Comments on: The Real Deal http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/09/the-real-deal/ A black bourgeoisie perspective on U.S. politics Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:31:34 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: evita http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/09/the-real-deal/comment-page-4/#comment-163863 evita Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:46:29 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=3191#comment-163863 Here's what I'm thinking: this was supposed to be the HARD part. Yes, there is a whole lot of test left, but this was supposed to be the slam dunk for McCain. And at the end of the night, MSM is calling this one for Obama. <br><br>As a supporter, I needed Obama to have a stronger showing than McCain and that happened. Don't hate on me because I'm pleased. This needed to happen and it did. Here's what I'm thinking: this was supposed to be the HARD part. Yes, there is a whole lot of test left, but this was supposed to be the slam dunk for McCain. And at the end of the night, MSM is calling this one for Obama.

As a supporter, I needed Obama to have a stronger showing than McCain and that happened. Don't hate on me because I'm pleased. This needed to happen and it did.

]]> By: evita http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/09/the-real-deal/comment-page-4/#comment-66888 evita Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:46:29 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=3191#comment-66888 Here's what I'm thinking: this was supposed to be the HARD part. Yes, there is a whole lot of test left, but this was supposed to be the slam dunk for McCain. And at the end of the night, MSM is calling this one for Obama. <br><br>As a supporter, I needed Obama to have a stronger showing than McCain and that happened. Don't hate on me because I'm pleased. This needed to happen and it did. Here's what I'm thinking: this was supposed to be the HARD part. Yes, there is a whole lot of test left, but this was supposed to be the slam dunk for McCain. And at the end of the night, MSM is calling this one for Obama.

As a supporter, I needed Obama to have a stronger showing than McCain and that happened. Don't hate on me because I'm pleased. This needed to happen and it did.

]]> By: Myth http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/09/the-real-deal/comment-page-4/#comment-66787 Myth Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:09:00 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=3191#comment-66787 CPL:<br>Obama did not do as well as could be expected, Lehrer be damned. I am vested in Obama and he did not "bring it home last night and seal the deal." John had him against the rope and rattled Obama. The debate will be repeated tonight and this viewing will give all and opportunity to do an true debate tactic analysis of the Obama. I am not so concerned about "McCaint" as I am about Obama's performance. Look again at the debate analytically. John is strong in his debate skills. Once he saw that he could rattle Obama with "little white lies" John continued to use the strategy and it worked. Obama spent all of his allocated time defending John's accusations and McCain saw that it worked and continued the strategy. When it was John's time to talk he changed the dialogue to what he wanted it to be, hardly responding, acknowledging Obama's presence. John controlled the debate, and the dialogue until the last half when Obama gained a little strength and came back with one or two punches. But the reason that I say, that Obama did not do as well as he could is because Obama is a smart man. He has had 2 years off training on how to be President on the campaign trail and has learned all that he knows from all that have run. He is prepared to be President because he has learned from the best of the best candidates running for President. One month out, with the greatest depression ever looming, Obama should have sealed the deal last night. He did not. Only because he did not prepare. While John thru him off . having him think he would not show up, John was gettting prepared all of the time. Obama should have anticipated as much from him--John desparately wants to win and we all know that deparate people do desparate things. Over the next month, Obama has to be exceptional because I am vested in him for my future well being in this country. There is no room to be defensive, to not show leadership and/or to be rattled by John. John knows Obama's weak spot now and he will play on it in the next debate. We can win this race with preparation. IJohn may beat Obama, but LOOSING within grasp of the Presidency is not an option at this point for me, again I am vested. I have envsioned and plans to get my flu shot and pneumonia vaccine so that I can camp out at the US Capitol, in the DC cold, on Jan 19 and Obama better take his spot on Jan 20 because my only reason for going is to see the one and only African America in my lifetime to take the oath of office for the presidency of the United States..<br><br>God has prepared the way for Obama. It is OUR time. He can't mess that up for me with bad choices. He needs to be knowledgeable, prepared and exceed expectations. Yes, we have two more shots at the debates. Obama needs to seal the deal, at the very next one, not come in as a "tie" with John.<br><br>And finally Johh, on Jan 20, 2009 you can call me "Barack" or "Mr. President." You pick your poison John. CPL:
Obama did not do as well as could be expected, Lehrer be damned. I am vested in Obama and he did not “bring it home last night and seal the deal.” John had him against the rope and rattled Obama. The debate will be repeated tonight and this viewing will give all and opportunity to do an true debate tactic analysis of the Obama. I am not so concerned about “McCaint” as I am about Obama's performance. Look again at the debate analytically. John is strong in his debate skills. Once he saw that he could rattle Obama with “little white lies” John continued to use the strategy and it worked. Obama spent all of his allocated time defending John's accusations and McCain saw that it worked and continued the strategy. When it was John's time to talk he changed the dialogue to what he wanted it to be, hardly responding, acknowledging Obama's presence. John controlled the debate, and the dialogue until the last half when Obama gained a little strength and came back with one or two punches. But the reason that I say, that Obama did not do as well as he could is because Obama is a smart man. He has had 2 years off training on how to be President on the campaign trail and has learned all that he knows from all that have run. He is prepared to be President because he has learned from the best of the best candidates running for President. One month out, with the greatest depression ever looming, Obama should have sealed the deal last night. He did not. Only because he did not prepare. While John thru him off . having him think he would not show up, John was gettting prepared all of the time. Obama should have anticipated as much from him–John desparately wants to win and we all know that deparate people do desparate things. Over the next month, Obama has to be exceptional because I am vested in him for my future well being in this country. There is no room to be defensive, to not show leadership and/or to be rattled by John. John knows Obama's weak spot now and he will play on it in the next debate. We can win this race with preparation. IJohn may beat Obama, but LOOSING within grasp of the Presidency is not an option at this point for me, again I am vested. I have envsioned and plans to get my flu shot and pneumonia vaccine so that I can camp out at the US Capitol, in the DC cold, on Jan 19 and Obama better take his spot on Jan 20 because my only reason for going is to see the one and only African America in my lifetime to take the oath of office for the presidency of the United States..

