And maybe that's the difference. When those other guys took this act on the campaign trail, it was obvious they were just reading lines in a bad script. But maybe it sounds different coming from Obama because he actually means what he says, as weird as that would be. The American Dream, after all, is dying. We do need something new. That much is painfully obvious. Full Story »
Posted by Randy Morrow
I always enjoy Matt Taibbi. He's edgy visceral and wields sarcasm without apology. This was an opinion piece that pretty much explained the symbolism behind cynical ears Obama's words first landed. No doubt the article is representative of a great many of Obama supporters that didn't buy words they had heard before just because they were coming from another Democrat's mouth. He was different enough to give an additional listen and he sure can intone messages in a special way. Then, low and behold, there is a consistency in his message even if there is some change in tactics, that doesn't seem like the same reconstituted Democratic tripe. It seems to me that Taibbi captured the essence of the intrigue for him, and ostensibly for many GenX'ers - that is to say - even after the BS has settled - Obama's leadership style is very attractive and believable. It may have been a circuitous route to arrive at that point, but the journey was worth it, way-points included. A nice departure from the carefully pruned corporate media versions that are laser-balanced to avoid tipping hands or so overtly bias they appear to be campaign ads.
