Gem said:
I'm sure from a political standpoint it sounds like a touching story...but seriously from an emotional standpoint...
Your mom is dying...you love her and have a good relationship with her...you go to see her on her deathbed...it will be the last time you talk...what do you say..."Thanks for raising me?" "You are the best mom in the world?" "I love you." "Thank you for everything?"
Nah...you tell her of your political aspirations...
Does she tell you she loves you? She was proud to be your mother? That she is looking forward to seeing her mother and father, or husband? That she is ready to die? Or not ready?
Nah...she reminds you to show integrity.
First of all, doesn't that seem a bit cold and just a tad contrived??? I've heard Kerry tell the "private, personal" story four times. Not only that...but he was a grown man in his 30's when this story supposedly took place...isnt there something wrong when your Mom is reminding you to show integrity at that point??? Should she know you have integrity and not have to lecture you on it on your deathbed? Or did she know something about her son that we are learning about now???
Great one, Gem, and very true!
John Kerry hurt himself last night with a couple of comments he made.
First, when he mentioned Dick Cheney's daughter. Republicans and democrats alike were upset with him bringing her up, for obvious political reasons, which is low. It, to me, does not speak of the man that Kerry is. A low blow at someone's personal life for political reasons is cheap and weak! It is not as if he insulted her, but the intent for bringing her up was wrong and thusly a low blow and wrong! I have a hard time respecting Kerry for this!
Second, was during the 'strong women' question. Failing to talk about Teresa was a mistake, and many have also shown disapproval of Kerry for this.
For Kerry, who is trying to reach out to the 'women base', he really hurt himself with that base over those two comments. And, I have not heard Kerry apologize or remark on either. In fact, Edwards' wife today, said the outlash by the Cheneys over Kerry's comment somehow shows they are ashamed of their daughter. Once again another low, and unnecessary comment. Boy are the democratic wives certainly helping their husbands cause!
Although the polls show Kerry won the debate last night, which I disagree, focus groups apparently showed more support for Bush. One group mentioned was a group of 23 undecided. The group felt Kerry won, on the fact that his speaking was more clear, etc., but 17 of the 23 decided to vote for Bush, 5 for Kerry, and 1 independant. Lets remember that these debates are won or lost on style, not content. When it comes to content, and believability, Bush has won all of the debates, especially the 2nd and 3rd. They cited the fact that Bush is more believable, as the reason they decided to vote for him, which shows Kerry's failure at painting the picture of Bush as being a dishonest man who 'mislead' the nation. It also shows that Bush has succeeded in causing people to question Kerry's honesty and stance on issues, specifically by pointing out Kerry's inconsistancies.
The polls today, after the debate, also show Bush with a lead gain. The race was tied, basically, but now I see Bush has taken a lead by a few points.
I think Kerry may have done himself in with the third debate, and much of it has to do with those two comments of his, and the fact that he had to stay on the defensive throughout much of the debate.
