Comments on: Barack Obama: The Elvis Of Politics http://themoderatevoice.com/18086/the-elvis-of-politics/ An Internet hub for moderates, centrists, and independents, with domestic and international news, analysis, original reporting, and popular features from the left, center, and right Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:41:46 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: domajot http://themoderatevoice.com/18086/the-elvis-of-politics/comment-page-1/#comment-131371 domajot Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:24:26 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/barack-obama/18086/the-elvis-of-politics/#comment-131371 Finding the thought of Elvis in the White House scary is not a political reaction in terms of choosing between current candidates. <br>It is a reaction to the level of political commentary on the blogosphere.<br>The tendency to build Obama up as some sort of Superman is very dangerous for Obama, as it builds up unreasonble expectations. That, in turn . has the effect of magnifiying every word or deed that doesn't mesure up into a berrayal.<br>I like Obama, and I don't like to see him set upt like this. Finding the thought of Elvis in the White House scary is not a political reaction in terms of choosing between current candidates.
It is a reaction to the level of political commentary on the blogosphere.
The tendency to build Obama up as some sort of Superman is very dangerous for Obama, as it builds up unreasonble expectations. That, in turn . has the effect of magnifiying every word or deed that doesn't mesure up into a berrayal.
I like Obama, and I don't like to see him set upt like this.

]]> By: 2egypt http://themoderatevoice.com/18086/the-elvis-of-politics/comment-page-1/#comment-131370 2egypt Sun, 02 Mar 2008 03:36:02 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/barack-obama/18086/the-elvis-of-politics/#comment-131370 Mr. Grant, how can you possibly compare Elvis with Obama? There is no similarities<br>in thinking, nor in personality. That is an insult and I will not tolerate. Elvis is certainly<br>not a politician and he was the nicest person you could ever have the pleasure of <br>knowing him. As far as Mr. Obama goes, he needs a lot more experience, especially<br>in foreign issues before he can even think about being president of our country. Having one inexperienced president is about all I can handle. Mr. Grant, how can you possibly compare Elvis with Obama? There is no similarities
in thinking, nor in personality. That is an insult and I will not tolerate. Elvis is certainly
not a politician and he was the nicest person you could ever have the pleasure of
knowing him. As far as Mr. Obama goes, he needs a lot more experience, especially
in foreign issues before he can even think about being president of our country. Having one inexperienced president is about all I can handle.

]]> By: BeverlyTaylor http://themoderatevoice.com/18086/the-elvis-of-politics/comment-page-1/#comment-131369 BeverlyTaylor Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:23:10 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/barack-obama/18086/the-elvis-of-politics/#comment-131369 By the way Mr. Grant, there was nothing transparent about Elvis. the person....he was one of the most generous and gifted human beings to walk the planet........he described his voice as "God's will not mine." And the world had seen Elvis....his sense of humor, the way he honored his parents and lifted them out of abject poverty, served his country without complaint refusing special favors as Private Presley later promoted to SGT. Presley. I think maybe you are comparing Obama to Elvis' image and not Elvis......I am not sure. I am reserving my final judgement about all the candidates at this time, but hey I know Elvis Presley was not a transparent human being............Little Richard himself said "Elvis was the great integrator.........he brought black music to the airwaves." Bob Dylan wrote that Elvis had "brought him through the mirror" . Wayne Newton said "no greater human being breathed air than Elvis".................. By the way Mr. Grant, there was nothing transparent about Elvis. the person….he was one of the most generous and gifted human beings to walk the planet……..he described his voice as “God's will not mine.” And the world had seen Elvis….his sense of humor, the way he honored his parents and lifted them out of abject poverty, served his country without complaint refusing special favors as Private Presley later promoted to SGT. Presley. I think maybe you are comparing Obama to Elvis' image and not Elvis……I am not sure. I am reserving my final judgement about all the candidates at this time, but hey I know Elvis Presley was not a transparent human being…………Little Richard himself said “Elvis was the great integrator………he brought black music to the airwaves.” Bob Dylan wrote that Elvis had “brought him through the mirror” . Wayne Newton said “no greater human being breathed air than Elvis”………………

]]> By: BeverlyTaylor http://themoderatevoice.com/18086/the-elvis-of-politics/comment-page-1/#comment-131368 BeverlyTaylor Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:13:37 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/barack-obama/18086/the-elvis-of-politics/#comment-131368 doma? Scarier that what we have ? I dont think so! ELVIS FOR PRESIDENT! doma? Scarier that what we have ? I dont think so! ELVIS FOR PRESIDENT!

