tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15240289.post2895703412956290621..comments2023-12-27T09:00:42.844-08:00Comments on The Workday Liberal: What's That You Say? Someone Gave A Speech Today?bhfrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261648934732735275noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15240289.post-21492343444028959352008-03-20T08:24:00.000-07:002008-03-20T08:24:00.000-07:00Actually, I think that when the black guy said he ...Actually, I think that when the black guy said he was there because of Ashley, he meant that he came because Ashley asked him to help Obama. Not because of a white woman's circumstances or needs. But you're probably right that Obama wanted everyone to think that it was because of the reasons you gave.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for giving me another viewpoint.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15240289.post-6835626797535333672008-03-19T11:58:00.001-07:002008-03-19T11:58:00.001-07:00erm.. make that three aspects! Once I started rol...erm.. make that three aspects! Once I started rolling I really started rolling... :Pbhfrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261648934732735275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15240289.post-26339342995504586402008-03-19T11:58:00.000-07:002008-03-19T11:58:00.000-07:00I think there are two aspects of the Ashley story ...I think there are two aspects of the Ashley story which could serve as reasons for Obama end the speech with it. <BR/><BR/>1: His campaign was a bit shaken after several days of Wright centered bombshells. The Ashley anectdote was Obama tossing them kudos and encouraging them to keep up the good work.<BR/><BR/>2: For the wider audience, the moral of the story demonstrates the bridging of the racial divide between two total strangers. What brings them together is a mutual concern in working for the betterment of society. For the wizened old black staffer to cite a total stranger, who is also white, whose circumstance demonstrates the need for change as the reason he is working for that change does tug at the heartstrings of all of us in some small measure. <BR/><BR/>3: On an even more basic level this anectdote shows a black man who is working to make life easier for a white woman. The symbolic imagry associated between these two demographics through out American history is well known. Even now the symbolism of the white woman and the black man joining forces behind Obama must send a message to America as a whole, and the Democratic party in particular. <BR/><BR/>Then again, maybe I've over analized this. But that is sort of what you asked for!bhfrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261648934732735275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15240289.post-49442404844909007292008-03-19T08:20:00.000-07:002008-03-19T08:20:00.000-07:00Obama's speech was a masterful display of speechwr...Obama's speech was a masterful display of speechwriting. He is really good at that. He pointed out that all races have reason to feel unfairly treated, but that we need to get past it and get on with life.<BR/><BR/>What I disagree with is the leftist ideas he started throwing in. And I couldn't see any logical connection between Ashley's story and the rest of his speech. Maybe you can enlighten me on that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com