Drunken Mystic

This should be a quick one …

I think its pretty funny that Obama is accusing Republicans of “phony outrage” … maybe he’s just jealous since the Democrats kinda invented it and don’t want any one else to use it.

This is all, of course, in reference to the statement, “you can put lipstick on a pig”, which was an obvious reference to Palin’s speech where she talked about the only difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull was lipstick, in reference to their tenacity … cute quip. But of course Obama was calling a woman, and a political rival, a pig … the audience at the event laughed and completely got the reference.

On the one hand, yeah, it was ist and out of line, but we shouldn’t overreact to it. If Palin’s gonna play politics with the Democrats, she can’t expect them to play nice. Sure, call them on their own ignorance, ism, and , but don’t overreact.

On the other hand, what would have happened if Palin or McCain had made a comment that could have, in any way, been referenced as a racist remark against Obama? How would Democrats (and the media) have reacted? Good lord, they would have made sure Palin could never show her face in public again.

The Democrats have to be real careful here. In fact, they’re in real trouble. Palin’s appointment has energized the Republican party and swung a lot of independent, moderate voters against the Obama camp, most of them probably moderate women. To criticize her or pick on her in any way will only further that cause. But to give Palin any credence is to justify her message and the whole ticket. The Democrats can’t win in this. If they were smart, they would just ignore her completely.

But they’re not that smart. Most politicians do this, but Obama feels like he must tear her down to help his own cause, which is pretty unfortunate and will end up working against him. But he’s kinda caught in a difficult place.

People underestimate the power of women in an election. Even before they got the right to vote, women who were well organized, well spoken, and dedicated to a cause were very influential in American politics. It has only increased over the last century. Most women, even moderate women, are pro-life and family minded and ready to come to the defense of another woman who succeeds in life and has proven herself dedicated to her family. The Democrats have won much of the female vote over the past few elections, especially since Bill Clinton. But this is a major surge for the Republicans.

Amazingly, Hillary Clinton has shown more class than the Obama camp over the last couple months. She made a humbling and unifying speech at the convention and has stayed quiet against another strong, successful woman in politics. Well done, I say. This coming from a woman who has proven that a female candidate can truly energize women and make a big difference … Hillary made a huge comeback in the primaries and almost won the nomination based on the female vote alone. And many of those women energized by Hillary are now energized by Palin for many of the same reasons.

The latest poll has McCain firmly in control.

Like I said, the Democrats are in trouble. Still time to turn things around, no doubt, but they have to be really smart about it.

My prediction: the media as a whole will continue to question and attack Palin at every turn. Democrats will come out of the woodwork to attack her. She will continue to be the target of strong criticism by Obama over the next two months. More people will watch the Vice Presidential debates than ever before … and those greater numbers will be pulling for Palin to do well. The major debates from here on out will have some impact. The Democratic base is charged, as well, still, about Obama. This will get real interesting before its done.

Peace.

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