God has prepared the way for Obama. It is OUR time. He can't mess that up for me with bad choices. He needs to be knowledgeable, prepared and exceed expectations. Yes, we have two more shots at the debates. Obama needs to seal the deal, at the very next one, not come in as a “tie” with John.

And finally Johh, on Jan 20, 2009 you can call me “Barack” or “Mr. President.” You pick your poison John.

]]> By: Myth http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/09/the-real-deal/comment-page-4/#comment-66778 Myth Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:36:20 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=3191#comment-66778 I feel you MsMartin, I do really. I am not trying to be unjustly critical of Obama's performance at the debate. I am rattled and want him to do better because YES HE CAN. If I were polled as the economy were falling I would commit to Obama for sure. and proudly proclaim that he won the debate. The media and most of the country realize now that Obama is our greatest hope and all were on board to spin the results for Obama. That has nothing to do with Obama's performance at the debate though. I am posting, something I haven't done before , because I want desperately for Obama to win and his performance last night was a dealbreaker in my investmen. I am objective too, not just saying that he did a good job to influence voters but sending objective signals so he can better himself. I want someone to send him my message that success comes thru knowledge and preparation. He has to be heavy on the preparation. He has overcome too much to not peform at his best. I am vested in him and he has to perform exceptionally. It is one thing to get beat by John but it's another for Obama to loose and that is not an option at this point in OUR journey. MsMartin, he has two more shots and I have the greatest confidence that he will seal the deal. I feel you MsMartin, I do really. I am not trying to be unjustly critical of Obama's performance at the debate. I am rattled and want him to do better because YES HE CAN. If I were polled as the economy were falling I would commit to Obama for sure. and proudly proclaim that he won the debate. The media and most of the country realize now that Obama is our greatest hope and all were on board to spin the results for Obama. That has nothing to do with Obama's performance at the debate though. I am posting, something I haven't done before , because I want desperately for Obama to win and his performance last night was a dealbreaker in my investmen. I am objective too, not just saying that he did a good job to influence voters but sending objective signals so he can better himself. I want someone to send him my message that success comes thru knowledge and preparation. He has to be heavy on the preparation. He has overcome too much to not peform at his best. I am vested in him and he has to perform exceptionally. It is one thing to get beat by John but it's another for Obama to loose and that is not an option at this point in OUR journey. MsMartin, he has two more shots and I have the greatest confidence that he will seal the deal.

