“You Just Have To Hear Him Speak”
By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2008 Election, Barack, VideoI hate posting stuff like this, but I’m hearing it everywhere and the following video really sums up why Barack is not only the guy to beat in the Dem contest, but will be an imposing opponent come general election time.
Is it what he’s saying that’s moving people to tears or how he’s saying it?
And to that point, is there anybody reading this who has been to an Obama rally? What did you think?
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January 7th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
How.
Has he given speeches where he (a)lists specific policies that he will propose as President, complete with charts and numbers? Or (b)does he spout out populist platitudes about “fighting special interests” or “building the middle class” or “making health care affordable” without giving a single detail?
The answer is always B. “Change” means, I’m young entheusiastic, I got charisma, I’ve got no record to criticize, I stand for nothing in particular so you can project all of your hopes and dreams unto me.
Barack Obama is like the Edward Bernays of American politics. He realized that you don’t sell products by telling people how useful they are, you sell them by putting a pretty face on the package. In fact, I don’t think Barack Obama himself even realizes he is just a tool. Its his campaign managers who are selling him.
You heard those women speak. They were “emotionally involved,” not part of any rational discourse mind you.
Its like when Bill Clinton came here to Massachusetts to campaign for Deval Patrick for governor last year. Bill Clinton said amongst rousing applause, “He makes you feel good, He makes you feel you can do anything.”
January 7th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
I’ve heard him twice. Neither was quite as impressive as his Iowa victory speech. I was actually struck more by how tired he sounded and his sense of humor, but there definitely were a few inspirational moments.
I think his appeal comes from a combination of what he says and how he says it. He doesn’t just propose to change by taking the reigns and driving the country in a new direction. He pitches it as collective, grassroots change. No one person can change the country on their own, something Kennedy knew when he asked citizens to consider “what you can do for your country.”
January 7th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
“I’m young entheusiastic, I got charisma, I’ve got no record to criticize, I stand for nothing in particular so you can project all of your hopes and dreams unto me.”
Right on. Can only happen in america.