Conservative CBN Commentator: People Making Too Much Of Obama's Supposedly-Controversial Comments

[jefferson_dem]

Obama's "Bitter" Comment
April 12, 2008

Maybe it's just me, but it seems that people may be making too much of Obama''s "controversial" comments that came out Friday about small town America. See his comments below:

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Look, could Obama have said the whole thing better? Sure. The "cling" word as it relates to religion makes it seem that these people are needy in some way. "Cling" is not the best word to use.

The word "bitter" wasn't the best choice in the context he used it in but he was trying to make a broader point. I guess those are the pitfalls of being really smart.

But to say that these comments are "elitist" or are "demeaning" seems to be a big time stretch. It's hard to paint Obama as an "elitist" while at the same time he's described as hip, cool and relates to the younger generation. That makes no sense.

Maybe he could lay off the Grey Poupon and go with the French's mustard but give the guy a break.

Here's the best Hillary can hope for from this. She can try and make the case to the super delegates that comments like this show that Obama is "green" and "inexperienced" and who knows what he will say when he's on the World stage as President. I'm not saying it's an argument that will work but these comments give her some amunition. A few weeks back he also said how he wouldn't want his daughters "punished" with a baby. She can try and argue that this is a trend.

Still, I know Obama is getting blasted for these comments but to me this seems like a case of piling on. We talk alot in Christian circles about giving people "grace" but in politics those same rules don't apply.

http://www.cbn.com/CBNnews/356191.aspx

[Vinca]

1. If CBN is putting this out, it tells you that the the people who

CNN and MSNBC and the Clinton campaign indicate are upset, aren't. They're living this nightmare of an economy, after all, unlike well paid talking heads and candidates worth $100 million.

[quantass]

2. K/R

[VolcanoJen]

3. CBN has been, and yes, it pains me to write this, illuminating during this campaign.

CBN hasn't retreated to its corner yet. They've stepped up and defended Obama on numerous instances, especially in terms of Rev. Wright.

I imagine this will all change come the general election campaign, but it is a bit interesting for now, isn't it?

[Cha]

6. Very..I'm shocked..

We'll see what happens..

[Scurrilous]

4. K & R

:thumbsup:

[Cha]

5. I had to find out what "CBN"

stood for. Christian Broadcasting Network! Nice job..

"But to say that these comments are "elitist" or are "demeaning" seems to be a big time stretch. It's hard to paint Obama as an "elitist" while at the same time he's described as hip, cool and relates to the younger generation. That makes no sense.

Maybe he could lay off the Grey Poupon and go with the French's mustard but give the guy a break.

Here's the best Hillary can hope for from this. She can try and make the case to the super delegates that comments like this show that Obama is "green" and "inexperienced" and who knows what he will say when he's on the World stage as President. I'm not saying it's an argument that will work but these comments give her some amunition. A few weeks back he also said how he wouldn't want his daughters "punished" with a baby. She can try and argue that this is a trend.

Still, I know Obama is getting blasted for these comments but to me this seems like a case of piling on. We talk alot in Christian circles about giving people "grace" but in politics those same rules don't apply."

This "baby comment" was distorted by the m$$$$m.