tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502695489360674806.post5167348042608675926..comments2023-10-31T09:14:26.930-05:00Comments on Manifesto Joe's Texas Blues: I Stand Corrected: Clinton And Obama Were Both Pretty InspiringManifesto Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06521151220297061304noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502695489360674806.post-52250536271720934472008-02-02T03:58:00.000-06:002008-02-02T03:58:00.000-06:00.Yes, both Clinton and Obama were inspiring. Howev....<BR/>Yes, both Clinton and Obama were inspiring. However, I did note how, right off the bat, Hillary started courting Edwards' supporters by making some populist comments.<BR/><BR/>By contrast, the GOP debate was a real snooze-fest.<BR/><BR/>Compare the dynamic, engaging Obama to the tired, bland McCain...the difference is stark.<BR/><BR/>I remember one of the recurring things about the old series "Gilligan's Island" was that, at the start of each episode, a new visitor would come to the island. Part of the fun of the show was the idea that somehow the castaways would once again manage to avoid being rescued.<BR/><BR/>The Dems are kind of like this.<BR/><BR/>Everything is in their favor for this election. And yet somehow, I get the nagging feeling that they'll wind up blowing it, once again.Marc McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17105754072842852126noreply@blogger.com