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Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:36:55 +0000

By: What Our Political Process Has Wrought : The Sundries Shack

What Our Political Process Has Wrought : The Sundries Shack — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:27:52 +0000

[...] those of you whom, like Michelle Obama, who are “pretty cynical about the political process”, let me put things into perspective for [...]

By: Jimmie

Jimmie — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:17:00 +0000

fostert – I don't think this was just a casual slip. What it tells me is that the Obamas are the sort of folks who believe deeply that America is a fundamentally-flawed country that occasionally does something good (like, say, voting for Barak). I don't want someone with that mindset in the White House. I want someone who sees this country as fundamentally good.

By: MarkJ

MarkJ — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:56:39 +0000

"I have no doubt our nation can survive the clumsy speech of Michelle Obama."

Yeah, but could a potential Obama presidency survive repeated first-magnitude gaffes by Madam Obama? And how might Prince Charming react when the late-night shows start snickering about Michelle's latest verbal screw-up? Will he take the well-worn path of least resistance and call them racists? Gee, I wouldn't put it past him.

If or when Obama is elected, the first thing he should do is ensure Michelle is kept busy giving White House tours, hosting tea parties, and visiting day care centers–and keep her the hell away from any kind of politically responsible (or irresponsible) position. Otherwise, I've got a sawbuck that says Michelle will rapidly morph into the "Black Hillary Clinton"…with political ambitions of her own.

Count on it.

By: fostert

fostert — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:39:06 +0000

Umm, for the Democratic primaries, this year really has been unusual. Nearly every primary/ caucus this year has set an all-time turnout record. The proportion of first-time voters is much higher than usual and is really only exceeded by 1972 when the voting age was lowered. The 2004 presidential election may have had a big turnout, but this year will blow it away, with the added voters mostly going Dem. While the primary season may be a little lackluster on the Republican side, the Democrats really do have an historic turnout this year. And the Obamas are driving a lot of that excitement. They have reason to be proud.

At least now I see the anti-Obama strategy: go after his wife like they did with the Clintons. Of course, we all know how well the strategy worked the last time. It turns out that the voters understand that First Lady isn't a very important office. The office of First Lady has produced its fair share of wackos, lesbians, and drunks, yet the nation has survived them all. I have no doubt our nation can survive the clumsy speech of Michelle Obama.