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I agree that when I first heard the snippet, I was stunned. But when
I listened to the whole recording from San Francisco. I went from
stunned to concerned.
His choice of wording was way off (read: cling). I could see people
being offended. When I saw the response from Obama it took another
context.
In my humble opinion he was trying to say that people do not trust Washington to change their economic situation. So, instead of voting on economic promises and issues, they vote (cling) to the issues they think they can trust Washington to do something about: gun control, trade, immigration, and issues based on their religious beliefs.
Now everyone can see it differently. That's what great about America. I'll probably be referred to as a "blind" Obama supporter. But if Hillary Clinton can "mis-speak" and her supporters can overlook it, then why can't Obama have put something wrong and her supporters can't do the same?
Why is it wrong to say people are bitter about being made promises during a campaign that get forgotten as soon as that politician is voted into office? If you can't trust Washington to address economics, why is it wrong to say you turn to other issues to base your vote on?
He wasn't saying people pick up a gun, or get religion, or are against the American dream for immigrants because they're bitter. He's saying people turn to the issues they feel Washington can do something about. He is saying that because we already *ARE* religious, *believe* in the second amendment, *believe* in the American dream and the right of all it's citizens to prosper; that we turn to those issues because we are comfortable with them, because they speak to the values so many of us hold dear.
Comments (2)
Sorry, This is my first time blogging. The real Blog is titled a Stunned Obama Supporter. Must have hit a wrong button while I was writing the title.
April 12, 2008 2:42 PM | Reply | Permalink
Great question. Sen. Clinton's 'misspeak' involved a rewriting of factual history. Sen. Obama has shown a genuine concern for, and connection to, the people of P.A.
All McCain and Clinton have to offer is more 'shine' and more promises, but they can't even acknowledge what people are experiencing.
April 12, 2008 3:32 PM | Reply | Permalink
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