Since Obama is losing these people, those dumb as a rock, those who’s day-to-day lives depend on keeping up with the Joneses, and those who are naturally content with being Johnny-come-latelies are making their decision now based on the images that cast shadows on the wall of the cave.
McCain’s supporters who consist of yes men and those that are not sharp as a tack are grinding their axes gleefully for a war hero who has “served this nation”, “made tough decisions”, and who is now prepared to “make tough decisions” so this nation can “move forward.”
Obama’s campaign can remain fixed in its ways and leave the issues to drown in muddy waters. But, people are not going to close their eyes to the boxing match between Obama and McCain, which is being facilitated by the media and even representatives from Congress.
Such a decision will result in no skin off my nose. I’m only interested in political campaigns of substance and campaigns which do not ask Americans to seek common ground with religious fanatics and militaristic glory hounds.
Not to beat a dead horse, but we have a two-party dictatorship. Both of the parties are saying “no” to the key issues this nation must grapple with now. And, the question must be asked, “Which side are you on?”
My suggestion to Barack Obama is to wag the dog and call for the Commission on Presidential Debates to open the debates to candidates who are on enough ballots across the nation that in a free and fair election they could get enough electoral votes to win. Wag the dog and commit to debating Chuck Baldwin, Bob Barr, Cynthia McKinney, and Ralph Nader along with John McCain.
Pigs might have to fly for this to happen, but if this is done, Barack Obama will not be casting pearls before swine. All this claptrap about lipstick on pigs will be over and we won’t be wishing all members of the media were hauled off to the funny farm.
If Barack Obama proves himself to be leopard who can’t change his spots by refusing to call for the opening of the debates, well, than we will continue to talk about pigs. The talk most likely will not involve lipstick though. It probably will go something like this:
“So, how about those Democrats?”
“Yes, are they ever going to wise up and win a presidential election?”
“Ugh, my guess is when pigs fly.”
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