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I like getting political analysis from a variety of sources. Every media outlet slants one way or the other, an unbiased media does not exist. Therefore, it is imperative to flip around to get the full story.
Personally, I felt John McCain won tonight’s debate and exposed Barack Obama as a one trick pony. Sure, Obama looked debonair, but he continues to fail to comprehend the basic principles of capitalism, either that or he disagrees with the principles of capitalism. Indeed, Obama admitted that he felt “government regulation” was a major component to solving the ills plaguing the financial world. Though quick to point out the predatory nature of some lending institutions, Obama failed to talk about the role the irresponsible consumer and the tax-happy Federal government played in contributing to our current economic environment. Obama’s failure to understand these basic principles of capitalism prevent him from understanding the very basics of Wall Street.
Not only does he fail to understand Wall Street; he fails to understand “Main Street.” I grew up on Main Street, literally, 202 West Main Street to be exact. I’m not upset that Americans wealthier than me receive tax cuts. Other people’s success does not threaten me, rather it inspires me. Obama wants to cut taxes for 90% of Americans? That’s not good enough, McCain’s tax cuts extend even to wealthy Americans, which is only fair.
The one thing Obama continues to prove over and over again is that he does understand one street in the United States–Hollywood Boulevard. Obama’s foriegn policy script could have been written by any Hollywood screen writer, Michael Moore, Barbara Streisand, or any other of the radical Leftists in Hollywood. Since we’re talking actors and directors, I feel it’s prudent to quote Shakespeare, “what’s done is done and cannont be undone.” Indeed, we may have gone into Iraq under false pretenses, but Obama and his Hollywood friends fail to acknowledge that once we entered that country, be it right or wrong, we had an obligation to finish what we started. Throughout tonight’s debate, I continued to hear this drivel spill out the mouth of Obama.
As you know, MSNBC decided to reassign their Leftist lightning rods, Chris Matthews and Keith Olbermann for these debates. Matthews got stuck with the late shift following the debate tonight and I flipped it over to watch a bit of his Obama love fest. On several occasions, I was reminded of film clips of star struck female fans of Elvis and The Beatles from the 1960′s watching Matthews. He sat in a chair, arms cross his chest, as if he was trying to hug himself, his head tilted gently to the side as he stared off into the night, obviously enjoying a case of happy pants as he thought of his ultimate man crush Barrack Obama. He asked two basic questions to his guests, “Wasn’t Obama great?” and “Will being ‘troll-like’ hurt John McCain?”
Seriously? “Troll like?” If John McCain is “troll like,” what is Barrack Obama? Fascist like?
Chris, tell me, will being a fascist hurt Barrack Obama? Let’s hope so, because the one thing Obama does understand and embrace is fascism.
Next week, the Vice-Presidential debate: Palin v. Biden, should be a good one, but my money is on the Barracuda.
UPDATE: Please, feel free to post your comments. I’m not like the Daily Kos and left-wing blogs; all view points are welcomed here. If you disagree with me, I desire your comments even more. I will never attack you. I’ll just comment on your comments. All I ask is that you come back to check for my response to your comments. Enjoy!
8 comments
Sheila
September 27, 2008 at 6:31 am (UTC -6)
McCain started off in the muck: he invoked Ted Kennedy in the most egregious and blatantly canny attempt to drag the viewers by the heart into his camp.
McCain went on like a kicked dog through the rest of the debate, fearful of ever looking Obama in the face, even as Obama directed his comments straight at him. Never once did McCain direct a comment at Obama.
In every question, McCain seemed to get more flustered, and was even making sniffing sounds like he was ill near the end of the debate. Obama’s demeanor was always prim, calm, and intelligent. McCain’s was confused, ill-equipped, and angry.
Barack Obama won this first debate handily.
geoausch
September 27, 2008 at 6:37 am (UTC -6)
Sheila, we’re not voting on who has a better demeanor or who is a more eloquent speaker; we’re voting on the person most qualified to serve as president.
In order to serve as President of the United States, one needs to show they at least understand certain principles that make us unique. Capitalism is good, Americans love it and don’t want to trade it for socialism. Secondly, the Constitution lays out the job description for each branch of our government. Listening to Obama speak, a man who supposedly taught Con. Law, I wonder if he realizes the difference between the three branches. His overly ambitious plans makes it sound like he wants to the power of all three branches–the powers to write laws, enforce the laws (the only job duty assigned to the executive branch) and interpret them.
Clearly, McCain understands these principles better than Obama.
I’m sorry; I must disagree with you. McCain won this debate handily.
dianna
September 27, 2008 at 6:38 am (UTC -6)
I was uncomfortable throughout the debate b/c I thought Obama didn’t stand up sufficiently to McCain’s condescending attack strategy, but the polls show how much people love Obama. People want to love their leader, and Obama is that guy. Yeeeeeeeeeeeauh.
dianna
September 27, 2008 at 6:40 am (UTC -6)
and p.s.
kid yourself all you want but the GOP has done NOTHING for the working class in this country. It never ceases to amaze me how the most exploited are their biggest supporters. McCain is just another one of them. And I think everyone is finally realizing this.
geoausch
September 27, 2008 at 6:45 am (UTC -6)
Diana,
You must be kidding me. I’m a product of working class America and now I’m part of working class America. I spent time working in both parties and without a doubt the GOP platform–the core of its platform, not what it became under Bush–but the promise of limited government, limited taxes and personal liberties appeal to working class America much more than government intervention.
Do people really need to love their leader? I don’t need a hero; I don’t need Messiah. I got “saved” when I was 16 years old and where I’m from you’re “once saved, always saved.” I don’t need Obama to save me; I don’t need my government to save me. In fact, I just need them to get out of my way. Obama wants to put the government in my way, in your way, in working class America’s way.
korry74
September 27, 2008 at 6:59 am (UTC -6)
In Wall Street’s way? God, I hope so.
I don’t think Obama has a problem with capitalism. I think he has a problem with laissez-faire capitalism and unbridled greed.
The problem with most right wingers is they don’t want an open market and fair trade. They want an unfair advantage.
geoausch
September 27, 2008 at 7:56 am (UTC -6)
Laissez-faire capitalism is the cornerstone of the American economy.
By definition, an open market is free of government regulation.
PO
September 27, 2008 at 8:50 am (UTC -6)
In my eyes, there was no winner…especially the average American. Jim Lehrer stated in the beginning that “no one has previewed these questions, and they are mine alone.” What a crock…on one hand, Obama might as well as had a team led by Michael Moore writing, and Susan Serandon as his acting and diction coach; McCain just looked as lost as any 70 year old man should (insert how horribly wrong I am for even the mere suggestion of age-discrimination). To me, they did no answering of the questions, only more rhetoric and grandstanding from both sides of the aisle. At least the VP debate should be more interesting…providing that geography questions aren’t asked of Palin, and no one in wheelchairs are asked to stand by Biden.