]]> By: Admiral_Komack http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/09/the-real-deal/comment-page-4/#comment-66772 Admiral_Komack Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:06:11 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=3191#comment-66772 Letterman gave McCain his props (he's a war hero!) then tore the bark off of him.<br><br>Maybe Barack has the right idea; praise McCain for his service, THEN rip his (McCain's) skin off. Letterman gave McCain his props (he's a war hero!) then tore the bark off of him.

Maybe Barack has the right idea; praise McCain for his service, THEN rip his (McCain's) skin off.

]]> By: TruthSeeker http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/09/the-real-deal/comment-page-4/#comment-66771 TruthSeeker Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:04:02 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=3191#comment-66771 hee hee...<br><br>It was great! He needs to modulate the intensity though, but he's learning.<br><br>McCain is toast. hee hee…

It was great! He needs to modulate the intensity though, but he's learning.

McCain is toast.

]]> By: TruthSeeker http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/09/the-real-deal/comment-page-4/#comment-66764 TruthSeeker Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:52:05 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=3191#comment-66764 I dunno....but I do know it's coming. I hope the O campaign is ready. I dunno….but I do know it's coming. I hope the O campaign is ready.

]]> By: TruthSeeker http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/09/the-real-deal/comment-page-4/#comment-66763 TruthSeeker Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:51:20 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=3191#comment-66763 They pulled the "suspension" stunt....and it backfired.<br><br>They didn't win the debate.<br><br>McCain is still behind....what are they going to do next?? They're even further behind than they were last week. They're having a money crunch. They're crazy and desperate. Did you see that ad they put out...where O is saying he agrees? A sane campaign doesn't put out an ad like that. They pulled the “suspension” stunt….and it backfired.

They didn't win the debate.

McCain is still behind….what are they going to do next?? They're even further behind than they were last week. They're having a money crunch. They're crazy and desperate. Did you see that ad they put out…where O is saying he agrees? A sane campaign doesn't put out an ad like that.

]]> By: Miranda http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/09/the-real-deal/comment-page-4/#comment-66760 Miranda Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:45:45 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=3191#comment-66760 What msmartin said. What msmartin said.

]]> By: Town http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/09/the-real-deal/comment-page-4/#comment-66757 Town Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:45:00 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=3191#comment-66757 She was hanging out in a Philly bar. She was hanging out in a Philly bar.

]]> By: Town http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/09/the-real-deal/comment-page-4/#comment-66756 Town Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:44:30 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=3191#comment-66756 McCain needs to "be careful" because he's not the master of subtlety. McCain's race baiting doesn't really work because he ain't slick about it, he just puts it out there and it backfires on him. That's why Rove said a couple of weeks ago that McCain's ads were "too nasty." He didn't mean they were "too nasty," he meant they were too obvious. White people don't like to be associated with obvious racists even if they feel the same. McCain needs to “be careful” because he's not the master of subtlety. McCain's race baiting doesn't really work because he ain't slick about it, he just puts it out there and it backfires on him. That's why Rove said a couple of weeks ago that McCain's ads were “too nasty.” He didn't mean they were “too nasty,” he meant they were too obvious. White people don't like to be associated with obvious racists even if they feel the same.

]]> By: Admiral_Komack http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/09/the-real-deal/comment-page-4/#comment-66755 Admiral_Komack Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:44:21 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=3191#comment-66755 No, no!<br>Tell, tell!<br>:-) No, no!
Tell, tell!
:-)

]]> By: Admiral_Komack http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/09/the-real-deal/comment-page-4/#comment-66750 Admiral_Komack Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:26:56 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=3191#comment-66750 Why should he be careful about pushing the "Barack is disrespectful" meme?<br><br>I expect McCain to push it.<br><br>Why?<br><br>I think the press STILL likes McCain.<br><br>The media is not Obama's friend.<br><br>McCain wants to win...PERIOD. Why should he be careful about pushing the “Barack is disrespectful” meme?

I expect McCain to push it.

Why?

I think the press STILL likes McCain.

The media is not Obama's friend.

McCain wants to win…PERIOD.

