My Cliche Can Beat Up Your Cliche
The problem with the presidential election process is one of expectations. As long as we remain convinced that candidates are capable of dealing with substance rather than image, that good ideas in the hands of largely marginalized candidates have a chance, that the media pundits will say something meaningful and significant, and that the electorate will find a way to demand more of the media and candidates both, then we expect it. Friday night's debate was pure entertainment once the expectations were dialed down and I accepted that they were funnier than Jon Stewart and more kitschy-dramatic than Desperate Housewives. Of course, one had to tune out the nagging realization that one of the cliche-spouting, squabbling candidates was likely to be the next leader of the free world, a scary thought until I remembered who's been the leader of the free world for the past seven years. When you're down where else can you go but up?
posted by John M Crowther @ 7:30 AM
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Mario
Why did the chicken cross the road? Because her pollsters told her to. Why didn’t the other chicken cross the road? Because his pollsters convinced him that most Americans are opposed to illegal immigration. Why didn’t either chicken cross the road? Because the media shot them both down before they had a chance to.
Wonder if there is a poll of how many people watched the debates?...Rather than "Desperate Housewives".
No matter who wins the election the situation in the Middle East is not going to be solved for many years and there is no easy exit. The immigration problem has been neglected for so long it also can't be fixed quickly.
Katherine
Benvenuto, Mario!
I have read where the international use of the term “leader of the free world” more often refers to the country rather than the presidency itself... referring to the values and ideals for which the country stands rather than the man (or woman) who holds office.
I prefer this usage... (but as a foreigner what would I know... except that last time I checked I do live in the free world and that man is not and has never been my leader! *wink* - and ~smile~)
Jean, it's a usage we're bombarded with here in the "States," especially now, with the endless presidential campaign blasting along. I can appreciate why someone not from here might be offended by it. It's the same arrogance on our part that makes us refer to our country as America, conveniently ignoring the fact that Mexico and Canada share the continent with us.
Il professore, you have a wicked sense of humor. Love it. Jean, you are right, Bush is not the leader of the free world, it referred to the USA until some blogger (not John) made it into a slogan against Bush. When it was first used, it was meant to be used against Bush in a sarcastic way, only he ignored it and his people turned it to his advantage.
This is a weird election this year in my opinion. All of a sudden it is the battle between the glamorous Obama, who does not impress me, I admit and Hillary who went from being the Democrats' darling to being compared to an old battle axe. Not really fair to her. Too bad as I think she would be an adequate president and had actually made up my mind to vote for her, now it is looking more as if I won't have a chance. Since I am registered as an independent will not be voting for either parties' candidate until Nov. Just hope that Hillary makes a comeback and keeps Bill out of the limelight as I think he makes her look too much like the 'little woman'. By the way, I watched the debates but never watch 'Desperate Housewives', seems too silly and unreal to me. Of course, one might say the same thing about the debates (grin)
Lee... I just heard on the news that Hillary got up in New Hampshire... so all may not be lost! Definitely agree she needs to lose the handbag (even though he's a likeable enough chap) but in my view if ever there was a time for her to be seen to be standing on her own two feet... it's now... (or never).
A colourful figure hugging suit or two and/or some other unique selling point or distinctiveness that delivers her "out of the ordinary box" wouldn't go astray either) Maybe her campaign manager and chief handbag co-ordinator need to get their heads together?! (((LOL)))
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