Comments on: Now’s the time for all good men to get together with one another http://whiteperil.com/2008/07/23/nows-the-time-for-all-good-men-to-get-together-with-one-another/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:45:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Maria http://whiteperil.com/2008/07/23/nows-the-time-for-all-good-men-to-get-together-with-one-another/comment-page-1/#comment-3261 Maria Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:25:22 +0000 http://whiteperil.com/?p=1588#comment-3261 As an Obama supporter, I don't take it as a "given" that Obama can change Washington. I like his tagline. I like it because it's true, and those of us who have had enough of Cheney and Bush with their arrogant blatant disregard for the rule of law--trampling on the U.S. Constitution and the Geneva Conventions--do need to be reminded of the power we have every four years. Four years ago when Bush was "re"-elected, if I would have had the nest egg necessary, I would have been "outta here." (Canada, Costa Rica...) I had serious doubts about our country lasting another four years. I thought I would get out before the flames of Rome engulfed me... And, now we have the chance to take our back our country, reinstate the Constitution, restore our reputation, etc., etc. I know you don't share my thoughts, Sean. I'm just sharing a little bit of why it's good that Obama is calling us to a larger service rather than just saying he is the answer to everything. He is just one man. But, look out, Sean, there's a whole lot more of us... ;-) As an Obama supporter, I don’t take it as a “given” that Obama can change Washington. I like his tagline. I like it because it’s true, and those of us who have had enough of Cheney and Bush with their arrogant blatant disregard for the rule of law–trampling on the U.S. Constitution and the Geneva Conventions–do need to be reminded of the power we have every four years. Four years ago when Bush was “re”-elected, if I would have had the nest egg necessary, I would have been “outta here.” (Canada, Costa Rica…) I had serious doubts about our country lasting another four years. I thought I would get out before the flames of Rome engulfed me… And, now we have the chance to take our back our country, reinstate the Constitution, restore our reputation, etc., etc. I know you don’t share my thoughts, Sean. I’m just sharing a little bit of why it’s good that Obama is calling us to a larger service rather than just saying he is the answer to everything. He is just one man. But, look out, Sean, there’s a whole lot more of us… ;-)

]]> By: Sean Kinsell http://whiteperil.com/2008/07/23/nows-the-time-for-all-good-men-to-get-together-with-one-another/comment-page-1/#comment-3260 Sean Kinsell Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:04:25 +0000 http://whiteperil.com/?p=1588#comment-3260 I did notice that, Kris. I'm exaggerating for effect somewhat, but even if you think <i>given</i> is a bit strong a word to use, the order of the items in the <i>not only [x] but also [y]</i> construction means something. I did notice that, Kris. I’m exaggerating for effect somewhat, but even if you think given is a bit strong a word to use, the order of the items in the not only [x] but also [y] construction means something.

]]> By: Kris Gamache http://whiteperil.com/2008/07/23/nows-the-time-for-all-good-men-to-get-together-with-one-another/comment-page-1/#comment-3259 Kris Gamache Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:29:19 +0000 http://whiteperil.com/?p=1588#comment-3259 "Speaking of taglines, the campaign website has a beaut in its banner: "I'm asking you to believe. Not just in my ability to bring about real change in Washington...I'm asking you to believe in yours." Because of course it's a given that Obama can change Washington. You little voters out there, however, empowered by nothing but the United States Constitution and stuff--you obviously won't think you can have any effect without being encouraged. But you can! We can! Yes, we can!" <BR /> <BR />Aren't you stretching it a bit? The banner says 'not just in', not 'instead of'. “Speaking of taglines, the campaign website has a beaut in its banner: “I’m asking you to believe. Not just in my ability to bring about real change in Washington…I’m asking you to believe in yours.” Because of course it’s a given that Obama can change Washington. You little voters out there, however, empowered by nothing but the United States Constitution and stuff–you obviously won’t think you can have any effect without being encouraged. But you can! We can! Yes, we can!”

Aren’t you stretching it a bit? The banner says ‘not just in’, not ‘instead of’.

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