tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post3245254531429009434..comments2023-10-20T21:46:49.945+08:00Comments on Philippine Commentary: A Pop Quiz of Character for Barack ObamaDeany Bocobohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01443168826029321831noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-36509780685912253012008-07-03T15:42:00.000+08:002008-07-03T15:42:00.000+08:00AMADEO,I think every candidate is special in one w...AMADEO,<BR/>I think every candidate is special in one way or another. Certainly, the service of John McCain in the Armed Forces makes him special. Whatever distinguishes Mr. Obama is not any special kind of special. But of course the supporters of each would like their candidate's accomplisments or characteristics to be noticed and valued by the voters. <BR/><BR/>They are all equal to me in this regard.Deany Bocobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01443168826029321831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-57406894957728900982008-07-03T12:15:00.000+08:002008-07-03T12:15:00.000+08:00Are we agreed then that Obama is more special, his...Are we agreed then that Obama is more special, historic, or Messianic as his campaign and supporters are trying project, as the politicians in this current milieu?<BR/><BR/>If so, then we have no disagreement, because it is precisely this aura of special-ness and “<I>above the fray</I>” parries to critical issues that his campaign and supporters, especially the fawning media, have invested in his candidacy.<BR/><BR/>Let the equally intrusive vetting and obtrusive treatment then begin for candidates on both sides.Amadeohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00040096079637569742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-1202611309155949472008-07-03T11:07:00.000+08:002008-07-03T11:07:00.000+08:00amadeo,what politician can you point to that is an...amadeo,<BR/>what politician can you point to that is any different? There are no saints in that business, as you well know. Remember we are only choosing between these two specific men, Barack Obama and JOhn McCain. What for example might've possessed Mr. McCain to go to Colombia all of a sudden? Could it be advanced information on the release and rescue of Ms. Betancourt. How should we read that move?Deany Bocobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01443168826029321831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-45544352380581768602008-07-03T09:59:00.000+08:002008-07-03T09:59:00.000+08:00I have not a bit of qualm about the generally comp...I have not a bit of qualm about the generally complimentary analysis of Obama in the Volokh Conspiracy piece. After all, the author based his entire thesis on what he read from the 2nd autobiographical book authored by Obama.<BR/><BR/>For somebody who wrote two autobiographical books prior to his ascendancy in the political sphere, one has to assume that a grand design preceded all these succeeding actions. A well-thought and cadenced plan all leading to the goal of securing the highest office of the land, maybe?<BR/><BR/>So how does one go about doing this? By alienating certain segments of the electorate, or espousing very unpopular stands? Or trying to appeal and appear in agreement with as many as possible?<BR/><BR/>Thus, subsequent acts and pronouncements, especially during unguarded and unrehearsed moments, become key to understanding the man. <BR/><BR/>Now, we find in the news that the presumptive Democratic nominee has started his expected trek toward the middle or where he gains the most, changing various positions as he campaigns along. Shades of your typical Mr. Smart Politician?Amadeohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00040096079637569742noreply@blogger.com