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Re: Behind but not beyond (2.00 / 3)

For all that you and Jerome and other Clinton partisans have railed against Obama for the emptiness of "just words"...you're suddenly very very concerned about exactly what words he chooses.

Sorry, guys.  You don't get it both ways.  Words either matter or they don't.  Pick one and try for consistency.

For me - I say words matter enormously when backed up with conviction.  Humans are social, and words are how we tie ourselves together.  Have an eloquent leader who can frame ideas convincingly is a good thing, IMHO.


by bwitte on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 08:20:39 AM EST
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Re: Behind but not beyond (none / 0)

You really have to give Jerome credit for his sticktoitiveness on this issue.

He will leave no stone unturned, no op-ed un-read in pursuit of making Obama look stupid.

Be careful Jerome, or we will start thinking you are Taylor Marsh's much smarter brother.  (I id say much smarter. I hope that counts for something).


by swarty on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 08:53:54 AM EST
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I understand Jerome in that he believes Clinton would make a better nominee and a better President; I can even understand if he just thinks Obama is unqualified, I don't agree but I understand.

What I don't understand is the visceral hatred he seems to have for the man.


I read the body count out of the paper; now it's written all over my face.
by JDF on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 12:16:41 PM EST
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Back up a sec (none / 0)

"Just words" doesn't mean "words don't matter."  It means "words are not enough."

Of course words matter.  No one said otherwise.  You're bashing a strawman.


by Trickster on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 12:58:14 PM EST
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