There have already been some amazing statements made about this past weekend's Saddleback Forum, the debate/interview between Barack Obama and John McCain moderated by Rev. Rick Warren. The chattering classes are busily gumming on about the results and impacts. And, depending on who you ask, there was a clear winner.I have not watched the forum from beginning to end. I intend to soon. But I have heard some of the nominees' answers, broadcast as they've been on radio and TV. So, I have a question to pose:
Is it fair to describe Barack Obama as the first completely "postmodern" presidential nominee in American history?
What do you think?
Please, sound off here. And then ask your friends to do the same.
Peace.
©Bill Gnade 2008/Contratimes. All Rights Reserved.
5 comments:
OK, sounding off I'd say that Bill Clinton was our first "postmodern" President. With the sale of missile guidance technology and the leasing of the Long Beach Naval Shipyard to the Chinese, his indiscreet and subsequent subversion of justice in the White House, even his saxophone playing on the Arsenio Hall show represent radical behavioral departures for the occupants of our highest office.
Bush was a knee jerk reaction to Clinton and by association, Gore, and Obama will be a reaction to the Bush legacy. But it all started with Clinton in my view.
Chris,
Now that's what I call sounding off!
BG
Chris,
I have to ask: in your avatar, do I see you TUBING in a leather jacket? Dude! That's some rugged tubing. Tell me you don't have a helmet nearby.
You ARE a thrasher!
BG
Ah well, the leather jacket is my lone concession to cold weather here in Southern California. It is lined. I should also add that I had not planned to do any snow activities but the little monkey was so thrilled to be in the snow, I took a detour and as you can see was not dressed for it.
So when does Bill Gnade sound off on the topic? Another post perhaps?
Chris,
I am hoping to generate more interest here by simply letting folks speak their minds without my opinion needing to be aired. So, I will wait awhile, and will definitely opine in a separate thread.
I've skied in a leather jacket -- once. Great for blocking wind. Not so great for impressing the babes.
Peace,
BG
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