I watched some of the Obama Political Pep Rally last night, it was well orchestrated, got some bible quotes to show that Obama is aware that there is, in fact, a bible, there was cheering, at the memorial service, there was apparently some booing, at opposition forces, and to show that Obama is, perhaps, the Messiah, in a Christ-like moment, he announced that Gabby had opened her eyes, probably due to his close proximity to the hospital. All they needed was to put a bright spot on him and some angelic music
Perhaps in response to the lingering falsehoods about his religious beliefs, he twice quoted the Bible, and was preceded to the microphones by two Cabinet Secretaries who also read from Christian scripture. Obama also offered a pointed brush back to those in the liberal and conservative press who have tried to gain advantage from the shootings. "It's important for us to pause for a moment and make sure that we're talking with each other in a way that - that heals, not in a way that wounds," he said. (Is that the pot calling the kettle black, or what?)
Michelle Malkin nails the analysis by saying, right speech, too late and strange setting.
Civil political discourse … some one forgot to tell those at the memorial service. During the service there was inappropriate cheering during parts that were far from, well appropriate. There was also booing of AZ Gov. Jan Brewer, that’s appropriate. The hooting and hollering from the crowd was bizarre. This was not a pep rally for Barack Obama, it was a memorial service for the dead, a get well for the injured and a thank you for the heroes. At least it was not supposed to be; however, it really did seem like a pep rally, complete with a slogan and t-shirts, “Together We Thrive“. How many memorial services are branded with their own slogan?
Some of the comments contained herein were taken from some other sources, and conveyed my feelings better than I.
Other presidents have taken such opportunities for an imprompteu pep rally under the guise of a memorial service, so this was nothing new, but was by far, the most blatent. Shades of things to come...
