American politics is a business of underhanded tactics, which is why it fascinates so many people around the world. It is, therefore, quite conceivable that Rev. Jeremiah Wright was dropped back into the game by either Clinton or McCain in order to cause further damage to the Obama campaign. It is true, of course that the original Wright controversy was simply too good to be true, and anyone who is opposed to Obama would do his or her best to make sure voters do not forget about the good old reverend and his politically incorrect remarks.
As if this were not enough, Obama is also still being beaten over the head with the “William Ayers” stick and the “Weather Underground connection”. If more or less passing acquaintances of questionable character were a real obstacle to running for public office, the entire US Congress and the White House would be empty. Everyone knows someone they should not know, but those paths that so often cross in people’s lives are inevitable and beyond anyone’s control.
I once ran into Jörg Haider, even talked to him, but I certainly do not belong to any of his political parties and groups, and I cannot be held personally responsible for anything that man says or does – it would be utterly ridiculous if anyone tried. Unfortunately, Obama’s opponents are not afraid of looking downright bizarre.
One thing is for certain, though. The longer Obama and Clinton clash with each other, the more likely it is that the Democratic party will cease to be a single party, and the more likely it is that Americans may have to face another four years of a Republican administration with Bush and Bush-lite policies. Looking at America’s current problems, and the challenges it will face down the road, every American should wish, pray and chant any possible spells that this particular scenario never comes to pass.
Article comments
1 - Arch Conservative
Gee..for a guy sitting in Alberta you seem to have a lot of insight into what most Americans are thinking right now and what they will do In November.
Too bad you sound just like another brainwashed American Obama cultist. I guess your distance from the epicenter explains your post lacking the "change we can believe in" mantra.
Far be it for me to tell you you're not entitled to opinions on American politics but you do come across as alittle condescending and presumptious...sort of like an American liberal.
"Looking at America’s current problems, and the challenges it will face down the road, every American should wish, pray and chant any possible spells that this particular scenario never comes to pass."
You do realize that roughly half this nation would agree with you and the other half would tell you to go fuck yourself. I think you know which hald I'm in so I won't say it.
You were spot on regarding Clinton's only concern being her personal political ambitions, but like American liberals you're a little slow on the uptake as the rest of us have known this little nugget o' trtuh since the early 90's.
2 - Werner Patels
A neutral observer from the outside usually (in fact, almost always) has a better understanding of what's going on and what is needed than those who are on the inside and therefore blinded.
3 - Jonathan Scanlan
For those as intrigued by Obamania as many of us are...
Four Corners did a great program on it tonight, and you can watch it here for zilch.
4 - Arch Conservative
"A neutral observer from the outside usually (in fact, almost always) has a better understanding of what's going on and what is needed than those who are on the inside and therefore blinded."
Have you considered that a neutral observer from the outside may not be close enough to the reality of the situation to formulate an opinion based on the truth?
Also..you're hardly nuetral what with all the praise you've heaped on Obama.