Cobb: Necessary, Achievable & Noble

August 30, 2004

Necessary, Achievable & Noble

Is it just me or does John McCain sound like Les Nessman from WKRP? This is the second time I've wondered onto a radio broadcast of him speaking and I swear he sounds like a pinched professor. That doesn't detract at all from the rousing content, which although it got slightly tedious in the praise department, was good enough for me to hear to the end.

I turned on the radio just in time to hear half of NYC boo and shout. I had no idea what was going on. As soon as I switched on the radio I heard the word 'filmmaker' and then howls, whistles and catcalls. It took me a minute and then I put it all together. The speaker must be talking about Michael Moore. That was my chuckle of the day.

McCain put it plainly. We're all on alert. Bush did the right thing and he will continue to fight the good fight. I'll buy that. But more importantly, McCain struck the right note of patriotism when talking about our regular elections. You could just feel the love.

My friends, we are again met on the field of political competition with our fellow countrymen. It is more than appropriate, it is necessary that even in times of crisis we have these contests, and engage in spirited disagreement over the shape and course of our government. We have nothing to fear from each other. We are arguing over the means to better secure our freedom, and promote the general welfare. But it should remain an argument among friends who share an unshaken belief in our great cause, and in the goodness of each other. We are Americans first, Americans last, Americans always.

Nice one.

Posted by mbowen at August 30, 2004 08:13 PM

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I watched on TV as McCain alluded to Michael Moore. As the camera panned to where he was sitting, Michael seemed to enjoy the publicity. He was gloating.

But honestly, I've become fed up with the political mud-slinging, half truths and rhetoric being promulgated by the candidates and other interested parties (from both sides). They pander to our base emotions and try to lead us around like sheep.

Posted by: Ray G. at August 30, 2004 09:51 PM

McCain For President 2008. Get it right next time.

Posted by: memer at August 31, 2004 04:52 AM