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Condition under which I support both Democratic candidates staying in the race until convention
File under: alternate reality, never happening, wishful thinking, and disappointment
There may still be time for this, but pigs are more likely to evolve in the avian tradition.
Imagine if Obama and Clinton had never campaigned against each other, but instead campaigned for Democratic ideals, and against Republicans. If hounded for salacious commentary about each other by the press, they could blush and demure politely:
"Gosh, you know, we do have substantive policy differences of which our supporters are well aware. We trust the judgment of the people, and think the electorate will choose who they want to lead the country. On the most important of issues, however, we are in agreement. We stand together in our rejection of the malignant policies of the Bush White House, which our opponents endorse nearly wholesale."
Just picture it, the front-running candidates tag-teaming and high-fiving as they execute a ballsy clothesline maneuver on McCain!
While I realize the nature of the internet works against me here, I have a request. If you reply to this, don't reference either Democratic candidate. Instead, list a reason not to vote for McCain. Here, I'll get you started:
- Myopic vision of Iraq that would lead to further needless deaths of America's bravest.
Comments (16)
- "Senior Moments"
March 29, 2008 12:12 AM | Reply | Permalink
An extremely reactionary, dogmatic, and uninformed economic approach that is more of that Chicago school and supply side farce.
Hiding an orthodox party line record by being a "Maverick" which amounts to nothing more than politically calculated temper tantrums to get what he wants within the Republican party.
oh and he's really old
March 29, 2008 12:18 AM | Reply | Permalink
Once he's done appointing Supreme Court justices, the Department of Justice will be able to subpoena TPM for our user profiles. But they won't need to, because they'll just ask the NSA for em.
He'll continue tax cuts that give America's future away to the wealthy.
He'll owe favors to a lot of Republicans who are considerably worse than he is.
March 29, 2008 12:33 AM | Reply | Permalink
Your quote sounds like the pre-Super Tuesday campaign.
March 29, 2008 12:38 AM | Reply | Permalink
In approximate order of egregiousness:
"The American president Americans have been waiting for."
"I stand before you tonight, my friends . . ."
"My friends, I am fired up and ready to go."
March 29, 2008 12:41 AM | Reply | Permalink
For one, his economics speech this week, wherein he basically said (sounding like a Bush):
Why should the government bail out people who should've known better?
March 29, 2008 1:37 AM | Reply | Permalink
He is a hotheaded warmonger who hangs out with Joe Lieberman, like, for FUN.
He's already traded in all his "maverick" capital. Hell, he had a fire sale last couple years.
Yes, he's old, but so is Sen. Byrd. No, McCain represents all the old stuff we should have gotten past decades ago. He's a wrinkled caricature, spouting Fake-Patriot inanities in a voice that sounds like sepia-toned striated celluloid.
Plus, he's crazy as f*ck.
March 29, 2008 2:15 AM | Reply | Permalink
Exjournalist, did you ever hit the nail smack-dab center with that post--nicely done.
And also, it's always refreshing to be reminded not everyone out there has lost that precious last tether to a sane reality--our lifeline may be frayed & tatter'd, looking a little worse for wear & tear, but by golly, it's still functional.
Although, whenever I (accidently) catch a glimpse of the cute new couple, those 2 new BFF's, McCain & Lieberman, or if I again hear some media squat, in a voice, aquiver & breathy, extolling the saintly virtues of that rather modest war hero, John McCain--I start checking for signs that I've somehow ended up on Superman's Bizzarro World!
And just a few days ago, the gushing girlie-lads were being scrutinized because it was thought that they, & their networks, were maybe giving Barack too much of a pass, in general...I recall all the outlets spent alot of time discussing if that was really going on. I'm still waiting for someone to mention that "untainted by money, real stand up guy' image they're slapping on McCain doesn't exactly jibe with what's actually on the ground, so to speak.
Before, with Obama, I thought they might be making a bit more of it than it actually warranted...now, however, with McCain, it is really quite the major put-up job they've got going on. What I hear being said about him...the nod to great integrity, or the off hand comment reminding us of his brave sacrifice during time of war, is, in the least, tremendously aggrandized..and in the worst, blatantly UN-accurate. A very great deception. Those characteristics being attributed to him are truly far, far afield of the kind of man John McCain really is.
Don't forget, his brain was given the "Manchurian Man" brainwashing treatment...that's sposed to be some serious mind fu*k, who knows how many times during his stay there. He could very well be a real Koo-Koo...just below that creepily disturbing veneer, lives a real, bonafide stuttering spaz of a nutter. He has neither the mental capacity, nor the moral certitude, nor the strength of character, to either protect our interests, or rule over the free world.
March 29, 2008 6:22 AM | Reply | Permalink
*Embraced Bush's economic vision of rich paying less and less taxes, reducing government income while raising government spending (he reveresed his position now that he is running for President from his 2001 position).
March 29, 2008 8:26 AM | Reply | Permalink
We need to take away the perceived Republican strength on national security etc.
McCain is a good target; he seems to be quite a keen tactician but he does not have the strategic capabilities required.
The elderliness argument is tricky to make because there is nothing wrong with being old: so long as you are healthy and your brain works. McCain has actually had quite a few moments of temporary confusion in public as of late which is certainly not comforting. Even if it is a legitimate concern, though, it may seem underhanded to point it out.
March 29, 2008 8:52 AM | Reply | Permalink
He broke campaign finance laws despite sponsoring the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform bill! How's that for "Do as I say, not as I do"?
March 29, 2008 9:18 AM | Reply | Permalink
Because he once said this:
"One more point - real quick. I want to get rid of Saddam Hussein. There's a few other dictators I'd like to get rid of, too. And I hate to use the phrase 'slippery slope,' but if we've got to get rid of this dictator, which ones do we take on next?"
Because he doesn't even make an ATTEMPT at addressing education, other than the usual ridiculous school vouchers argument.
And the Supreme Court thing is HUGE. I use capitals because it really is that big of a deal. If he nominates another two young and conservative justices? We'll see the effect of that for the majority of our lifetimes.
March 29, 2008 10:16 AM | Reply | Permalink
Bomb bomb bomb, bomb bomb Iran. Nuff said.
March 29, 2008 1:24 PM | Reply | Permalink
That was my point, but the fact that it was jokingly done -- whose President could he be?
The United Stupids of America?
Why am I still scared? Could it be because Bush has been President (even if never legitimately elected) for 8 years!
March 30, 2008 1:14 AM | Reply | Permalink
March 29, 2008 5:40 PM | Reply | Permalink
a) the supreme court
b) we can't afford another day, hour or second in Iraq
c) being Bushed!
March 29, 2008 11:50 PM | Reply | Permalink
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