Barack 1, Paris 2
I have been a dyed in the wool Obama fan from the time I read his books last year. It isn’t overly edifying watching him do the inevitable and unavoidable ‘tracking to the centre’ since he secured the Democrat nomination, but understandably he wants to win, and I think the rest of the world also needs him to win in a very big way. In any case, the big reason why he appeals to me is not his policy positions on any specific issues, but his stated views on how to improve the processes of politics. His exposure to diverse experiences and attitudes can’t hurt either.
In contrast, I don’t think I’ve ever had a positive thought about Paris Hilton until today. But if the US had preferential voting, then after seeing her response on YouTube Funnyordie.com to the puerile ‘attack’ advert of John McCain, one could be fleetingly tempted to suggest a Paris 1, Barack 2 vote.
By way of nothing very relevant, I discovered just yesterday that I share the same birthday as the Big O. I guess that shouldn’t make me think he’s even more worthy of support, especially as I don’t believe all that zodiac/star sign stuff. But given how much the Presidency of the USA impacts on the rest of the world, I still think it’s fair enough to lobby any readers who have the privilege/responsibility of being able to vote in the upcoming US Presidential ballot. So anyone reading this who does get to vote in that election – I don’t really care if he’s a celebrity or not, just for him!
16 Comments, Comment or Ping
Marilyn
Paris won that round in a canter.
Aug 7th, 2008
Renée
That’s an impressive Youtube clip. I don’t know what’s more impressive, though: the wit of the writer/agents/etc who came up with it, or the ridiculous amount of media attention it’s getting for Ms Hilton. Sheesh!
Aug 7th, 2008
Tony
Andrew:
When the crunch comes, I believe that the american people will actually support McCain.
Now that the British (along with 27 Nations) have signed the lisbon treaty (removing their nations soverienty) I think all eyes will be on the first permanent EU President. This I believe will shift the focas from the US and probably for all times. After 64 years Hitler will finally get his wish of a unitited Europe under one leader.
I think Paris will just add to Obama’s woes.
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Tony
Aug 7th, 2008
GZG
[the Paris link is dead by the way]
Andrew Bartlett:
McCain winning is “unequivocally” a worse outcome? Well then the election result is surely a foregone conclusion.
I’ll grant you this one though: “think about how different the world … would be if Al Gore had won instead of George Bush in 2000“.
Yes, a country ruled by The Goreacle, a disturbing thought indeed.
Aug 7th, 2008
GZG
Not sure how or why when correcting the Youtube link, you simultaneously:
* Deleted your implied genuflexion to the Gorecaster
* Deleted words showing unequivocally your depicted position of backing Obama 120%.
As the convenor of this blog, you needn’t be ashamed of being opinionated (just occasionally though mind) !
Aug 7th, 2008
Andrew Bartlett
Sorry GZG – I did that correction in a rush between meetings. I didn’t mean to modify my expressed opinions. I’m definitely a 120% Obama-backer (not that it helps him any), and whilst I’m not so big a fan of Al Gore, its hard to see how he could have been as bad as Bush.
Aug 7th, 2008
Beth
I’m a dual Aussie/US citizen and I voted for Obama in the primary and I’ll vote for him again in the general. The tracking to the centre worries me, even though I know it is inevitable, but as you said, the world needs him to win.
So this is for any US citizens living abroad – it is easy to vote from your overseas home. I vote in the US elections from Sydney. If you tried to do this a few years ago it was too hard, be brave, it has gotten a lot easier. To register to vote from abroad, go to:
http://votefromabroad.org/
Aug 7th, 2008
Anthony
“When the crunch comes, I believe that the american people will actually support McCain.
Now that the British (along with 27 Nations) have signed the lisbon treaty (removing their nations soverienty) I think all eyes will be on the first permanent EU President. This I believe will shift the focas from the US and probably for all times. After 64 years Hitler will finally get his wish of a unitited Europe under one leader.
I think Paris will just add to Obama’s woes.”
