Hillary: Obama = Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery

Senator Obama going to say to republicans when asked why he favors granting drivers’ licenses to illegal immigrants as Obama has admitted twice in debates? About Obama’s present position that undocumented workers will not be covered in his healthcare proposal, yet when he was running for the Senate he said that children of undocumented workers should get the same healthcare benefits that citizens get? when they begin to ask him about negotiating in unstructured summits with the leaders of Iran, North Korea and Cuba without preconditions? What will Senator Obama say when Senator McCain asks him why he said in 2004 that he did not know how he would have voted on the Iraq war authorization and that his view of the Iraq war was not different from President Bush’s? What will Senator Obama say when Senator McCain compares Obama’s votes to fully fund the Iraq War in the Senate to Obama’s rhetorical opposition to that war? What is Senator Obama going to say when Senator McCain questions Obama’s claim to be “the most qualified person in America to conduct the foreign policy of the United States”? What is Senator Obama going to say when Senator McCain says that Obama is not one of the most qualified members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to lead this country in today’s dangerous world but instead one of the most absent? Senator Obama has not conducted a single policy hearing as chairman of the subcommittee on European Affairs of the Foreign Relations Committee?

The Kennedy’s have been nothing but disgraceful scandals in the last 25 years, relatives accused of murders, rapes etc and that gives the Kennedy name clout? Don’t think so… Ted Kennedy is now go headed for a disgraceful end. The Massachusetts senator has been caught in a sneaky plot to kill a clean-energy project in Nantucket Sound. Seems he doesn’t want to see wind turbines from his waterfront estate. “Don’t you realize — that’s where I sail!” he famously said.
The Obama campaign has criticized Hillary Clinton’s candidacy as another example of dynastic politics. But now that Obama is playing adopted son of the Kennedy clan, that argument falls apart. Kennedy mystique Is so much JUST hot air. Obama, new? Change? Going back to the Kennedy Camelot Era does not benefit anyone in 2008 – or could even survive with the media probes and questions that are asked today. The Kennedy’s have been legally less desirable since JFK. Old Joe and his money?? Questions about his involvement in some of those early elections. All the affairs and nepotism in JFK’s cabinet – at least one brother and brother-in-law. And their next generation has certainly made their share of questionable choices, charged with rapes, murders etc… Amazing Ted is shaking his finger at the Clintons! Caroline stayed away from the political arena because she didn’t want to align herself and her children with this messy history. There is always going to be some revisionism with historical figures — Earl Ofari Hutchinson did a killer deconstruction on the recent rewriting of Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy — especially those who have died, so, let’s dispense with the niceties: John F. Kennedy did propose the landmark civil rights bill and that is most of his “legacy.” Actually, the record was mediocre. Just some of the highlights: Opposed the 1957 Civil Rights Acts. Used this as a wedge issue against Nixon! to help capture the “solid South” in the 1960 election. Did absolutely nothing for civil rights in his first year of office. Encouraged, told or instructed Robert Kennedy to sic Adam Clayton Powell on Martin Luther King, threatening to expose an imaginary sexual scandal with Bayard Rustin, MLK’s black gay top lieutenant, to prevent a march in Los Angeles. Opposed the 1963 March on Washington. Refused to deploy troops to protect the Freedom Riders. Ignored the Albany, Georgia bus station riot. So many more lost opportunities to choose from…. In the early 1960s, obviously, JFK’s attention was diverted to Cuba, Berlin, Vietnam, and, increasingly, Marilyn Monroe and other actresses. If Kennedy capitulated to the blacks, the Southern white Democrats would revolt. If he did nothing–which he mostly did–the violence would continue and world attention would focus on the inept White House. The Kennedys had a horrible relationship with Congress, so, there wasn’t much the president could on his. On the other hand, by sitting on his hands, the violence quotient increased, which is why he was forced to “propose” the 1964 Civil Rights Bill. Oh yeah, this probably helped endear his family to black voters in Chicago and New York City. There was an election in 1964 … We’ve got too much work that needs to be done in this country to follow this route. Obama time is definitely ready or able to lead this great country.

The most compelling analogies I’ve heard are:
Obama = Robert Kennedy
Clinton = FDR
The Inspirer vs. The Problem Solver

A few more for the Dems: Obama = James T. Kirk, Clinton = Mr. Spock, Bill Clinton = Dr. McCoy; Obama = Ricky, Clinton = Lucy, Bill Clinton = Fred; Obama = Brian Griffin, Clinton = Lois Griffin, Bill Clinton = Stewie Griffin.
And a few more for the Repubs: McCain = Obi Wan Kenobi, Romney = Darth Vader, Huckabee = R2D2; McCain = Don Lockwood, Romney = Cosmo Brown, Huckabee = Lina Lamont; McCain = Jean-Luc Picard, Romney = Wesley Crusher, Huckabee = Cmdr. William Riker.

I think Mona has it backwards, as far as predictions go. But putting that aside, props for the sports reference. Because it’s all a big game.

First the Blacks should be thanking the Republicans not johnson for the Civil rights bill, the right to vote and for freedom!

Senator Clinton, who has served only one full term (6yrs.), and another year campaigning, has managed to author and pass into law, (20) twenty pieces of legislation in her first six years.
These bills can be found on the website of the Library of Congress (www.thomas.loc.gov), but to save you trouble, I’ll post them here for you.
1. Establish the Kate Mullany National Historic Site.
2. Support the goals and ideals of Better Hearing and Speech Month.
3. Recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
4. Name courthouse after Thurgood Marshall.
5. Name courthouse after James L. Watson.
6. Name post office after Jonn A. O’Shea.
7. Designate Aug. 7, 2003, as National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
8. Support the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
9. Honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton on the bicentennial of his death.
10. Congratulate the Syracuse Univ. Orange Men’s Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
11. Congratulate the Le Moyne College Dolphins Men’s Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
12. Establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program.
13. Name post office after Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda.
14. Honor Shirley Chisholm for her service to the nation and express condolences on her death.
15. Honor John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, firefighters who lost their lives on duty.
Only five of Clinton’s bills are more substantive.
16. Extend period of unemployment assistance to victims of 9/11.
17. Pay for city projects in response to 9/11
18. Assist landmine victims in other countries.
19. Assist family caregivers in accessing affordable respite care.
20. Designate part of the National Forest System in Puerto Rico as protected in the wilderness preservation system.

Well, she should remember that Montgomery was also recognized for inspiring his men and being a very competent General. Lighting fast attacks and always recognizing the battlefield situation.
He was a close 2nd to Patton and his only real flaw was an inability to share the glory with American commanders.
Analogies wont save her.