]]> By: CPL http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/09/the-real-deal/comment-page-4/#comment-66749 CPL Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:26:52 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=3191#comment-66749 Someone mentioned on this thread that Obama and McCaint have two more debates.<br><br>Obama is like a marathon runner - you don't blow your wad in one go - you pace yourself. <br><br>McCaint blew his wad at the debate last night. Expect him to get progressively worse. His condescending tone towards Obama pissed off the group he needs to win: WOMEN AND THE UNDECIDED/FENCE-SITTERS. The polls show McCain pissed them off with his delivery last night, not to mention his refusal to even look at Obama - a sure sign of disrespect if ever there was one.<br><br>We got two more to go. Start panicking if you don't see Obama reach and swing by the end of the second debate. He did as well as could be expected, considering Jim Lehrer gave McCain a whole lot of rope and time to hang himself. Someone mentioned on this thread that Obama and McCaint have two more debates.

Obama is like a marathon runner – you don't blow your wad in one go – you pace yourself.

McCaint blew his wad at the debate last night. Expect him to get progressively worse. His condescending tone towards Obama pissed off the group he needs to win: WOMEN AND THE UNDECIDED/FENCE-SITTERS. The polls show McCain pissed them off with his delivery last night, not to mention his refusal to even look at Obama – a sure sign of disrespect if ever there was one.

We got two more to go. Start panicking if you don't see Obama reach and swing by the end of the second debate. He did as well as could be expected, considering Jim Lehrer gave McCain a whole lot of rope and time to hang himself.

]]> By: Admiral_Komack http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/09/the-real-deal/comment-page-4/#comment-66746 Admiral_Komack Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:11:17 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=3191#comment-66746 She certainly is smart.<br>Nothing puts you at the top of the hiring list like dissing a previous employer.<br>Poor baby. She certainly is smart.
Nothing puts you at the top of the hiring list like dissing a previous employer.
Poor baby.

]]> By: Admiral_Komack http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/09/the-real-deal/comment-page-4/#comment-66740 Admiral_Komack Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:50:44 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=3191#comment-66740 Very good point: I wondered where she was, too.<br>McCain's spinmiesters were out there, but where the hell was Caribou Barbie? Very good point: I wondered where she was, too.
McCain's spinmiesters were out there, but where the hell was Caribou Barbie?

]]> By: Admiral_Komack http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/09/the-real-deal/comment-page-4/#comment-66738 Admiral_Komack Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:42:15 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=3191#comment-66738 I think Obama won the debate.<br>Obama showed his depth of knowledge in foreign policy.<br>He slammed McCain when McCain went on his "He'll raise your taxes" riff.<br>He also hit McCain on the Iraq war.<br>Two more debates to go. I think Obama won the debate.
Obama showed his depth of knowledge in foreign policy.
He slammed McCain when McCain went on his “He'll raise your taxes” riff.
He also hit McCain on the Iraq war.
Two more debates to go.

]]> By: grace http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/09/the-real-deal/comment-page-4/#comment-66709 grace Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:16:56 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=3191#comment-66709 If Obama is going to win this election he better toughen up ! Mc Cain was like an old man schooling a young man in how to deal with running a country. Obama has the advantage with what is going on in our country, he must get tougher! If Obama is going to win this election he better toughen up ! Mc Cain was like an old man schooling a young man in how to deal with running a country. Obama has the advantage with what is going on in our country, he must get tougher!

]]> By: msmartin http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/09/the-real-deal/comment-page-4/#comment-66707 msmartin Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:16:44 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=3191#comment-66707 I couldn't bother to read this book you wrote because your introductory paragraph is off. The polls reflect something entirely different than what you've suggested. Nevermind, I can't even be bothered with responding to this. I couldn't bother to read this book you wrote because your introductory paragraph is off. The polls reflect something entirely different than what you've suggested. Nevermind, I can't even be bothered with responding to this.

