McCain: Ready to Concede?
by Kelly
As I’ve stated in previous posts, images make a big impact on people. Therefore it is understandable that John McCain’s campaign ads against Barack Obama are a hot topic of debate. Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve heard about the Obama = Vapid Celebrity commercial. Okay, it doesn’t really make much sense. Barack Obama is a United States Senator, and comparing him with Paris Hilton (who is famous for being rich & sometimes naked) is laughable. So why do so many people have their panties in a twist? Maybe it’s because John McCain is running such a dirty campaign. Sure, a little mudslinging is commonplace in government elections. However, McCain’s ads seem to be personal attacks on Obama’s character rather than the issues he stands for. The main themes of recent ads have been as follows:
- Is Obama Ready To Lead? No!
- Is Obama Just A Vapid Celebrity? Yes!
- Does Obama Think He Is The Shit? Yes!
As you can see, these videos are speculative and don’t really stand up to scrutiny. For a quick exercise in critical thinking, let’s open up our textbooks and analyze these themes. (My English minor is finally coming in handy!!)
1. Is Obama Ready To Lead? There are basically two schools of thought on this issue. A. Obama is a U.S. Senator, he has written 2 books, campaigned extensively in the United States and abroad, leaders of foreign countries are practically endorsing him, and he is eloquent, articulate, and intelligent. If he’s not ready to lead, then who is? B. Obama is 47. McCain is 71. 71 > 47. Don’t you know math!? Obviously McCain has more experience, thus rendering Obama’s 12 or so years in politics null and void.
2. Is Obama Just A Vapid Celebrity? Well, one might argue that Obama gets a lot of face-time in the media. You know, just like Britney Spears and Paris Hilton. Don’t get me wrong, McCain is all over the media too. But don’t you get what this is really about? SEX APPEAL. Britney and Paris are sexy, nubile young women. Compared to McCain, Obama is pretty goddamn sexy and nubile himself. Now, McCain supporters will tell you that this is a bad thing. Don’t you want a President who is more than a pretty face? However, don’t listen to those idiots. Everyone knows sex sells.
3. Does Obama Think He Is The Shit? Okay, here’s an obvious flaw about Obama. He’s too inspirational. Yeah, you heard me. Who wants to feel goosebumps down their backs when they listen to their President speak? Not me! I’d much prefer to watch paint dry or listen to a McCain speech. Forget inspirational, bring on the ennui! Let’s face it: Obama is too uppity for his own good and if we elect him as President we are just feeding into his enormous ego.
Okay, class is over. Your homework is to watch this hilarious & factual video and write us a comment of no more than 500 words about WHETHER OBAMA IS READY TO LEAD. Bonus points if you use the key phrases “Keating Five,” “Miss Buffalo Chip,” and “Prescription Drug Addiction.” Due November 4th, 2008.
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