Comments on: Hillary’s speech

By: Helen Losse

Helen Losse — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:56:40 +0000

Here’s an interesting analysis.
http://obsprimary.blogspot.com/2008/08/hillary-clinton-pass-or-fail.html

By: Marguerite

Marguerite — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:24:53 +0000

Bookworm – Your last point is a big one for me. The proper role of government isn’t about compassion (maudlin or not) and the more it is given that role, the worse it is. Look at the big cities run by ‘compassionate’ democrats – hell-holes of decay and decadence that are rivalling a dying Europe in rates of taxation. I don’t want to hear what any candidate will do for ME or give ME. Hillary’s contempt for Americans is in proportion to her love of absolute government and her overweening self-absorbtion was on display for all to see – it was all about her.

By: Ymarsakar

Ymarsakar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:09:32 +0000

I have to agree with Deana on her view of hearing Hillary’s speech.

Depending on how much you comprehend of the psychology of Democrats or how they view certain issues, the things Hillary said would either make a great deal of sense or make absolutely no sense at all.

To me, they made a great deal of sense. If i was a Democrat, which was the character I put myself into when I heard her speech on youtube. It was only at the end, when she talked about supporting the troops by kicking their recruitment offices out of Berkley, that I had to get out of character.

By: Ymarsakar

Ymarsakar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:14:07 +0000

For those who harbor hate in their hearts and wish to destroy the GOlden Age of the United States, they will find it comforting, Book.

By: suek

suek — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:48:48 +0000

Even if you don’t make WolfHowling a regular read, you should read this one. It starts out with Michelle’s speech, but then goes further back into the origins of her references, whether she knows it or not.

http://wolfhowling.blogspot.com/2008/08/michelle-obama-quotes-saul-alinsky.html

His blog always is very slow loading – I normally hit “stop” as soon as the articles appear. The side stuff seems to be where the “slow” comes from…

By: suek

suek — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:27:13 +0000

>>I’ve thought of Tony Blair as a marvelous speech giver: beautiful use of language and ideas, lovely cadences, just a pleasure to listen to.>>

He wowed me as well. When I learned more about his actual politics, I changed my opinion. I think as a leader he was terribly damaging – even more so for the fact that he could verbally spin dross into gold.

By: Tiresias

Tiresias — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:19:14 +0000

I was amused by her opening lines. She’s a proud mother – democrat – senator from NY – American – Obama supporter… but apparently not a proud spouse. Ol’ Bill was back to being “President Clinton” last night, not “my husband.” (He’s only “my husband” at need, these days, and she’s not running at the moment, so she doesn’t need him. He’ll be back to “my husband” in four years when she runs again.)

So we have a couple of years here to look forward to Hillary Rodham Rodham; “Clinton’s” been retired for a while.

These people have no idea how funny they are. Their insincerity is so patent, and any actual adult can see through Bill as though his head were made of glass. They are genuinely hilarious.

By: Bookworm

Bookworm — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:11:12 +0000

I won’t quarrel with your assessment of Hillary’s delivery, Deana. I prefer beautiful speech to that kind of aggressive, charged-up speech. Although I don’t agree with him politically very often, I’ve thought of Tony Blair as a marvelous speech giver: beautiful use of language and ideas, lovely cadences, just a pleasure to listen to. I find Hillary shrill and Obama soporific. Maybe if they tacked on phony British accents….

As for Bill, you’re right — it’s always fun to watch a loose cannon if you’re not in the line of fire.

By: Deana

Deana — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:51:55 +0000

Hi Bookworm –

Politics completely aside, I thought Hillary’s delivery last night was spot on. She showed energy, spirit, determination, etc. She is not a naturally gifted speaker but I thought she did a great job.

I can’t help but wonder how many folks at that convention are secretly wishing they had nominated her instead of Obama. No one there seems to be able to articulate why Obama is a good candidate. (Perhaps because that is not possible.)

On a side note – Bill Clinton is just fascinating to watch at events like this. He swerves from predictability (mouthing the words “I love you” to Hillary, regardless of how insincere that appears) to an utter lack of predictability (i.e. what WILL come out of his mouth??).

Deana