Bill Clinton to Joe Klein in the Los Angeles Times in 1991

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/04/13/bill-clinton-flashback-al_n_96433.html

I keep saying it folks: if we want change in politics, we HAVE to change TV media. More Black and Brown people in TV management instead of personalities in front of the cameras.

Isn’t that exactly what the uneducated folks in Philly are being told by Hillary?

Aren’t the uneducated beer-drinking lunch pail pack supposed to be her voting block?

“Less-informed” as determined by others, not oneself.

I contend that both political parties are equally guilty of predatory politics. Hence, my healthy skepticism.

The “less informed” part of your comment is key. The idea is, if they had been voting their best interest, wouldn’t their lives reflect that. You are taking offense where none is intended. That knee-jerk emotional response is what political predators use to control your voting wisdom.

The implication of Obama’s comments that less educated, less informed, rural Americans need to be made to see that he and the Democrat party are the ‘cure for what ails them’ is what is truly condescending and offensive.

‘We know what’s best for you.’

If only we would put our trust in him, and his party, instead of God and freedom, all will be well!

His statements can be interpreted to further imply, if you reject or express skepticism in our
message of the ‘government as your salvation’ then it must be because you are bigoted and xenophobic.

I don’t think anyone would call Warren Buffet an elitist.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4s0nzsU1Wg

It may help to make my point above.

I’d be interested to know what you think.

People don’t end up focusing on issues like the right to bear arms, gay marriage, faith-based and family-based issues, and the like, because of bitterness against Washington or a sense that they can’t effect change there. People focus on these issues because modern American political culture is about subcultures, variety, pursuing parochial aims, and shaping one’s identity and personal agendas independently of the state.

Exceptions to this, of course, are anti-immigration sentiment and bigoted protectionism, both of which Obama conveniently dropped in his Indiana comments.

His remarks are most condescending and offensive to those of us who do not view the state as the definitive solution to our lives.

Hey, “Annie Get Your Gun!” ;)

LOL!

I liked it when is said he expected it from McCain, but he was disappointed to hear the same talking points coming from another democrat.

Then he talks about Annie Oakley and even he couldn’t stop laughing…pure comedy!

I saw his response. I loved it!

He wasn’t angry, but he made light of the situation to reveal just how stupid it really is.

Annie Oakley! LOL! In a world of soundbites, that’s gonna stick.

Good job Obama!

http://dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/4/13/211132/586/146/495127

Addressing the United Steelworkers in Steelton, PA

http://youtube.com/watch?v=NIxmi3e2Vmo

Dang!

Fox also interviewed a Brotha, asking him about Obama’s comments. I thought his was a good response too.

link

Of all the wonderful things said, CNN is now focusing on the “bitter” comment. Campbell says she doesn’t think he’s adequately explained it for some people..I wish someone would ask her to name those people!

Go Obama!

Add to that the fact that Obama gets a very warm reception and much applause at tonight’s compassion forum on CNN. This included a standing ovation at the end of Obama’s segment.

Another important part from tonight’s forum . . . Obama got loud applause when he said that Jeremiah Wright was unfairly portrayed by the media. And all of this in PA where they’re supposed to be waiting for Obama with fired torches and pitch forks.

Will this get ANY coverage in the media????

Sadly, I’ll be shocked if it does.

-21 elected officials and community leaders write an open letter to set aside the recent attempts at political-scoring

-the open letter has received over a thousand responses of Pennsylvanian’s who are angry and “bitter” and thanked Obama for his courage. (the letter and some of the responses ar at his website)

-Pennsylvania Times-Tribune and the Pennsylvania Morning call endorses Obama

Shows like “Good Morning America” and “Today” are going to have their first crack at this. Will they be fair? Or will they take the Lou Dobbs approach.

One things for sure. I’m already bracing for the spin that’s sure to come from “Morning Joe” and “Fox and Friends.” They’ll try their best to make this look like the biggest gaffe in American political history. Joe Scarborough is so unapologetically in the tank for the Clintons, I’m not even sure if he believes what he’s saying half the time.

I maintain . . . this will be a story until either the polls prove it’s not a big deal or the media moves to cover this week’s debate.