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Dem S.C. debate roundup

Posted 23 Jan 2008 in 2008 election, 9/11, Barack Obama, Democrats, George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton, military

I was gonna blog yesterday about Monday night’s debate, but had to put it off a bit due to much more important personal priorities. What follows are my belated observations, two days late and several dollars short.
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With the maxim “know they enemy” firmly in mind, I spent some time watching the Democrats’ South Carolina debate. And in general, they didn’t disappoint, endlessly parroting the “change” mantra as they tried to tear each other down.
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I gotta wonder, why are these pinheads pretending that they’re running against President George W. Bush or Ronald Reagan?
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The gloves are off. Obama: “There’s a set of assertions made by Senator Clinton, and her husband, that are not factually accurate.” Yeah, it’s kind of a “no sh*t, Sherlock” statement when it comes to the Clintons and lying. But nice to see him calling them on it.
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Silky Pony: “There are three people in this debate, not two.”

Not true. There are only two relevant people in this debate, Mr. Edwards. But you did manage several times to brownnose your base quite well while effectively making the other two candidates look childish.
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Question to Hillary: “Given the military and political progress, are you looking to end the Iraq War, or to win it?”

Hillary: “I’m looking to bring our troops home.”

Well, that clears up whether or not Hillary wants victory in a war she voted for. Great triangulation from the would-be Commander-in-Chief.
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I must admit to an evil chuckle upon hearing the audience boo Hillary. That’s a guilty pleasure I’d have paid to see in person.
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Green collar jobs? PUH-leeze!
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Hillary speaks of “shared prosperity.” It doesn’t get more Marxist that that, folks. Last time I checked, American was a capitalist – not a communist – nation. Anyone who believes or wishes otherwise is free to leave immediately.
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Hillary bemoans the “great amount of damage that the next president will inherit from President Bush.” Yeah, damage. A strong economy despite 9-11. No further terrorist attacks on U.S. soil. And increasing victory in Iraq and Afghanistan. Lotsa damage there.

The most significant damage that the next president will have to deal with will be the extreme devisiveness, obstructionism, and partisanship that has marked the Democrats’ behavior over the past 8 years. Care to explain Congress’ abysmal approval rating since the Dems took the reigns?
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The “comfy chair” portion of the debate was totally contrived.
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Obama doesn’t take the bait on whether or not Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would endorse him: “I don’t think Dr King would endorse any of us.” Although I totally disagree with almost every position he takes, I gotta admire Barack for refusing to pander. That’s rare for a Dem.

Wait, I nearly forgot his “we have a woman, an African American, and John” comment. So scratch the above kudos.
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Best line of the night, from Obama to Hillary: “I’m not sure who I’m running against, you or your husband.”

Sad, but true.
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One of my favorite moments of the night. Not only did Hillary get booed, she got smacked for trying to accuse Obama of not taking responsibility for his votes. Hillary Clinton lecturing on responsibility… must… regain… composure…laughing too hard… can’t catch my breath…

Posted by FullMetalPatriot
12th gen. American, Constitutionalist, Harley-riding Texan, gun owner & NRA member, blogger, illustrator, Florida Gator alumnus. #TCOT

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