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TwitterWhy all of this Obama-McCain 'lipstick on a pig' noise is hogwash
When is it OK to talk about lipstick on pigs? It depends.
Sen. Barack Obama is being lambasted for his statement about Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin's policies not being about change but "just calling the same thing something different."
"You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig," Obama said during a town-hall style event in Virginia on Tuesday night.
As you probably recall, Palin got applause at the Republican National Convention when she said that the only difference between a pit bull and a hockey mom (meaning herself) is that the latter wears lipstick. I think there are a few other differences, but I won't go into that here.
Now McCain's camp is acting outraged, outraged! It is accusing Obama of talking about Palin, calling Barack's comment "offensive and disgraceful" and saying Obama owes Palin an apology. This war hero and his self-described pit bull are so sensitive!
Meanwhile, McCain may have conveniently forgotten (hey, the dude's, like, really old) that he once used the same analogy in a 2007 Chicago Tribune article about Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's healthcare plan. And I didn't hear anything about Hillary demanding an apology.
"I think they put some lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig," McCain is quoted as saying about Clinton's proposal.
If I were a pig or a pit bull, I might be offended. But right now I'm a little more worried about my mortgage, the price of gas and the economy, stupid.
Oh, and gorgeous actresses with waves in their hair.
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When you think about it, it's really hilarious that the Republicans all thought of Sarah Palin when Barack Obama mentioned a lipstick-wearing pig.
Nevertheless, the Republicans are once again playing hard and fast with the truth, creating diversions rather than talking about anything that really matters, such as the economy or the war.
Thank you for providing some much-needed perspective on this non-"issue." Keep up the great work!
Hogwash until the LA Times idiots decide to sabotage the 1st Amendment, again, and again, and again.
It's hogwash because it was a comment made about a Republican and not a Democrat. It isn't hogwash because of the timing the comment was made.
He covers his eyes as he delivers the line. It is body language. His mouth twists into a sneer. Its a nasty shot.
He's trying not to show mirth in front of the cameras. But his fan base immediately pick up on the shot. They knew exactly what he meant which just adds to the confirmation. Though no doubt women in the crowd are conflicted and emotions are spinning in conflicted inner turmoil.
The shot about "Smelly old fish" directed at Palin needs no other comment as to its hateful Misogyny.
Had you printed the whole segment he is clearly directing that comment at Palin, followed by the next one toward John McCain. Is it a big deal? No, not till the media started falling all over themselves to spin it for Obama. This is just another elitest comment from Obama, and the reason I switched parties this year.
I was one of those women who almost took the Palin bait. But, after this trick by the McCain Campaign, I have just decided today to vote for Obama.
Media: Senator McCain, can you tell us your position on the state of the economy in America?
JMcC: Well, you see, when I was a POW in Vietnam I did not have an opportunity to participate in the American economy.
Media: OK... how about health care reform. Would you like to tell us your thoughts about health care reform?
JMcC: You know, when I was a POW in Vietnam I did not receive any health care whatsoever. In fact, they were quite mean to me.
Media: Err... yes. Well, we know you have strong opinions about the war in Iraq. Would you mind sharing them with us.
JMcC: Ladies and gentlemen, may I present your next vice president, SARAH PALIN!! YEEEEEHAAWWWW!!
SP: (whispering to JMcC) What do I say?
JMcC; (whispering to SP) It doesn't really matter. I just needed to find a female in the GOP, and you certainly have the qualifications for that!
SP: I'm a pitbull sent by God!! Argh!!!
Media: My goodness!! We are certainly glad to meet you, Mrs. Palin!
SP: I'm a pitbull sent by God!! Argh!!!
Media: Indeed you are! Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
SP: I'm a pitbull sent by God!! Argh!!!
Media: I see. Well, I'm sure the American people would love to hear the platform you are running on. Please?
SP: I'm a pitbull sent by God!! Argh!!!
Media: Got it. Senator McCain, back to you, then. Our audience would love to hear your positions on the major issues facing the country today.
JMcC: Hey! Did he just say "lipstick". He can't say that! I'm the one with the chick on my ticket (hehe)! Did you all hear him say "lipstick" It's an outrage!!!
Intersting that you are so willing to defend Obama. If anyone said the same comment about Hillary in the same context it would have been front page news all over the US
Are you really worried about the economy, stupid?
Top Recipients of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Campaign Contributions, 1989-2008:
1. Dodd, Christopher D-CT $133,900
2. Kerry, John D-MA $111,000
3. Obama, Barack D-IL $105,849 (he's only been a senator for 3 of those 19 years!)
4. Clinton, Hillary D-NY $75,550
Sorry Obama supporters but he did this to himself. The DNC has used this "lipstick" reference theme since Palin's speech. Had he said this before then, he would have been fine. Search the web for Obama supporters referring to Palin as "Bush with lipstick" and "Cheney with lipstick."
You made a mistake, admit it and move on. I'm an Independent waiting for the debates.
FYI, Now you get to defend Biden telling Chuck Graham (wheelchair bound) to "Stand up."