always said the states can cut a deal with the DNC to get the delegates seated, and if it will keep Hillary from disrupting the general with 'what if's', I think that's what should happen. posted 05/14/2008 at 13:22:41
How exactly would he force her out? He has repeatedly said she should stay in as long as she wants to. The process is going to force her out one way or the other, seeing as she's losing on every front and has been for months. It's just a question of when.
And when it comes to attack hounds, it has been understood for years that no one has hounds like the Clintons. Remember when all the talk about Obama was that he wouldn't be bale to withstand the mighty Clinton attack machine? Good luck convincing anyone with an ounce of objectivity that he's gone after her harder that vice versa.
Don't vote for him if you don't want to, but put the blame where it belongs - on your own stubborn short-sightedness. posted 05/14/2008 at 13:18:05
And when it comes to attack hounds, it has been understood for years that no one has hounds like the Clintons. Remember when all the talk about Obama was that he wouldn't be bale to withstand the mighty Clinton attack machine? Good luck convincing anyone with an ounce of objectivity that he's gone after her harder that vice versa.
Don't vote for him if you don't want to, but put the blame where it belongs - on your own stubborn short-sightedness. posted 05/14/2008 at 13:18:05
If you've got a crystal ball, do us a favor and give us the winning lottery numbers.
Otherwise, your post is nothing but a guess based on incredibly slanted opinion.
And you know what they say about opinions. posted 05/14/2008 at 13:10:06
Otherwise, your post is nothing but a guess based on incredibly slanted opinion.
And you know what they say about opinions. posted 05/14/2008 at 13:10:06
I've been an Obama supporter from the start, but at this point, I think she should stay in until June 3. If she dropped out now (or had done so last week) and then went on to big wins in WV and KY, it would make Obama look really bad and make it harder for the party to come back together and rally around Obama - which even the staunchest Hillary aupporters, like Ed Rendell, say is what must happen.
At this point, there should be a deal to seat MI and FL, and the rest of the states should vote. At that point, everyone will have had their say, Obama will be winning by every criteria, the SD's may have put him over the magic number, and no reasonable person can cry foul. posted 05/14/2008 at 13:06:44
At this point, there should be a deal to seat MI and FL, and the rest of the states should vote. At that point, everyone will have had their say, Obama will be winning by every criteria, the SD's may have put him over the magic number, and no reasonable person can cry foul. posted 05/14/2008 at 13:06:44
Obama Camp Working To Prevent Donors From Funding Independent Groups
Good for him. While it is true that - as the commenter below points out - this won't stop these groups from existing, it does help avoid the impression that their actions are in anyw ay tied to the campaign. It's also another example of Obama putting his values in action in his own campaign.
IMHO, anyone who attacks a candidate for making this kind of statement clearly has an axe to grind. posted 05/13/2008 at 16:33:11
IMHO, anyone who attacks a candidate for making this kind of statement clearly has an axe to grind. posted 05/13/2008 at 16:33:11
Obama Starts Off The Day With Superdelegates
As Hillary herself has pointed out, pledged delegates are NOT obligated to follow the will of the voters they represent. Very few of them take advantage of that, but a few do - in every election.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/03/10/hillary-clinton-pledged-_n_90697.html posted 05/13/2008 at 16:37:04
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/03/10/hillary-clinton-pledged-_n_90697.html posted 05/13/2008 at 16:37:04
Superdelegates put Obama within mathematical reach
Precisely.
Someone once told me, if you want to prove someone wrong, do exactly what they want.
Let her lose on her terms. posted 05/14/2008 at 13:38:53
Someone once told me, if you want to prove someone wrong, do exactly what they want.
Let her lose on her terms. posted 05/14/2008 at 13:38:53
I think she'll concede in early June. posted 05/13/2008 at 14:35:27
Give them a while to cool off. I'm sure some of them will actually follow through with it, but they'll be more than made up for by the new voters Obama has brought into the party, and by crossover Republicans like the guy who made the winning Moveon.org video. posted 05/13/2008 at 14:30:19
I've never been a Hillary fan, but I think it's GOOD that she's staying in through WV and Kentucky. If she'd dropped out and then won big in those states - and she would have, it would look really bad for Obama and really work against party unity.
By staying in, she gets to save some face, let those states feel like their voices have been heard, and actually does LESS damage to Obama's inevitable candidacy.
As far as the endgame, I predict there will be another big wave of SD's endorsing Obama after Oregon next Tuesday, and if that doesn't put him over the magic number, it'll just be a matter of time - a few weeks at most - before the remaining few step up, and/or she drops out. posted 05/13/2008 at 14:26:18
By staying in, she gets to save some face, let those states feel like their voices have been heard, and actually does LESS damage to Obama's inevitable candidacy.
As far as the endgame, I predict there will be another big wave of SD's endorsing Obama after Oregon next Tuesday, and if that doesn't put him over the magic number, it'll just be a matter of time - a few weeks at most - before the remaining few step up, and/or she drops out. posted 05/13/2008 at 14:26:18
A few weeks ago, she was urging pledged delegates to do the very same thing - only in her direction, of course. Be careful what you wish for, and all that. posted 05/13/2008 at 10:56:32
Obama Wears Flag Pin To West Virginia Rally
Of course he's a politician. He's running for President. That's kind of a pre-requisite.
But if you seriously think he's wearing a flag pin because he thinks it matters somehow - after he himself said it DOESN'T - you're obviously so blinded by your own opinions that you can't see reality.
He's said sometimes he wears it and sometimes he doesn't. And golly - that's exactly what he's done. Not much of a political conspiracy. posted 05/13/2008 at 13:53:46
But if you seriously think he's wearing a flag pin because he thinks it matters somehow - after he himself said it DOESN'T - you're obviously so blinded by your own opinions that you can't see reality.
He's said sometimes he wears it and sometimes he doesn't. And golly - that's exactly what he's done. Not much of a political conspiracy. posted 05/13/2008 at 13:53:46
Do you hear that you sound like a second-grader? "Not my fault, he started it."
Obama's issue? Because some woman, chosen by a network to ask a question in a debate, decided to ask him? (Of course the network probably chose her to do it because they knew it was too stupid for a journalist to ask.)
Ok, I've decided to ask you why you like poo so much that you put it in your name. There. Now poo is totally YOUR issue. Hey, you brought it up, don't blame me. It's right in your name. posted 05/13/2008 at 13:49:28
Obama's issue? Because some woman, chosen by a network to ask a question in a debate, decided to ask him? (Of course the network probably chose her to do it because they knew it was too stupid for a journalist to ask.)
Ok, I've decided to ask you why you like poo so much that you put it in your name. There. Now poo is totally YOUR issue. Hey, you brought it up, don't blame me. It's right in your name. posted 05/13/2008 at 13:49:28
"If he continues pulling these silly tactics, die hard supporters who follow him closely will become disillusioned with his vision of change."
Die hard Obama supporters - even lukewarm Obama supporters - know flag-pins don't mean squat about patriotism or committment to change. He has said a thousand times that sometimes he wears the pin, sometimes he doesn't, and it doesn't mean anything either way. And he has repeatedly said he knows Clinton will win WV, so that's obviously not why he's wearing the pin.
If a pin makes you doubt your belief in a caididate, the problem isn't with the candidate. posted 05/12/2008 at 17:01:38
Die hard Obama supporters - even lukewarm Obama supporters - know flag-pins don't mean squat about patriotism or committment to change. He has said a thousand times that sometimes he wears the pin, sometimes he doesn't, and it doesn't mean anything either way. And he has repeatedly said he knows Clinton will win WV, so that's obviously not why he's wearing the pin.
If a pin makes you doubt your belief in a caididate, the problem isn't with the candidate. posted 05/12/2008 at 17:01:38
Could Obama Redraw The Map?
Prove it.
(I just Googled 'Obama West Virginia robocall', and all I got were links to stories about legally and ethically questionable robocalls linked to pro-Clinton groups.) posted 05/12/2008 at 16:50:13
(I just Googled 'Obama West Virginia robocall', and all I got were links to stories about legally and ethically questionable robocalls linked to pro-Clinton groups.) posted 05/12/2008 at 16:50:13
Um, the early point of the article is that the press, as always, DID go for the shiny toy. Aka, the meaningless tabloid-worthy story, rather than the less dishy but more substantive voter registration drive story.
Let's give you the benefit of the doubt and say you knew that, and are just lousy at jokes. posted 05/12/2008 at 16:47:30
Let's give you the benefit of the doubt and say you knew that, and are just lousy at jokes. posted 05/12/2008 at 16:47:30
Cynthia Nixon: I'd Marry My Girlfriend
I don't know what information you're basing that on, but the recent bust in Texas - which is the example I responded to - contradicts it. And there are many women and children who have escaped polygamy who confirm that they had no choice. It's certainly not a fair comparison to individual sexual preference. posted 05/13/2008 at 13:58:34
You tell us. Why'd you click on it? posted 05/12/2008 at 17:39:27
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