]]> By: Myth http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/09/the-real-deal/comment-page-4/#comment-66698 Myth Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:46:15 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=3191#comment-66698 Honestly y'all now come on. Nobody saw what I saw last night? Well, here is my opinion. Senator Obama did a LESS THAN EXPECTED job last night. I am a bit concerned that John kept him on the defensive a bit too much. John kept Senator Obama on "the rope" of the wrestling ring pretty much the whole debate. Senator Obama has got to deliver blows to John so we can win this election. Senator Obama needed to control the debate; own the debate and that just didn't happen. If Senator Obama keeps looking weak and not performing, we will lose this election; and it should NOT be because of lack of performance, that's just not acceptable. He has to hit back hard. He needs to come with a TKO. Don't allow John to control the debate. Senator Obama can't just be good, he knows that he has to be "better than". We have come too far with this struggle for him to loose in this "war of words". He has gotta get himself together or we will not be able to use our prepared excuse if he loses: "Y'all didn't vote/elect a qualified man because he is a black man." We may just have to concede that his lack of experience and inability to deliver a blow will be the reasons that he couldn't get enough 'well meaning heartland votes.'<br> <br>George Bush was less than average; Sarah Palin is less than average and both got trounced. We expect leadership in this country to be "above average and exceptional" and Obama has those qualities. He has to show them; he has gotta REPRESENT. Can't be 'scuured.' The Obama team needs to do more role playing with him to toughen him up. Cut that stump speech out and speak to us with passion. Don't always look down and quit all that damn "agreeing with John". You woulda thought he would have taken time away from the campaign trail and really prepared for a knock out. Somebody in the campaign has to get him prepared. WE NEED SENATOR OBAMA TO SURVIVE AND 'REPRESENT' WELL SO WE CAN GET ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. <br><br>Our country is overwhelmingly white. We only make up 12% and Hispanics 15% (they will sit this election out rather than vote for a black man, that’s an unacceptable given). So, basically this is a white race with blacks that may be able to make the difference in an election that is overwhelmingly white. My point is this, Iowa got this ball rolling and convinced this country and especially African Americans that Senator Obama "could" be President because of his qualifications, capabilities and potential. They, "Iowa" (representing all white people) always expects him to perform exceptionally through all components of this election. He is black and knows that he has to be "better than." Last night, it was as though he just got up from his seat and went out to the debate to "wing it." There appeared to be NO pre preparation. I expect him to do "better than" in the next two debates-he has to, because John is skilled at debate, knows how to put Senator Obama on the defensive, and most importantly last night proved that his “age thing” is NOT a factor. The age game was taken off the table last night (barring an illness). Senator Obama now has to prepare. Senator Obama is smart, he cut his "debate teeth" with Hillary and learned a lot from her. I think he was taken by surprise by John as most of us were. Senator Obama allowed himself to loose his cool and decided he needed to defend himself against John’s lies instead of seizing control of the dialogue and controlling what he wanted to discuss. He has GOT to prepare. Needs to pay an ultra conservative Regan democrat, heartland democrat, right winged Republican as a sparing partner and practice the art of debate nightly for the next two weeks. Senator Obama missed two many opportunities to seal the election deal last night. John was better last night than he ever was in the Republican debates so he surprised everyone. Senator Obama can do this, he can do this, he has to seal this deal. If not, all of those fireworks at the acceptance speech in Colorado were for naught. And I can take off all of my Obama Family screensavers and go back to just “coping without hoping” in America. The debates should be the least part of this struggle. Success does come when knowledge and preparation meet and he did not have the preparation last night which is unacceptable and I could kick his red-boned butt for that this morning. Back to my point again, white people in American elect Presidents and for a black man to get this far into consideration to be elected you have to be “exceptional.” Up to this point, all has gone well. He is a quick study and I am sure this morning "Michelle and his circle" will be giving him some good advice about preparation. I trust so.<br><br>What will happen if Senator Obama wins by a million votes in the General Election and loses the racist, heartland, outdated Electoral College? Will we have to again go before the racist Supreme Court so that another President gets anointed into office in lieu of being elected to this highest office? He has to win the debates first for that to happen so there won't be any questions, none what so ever if and when he have to do a “Jena-styled protest” on the Electoral College; a “dream-deferred rally” on the Washington Mall. But he has got to win the debates in an exceptional manner, he cannot afford to screw up now, we are too close for him not to be prepared, not to nail this thing down. This Obama Momma is disappointed and there is no excuse for his performance; we have to win this election to help this country. I wanted to go thru the TV and slap him for allowing John to put him on the defensive. Okay, stop it Myth. Honestly y'all now come on. Nobody saw what I saw last night? Well, here is my opinion. Senator Obama did a LESS THAN EXPECTED job last night. I am a bit concerned that John kept him on the defensive a bit too much. John kept Senator Obama on “the rope” of the wrestling ring pretty much the whole debate. Senator Obama has got to deliver blows to John so we can win this election. Senator Obama needed to control the debate; own the debate and that just didn't happen. If Senator Obama keeps looking weak and not performing, we will lose this election; and it should NOT be because of lack of performance, that's just not acceptable. He has to hit back hard. He needs to come with a TKO. Don't allow John to control the debate. Senator Obama can't just be good, he knows that he has to be “better than”. We have come too far with this struggle for him to loose in this “war of words”. He has gotta get himself together or we will not be able to use our prepared excuse if he loses: “Y'all didn't vote/elect a qualified man because he is a black man.” We may just have to concede that his lack of experience and inability to deliver a blow will be the reasons that he couldn't get enough 'well meaning heartland votes.'