This is just ridiculous sensationalism. The president of the EU will be indirectly elected and will have very little more power than the current president. The only difference is that it’s now a formal instead of informal position. The only thing the lisbon treaty really did was unify all of the different treaties that compose the EU. The EU’s most important functions are still things like fishing treaties and such.
Aug 8th, 2008
Cassie ST
What a bunch of media hounds we all seem to be!
But I only saw the clip earlier today and I’m with @Renée, Hiltons’ no dummy, has a good nose for publicity and has good writers.
It does amuse me to see the knots the right manage to tie themselves in, in the “style over substance” stakes. (look over there – at their shortcomings – not over here at ours)
If I recall, everyone seemed to enjoy it when Bubba showed us all what a mean sax riff he could blow, and it didn’t seem to affect his campaign.
Aug 8th, 2008
Tony
ANTHONY:
I dont think fishing treatys have anything to do with the lisbon treaty.A new supra State of Europe
Maybe even a forerunner of the new global government being proposed by the greens and others.
What to you think… maybe Blair as first permanent President ?
Tony
Aug 8th, 2008
philip travers
I take the DavidIcke.com approach to Obama.Now even if its a rude and often crazy option to not necessarily find reasons for joy in the young,he is undoubtedly much better than McCain.But look around him and the stereotypic war-mongering types are in his camp,with long untrustworthy years of experience.And unless you think every aspect of Zionism is worthy,then , caution remains the day.Saying one thing and doing another is a hallmark response over there. And I did see the video with him talking into the wrong part of a telephone hand set..in dip overworked time.
Aug 8th, 2008
philip travers
That should read deep!
Aug 8th, 2008
Tony
PHILLIP TRAVERS:
Your sure like the lizard man dont you ?
Seen any shape shifters lately ?
I think he’s quite entertaining, sometimes on the mark and sometimes leading people up a tree.
I’m sure there is better journalists and others that present a more accurate picture of whats happening in the world.
Tony
Aug 9th, 2008
Aron
Ah, if only people had been as forgiving of Hillary for ‘tacking to the centre’! :) I guess we’re stuck with Obama now, so we have no option but to forgive him.
Paris Hilton is terrific – the Marie Antoinette of our time; if slightly less intellectual than the French queen, but clearly just as witty.
Aug 9th, 2008
Naomi Cartledge
Well, I actually believe that Al Gore did win in 2000. The final result was an obscenity, and what the so-called “Court” ruled only showed what hypocrisy goes on in the US. Watch documentary “How Bush Won Florida” those who were disenfranchised; the role of the Judge(who just happened to be Florida’s ‘organizer’ for the Republican Party); the votes that were not counted(Court’s decision) and the role played by Bush’s brother Jeb-the Governor of Florida! Read “Ambushed” about the 3 generations of the Bush family! Most enlightening!
I like Barack Obama but I don’t think there’s much difference between the Rep and the Dems-they all worship the same ‘god’ wealth, power etc.If he tries to do the right/decent/just thing for the majority,he’d suffer the same fate as JFK, Roberty Kennedy,Martin Luther King Jnr & others! The US is in debt for trillions thanks to Dubbya, and I wouldn’t be the next President for quids!
Both Parties have too much to do with the whole voting process-too much scope for ‘funny business’. The US electronic media announced Bush the winner(2000) before the count was finalised-it wouldn’t happen here thank goodness.For a country that boasts of being democratic blah blah it’s a lot of nonsense – they don’t practice what they preach!
Iraq, Guantanamo Bay, Afghanistan, blacks etc just to name a few.
I even feel embarrassed when Dubbya opens his mouth? He’s worse since Karl Rove left the White House? Actually, Paris Hilton has showed up the whole money spending hoo-ha for what it is! A very un-funny joke!
Aug 10th, 2008
Dolphin
There may be something in her flaxen head after all – I am ashamed to say that at first I didn’t think it was original, and maybe it isn’t, but good for her if she has a brain and uses it to effect. I have until now thought compassionately of her wasted life – perhaps she has matured. Will Kerry Packer’s lad, whose name I forget, be next?
Aug 10th, 2008