]]> By: BeverlyTaylor http://themoderatevoice.com/18086/the-elvis-of-politics/comment-page-1/#comment-131367 BeverlyTaylor Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:06:08 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/barack-obama/18086/the-elvis-of-politics/#comment-131367 Well its a cute comparison I suppose, but Obama is NOT the KING of politics! He is a charismatic newcomer. He isnt even the King of Social Justice.....that was Dr. King, Bobby Kennedy and others...... Elvis always said however, that "the man and image are not the same thing." So are you suggesting Obama is an image? Or a hologram like the one used in last year's American Idol of Elvis? The other side to this is that Elvis would definitely like Obama........but he would vote for the MAN who he believed would bring more jobs and a better economy and help the poor not the rich.........now if he had been around the last 30 years, perhaps he would have progressed his views about what women should do and where their place is.....in that case I believe he would vote for Hillary. Thats my two cents worth....... Well its a cute comparison I suppose, but Obama is NOT the KING of politics! He is a charismatic newcomer. He isnt even the King of Social Justice…..that was Dr. King, Bobby Kennedy and others…… Elvis always said however, that “the man and image are not the same thing.” So are you suggesting Obama is an image? Or a hologram like the one used in last year's American Idol of Elvis? The other side to this is that Elvis would definitely like Obama……..but he would vote for the MAN who he believed would bring more jobs and a better economy and help the poor not the rich………now if he had been around the last 30 years, perhaps he would have progressed his views about what women should do and where their place is…..in that case I believe he would vote for Hillary. Thats my two cents worth…….

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]]> By: domajot http://themoderatevoice.com/18086/the-elvis-of-politics/comment-page-1/#comment-131366 domajot Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:04:18 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/barack-obama/18086/the-elvis-of-politics/#comment-131366 The thought of Elvis Presley in the White House is toooooooo scary! The thought of Elvis Presley in the White House is toooooooo scary!

