tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23400750.post5505760107817940651..comments2023-11-03T11:32:01.540+00:00Comments on Thought Experiments : The Blog: Obama and the AussiesBryan Appleyardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08276787058430388582noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23400750.post-86666421147080081652007-02-17T00:56:00.000+00:002007-02-17T00:56:00.000+00:00You know as an American I should be offended at wh...You know as an American I should be offended at what Howard said.<BR/><BR/>But I am not. I no longer consider the Democratic party a legitimate American political party but instead the focus of the anti-American movement in the United States.<BR/><BR/>Before the rule by tradition was that politics ended at our nation's borders but over the last few years many Democrats have broken that traditionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23400750.post-2679934299766458052007-02-16T23:06:00.000+00:002007-02-16T23:06:00.000+00:00I very much hope that voters in the USA will see O...I very much hope that voters in the USA will see Obama as their future in 2008. His lack of experience in Washington is as a great advantage - he is relatively untainted. He was always against the Iraq invasion. He simply ooozes charisma, is neither left or fight, will enable the country to unite behind [gasp] a black man, is about as intelligent as it's possible to get, and (see comment aboveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23400750.post-63160099165892832622007-02-16T22:19:00.000+00:002007-02-16T22:19:00.000+00:00No, Gordon, in the West End farce of the BBC studi...No, Gordon, in the West End farce of the BBC studios, R5 suddenly cancelled. I don't blame them. I have been on R5 twice talking about immortality in recent weeks. So Gabby but one Today and two BBC Breakfast TV. Doubtless Gabby is a delight that will come my way or maybe already has. My memory is a blur.Bryan Appleyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08276787058430388582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23400750.post-74700633287721435722007-02-16T19:41:00.000+00:002007-02-16T19:41:00.000+00:00Just pondering the US political system, and it isn...Just pondering the US political system, and it isn't far off a kind of monarchy, is it? For sake of argument we'll start off with next President:<BR/> Hillary Clinton<BR/>Current Pres: George W Bush<BR/>Previous: George W Bush<BR/>Previous: Bill Clinton<BR/>Previous: Bill Clinton<BR/>Previous: George Bush<BR/>Previous Vice Pres: George Bush<BR/>Previous Vice Pres: George Bush<BR/><BR/>Given Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23400750.post-57375842849875217212007-02-16T19:11:00.000+00:002007-02-16T19:11:00.000+00:00Did you actually appear on the Radio 5 breakfast s...Did you actually appear on the Radio 5 breakfast show Bryan? <BR/><BR/>Gabby, of course, is Gabby Logan (nee Yorath), who co-presents with Nicky Campbell.Gordon McCabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09151162643523937086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23400750.post-42417216128859745132007-02-16T18:02:00.000+00:002007-02-16T18:02:00.000+00:00Well, if setting an arbitrary date for withdrawing...Well, if setting an arbitrary date for withdrawing troops is an example of his 'substance', he'd be better off without any.Brithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390560583798960760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23400750.post-61707843204396409332007-02-16T17:20:00.000+00:002007-02-16T17:20:00.000+00:00Gabby?Gabby?Bryan Appleyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08276787058430388582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23400750.post-59193821084233400332007-02-16T16:22:00.000+00:002007-02-16T16:22:00.000+00:00Frank, you think he is all style and no substance....Frank, you think he is all style and no substance. By no substance do you mean his obvious lack of experience, or something else besides?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23400750.post-57065689594464915282007-02-16T16:06:00.000+00:002007-02-16T16:06:00.000+00:00I agree, Bryan. He is very impressive indeed. Howe...I agree, Bryan. He is very impressive indeed. However, I'm sure there is a veritable army of sleuths and shit-stirrers compiling what they hope will be a damning dossier. And, given what we already know about his past there is sure to be more dodgy stuff to dig up. Let's hope that the American voters can look beyond any minor misdemeanours in his past to the man before them today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23400750.post-21704595551432189662007-02-16T15:30:00.000+00:002007-02-16T15:30:00.000+00:00I would absolutely love to see Obama become an Ame...I would absolutely love to see Obama become an American president. The only problem I see is that he lacks experience. My ideal running mates (Frank W. will have a heart attack when he reads this) are Hillary Clinton for prez with Barack Obama as vice-prez. I doubt we'll be so lucky, however.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23400750.post-70152532086496496632007-02-16T15:16:00.000+00:002007-02-16T15:16:00.000+00:00A friend of mine, who describes himself as "left o...A friend of mine, who describes himself as "left of about everyone I know," went to see Obama at the Philadelphia Library and was so disappointed in him that he simply walked out. Moreover, Obama really isn't running for president in 2008. He's laying the groundwork for a serious run later on. Personally, I think he's all style and no substance. Finally, I'd certainly like to know what the Frank Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18410473158808750903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23400750.post-83908381444508435792007-02-16T12:08:00.000+00:002007-02-16T12:08:00.000+00:00That Andrew being the Andrew we all know and love....That Andrew being the Andrew we all know and love. Thanks, Neil.<BR/><BR/>I'm in a quandary now. My deep-seated laziness and impatience really does not appreciate the thought of having to add my inconveniently long surname to my posts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23400750.post-64910903400791013552007-02-16T12:05:00.000+00:002007-02-16T12:05:00.000+00:00Don't worry. If he is not part of the agenda, and ...Don't worry. If he is not part of the agenda, and by some miracle approaches the zenith of power, you can be sure some lone gunman nut will bring him down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23400750.post-5825397056602322652007-02-16T11:56:00.000+00:002007-02-16T11:56:00.000+00:00I agree. And one of the things I really like about...I agree. And one of the things I really like about him is that he doesn't go round grinning at people. I don't trust grinning politicians.<BR/><BR/>But, on more serious matters, how was Gabby?Gordon McCabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09151162643523937086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23400750.post-87836346898552944672007-02-16T11:02:00.000+00:002007-02-16T11:02:00.000+00:00It'll be interesting to see how the staunch right-...It'll be interesting to see how the staunch right-wing US media outlets handle Obama. That cocaine revalation from the biography has created very little stir and I fear the attack dogs would rather let him carry the nomination first before unleashing the more deadly ammo.Liam Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493956117016119698noreply@blogger.com