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I know everyone's getting frustrated that Obama isn't "hitting back." At times, I have been as well. But remember, Obama and Biden are THE SMARTEST MOTHERFUCKERS IN THE ROOM! And Obama is working the smartest technique possible against an overly aggressive opponent: the Rope-a-dope.
I'm only 21, so I wasn't alive when Muhammad Ali met George Foreman for the Rumble in the Jungle. But, as a sports enthusiast, I've watched the fight, and Ali totally redefines boxing strategy in this fight. Foreman, before his current role as a grill shill, was known for his strength and knock-out power. He would simply overwhelm and crush anyone put in his way. If Ali tried to go punch for punch with George, he'd have been killed. So he came up with what he later coined the Rope-a-dope. Ali knew that if he tried to go for the kill early, he would get knocked on his ass. He also knew that he had 10 full rounds to work with. So when Foreman came out swinging, Ali covered up. Foreman kept swinging, again and again with all his might, but he couldn't get anything through. Sure, he did superficial damage to Ali's arms and sides, but he didn't make any significant damage. And all Ali did was absorb the hits. He occasionally threw back a punch if there was an opening, but he was content to let Foreman punch itself out. And as the rounds went on, Foreman got tired. He was running out of punches to throw. And in the 8th round, Foreman ran out of gas. And when he did, Ali knocked him out and won the championship.
Obama's confirmed himself to be an Ali fan in the past, and I think he's taking a page out of The Greatest' book. Obama knows that if he stands up, punch for punch with the Rethug machine, backed by the media and 527 smear campaigns, he's not likely to win the fight. But he also knows that the tide is with the Democrats this year. As long as he can avoid getting knocked out, he can take this fight the distance.
He also knows that the Republican ammunition is limited. The benefit of the long primary is that all of Obama's dirty laundry has been thrown out and absorbed months ago. Reverend Wright is a specter of the past, as is "bitter-gate." Ayers and Rezko didn't stick with Hillary and they won't stick for McCain. Obama has the issues on his side. He just has to avoid being dragged down in the muck.
McCain is throwing everything he can at Obama now. Celebrities, Paris Hilton, and sex ed classes are being taken in by people now instead of in late October. By the time that Election Day rolls around, as long as Obama has played it safe, the McCain camp will be out of ammo. And that's when Obama takes control.
The news cycles that matter are the ones closest to Election Day. Of course, if there's a major scandal or breakdown (See: Swiftboats), that cycle becomes unimportant. But Obama knows that. He knows that the Rethugs are going to run out of ammo on him, as long as he doesn't give them any more himself. Obama is holding back on his best shots for the final rounds, the ones that will resonate with the American people the most. That's why he hasn't been harsh on Palin's lies. That's why he hasn't called out McCain for his BS. And that's why I honestly believe he let the "7 homes" issue fade away. It will be a more powerful hit closer to Election Day than it will in late August and early September. Unlike the Rethugs, Obama won't overplay his hand. He'll play it cool, take an easy jab when it's presented to him, and save his big bombardment for when it matters.
After all, Obama hinted at this recently himself, when he said, "I didn't throw the first punch, but I will throw the last."
THE CHAMP IS HERE!
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