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Opposition Research 101
I don't know how many times I've read some reader comment that tries to justify some kind of position by saying "Obama/Hillary has no plan for (insert issue here), and until they state their plan they have nothing to stand on." It is the height of ignorance to think that any of the three candidates would be where they are right now without having a highly detailed platform laid out. To suggest otherwise just makes you look like a complete dumb-ass, too put it in basic terms.
I don't think it's against the law, or disloyal to your candidate, to actually take a look at what their opponents' positions are. If you want to sound like you know what you are talking about, check out their plans for the economy, Iraq, education, etc...and compare.
http://www.hillaryclinton.com
http://www.johnmccain.com
http://www.obama.com
I also find it interesting to just compare the actual layout of the websites, the visual appeal, organization, ease of use. If you are getting tired of levelling pointless insults at the other readers, take a turn at savaging the candidates websites (or their actual positions!).
As far as visual appeal and clarity or layout, I give Obama.com an "A", Hillary's a "B", and McCain's a "D" (it looks like where you go to join the Army, I'm afraid to click on any links out of fear of where I might be renditioned to).
Comments (3)
Um, that's not Obama's website. Try www.barackobama.com
March 19, 2008 11:43 PM | Reply | Permalink
oops! thanks for the correction. If anyone wants to check out Obama, Japan, there it is. Always check your sources...always check your sources....damn....and I can't even go back and correct it.
March 20, 2008 12:14 AM | Reply | Permalink
McCain's website...I remember when he rolled that out and we were like, "What's with the grey?" It reminds me of the web in the Starship Troopers movie, "Would you like to know more?"
NO!
March 20, 2008 1:10 AM | Reply | Permalink
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