Obama can apparently read a speech well, but the speeches he reads are empty. Lincoln is considered one of, if not the greatest of American orators, but by all accounts he had a high reedy voice and very awkward body movements when speaking. It is his words that inspired people, because few actually heard him speaking those words.
These days politicians read speeches written by other people, and lack the true conviction that your own words give you. Like the current crop of talking heads on the news, they are giving a performance, not themselves, when you hear them.
I’m tired of going to performances where the band just does covers of other people’s songs.
]]>I saw your Prez speaking to a class of totally bored students, and he brought up Jon Stewart’s upcoming Rally in Washington (trying to make light of it, and as with everything he’s done, being completely unsuccessful at it!) π
Anyway… How insulting is it to have the Veep telling a bunch of Dem’s to “Stop Whining” and then the Prez follows with “It is inexcusable for any Democrat or Progressive right now to stand on the sidelines in this midtem election… That people are sitting on their hands complaining, is just irresponsible.”
So, apparently, all you Americans who are disappointed that he’s done sweet FA for you, should all be happy about it. Isn’t that nice? Because, you know that in Obamaland… you all should be grateful you have such a magnanimous, fearless, loving leader, and have nothing whatever to be complaining about. Well, unless you happen to be living in the ‘Real World’tm
According to the Prez, he’s achieved 70% of his checklist during the last 2 years! Of course… he never mentioned which check list he meant! π
I guess it’s what the Texan’s mean by “All hat, no cattle!” (yeah… I was there!) π
Jon did a great couple shows about it on 09-29 & 09-30. π
I wish I was able to go to Jon’s “Rally to Restore Sanity” on Oct 30th!! If Colbert’s address to congress (or Senate… whatever!) is anything to go by… the Rally will be huge and a lot of fun! Arianna Huffington is organizing Logistics & transportation! π π PS. She makes a lot of sense in her new book. π You should go… really. π π π
]]>Ame, there is no scale capable of measuring the insanity of the voters of California.
Rahm has always wanted to be King of Chicago, but he had to wait until the old King decided he had acquired enough money to retire. It remains to be seen if he is nasty enough to succeed.
]]>Wasn’t Summers expected to be at the White House only temporarily?
Rahm, IIRC, indicated that he was interested in Daley’s position as mayor when Daley made the announcement of his decision to not run for office again. I think that Rahm has a big enough personality to be the Mayor of the Windy City.
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