April 2, 2008

Oh, Barack, I wish you hadn’t said that

Just saw Barack Obama on the 5:00 news.  It seems that Hillary Clinton compared herself in Philadelphia to Rocky, saying she’ll fight for the working people.  Ahhh, I so love it when the Democrats remember they have to pretend like they really give a damn about those who earn less than the median income in this country.  It’s adorable.  It really is.

The closest Hillary Clinton will get to being Rocky is making Bullwinkle her running mate.

That said, I ask you join me in peeping the irony in Obama’s response.  “Rocky was a movie.  And so is the idea that somebody can fight for working people and, at the same time, embrace a broken system in Washington.”

Uhhh, Barack…I don’t really believe you either.  Don’t get me wrong–after his speech a couple weeks ago, I’m a fan.  He’s the most impressive politician of my lifetime, and when I’m forced to vote, I won’t even look at voting for him like it’s a default decision.  That would be a new thing.

But here’s why I don’t believe him.  It’s that good Lester Freamon–follow the money.

Check out Hillary’s top donor list.  Now, Obama’s.

Go ahead and tell me who on either list has ever given a flying fuck about the working class.  Take your time.  I’ll wait.

(whistling)

(cleaned the kitchen)

(took a shower)

I’m back.  Did you come up with anything?

Neither of them is fooling me on this front.  I firmly believe that Obama’s heart is in the right place, but his money isn’t.  But you know what?  You won’t get the money selling a good heart.

Politicians, once they reach office, are little more than extensions of their money.  That’s the game.  Hopefully, Obama can find a way to work with these people and still accomplish his lofty, progressive goals (some that even approach populism).

I just know that no one’s ever pulled that off from that high a level.

So no, I don’t believe Barack, either, about being the advocate of the working class.  I think he wants to be.  I’ll still vote for him.  But I’m not gonna trick myself into believing all those things are going to happen.

So why vote for Obama over Hillary, even though I don’t think either will be able to deliver much of what they’re selling once in office?  Because I don’t think Obama’s lying to me.  I think he believes he’s gonna find a way to get it done.  I think he’s wrong, but I appreciate the effort.  He’s a good man.

Hillary’s trying to piss on my head in the guise of rain.  I ain’t too keen on that.

April 2, 2008

The latest on what I’m up to…

Yanno, I don’t really know what I do these days.  But I’m all over the place.

Got another month left in the semester at Duke.  And another month left of checks.  Man, I need a job.

Also, I’m trying to write more on the blogs for the people I’m affiliated with.  If you want to see what I, yanno, write about sports, I’d say to check out 850’s blog every couple of days.  I miss writing like you wouldn’t believe, so I’m gonna do more of it over there.  Done a few things already, but nothing regular.  I think that should change.  Did this one and this one today.

Also writing more–or I told Matt I would–at Kentucky Sports Radio.  Over there, I’ve got my own category, so you can just click there and see what’s been good lately.

Still working in the background on side projects and planning for the summer, but I need to write more.  So I’m going to, and now you know where, should you feel inclined to check it out.