« previous | TPM CAFÉ READER POSTS HOME | next »
I just want to think to myself that I am the cause for the new obama talking point. I know I am not, but this is what I wrote on 9/27
for the next debate, Obama needs to repeat the words Erratic, overreaction, and wreckless
September 27, 2008, 3:21AM
McCain did well in hitting Obama over and over again with the words with naive, inexperienced, and doesn't understand. Obama needs to paint McCain as the wreckless impulsive hothead by repeating phrases like erratic, and overreaction. These terms identify with the bush administration, and certainly with McCain's decision making over the last few weeks. This was a missed oppertunity tonight, while it was a well thought out debate on obama's part, he was the one who looked rattled. Democrats are at a disadvantage in that they try to stay with what is truthful, as republicans will just say what draws a reaction. There needs to be alittle more push from Obama in the next debate.
Comments (4)
can't say but I wrote to them asking them to use 'Enough is Enough' and he has been but not forcefully enough to evoke the energy he hit on at the democratic convention. I think if they say it forcefully enough they can use it like a sword cutting through muck, defining the moment.
There was so much power in it when he said it at the convention. You've inspired me to suggest that he use it more forcefully as the phrase becomes more necessary every day.
October 10, 2008 2:09 AM | Reply | Permalink
The word you want is reckless, it's related to "reckon" (and German "rechnen") and means without forethought or regard for consequences. McCain is hardly "wreck-less." He's partly responsible for wrecking the economy and wholly responsible for wrecking his own campaign.
October 10, 2008 2:29 AM | Reply | Permalink
Dude, it was 3:00 am, I am bad speller and I had a sixpack by then. a little slack please
October 10, 2008 2:59 AM | Reply | Permalink
I remember reading that post and noticing when the word came up. I didn't remember your name specifically, but I did wonder the same thing.
October 10, 2008 2:34 AM | Reply | Permalink
Post a Comment