Obama Goes Abroad and other Rambling Thoughts
One of the burdens that comes with the profile of a major presidential candidate is that everyone over analyzes everything you do; the media, the other candidates, losers with too much time on their hands. One such example comes from on of my favorite topics as of recent: (not janitors) Barack Obama who will head to Europe soon.
For one of his speeches Obama wanted to speak in front of the Brandenburg Gate. I was recently in Germany and I saw the gate, it was neat, but not amazing and I read the informational placards that explained that it the gate had served as a testament to Prussian and later German military prowess. What a perfect backdrop for an American Presidential Candidate: German military might. And while realize that the gate has also served as a symbol of freedom (which I think is ironic since it was located in the eastern half of Berlin).
Last night I read an article that basically said that Barack had not earned the right to speak at the gate. Kennedy earned the right because he was willing to use nuclear weapons to protect the West, Reagan earned it because of his "relentless attack on communism." What has Barack done for you lately?
The trip abroad will also include a visit to Iraq (not my first choice of destinations). I have read multiple articles that describe the various political dangers of this trip. Obama has stated he will not change his position on troop withdrawals, which makes a fact finding trip kind of pointless and if he gets caught wearing military gear he could be turned into Michael Dukasis.
Other articles explain John McCain's frustration with not being able to attack Obama while he is abroad without seeming "prissy." While others still write that the trip could make Obama look like more of an elitist.
The endless media chatter over analyzes everything because they have this need to fill out 1000 word articles on a regular basis. What they forget is that Obama will begin reducing troops from Iraq and McCain will try and keep them there. What they further forget is that like any election during a recession is that it's "the economy stupid."
Even during good economic times Americans will vote based on their wallets. The Democrats used to represent union, the poor and the middle class. The Republicans used to represent business and the wealthy. The two parties engaged in an epic class war (okay maybe it wasn't epic) based around who deserves more money. It is still there, but abortion, gay rights, and gun contro have surfaced as the decisive issues that draw rabid supporters to candidates.
This incohesive piece of writing is another example of over analyzing politics instead of just telling you simple that foreign policy doesn't matter and Obama should stay home and ask voters in Ronald Reagan fashion "are you better off now than you were 8 years ago?" Because John McCain represents...
For one of his speeches Obama wanted to speak in front of the Brandenburg Gate. I was recently in Germany and I saw the gate, it was neat, but not amazing and I read the informational placards that explained that it the gate had served as a testament to Prussian and later German military prowess. What a perfect backdrop for an American Presidential Candidate: German military might. And while realize that the gate has also served as a symbol of freedom (which I think is ironic since it was located in the eastern half of Berlin).
Last night I read an article that basically said that Barack had not earned the right to speak at the gate. Kennedy earned the right because he was willing to use nuclear weapons to protect the West, Reagan earned it because of his "relentless attack on communism." What has Barack done for you lately?
The trip abroad will also include a visit to Iraq (not my first choice of destinations). I have read multiple articles that describe the various political dangers of this trip. Obama has stated he will not change his position on troop withdrawals, which makes a fact finding trip kind of pointless and if he gets caught wearing military gear he could be turned into Michael Dukasis.
Other articles explain John McCain's frustration with not being able to attack Obama while he is abroad without seeming "prissy." While others still write that the trip could make Obama look like more of an elitist.
The endless media chatter over analyzes everything because they have this need to fill out 1000 word articles on a regular basis. What they forget is that Obama will begin reducing troops from Iraq and McCain will try and keep them there. What they further forget is that like any election during a recession is that it's "the economy stupid."
Even during good economic times Americans will vote based on their wallets. The Democrats used to represent union, the poor and the middle class. The Republicans used to represent business and the wealthy. The two parties engaged in an epic class war (okay maybe it wasn't epic) based around who deserves more money. It is still there, but abortion, gay rights, and gun contro have surfaced as the decisive issues that draw rabid supporters to candidates.
This incohesive piece of writing is another example of over analyzing politics instead of just telling you simple that foreign policy doesn't matter and Obama should stay home and ask voters in Ronald Reagan fashion "are you better off now than you were 8 years ago?" Because John McCain represents...
posted by Rick at 2:22 PM
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