Hello friends!
For your Tuesday Marxist specials, we have the following-
First off, let's just make sure we all understand the rules of engagement with Obama, m'kay?
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/05/the_obama_rules.html
The basic ones are right here. Ignore them at your own peril.
..."Here are the Obama rules in detail: He can't be called a "liberal" ("the same names and labels they pin on everyone," as Obama puts it); his toughness on the war on terror can't be questioned ("attempts to play on our fears"); his extreme positions on social issues can't be exposed ("the same efforts to distract us from the issues that affect our lives" and "turn us against each other"); and his Chicago background too is off-limits ("pouncing on every gaffe and association and fake controversy"). Besides that, it should be a freewheeling and spirited campaign."
Here we find that John McCain simply takes Barack's breath away-
I'll let you read the blather, take two Tums and digest, or not.
Here, Obama channels his Jewish self-
http://jeffreygoldberg.theatlantic.com/archives/2008/05/obama_on_zionism_and_hamas.php#more
Don't question his love for Israel. He had a Jewish camp counselor once and besides, don't you know that the early Zionist's were big into the social justice movement. That's all he needs to know, man. There is so much more absolute blather in this piece. I swear, I think Barack's nose just grew an inch at least.
I'll leave you with this last one. I wouldn't want to overload you too much before the coffee settles.
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2008/05/obama_turns_to_the_general_ele.html?hpid=topnews
Finally, after 300+ days of no presence in Michigan, it seems as if Obama has finally gotten the memo that there is a state of Michigan, it's not just one of the Great Lakes.
..."Obama will spend tomorrow in Cape Girardeau, Missouri -- a key outpost in the more rural, Republican southeastern corner of the state -- before making two stops in Michigan on Wednesday. "
Never mind that Obama really doesn't want the voters of Michigan and Florida to have a say in his nomination. Let's not let those little details get in our way now, friends. Since he knows he has been crowned the King of the Dems, shouldn't we all just move on to the general election? To not do so would just be a silly distraction and we know how much Obama hates those pesky little distractions now, don't we?
(Update)
Oops! I just couldn't resist this one-
..."I'm not sure he knows how to communicate well in rural environments," said Brian Alley, a hurricane aviation consultant and independent voter who added that he has not settled on a candidate to support. "He comes across as more of a professional-type person, much more sophisticated than even Clinton or Bush."
Heh. So, Obama is more sophisticated than Bush or even Clinton. Ya think? Well I just hope that his failure to connect in WVA doesn't leave Barack all "bitter" inside. Heck, that might make him feel the need to "cling" to terrorists instead of focusing on the needs of real Americans. Wouldn't that be a pity?
Hack away!
... can be jammed - perferably somewhere painful on his anatomy.
It will be interesting to see, however, just how long Johnny Maverick plays along with such folly. New tone, reach-across-the-aisle-to-get-things-done, and all that.
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Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock.