Posted on 08/21/2007 9:15:03 PM PDT by gpapa
Every political season gives birth to one or two instant clichés. Outside of politics a phrase often takes generations to be spoiled as an effective term by long familiarity, or to become dull and meaningless by overuse. In today's politics a genuine cliché can be created in a month due to its intense repetition by TV and print pundits, as well as by a myriad of bloggers.
But this season's premier political cliché is already both hackneyed and trite, while having no obvious truth to it. I am referring to the claim that Sen. Barack Obama would bring real change to America, while Sen. Hillary Clinton would bring extensive experience to the office.
First, it is interesting to note where this cliché came from. As far as I can tell, its origins are nothing more than the campaign claims of the two candidates. Sen. Hillary Milhous Clinton has been lumbering around the political landscape talking about herself as commander in chief. She joined the Senate Armed Services Committee as a freshman seven short years ago and has managed to pick up enough military jargon to sound like an Army major on his third tour of duty in the Pentagon's administrative office. She has taken on the world-weary sound of a veteran European diplomat -- although she has not carried out even one day's duty as a diplomat.
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I have no doubt that Obama would bring change, a change of diapers. Hillery on the other hand would bring lots of experience, as a criminal, to the office.
Fire Them All!
Whatever new blood replaces them will at least pay attention to the voters.
Would YOU pay attention to people stupid enough to vote for you?
I would if they showed the ability to actually replace me when I laughed in their face on a regular basis. Of course in today’s time that is almost nil, considering the apathetic nature of society.
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