George Bush was less than average; Sarah Palin is less than average and both got trounced. We expect leadership in this country to be “above average and exceptional” and Obama has those qualities. He has to show them; he has gotta REPRESENT. Can't be 'scuured.' The Obama team needs to do more role playing with him to toughen him up. Cut that stump speech out and speak to us with passion. Don't always look down and quit all that damn “agreeing with John”. You woulda thought he would have taken time away from the campaign trail and really prepared for a knock out. Somebody in the campaign has to get him prepared. WE NEED SENATOR OBAMA TO SURVIVE AND 'REPRESENT' WELL SO WE CAN GET ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

Our country is overwhelmingly white. We only make up 12% and Hispanics 15% (they will sit this election out rather than vote for a black man, that’s an unacceptable given). So, basically this is a white race with blacks that may be able to make the difference in an election that is overwhelmingly white. My point is this, Iowa got this ball rolling and convinced this country and especially African Americans that Senator Obama “could” be President because of his qualifications, capabilities and potential. They, “Iowa” (representing all white people) always expects him to perform exceptionally through all components of this election. He is black and knows that he has to be “better than.” Last night, it was as though he just got up from his seat and went out to the debate to “wing it.” There appeared to be NO pre preparation. I expect him to do “better than” in the next two debates-he has to, because John is skilled at debate, knows how to put Senator Obama on the defensive, and most importantly last night proved that his “age thing” is NOT a factor. The age game was taken off the table last night (barring an illness). Senator Obama now has to prepare. Senator Obama is smart, he cut his “debate teeth” with Hillary and learned a lot from her. I think he was taken by surprise by John as most of us were. Senator Obama allowed himself to loose his cool and decided he needed to defend himself against John’s lies instead of seizing control of the dialogue and controlling what he wanted to discuss. He has GOT to prepare. Needs to pay an ultra conservative Regan democrat, heartland democrat, right winged Republican as a sparing partner and practice the art of debate nightly for the next two weeks. Senator Obama missed two many opportunities to seal the election deal last night. John was better last night than he ever was in the Republican debates so he surprised everyone. Senator Obama can do this, he can do this, he has to seal this deal. If not, all of those fireworks at the acceptance speech in Colorado were for naught. And I can take off all of my Obama Family screensavers and go back to just “coping without hoping” in America. The debates should be the least part of this struggle. Success does come when knowledge and preparation meet and he did not have the preparation last night which is unacceptable and I could kick his red-boned butt for that this morning. Back to my point again, white people in American elect Presidents and for a black man to get this far into consideration to be elected you have to be “exceptional.” Up to this point, all has gone well. He is a quick study and I am sure this morning “Michelle and his circle” will be giving him some good advice about preparation. I trust so.

What will happen if Senator Obama wins by a million votes in the General Election and loses the racist, heartland, outdated Electoral College? Will we have to again go before the racist Supreme Court so that another President gets anointed into office in lieu of being elected to this highest office? He has to win the debates first for that to happen so there won't be any questions, none what so ever if and when he have to do a “Jena-styled protest” on the Electoral College; a “dream-deferred rally” on the Washington Mall. But he has got to win the debates in an exceptional manner, he cannot afford to screw up now, we are too close for him not to be prepared, not to nail this thing down. This Obama Momma is disappointed and there is no excuse for his performance; we have to win this election to help this country. I wanted to go thru the TV and slap him for allowing John to put him on the defensive. Okay, stop it Myth.

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