We interrupt blogging silence to do the obvious: take note of what really went on in last night's Democratic candidate debate. Our reference point is this CNN article.
Hillary said: "The American people know where I've stood for 35 years."
SWNID explains: Yes. You were rainmaker for the Rose Law Firm. You did real estate deals in Whitewater. You managed bimbo eruptions for your philandering husband. You didn't hold public office until you moved to New York to run for a safe Senate seat. You've mouthed the objectives of the left and far left while manipulating the fringes of free enterprise to make the money that your husband couldn't make as a career politician.
Hillary said: "This is going to be one of the most important elections we've ever had in our country's history, and it is important that we have a candidate who is tested as a president who is ready to lead from day one."
SWNID asks: As important as 1788, 1860, 1864, 1916, 1932, 1936, 1940, 1944, 1948, 1952, 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972? Tested how?
Hillary said: "I don't mind taking hits on my record on issues, but when somebody starts throwing mud, at least we can hope that it's both accurate and right out of the Republican playbook. . . . For [Edwards] to be throwing this mud and making these charges I think really detracts from what we're trying to do here tonight. We need to put forth a positive agenda for America."
SWNID asks: Um, how is it personal and not about issues to say that you voted to authorize the war or to say that you work in Washington? And, um, is not the characterization of mudslinging as distinctly Republican itself a form of mudslinging?
Bill Richardson said: "It seems that John wants to start a class war. It seems that Barack wants to start a generational war. It seems that Sen. Clinton, with all due respect on her plan on Iraq, doesn't end the war. All I want to do is give peace a chance."
SWNID translates: Attention, nostalgic baby boomers who long for 1968: I pander to you! Attention, Hillary: I am totally nice to you and totally saying what the Angry Left wants to hear. And don't forget that I'm a Hispanic governor of a purple state and that I have the actual experience that you claim. I am your running mate!
Others: [various comments]
SWNID translates: Please, someone notice me!
3 comments:
I can't figure out what I dislike more. All the political commercials I'm missing back home. Or the terrible commercials the military makes for AFN (American Forces Network). You just need to see them to understand how bad they are, and how many copyrights they break in making them.
-Guy Named Courtney (who forgot his password again)
What I like is seeing a VP of AA using "Um" as a marker for "sarcasm and rhetorical questioning ahead". :)
What I don't like is listening to politicians make strong comments ONLY when they are in a "safe crowd" that they know will laugh or cheer for them. Seriously, Hillary could have shouted out "I need more cowbell!" out of turn and the room would have signed over their paychecks to her.
You guys actually watch these debates?
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