That one
It must be puzzling to McCain supporters why Obamites have seized on McCain’s statement, ‘”You know who voted for it? You might never know! That one.” I’m not sure why it strikes me as particularly revelatory. But it does.
It was the epitome of finger-pointing, of course. But it also seemed to express McCain’s peevishness that his accusations aren’t sticking. “I’ve been telling you over and over that this guy is no good, but no one is listening. People keep attacking me, but he’s the one, not me.”
And, of course, we Obamacists heard it in the context of McCain’s unwillingness to look Obama in the eye. Last night, he couldn’t say his name. I can only assume that McCain is genuinely dismayed that someone with so little experience may deprive him of the narrative he’s been yearning to complete: POW to Senator who embodies the lessons he learned (love democracy, recognize who your real enemies are, treat everyone else with respect) to President. But fate has put an unworthy opponent across from him. In my unsupported view, McCain honestly thought that in choosing Palin, he was choosing the equivalent of Obama: Young, fresh, inexperienced, likable, glamorous. And McCain can’t stand it. He can’t look at the charming poser lest he himself fall under his spell, and he can’t even say his name. It’s not simple contempt for Obama. It’s fury that his narrative his been interrupted…and, one must conclude, contempt for the country of fools who prefer the celebrity pretender to the grizzled warrior, maverick, and man of honor.
Of course, I am 100% making this up.
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mc cain is tryin to use obama’s telescope
only that he is at the wrong end of it
As an outsider, I’m fascinated by the stories linking in The Weathermen and G Gordon Liddy. It’s like we’ve slipped back through a time tunnel to the late 60s and early 70s. And the struggle between Old Republican and New Democrat is taking on mythic significance. Just as disruptive as the shift from old Conservative to New Labour in the UK. Or previously from old Labour to Thatcher Tory-ism. Being America its more than that though. It’s the two sides at Kent State, not the two sides of the barricades during the miner’s strikes.
I agree with your guess. McCain is displaying all the signs of a person who feels he’s “owed” the Presidency and is pissed that people would consider someone “less worthy” them himself.
Can you imagine that petulance applied as president?
Isn’t that exactly what was frustrating to Hilary Clinton about Obama? Nobody can believe that this ‘upstart’ has come so far. :)
I think that ‘that one’ comment was very revealing too. He revealed that he doesn’t have respect for his opponent. That can only play itself out in not having respect for other people he might have to deal with if he were to be elected which does not bode well for any of us.
I’ve supported Obama since Iowa, so this is where my bias lies, but the McCain ‘that one’ comment was just not at the class level the leader of the free world needs to strive for.
McCain’s obvious disrespect and for Obama is disheartening. It is so revealing of the human bankruptcy of the Republican party to hear McCain and Palin speak. Every election cycle I have hopes for something better. Obama from the start has exuded class and respect. I waited with dread to see if the Republicans would dig dirt and they disappointed me again. Of course he had to defend himself although he would rather not have to. Barak is classy and bright enough to be aware that intelligent people know what is going on. Hopefully there are enough of them.
I’m sure it was all those things David, but mostly it was racist (and I’m a conventional, middle-aged, white man, usually too ready to give the benefit of the doubt).
The more I play it in my head, the more shocked and frustrated I am. I remember sitting on the sofa watching the debate. When “that one” happened, it was like one of those mental warps and then you don’t know whether you blanked out for a second or not. Kinda like that Janet J. wardobe malfunction moment at the superbowl, where you’re going, wait, did that really happen?! Worse still is that this is not something that happens by accident. I think, it was more cruel than racism. It’s like someone here said, – reduced to a thing, not even a person. This guy is mentally retarded. What a freak!
Of course McCain is racist. He can’t tell black people apart.
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That is an interesting interpretation, David, and I think likely correct. There still is the lack of respect, contempt and possibly racism also. It certainly is impolite and perhaps Obama should call him on it and note that he has a name and is in the same room.
I do agree McCain is so pissed he can’t even look at Obama. But the truth of the matter is McCain ( POW) status doesn’t entitle him to the presidency. I am so tired of hearing his war stories as if he was the only POW. This country does not owe him the presidency. Now to everyone’s suprise Obama has proven that he is brilliant! I just don’t understand how he thought Palin was ever in the same league as Obama or himself for that matter. The only way McCain can win this election is by cheating. Folks he will.
I also think McCain is upset that he got screwed in 2000. Wasn’t he ahead of Bush and all of a sudden he more or less dropped out? I’ve always assumed Bush was the RNC man and McCain was forced to wait and now that may have cost him the presidency he thinks he would have had the last 8 years. Either way, yes, being the bottom of the class at Annapolis, getting shot down repeatedly, being a POW, being a Senator, none of these things are proof you should be president.