Can one man be placed in a position where he could possibly orchestrate the changes needed to end wars, fix the economy, provide health care for every single American, bring back jobs, stability, pride, soothe relationships with other countries, bring harmony and understanding throughout the land? Is there one person who can live up to the mile high list of expectations which seems to keep growing in need and priorities? Can one human being...............a HUMAN BEING.........be responsible for cleaning up the environment, finding new energy resources, put dictators in the place, pull down walls, stop tsunamis, create abundance, eradicate poverty, eliminate racism and inequality..................oh, and do this by working through the mire of a shut down ineffective mess called bureaucracy where kingdom creating and "working in silos" are the order of the day? I don't think so.
The expectations placed on Barak Obama are completely off the scale. Its insanity! Yes, he's inspirational and he does seem to have the eyes, ears and heart of enough American voters that he has a good chance of winning on Tuesday. Maybe he is the real deal. Who would know? The world of politics and campaigning has become a such a slick manipulative wank on the public that I don't think anyone has a handle on what is true and what is made up. The mud slinging on both sides, and the spinning of issues and controversies as they creep into the media seemingly on a daily basis dirties the process to a point where I have swallowed a whole pint of pessimism.
Take the stories reported by so called journalists and shared on the national morning radio news. On Tuesday, the CBC reported that Obama was going to win by a landslide. It'll be a cakewalk, even in diehard Republican territory. Then, on Wednesday, the "angle" was much more subdued and doubtful.........they maintain Obama will win, but that McCain is closing the gap. Neither story had any depth to verify and justify the predictions. Rather, it was surface skimming journalism, which seems to be the norm these days. However, both stories had one major theme in common...........that Barak Obama is the second coming.
Excuse me??? No, he's not. This crowning and fawning over the man by the mainstream media, on Youtube, on blogs, in editorials both in the papers, on the TV, on the internet, on the radio does counteract the threats and nasties spewing out of Sister Sarah's gosh darn mouth, and the painfully obvious angry man John McCain. However, I am left with a serious bad taste emanating from my gut. It's all Smoke and Mirrors, tit for tat phony baloney......because who out there really knows what's true? The 1/2 hour infomercial last night which cost over a 3 million dollars.....a mere spit in the bucket when he has 150 million raised in September alone to spend by next Tuesday.......was a glossy emotional heart tugging staged chat, accompanied by a soundtrack right out of a David Lean movie. The only thing missing was a demonstration of some K-tel Bass-o-matic grinding device a la Dan Ackroyd and SNL.
The amount of money spent on this election is shocking. Hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars...........and people are homeless and starving because the banks are going down the drain?? I don't get it.
The expectations placed on Barak Obama are completely off the scale. Its insanity! Yes, he's inspirational and he does seem to have the eyes, ears and heart of enough American voters that he has a good chance of winning on Tuesday. Maybe he is the real deal. Who would know? The world of politics and campaigning has become a such a slick manipulative wank on the public that I don't think anyone has a handle on what is true and what is made up. The mud slinging on both sides, and the spinning of issues and controversies as they creep into the media seemingly on a daily basis dirties the process to a point where I have swallowed a whole pint of pessimism.
Take the stories reported by so called journalists and shared on the national morning radio news. On Tuesday, the CBC reported that Obama was going to win by a landslide. It'll be a cakewalk, even in diehard Republican territory. Then, on Wednesday, the "angle" was much more subdued and doubtful.........they maintain Obama will win, but that McCain is closing the gap. Neither story had any depth to verify and justify the predictions. Rather, it was surface skimming journalism, which seems to be the norm these days. However, both stories had one major theme in common...........that Barak Obama is the second coming.
Excuse me??? No, he's not. This crowning and fawning over the man by the mainstream media, on Youtube, on blogs, in editorials both in the papers, on the TV, on the internet, on the radio does counteract the threats and nasties spewing out of Sister Sarah's gosh darn mouth, and the painfully obvious angry man John McCain. However, I am left with a serious bad taste emanating from my gut. It's all Smoke and Mirrors, tit for tat phony baloney......because who out there really knows what's true? The 1/2 hour infomercial last night which cost over a 3 million dollars.....a mere spit in the bucket when he has 150 million raised in September alone to spend by next Tuesday.......was a glossy emotional heart tugging staged chat, accompanied by a soundtrack right out of a David Lean movie. The only thing missing was a demonstration of some K-tel Bass-o-matic grinding device a la Dan Ackroyd and SNL.
