‘Yes we can'? Make that: ‘Oops, we may not'

Alex · 08-22-08, 11:12 AM

"Barack Obama suddenly looks vulnerable. And the more the focus is on him, the less likely he is to become president."

"There's trouble in paradise. Cancel the coronation. Send back the commemorative medals. Put those 'Yes We Can' T-shirts up on eBay. Keep the Change.

Barack Obama's historic procession to the American presidency has been rudely interrupted. The global healing he promised is in jeopardy. If you're prone to emotional breakdown, you might want to take a seat before I say this. He might not win."

I just enjoyed the title of this story, I thought others here would also.

I agree with the writer that the more the election is about Obama, the more he will lose. Obama has had to remain very vague in this campaign for a reason: he is too liberal and that will never get him in the White House. Providing any specifics on his positions will hurt him more than help.

The windfalls profit tax is one perfect example. Obama mentioned it, and his numbers went down.

At least he and his campaign managers are intelligent enough to know this.

‘Yes we can'? Make that: ‘Oops, we may not' | Gerard Baker - Times Online

Lachean · 08-22-08, 11:19 AM

If only Ron Paul looked like Obama...

aps · 08-22-08, 11:28 AM

This is Breaking News?

Lightdemon · 08-22-08, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

"Barack Obama suddenly looks vulnerable. And the more the focus is on him, the less likely he is to become president."

"There's trouble in paradise. Cancel the coronation. Send back the commemorative medals. Put those 'Yes We Can' T-shirts up on eBay. Keep the Change.

Barack Obama's historic procession to the American presidency has been rudely interrupted. The global healing he promised is in jeopardy. If you're prone to emotional breakdown, you might want to take a seat before I say this. He might not win."

I just enjoyed the title of this story, I thought others here would also.

I agree with the writer that the more the election is about Obama, the more he will lose. Obama has had to remain very vague in this campaign for a reason: he is too liberal and that will never get him in the White House. Providing any specifics on his positions will hurt him more than help.

The windfalls profit tax is one perfect example. Obama mentioned it, and his numbers went down.

At least he and his campaign managers are intelligent enough to know this.

‘Yes we can'? Make that: ‘Oops, we may not' | Gerard Baker - Times Online

It seems that to combat his bias towards liberal ideas, Obama has chosen this his VP according to this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obama

Obama said, “I want somebody who’s independent, somebody who can push against my preconceived notions and challenge me so we have got a robust debate in the White House.”

Hatuey · 08-22-08, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

"Barack Obama suddenly looks vulnerable. And the more the focus is on him, the less likely he is to become president."

"There's trouble in paradise. Cancel the coronation. Send back the commemorative medals. Put those 'Yes We Can' T-shirts up on eBay. Keep the Change.

Barack Obama's historic procession to the American presidency has been rudely interrupted. The global healing he promised is in jeopardy. If you're prone to emotional breakdown, you might want to take a seat before I say this. He might not win."

I just enjoyed the title of this story, I thought others here would also.

I agree with the writer that the more the election is about Obama, the more he will lose. Obama has had to remain very vague in this campaign for a reason: he is too liberal and that will never get him in the White House. Providing any specifics on his positions will hurt him more than help.

The windfalls profit tax is one perfect example. Obama mentioned it, and his numbers went down.

At least he and his campaign managers are intelligent enough to know this.

‘Yes we can'? Make that: ‘Oops, we may not' | Gerard Baker - Times Online

Obama's been very vague on his positions? Which one?

Barack Obama | Change We Can Believe In | Issues

aps · 08-22-08, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hatuey

Obama's been very vague on his positions? Which one?

Barack Obama | Change We Can Believe In | Issues

It's a talking point. If you keep saying it enough, unthinking people believe it. Unfortunately, it works because we have too many unthinking people.

Hatuey · 08-22-08, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by aps

It's a talking point. If you keep saying it enough, unthinking people believe it. Unfortunately, it works because we have too many unthinking people.

Dumb unbelievers, we will slay them in their sleep.(Uh-Oh feeding the Obama follower myth.)

Alex · 08-22-08, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightdemon

It seems that to combat his bias towards liberal ideas, Obama has chosen this his VP according to this:

I wonder if that is hinting towards a VP from another party?

Hatuey · 08-22-08, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lachean

If only Ron Paul looked like Obama...

He'd still be bat **** crazy on 1/4th of his policies.

Lachean · 08-22-08, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hatuey

He'd still be bat **** crazy on 1/4th of his policies.

In your opinion, I think any such policy that you regard as bat **** crazy can be supported by the philosophy of liberty, and IMO in said circumstances you simply regard some things as being more important that being free, like still being alive for example.