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Originally Posted by kvmj  Overall, I think that this particular smear has backfired on McCain.
Don't take this the wrong way, but, I believe that conservative media puts forth these allegations and it's audience just reacts like a bunch of bobblehead dolls. The allegations make sense within this tightly closed circle, but to the rest of us, it's nonsense.
I will admit that Obama has a funny name so, I guess that gives conservativesa the right to attach any minor association and twist it into a shape that pleases your senses. |
I don't think Obama's association with Ayres makes him a terrorist. I guess there are a few that make that correlation, but there are idiots on both sides of the aisle.
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real problem I have is the way Obama downplays it and how that is such a theme with him. Ayres was significant in helping Obama launch his political career. He seems to be somewhat reformed now, yet still unapollagetic. Why not just admit that? Obama did denounce what Ayres did back in the sixties, that should be enough. But in putting out that, "just a guy in my neighborhood" crap, makes it an issue. . .he's being deceptive. Voters have every right, and I would say an obligation, to find out the extent of their relationship and their shared views.
There are so many ways that Obama could have spun this and still be forthright about it. "Ayres was a radical and thought he was being patriotic. He has changed." Or "Ayres was a radical and still has some controversial views, but I (Obama) don't share his radical views, but I do share some ideas with him, like on education." Blah blah blah. . .By not doing that, he leaves himself open for voters to try and figure it out. Just what views and ideology do they share?