The amount of money spent on this election is shocking. Hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars...........and people are homeless and starving because the banks are going down the drain?? I don't get it.
The smears and innuendos are beyond the pale. I can't imagine what its like living in the United States right now with the onslaught of talking heads and talk shows along with the regular news shows clamouring to continue stirring it all up. There's no room on those shows to even LOOK at stories and news happening beyond the borders. At least when I take in some form of news that I am offered an array of stories with both a national and internation flavour. Do you think the average Joe the Plumber even knows about the deadly earthquake in Pakistan earlier in the week.....? Doubt it very much.
If Obama does manage to stay alive and get elected as President of the United States, no one should expect he will accomplish much outside of the borders of his country. He will be so busy trying to stop the pulsing jugular which is bleeding all over both "Wall Street and Main Street," that he won't be looking at any issues internationally. Or maybe he will. Maybe I've got it all wrong. Maybe he is the Messiah and peace and harmony is within reach.
Ah, the audacity of hoping for hope.........reckless? No........this isn't a reckless election campaign. It is scheduled and planned out right down to very last minute.
Will Obama win? Who knows at this point. All it takes is one big faux pas.....and you can bet your ass the Karl Rove is not sleeping while looking for that nugget.
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I am very afraid for our country. I hate to think of us becoming a socialist state. I don't think either candidate is a good choice but Obama has such a shaky past, with connections to some scary people. He still has not produced a birth certificate. At least we know from unselfish action that McCain loves his country. We have not seen that from Obama.
Regarding the money Obama has raised - You might like to read these articles and decide what you think about his methods.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/10272008/postopinion/opedcolumnists/dubious_donations_135428.htm?page=0
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/28/AR2008102803413_pf.html
Just curious what sort of posting it was that got deleted.
The loaded Obama pic is a perfect illustration of the current US election. Everybody wants Obama except 'ordinary' Americans who work for a living.
Europe wants a black American President because they would NEVER vote for one themselves, neither would Canadians. The middle east want a 'Muslim like' US President but Obama is black and Arabs have a history of being unkind to black people.
China supports Obama because he will destroy the USA but make America a friendlier brand.
Obama is the archetype liberal; all BS and no substance. He reminds me of the thousands of middle and upper managers who have been promoted using a system that demands usage of particular words to solve problems rather than actionable deeds that work. Yep, he's their man.
I'm hoping Americans vote for the war hero and send Obama back to Hollywood.
God Bless America.
mbw.....much of what is in the main stream media and being posed by the Republicans is fright inducing and unsubstantiated except perhaps that crazy preacher. Who knows the truth anymore in this election really. The mud slinging is beyond comprehension.
Im sure you're not alone in your feelings.....the onslaught of pseudo information thrown out there for the voters to wade through has created such a state of anxiety many are feeling. There seems to be no guidepost to measure the crap with.
ww....thank you for the links. I read them and I'm not surprised. I think this happens on both sides of the political coin. It's information like this which turns many people off from even considering their own run for office.
canuckguy....MBW deleted his first attempt in order to add onto his comment. I didn't delete anything.
Anselm....I thought the pic expressed mainpoint well......the widespread blanketing of the voting public with pics, commentary, innuendo, threats, one liners, zingers, theories, action and reactions and gee a little smattering of truth in there for good measure.
As for the truth? Who knows? I sure don't.
YOU MEAN IRVING BLOGGERS DON'T DELETE ANYTHING????
:p
LONG LIVE THE IRVING EMPIRE!!!!
Thank you for this post. It makes me thing and that is after all the purpose right? I'm a thinker and I like to make my own decisions. You have given me food for thought. Both choices are lacking if you ask me, but I refuse to give up my right to vote and I will exercise that right based on what I feel is best of the choices I have.
Charles....thank God you're out there driving them CRAZY! I will leave the empire to you to shake up.
m2p....that's exactly why I wrote it....and I believe one has to simply do as you write...exercise your right to vote and do so based on your perspective, and the information you have gleaned from the extra stuff thrown in for confusion. :)
When I think of all the good that obscene amount of money could have done in the very country he is trying to get elected in it just makes me want to scream with frustration. I'm sure the homeless and the hungry wouldn't have minded seeing a dollar or two of that extraordinary amount of dough.
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