tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247899948019262860.post728947737411769673..comments2023-09-09T10:29:29.789-05:00Comments on The Green Room: DifferentAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17709842445396738547noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247899948019262860.post-17750429921909634452008-05-19T13:55:00.000-05:002008-05-19T13:55:00.000-05:00Ahh...I just re-read what I blogged and see how it...Ahh...I just re-read what I blogged and see how it may be misleading.<BR/><BR/>When I say "race" I mean "the race for the White House". <BR/><BR/>I mean I think Obama is playing politics just as much Hillary, McCain (and everyone else who has a stake in this.)<BR/><BR/>E.g. Granted, we don't know Bush's heart. Was it directed to Carter? No, most likely a jab at Obama.<BR/><BR/>Likewise, Obama...Personally offended? Or worried about the Jewish vote that he needs to court?<BR/><BR/>So to me, there's nothing inherently wrong with what Bush said or what Obama said. (Other than I think Obama's overreaction may backfire and hurt him.) <BR/><BR/>In the end, it's just part of the big game. Politics as usual.James Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06298488128542417560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247899948019262860.post-21972507875060847762008-05-19T11:01:00.000-05:002008-05-19T11:01:00.000-05:00Corduroy--In an ideal, civil world, I agree with y...Corduroy--In an ideal, civil world, I agree with you--Obama should just walk away and shake his head at the stupidity of the accusations.<BR/><BR/>But this is politics, and Bush struck a low blow against the Democrats--perhaps not Obama specifically, but definitely against his (and Carter's) stance for diplomacy before dirty bombs.<BR/><BR/>In order to win in politics, you can't let such a misleading charge stand unanswered. Obama's ability to lead and protect the U.S. against its enemies is likely a huge issue for undecideds, and I think he took the right approach in his response.<BR/><BR/>And finally--I'd like to know if you are thinking of Obama in particular with regard to "playing the politics of race", and if so, could you please cite your sources.<BR/><BR/>Fondly,<BR/><BR/>E. PeevieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709842445396738547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247899948019262860.post-75330215477945068882008-05-19T09:59:00.000-05:002008-05-19T09:59:00.000-05:00E, here’s what’s interesting, the second article y...E, here’s what’s interesting, the second article you highlighted states it’s highly unlikely Bush was even referring to Obama, rather he was mocking Carter.<BR/><BR/>(Of course I don't believe that necessarily.) <BR/><BR/>I think Obama overreacted. When someone has to explain himself/herself, the more explaining sometimes justifies the argument the other guy was trying to make! <BR/><BR/>Why didn’t Obama just sluff it off? To me that would have been the greatest response to Bush. “Yeah, I said I’d meet with Ahmadinejad, so what?” His character should be what comes across loud and clear, not his words.<BR/><BR/>This is why I still think he’s just a politician, not much different at all than the others. To be REALLY different, I’m looking for someone who doesn’t need to beg and plead for my vote - I want to be the one begging and pleading for HIM (or her) to take office! Also I’d love to see someone who doesn’t play politics of the race. If his/her opponents try to distract, why not just let it go. <BR/><BR/>I probably will never see this person. (I'm writing this with great sadness.)James Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06298488128542417560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247899948019262860.post-77928300189087590892008-05-18T18:15:00.000-05:002008-05-18T18:15:00.000-05:00Jacob:I voted twice, but maybe it didn't count the...Jacob:<BR/><BR/>I voted twice, but maybe it didn't count the second one. I voted, then went back to the home screen and sometimes you could vote again, sometimes you couldn't. Oh no!! It's Election 2000 all over again!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247899948019262860.post-22848082749098927972008-05-17T15:10:00.000-05:002008-05-17T15:10:00.000-05:00I can't decide if I agree more with you or with Bi...I can't decide if I agree more with you or with Biden. <BR/><BR/>Ok. . . both.Joel Hamernickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01400640434055859385noreply@blogger.com