Watching the debates last night, it seemed to me that President Obama was pissed but knew that he could not afford to come off as the Angry Black Man. He had to walk that line that no other presidential candidate has ever had to even know about. And he overcompensated. I believe he had that moment when the absurdity of the game was just so clear, on his twentieth wedding anniversary no less. Pity it happened on national television. Whether it will hurt him remains to be seen.But you know, I still prefer the guy who maintained some civility in the face of truly bad behavior. By my lights Mitt Romney was rude and contemptuous, a bully who interrupted repeatedly and lied like there was no record to underscore his sheer gall, and he rolled right over the old guy moderator like a rich entitled corporate suit who believes the rules simply don't apply to him. Dang, he even fired Big Bird and Jim Lehrer—doing I suppose what he and Donald Trump do best. Well, you know where I stand. Nothing new here. Obama is my president. And I'm pretty sold on Mrs. O, too.
Yes, but it gets pretty tiresome none the less.
ReplyDeleteMake room for me, baby.
ReplyDeleteIt stinks that their 20th wedding anniversary had to be marred by all of the criticism he received after that debate. So many parts of that debate were unfortunate. I hope they are somewhere toasting each other and kissing like they mean it.
ReplyDeleteso well said. Mr. O doesn't have the luxury of being as aggressive or sensationalist as MR. i think people with brains appreciate his civility and graciousness. but sadly, i think MR's sensationalism--which lacked any facts--is all-too effective with people who prefer not to use their brains or don't have any.
ReplyDeleteYou said it. I think you're right and I'm grateful you said it.
ReplyDeleteBravo! I agree!
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