Obama was on the Today show this morning with Ann Curry (ahh, Ann Curry...), and he made me question my support in a way I did not think possible. Obama was asked two very simple questions, easy softballs, and he got them WRONG WRONG WRONG.
Question #1: Coffee or tea? Duh, its coffee. Tea is for parties and mushrooms, everyone knows that. Obama's answer? Tea. Ok, ok, we can deal with this. Maybe he's just not a coffee guy, it's how he keeps so even-tempered. We'll get him some cafe con leche and he'll learn.
Question #2: Beatles or Rolling Stones? Obama's answer: the Rolling Stones, like a fist through my heart.
HOW CAN I VOTE FOR A PRESIDENT WHO PREFERS THE ROLLING STONES OVER THE BEATLES?!?! Doesn't he appreciate the subtle nuances of the Beatles, their ability to reflect what was around them, to be influenced as much as they influenced? How is he going to understand the motivations of those around them, to deal with Iraq and the Republicans if he doesn't understand the value of the second side of the White Album?
Yes, Nilda, I know that Clinton is a "huge" Stones fan, and that makes sense. She focuses on the big issues, so I can see her preferring the Stones. But Obama is supposed to understand complexities, which formed the core of what was so groundbreaking about the Beatles. How can he not see that?! It's all I can do to keep from huddling in the shower.
This is all on top of Obama having bowled a 37 over the weekend. A 37! Were you even trying?!?! I bowled a few weeks ago and did horribly, but at least I got a 90. Even Nilda broke 70. How can he learn to adapt as President if he can't do it while bowling? Don't you know to aim with your thumb? Keep your arm straight when moving the ball back! C'mon! No mercy!
PS - You have to give respect to Clinton for her challenge to Obama to bowl for delegates in a "bowl off." Way to capitalize on April Fool's Day.
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Also, he clearly hasn't been watching American Idol.
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The tea thing I get. Tea is the most popular drink on the planet, and he's supposed to be the "global" candidate, from Kemnya and all that jazz. But the Rolling Stones comment, that's a hard one.
I would argue that most politicians are focused on social movements and having groups of people gather for a common purpose. If so, the Stones make perfect sense. They've been touring for years and always attract huge crowds. Barack's own rallies could be mistaken for a rock concert.
In this sense, the Beatles cannot compare. They stopped touring and shed the limelight to focus more on their art instead of the crowds. One could say Beatles fans love the music, and Stones fans love the lifestyle.
By this logic, politicians should be Stones fans and judges should be Beatles fans. Judges have to drill down into issues and find deeper meanig within a context, just like the Beatles (are you ready for a revolution?).
You're welcome, world.
Obama is out of touch with his Stones choice, clearly an attempt to pander to an audience/demographic he is losing with the disclosure of his "hate Whitey" church, doesn't he know the Beatles were "bigger than Jesus," to quote John Lennon? :^) Too bad Lennon isn't around to give Obama advice on what not to say.
But how did BO bowl a 37??? I know eleven-year-olds who average like 80. Did his people even research George Bush the Elder's presidential campaign when he fell face first while bowling; the post-bowling analysis was Bush Sr.'s attempt to connect with the "everyman" made him look elitist and out of touch, Bush Sr.'s "high five" was absolutely pathetic. I read Obama even told a kid to "bump fists" after finally getting one spare, reminds me of the movie "The Waterboy," where Adam Sandler's title character says "slap hands" during the celebration of a good play. LOL!
oh my god, we have an actual outsider, didn't go to law school, college, junior high with the boys, commenter! Hi Norm!
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