There was an interesting article on Real Clear Politics, today. That contained this practically forgotten gem.
Here’s Obama in his own words to the Chicago Sun-Times on November 4, 2004: “I was elected yesterday. . . . I have never set foot in the U.S. Senate. I’ve never worked in Washington. And the notion that somehow I’m immediately going to start running for higher office just doesn’t make sense. So look, I can unequivocally say I will not be running for national office in four years, and my entire focus is making sure that I’m the best possible senator on behalf of the people of Illinois. . . . I am not running for president in 2008.” Oops. Within two years, that promise gave way to personal aspirations; Obama has, in fact, spent more time running for a higher office than serving in his current one.
The opinion piece also contained a link to a photo that I had not seen before. Apparently, the leather seat that Obama uses on his Air Force One like plane says “President” on the headrest.
I thought the author made some interesting points about how presumptuous the Obama campaign has become since winning the Dem primary, and even before that. I think we’ve all been hearing that Obama is a shoo-in for so long now that we’ve forgotten that most candidates, particularly candidates for president, don’t often speak in those terms.
It’s worth a read.
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[…] The Audacity fo Humility There was an interesting article on Real Clear Politics, today. That contained this practically forgotten gem. Here’s Obama in his own words to the Chicago Sun-Times on November 4, 2004: “I was elected yesterday. . . . I have never set foot in the U.S. Senate. I’ve never worked in Washington. And the notion that somehow I’m immediately going to start running for higher office just doesn’t make sense. So look, I can unequivocally say I will not be running for national office in four years, and […]
And I won’t be taking public funds either.
[…] The Audacity fo Humility There was an interesting article on Real Clear Politics, today. That contained this practically forgotten gem. Here’s Obama in his own words to the Chicago Sun-Times on November 4, 2004: “I was elected yesterday. . . . I have never set foot in the U.S. Senate. I’ve never worked in Washington. And the notion that somehow I’m immediately going to start running for higher office just doesn’t make sense. So look, I can unequivocally say I will not be running for national office in four years, and […]
Happy Halloween everyone, here’s a scary poem.
(Someone sent this to me in an email, so I can’t attribute)
Twas the night before elections
And all through the town
Tempers were flaring
Emotions all up and down!
I, in my bathrobe
With a cat in my lap
Had cut off the TV
Tired of political crap.
When all of a sudden
There arose such a noise
I peered out of my window
Saw Obama and his boys
They had come for my wallet
They wanted my pay
To give to the others
Who had not worked a day!
He snatched up my money
And quick as a wink
Jumped back on his bandwagon
As I gagged from the stink
He then rallied his henchmen
Who were pulling his cart
I could tell they were out
To tear my country apart!
” On Fannie, on Freddie,
On Biden and Ayers!
On Acorn, On Pelosi”
He screamed at the pairs!
They took off for his cause
And as he flew out of sight
I heard him laugh at the nation
Who wouldn’t stand up and fight!
So I leave you to think
On this one final note-
IF YOU DONT WANT SOCIALISM
GET OUT AND VOTE!!!!
For those who need a little more convincing, check out this site. Has a good side-by-side comparison of what Obama (& McCain, too) stands for, etc, etc. A “must-see” before Tuesday!
http://www.friendsoftheuschamber.com/email/email4.cfm?id=159
