Politics

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This week the Obama campaign found the cover of the New Yorker (below) to be offensive. That's okay, last week they were ready to be offended by something John McCain "might" say, but didn't. ("Oh, did I mention - he's black" etc...)

Then the week before that they were offended by the "Sock Obama", fashioned after "Curious George". Then before that they were offended because Fox News played the Reverend Wright tape too much in their opinion.

Then before that, they were offended because Hillary happened to use the assination of Bobby Kennedy as an example that anything can happen. Before that, they were offended at something Bill Clinton said (I forget what) and accused him of being a racist.

Then before that, they were offended because the media was calling Michelle Obama on her statement "For the first time in her life, she's proud to live in this country".

The Obama campaign seems to feel that the more they can portray him as a victim, the better his chances of being elected. What they don't understand is, Americans want a president who is strong and decisive. They want someone who will protect "them", not someone who constantly needs protecting.

Portraying him as a professional "victim" is simply a weak political strategy. If that's what truly appealed to the American people, they'd simply pull some poor soul out of an abuse shelter and let "them" run the country.

All I can say is: "Welcome to American Politics" That's the way the game is played here. (right or wrong) Theres an old saying: "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen" If he is offended this deeply and easily, he won't last two weeks in the oval office.

I don't know if he's suited to be president, but we could create a new position for him that he would do wonderful at. "Offense Secretary" or "Head of the Department of Offense" Think about it.

The bottom line is: "Yo! It's Satire! Lighten up!"