Slog - Comments on The One http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1 What we learned from Palin's speech? In 2004, the enemy was terrorism. RNC's one message: terrorism is a real threat and the greatest military force is needed to defeat it. This time around, the enemy is simply one person, Obama. The single issue on the party's mind is Obama. The Republican convention is not about McCain but his opponent. The speakers can look neither right or left but only straight ahead at the giant Obama. Why this magnificent obsession? Because of this one fear: If the reasonable Obama goes in the White House, America will never return to their crazy... Copyright 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:10:48 -0800 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:35:52 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Suze When you have no vision or substantive policy initiatives of your own, the only thing left to talk about is your opponent. For which I say... thanks for the free advertising, GOPpers! Even bad press is still press, right? It's not just about winning, yahoos, it's about leading and governing. Neither of which are accomplished by bitchy 7th grade attacks on Obama's incredible record of service.

]]> Suze http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1123730 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1123730 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:52:37 -0800 Comment by N "Obama" is the most frequently used word on both McCain's blog and Obama's:
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2008/08/03/portrait_of_the_candidate_as_a_pile_of_words/

]]> N http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1123762 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1123762 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:55:26 -0800 Comment by N "Obama" is the most frequently used word on both McCain's blog and Obama's:
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2008/08/03/portrait_of_the_candidate_as_a_pile_of_words/

]]> N http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1123797 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1123797 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:57:46 -0800 Comment by Suze When you have no vision or substantive policy initiatives of your own, the only thing left to talk about is your opponent. For which I say... thanks for the free advertising, GOPpers! Even bad press is still press, right? It's not just about winning, yahoos, it's about leading and governing. Neither of which are accomplished by bitchy 7th grade attacks on Obama's incredible record of service.

]]> Suze http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1123808 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1123808 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:58:42 -0800 Comment by flamingbanjo The common theme in both is Fear. Fear Uber Alles.

]]> flamingbanjo http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1123912 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1123912 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:06:50 -0800 Comment by formerbostonian
And THAT is the problem with Obama. Many Americans do not care for Europeans. Don't agree? You haven't traveled enough.

I really hope Obama wins, but at this point, it's not looking good.

]]> formerbostonian http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1124199 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1124199 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:30:34 -0800 Comment by Abby Moving to Europe is still the only real goal I have.

]]> Abby http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1124404 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1124404 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:55:12 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle True, Fear is their message.

Too bad for them it's not 2004.

Americans are so over that.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1124679 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1124679 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:36:37 -0800 Comment by Christy O Why do people assume that crazy politics/politicians don't exist in Europe?

]]> Christy O http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1124869 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1124869 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:09:29 -0800 Comment by Karlheinz Arschbomber Crazy politicians do indeed exist in Europe. In general, they don't go around starting wars.

Austria and Bavaria excepted from the generalization.


Abby: see you there! And you can buy your own damn Gummibärchen!

]]> Karlheinz Arschbomber http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1125027 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1125027 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:44:10 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle Actually, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Denmark, Poland, Sweden and Norway are all quite famous for all the wars they started too.

You do know why the Veterans of Foreign Wars was started, right?

So, should we reside in Germany (have three friends there) or France (about six)?

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1125073 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1125073 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:56:12 -0800 Comment by east coaster Terrorism is so last election cycle.

]]> east coaster http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1125803 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1125803 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:16:47 -0800 Comment by susan Very wise. Europe has problems, sure. But they take care of their people. The only reason our unemployment rate is so "low" is because you are only considered unemployed for six months. After that, you no longer exist.

]]> susan http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1126548 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/the_one_1#c1126548 2008 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:35:52 -0800