Showing posts with label DNC 2008. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DNC 2008. Show all posts

Friday, August 29, 2008

Disney Becomes New Campaign Sponsor for Obama

I tried to avoid watching the Democratic National Convention. There were better things on, for one thing, like an astounding Cubs come-from-behind victory, a Law and Order episode I hadn't seen, and really just about anything else. I am also fed up with all of the hype surrounding the elections.

If the Olympics gave us one thing, it wasn't unifying humanity at the world games. It wasn't a new wave of patriotism and nationalism. It was a glorious 3-week break from campaign coverage.

Maybe you've seen this commercial by John McCain's campaign referring to Obama as "the biggest celebrity in the world" and comparing him to Paris Hilton and Britney Spears. That commercial is wrong though. Obama is nothing like Hilton and Spears.

He's really more like Hannah Montana. Disney built up this alterego of Miley Cyrus which has taken off, despite the fact that she cannot sing or act, and has a really weird looking face.

Barack Obama has been built up as the next great leader, bringing forth a new era of "change" and "insert synonym for change". Most of his ideas sound rather socialist, but that's my opinion. The problem I have with Obama is that everyone has become brainwashed by this Disney-esque propaganda.

When a great leader speaks, people listen. When Barack Obama speaks, people scream like raving lunatics. Gee, I wonder where McCain got the "crazy" idea of comparing him to a rock star.

It could be worse; we could all be actual zombies. At least then I wouldn't have to hear election coverage because I'd be too busy eating brains.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

An Open Letter to Bill Clinton

My request is that you do not play party politics in your speech tonight at the Democratic National Convention. You said somethings after Barack received the nomination that you might regret, but you sincerely meant them. You naturally wanted your wife to win the nomination.

And now Barack hasn't even reached out with an olive branch of peace by not offering Hillary the VP nod. You are upset. That is understandable.

The Democratic Committee has honored you by inviting you to speak at their convention. But you don't owe them anything. The Democrats didn't elect you in 1992, and again in 1996. The American people voted you into office. You owe them EVERYTHING.

So if you honestly believe that Barack is not the best choice for president--even if you don't think John is either--then please say as much. Your endorsement means a lot, so don't throw it around to a party who tells you to remain loyal.

Be loyal to your country.

Sincerely,
Hoping for a Better Future