FRANK RICH SAYS

Frank Rich says:

This is not 1968, when the country was so divided over race and war that cities and campuses exploded in violence. If you have any doubts, just look (to take a recent example) at the restrained response by New Yorkers, protestors included, to the acquittal of three police officers in the 50-bullet shooting death of an unarmed black man, Sean Bell.

This is not 1988, when a Democratic liberal from Massachusetts of modest political skills could be easily clobbered by racist ads and an incumbent vice president running for the Gipper’s third term. This is not the 1998 midterms, when the Teflon Clintons triumphed over impeachment. This is not 2004, when another Democrat from Massachusetts did for windsurfing what the previous model did for tanks.

Read rest here.

OBAMAC. PCLINTON.

The New York Times argues that based on their respective websites, Obama is a Mac. And Clinton a PC.

On one thing, the experts seem to agree. The differences between hillaryclinton.com and barackobama.com can be summed up this way: Barack Obama is a Mac, and Hillary Clinton is a PC.

That is, Mr. Obama’s site is more harmonious, with plenty of white space and a soft blue palette. Its task bar is reminiscent of the one used at Apple’s iTunes site. It signals in myriad ways that it was designed with a younger, more tech-savvy audience in mind — using branding techniques similar to the ones that have made the iPod so popular.

I think you could replace "Mac" with "Gmail" and "PC" with "Hotmail" in this article.

HILLARY CLINTON IS F*CKING OBAMA

Despite being in front of a computer ALL DAY, I knew I'd be greatly rewarded when I came home and logged back on to teh Internets.  And I saw what the fellas at Us Versus Them had to say.  And it was good. We've seen the original Sarah Silverman fucking Matt Damon.  Then Jimmy Kimmel Fucking Ben Affleck.  Then some actress fucking Seth Rogan.  And now, of course we have a campaign bang between Obama and Hillary.

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CLINTON RESPONSE TO CUOMO

In response to Mario Cuomo's suggestion that Obama and Clinton share the ticket, Hillary responds:

"Discussions like this are premature because this is an historic campaign, and Democrats are more energized than ever, and there are millions of voices yet to be heard...Unlike the Obama campaign, we think everyone's vote should count, and we shouldn't end the race until [everyone] has had a chance to vote."

Yea, you know because Barack Obama is going around disenfranchising voters.  Note extreme level of sarcasm.  I hope that was her idea of a funny April Fool's joke.

COMING THIS SUMMER: ANTI-OBAMA FILM

A conservative group -– Citizens United -– that has produced a film now in distribution attacking Hillary Clinton called “Hillary, the Movie,” has its sights set on a new target: Barack Obama. The group has budgeted about $1 million to produce a documentary film about Mr. Obama that is set to be distributed this summer. At the moment, Citizens United has its researchers poring over Mr. Obama’s records as a community organizer, state legislator and United States senator in the same way that it scoured Mrs. Clinton’s record with a highly critical eye and a sharply conservative point of view.

“Obama is a completely clean slate,” said David Bossie, president of the group. “We will develop the image that we want the people to see. We’re doing the hard work of the research right now. The American people don’t know much about Obama, except that they like his speaking style.”

I hope the mainstream media doesn't jump into the water and legitimize this sure to be swiftboat hack job.

SWITCH VIDEO

Watch this short explanation provided by this woman behind her decision to switch her support to Barack Obama from Hillary Clinton. Yet another switch. [youtube=http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=OVuMYKs8iJs]

CAN I GET A PERMANENT MORATORIUM ON THESE POLITICAL PHRASES?

These phrases need to be banned from the political vernacular, and any politician heard uttering any of them will automatically forfeit their race and go into immediate time out in Sitka, Alaska. 1. Flip flop. *Unless used in the context of open toe sandals perfect in the warm tropical breeze of the Caymans.

Exhibit A.

2. [Insert scandal]+suffix "gate." Any derivative of the word Watergate to describe scandals, from sports to politics to what Betty did at the nail salon should be banned. It diminishes the enormity of the actual Watergate scandal. Usage of gate to describe a hinged barrier or door is acceptable however.

Exhibit B.

3. Although, not a phrase, I want to see a ban on the "Clinton thumb" during speeches and debates. Let me explain, although I'm sure Monica Lewinsky has a different understanding of the Clinton thumb than you or I (WOW. What does that even mean??): You know, the one with the thumb placed over the closed fist that politicians like to use to make a point or underscore something. According to the politicians' focus groups, pointing the finger is inflammatory and accusatory, while waving an open hand around is too Hitler, which isn't the best association. It conveys trust and firmness. I think it conveys robotic and contrived assholeness. Hey politicians: JFK looked sincere and good doing it. You on the other hand look retahded.

Exhibit A. Your honor, I'd also like to submit this as evidence of John Edwards' douchebaggery. I kid, Johnny. I like you okay. You're just no Obama. I can't quit him.

Citizens, any more phrases, words, or behavior you'd like to add to this list?