]]> By: bacalove http://themoderatevoice.com/18086/the-elvis-of-politics/comment-page-1/#comment-131365 bacalove Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:32:21 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/barack-obama/18086/the-elvis-of-politics/#comment-131365 Barack Obama had a Tripple Whammy thrown at him with the throwing out of his middle name in a negative way, accompanied by a picture of Obama dressed in Somali garb, at the same time being endorsed by Farrakhan (and how did the Press find out about Farrakhan's endorssement?) -- this is the worst kind of politics, its called "Swift Boating", which in reality is an assisination of character, insinuating that Barack is a Muslin, even though he's not. It's a Political Katrina Moment! I hope Americans of GoodWill will not allow Camp Clinton and the Republicans to Swift-boat Barack like the Republicans did Kerry, turning a war hero into a deserter. And, as some would have you to believe, it is untrue that blacks are voting for Obama because he is black, (like some women Are voting for Hillary because she is a woman and she encourages this gender bias) because most Blacks did not turn out their vote for Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton. African Americans are voting for Obama, like most Americans, because he represents and inspires Hope and a Change of "nothing" getting done to "legislation" finally getting passed. It's Transformational and it's our Renaissance Moment!<br><br>And too, Obama can be of use to America by addressing the need of some to "clerverly" sow divisions and to exploit our differences, instead of building on that which unites us. "The world can use him too, with his reach to the Muslim nations and his middle name making it impossible for the US to walk away from one of the biggest foreign policy blunders in history. A restructuring of this overall policy is due after the demolition of the World Trade Towers. Some people think it's cool to be cynical. They deride those who show overt respect, admiration, and optimism. Those who still believe they can make a difference. Those who know they have power. This campaign has proven that cruelty is no longer desired as political style in the United States. The people now have a choice. A choice between magnifying the negatives or using the positives. I will say this. Obama has the potential to be one of the greats, but only if the people participate in molding his leadership. That's the task at hand. He, himself, invites others to recognize his faults not letting them interfere with the work. You can see how the people's support has molded him already in his quick evolution from weak debating events to the beautiful, strong, elegant, debate he delivered last night.." From: Blogger, J.M., Raging Universe. <br><br>As a nation, we cannot afford to continue to alienate our allies and friends in the Middle East by insinuating that to have the name Hussein means that you are evil, a terrorist, or are to be feared. Do we really want to Convey that? We have to remember, it was not Sadam Hussein who bombed us on 911, though some would have you to think that. And, there are many good and decent people with the name Hussein all around the world and especially in the Middle East, some of which have been our allies such as King Jordan Hussein. To continue to ridicule and fear the name Hussein, will only continue to incite hatred and hostility, with the result of no end of wars in sight. America the world is watching and we must decide as a nation what we are going to do. Realize that Clinton is a Fighter while Obama is a Uniter! America is only as strong and good as her leaders and politicians. America is finding her Soul! Barack Obama had a Tripple Whammy thrown at him with the throwing out of his middle name in a negative way, accompanied by a picture of Obama dressed in Somali garb, at the same time being endorsed by Farrakhan (and how did the Press find out about Farrakhan's endorssement?) — this is the worst kind of politics, its called “Swift Boating”, which in reality is an assisination of character, insinuating that Barack is a Muslin, even though he's not. It's a Political Katrina Moment! I hope Americans of GoodWill will not allow Camp Clinton and the Republicans to Swift-boat Barack like the Republicans did Kerry, turning a war hero into a deserter. And, as some would have you to believe, it is untrue that blacks are voting for Obama because he is black, (like some women Are voting for Hillary because she is a woman and she encourages this gender bias) because most Blacks did not turn out their vote for Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton. African Americans are voting for Obama, like most Americans, because he represents and inspires Hope and a Change of “nothing” getting done to “legislation” finally getting passed. It's Transformational and it's our Renaissance Moment!

And too, Obama can be of use to America by addressing the need of some to “clerverly” sow divisions and to exploit our differences, instead of building on that which unites us. “The world can use him too, with his reach to the Muslim nations and his middle name making it impossible for the US to walk away from one of the biggest foreign policy blunders in history. A restructuring of this overall policy is due after the demolition of the World Trade Towers. Some people think it's cool to be cynical. They deride those who show overt respect, admiration, and optimism. Those who still believe they can make a difference. Those who know they have power. This campaign has proven that cruelty is no longer desired as political style in the United States. The people now have a choice. A choice between magnifying the negatives or using the positives. I will say this. Obama has the potential to be one of the greats, but only if the people participate in molding his leadership. That's the task at hand. He, himself, invites others to recognize his faults not letting them interfere with the work. You can see how the people's support has molded him already in his quick evolution from weak debating events to the beautiful, strong, elegant, debate he delivered last night..” From: Blogger, J.M., Raging Universe.

As a nation, we cannot afford to continue to alienate our allies and friends in the Middle East by insinuating that to have the name Hussein means that you are evil, a terrorist, or are to be feared. Do we really want to Convey that? We have to remember, it was not Sadam Hussein who bombed us on 911, though some would have you to think that. And, there are many good and decent people with the name Hussein all around the world and especially in the Middle East, some of which have been our allies such as King Jordan Hussein. To continue to ridicule and fear the name Hussein, will only continue to incite hatred and hostility, with the result of no end of wars in sight. America the world is watching and we must decide as a nation what we are going to do. Realize that Clinton is a Fighter while Obama is a Uniter! America is only as strong and good as her leaders and politicians. America is finding her Soul!

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