Lessons in Imagery III
Much is being made of the set decoration for the historic speech at Mile High, or whatever it is they call it these days.
With the fluted columns some liken it to a Greek temple. I'm not so sure, but if like some suggest, Obama's hubris and self importance know no bounds, my hunch is this is the look he's going for:
Now, I was only 5 when this speech was given, but Obama was only 2, and Senator, you are no Martin Luther King. Not. Even. Close.
The insinuation of himself on par with one of the greatest healers in our nation's history has got to be the most hubristic audacity we have ever seen.
The callow, vapid, inexperience, and arrogance on display tonight wouldn't be so hard to take if for one thing: that more people support Obama because of, not despite, the color of his skin - - racism on stilts. (if voting for a white guy on the same basis would be, and we truly insist on equality, what else could it be?)
Worse still, the content of his character, the top priority as M.L. King so eloquently admonished, when scrutinized at all, is being swept under the rug for the sake of politically correct expediency. If we have to overlook so much to feel good about ourselves how long can that feeling last and how meaningful can it really be?
The thing that scares me is whether the hyperpositive hysteria will be reversed when he loses. One can only imagine the shame we will have to endure if this act doesn't sell outside of that stadium, a very real possibility if this weeks poll numbers are to be believed. The race riots of 68 come to mind and I truly hope we have progressed beyond that. One wonders though, in witnessing such blind adoration where logic has no quarter, if anticipating an equally emotional disappointment is all that far-fetched.
Yes, I celebrate acknowledge the historic milestone of this weeks events. But let's not kid ourselves, history for history's sake rings sadly hollow when there is no substantive character to compliment the achievement.
It has been said men don't make history, but history is thrust upon them, most certainly the case here. If he loses I hope calmer heads prevail and realize we can still take a great deal of pride in the fact that a person of color came so far. The hardest part for some to take will be that others of color have come further, so far at least, and they are of the other political stripe, Condi, Colin, and Clarence, all of which are more qualified for the office than Obama.
As an American I take pride in the history being made this week. As a patriot and equal rights advocate, I am deeply saddened it had to be him. When so many put so much stock in a suit so empty it not only trumps substance with style but undermines the very principles they pretend to promote. If you don't know what I mean I suggest you take a good hard look at the content of Obama's character - - without considering the color of his skin.
With the fluted columns some liken it to a Greek temple. I'm not so sure, but if like some suggest, Obama's hubris and self importance know no bounds, my hunch is this is the look he's going for:
Now, I was only 5 when this speech was given, but Obama was only 2, and Senator, you are no Martin Luther King. Not. Even. Close.
The insinuation of himself on par with one of the greatest healers in our nation's history has got to be the most hubristic audacity we have ever seen.
The callow, vapid, inexperience, and arrogance on display tonight wouldn't be so hard to take if for one thing: that more people support Obama because of, not despite, the color of his skin - - racism on stilts. (if voting for a white guy on the same basis would be, and we truly insist on equality, what else could it be?)
Worse still, the content of his character, the top priority as M.L. King so eloquently admonished, when scrutinized at all, is being swept under the rug for the sake of politically correct expediency. If we have to overlook so much to feel good about ourselves how long can that feeling last and how meaningful can it really be?
The thing that scares me is whether the hyperpositive hysteria will be reversed when he loses. One can only imagine the shame we will have to endure if this act doesn't sell outside of that stadium, a very real possibility if this weeks poll numbers are to be believed. The race riots of 68 come to mind and I truly hope we have progressed beyond that. One wonders though, in witnessing such blind adoration where logic has no quarter, if anticipating an equally emotional disappointment is all that far-fetched.
Yes, I celebrate acknowledge the historic milestone of this weeks events. But let's not kid ourselves, history for history's sake rings sadly hollow when there is no substantive character to compliment the achievement.
It has been said men don't make history, but history is thrust upon them, most certainly the case here. If he loses I hope calmer heads prevail and realize we can still take a great deal of pride in the fact that a person of color came so far. The hardest part for some to take will be that others of color have come further, so far at least, and they are of the other political stripe, Condi, Colin, and Clarence, all of which are more qualified for the office than Obama.
As an American I take pride in the history being made this week. As a patriot and equal rights advocate, I am deeply saddened it had to be him. When so many put so much stock in a suit so empty it not only trumps substance with style but undermines the very principles they pretend to promote. If you don't know what I mean I suggest you take a good hard look at the content of Obama's character - - without considering the color of his skin.
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