[Rhodes22-list] Politics - Stan and Brad

[Herb Parsons]

I don't know that I agree with the statement that "he's toast", but the 
whole discussion HAS gotten me thinking about how interesting the US 
political process is. How often do we have political candidates that are 
seriously considered for the highest office in our country, arguably the 
most powerful position in the world, that fade into obscurity 
afterwards? Actually, the easier question would be how often do the 
losers NOT fade into obscurity? There are the occasional "succeed on the 
second try" candidates, but for the most part, if you lose a serious 
presidential bid, you can just about shelve your further political 
aspirations.

Face it, we're a fickle group. As much was love the "underdog", we 
dislike losers more.

I think Brad's partially right. If Obama doesn't become President, he 
will fade to obscurity. I also feel his fall (if it happens) will be as 
fast as his rise.
If Hillary doesn't become President, I believe she'll be Al Gore x 10. 
She'll be unelectable (and will probably realize it), but will become an 
"activist" (or spoiler, depending on your view) for as long as there are 
folks that will continue to listen.

Brad Haslett wrote:
> Ed,
>
> Yup!  It's a mix of Marxist dogma and victimization profit taking.  The good
> Rev. Wright is moving into a new $1.6 million mansion.  So much for
> eschewing "middleclassness".  Either liberation theology pays well or he's
> financing his new diggs the same way Barry and Michelle did theirs. The
> O-man is going to talk tough to the bullies of the world but listens to 20+
> years of white hating, anti-Semitic, anti-American rants, donates money to
> the organization, and exposes his kids to this crap - but doesn't say squat
> to the leader.  Yeah, he's one tough SOB. Other than watching this thing
> unfold just for fun it's already getting boring.  Obama is toast, he'll be
> lucky to get re-elected to the Senate.  Move along folks nothing to see
> here!
>
> Brad
>
> On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 6:48 PM, Tootle <ekroposki at charter.net> wrote:
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