The president flopped. So I'm told. One flop in particular had me in such a brain freeze that the rest of the debate became but a haze.
Barack Obama accused Mitt Romney of wanting to cut taxes by $5 trillion. When talking taxes, you normally use rates. Not whole numbers.
The federal government takes in a whole number of $2.3 trillion. So if Romney cut 100% of all current taxes, that'd be a $2.3 trillion cut. You're still $2.7 trillion dollars short of $5 trillion.
So after some simple arithmetic, basically, the president accused Romney of wanting to cut taxes by around 217%?
Huh?
~David Morris~
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
What Romney Needs to Say
Today marks the first debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. To this point, now marks the golden opportunity for the GOP challenger to create a stark contrast between himself and the incumbent.
A list of points and contrasts I hope to see:
-Framing Obama as aloof and uncaring, given how much golf the current president plays as Americans suffer.
-Reminding Americans that we don't have to accept Obama's failed policies in energy and economic growth.
-Remind that the only reason we have 8% unemployment is because people keep dropping out.
-Constant and consistent attacks on Obama's record. The president needs to be on the defensive. For once.
~David Morris~
A list of points and contrasts I hope to see:
-Framing Obama as aloof and uncaring, given how much golf the current president plays as Americans suffer.
-Reminding Americans that we don't have to accept Obama's failed policies in energy and economic growth.
-Remind that the only reason we have 8% unemployment is because people keep dropping out.
-Constant and consistent attacks on Obama's record. The president needs to be on the defensive. For once.
~David Morris~
Friday, August 31, 2012
It was full.
In the release of his theatrical documentary "2016: Obama's America," Dinesh D'Souza synthesizes the personal journey of President Barack Obama with an examination of how "the dreams of his father" motivates the 44th president. From the meeting of his parents, to the selection of his mentors, D'Souza follows Barack across four continents all the way to the white house, with the attitude of anti-colonialism taking central focus. Better than any alternative motive, D'Souza claims, anti-colonialism becomes the prime explanation as to this president refuses to triangulate for the good of the country, and leaves a bone chilling prediction of the future should he win reelection.
Now, as for my impressions, this particular conservative went with his family to view the film on a random 7:10 showing on a Monday. Personally I would recommend the film, as it provided insights unknown even to a critic of the president such as myself. For those less politically inclined however; for those who appeared to be learning of the president background for very first time, the reactions were telling.
For some it seemed, the radical communism of his parents and mentors was a deep revelation. The rational link between such ideals and the policy actions of the president was of stunned surprise among some in the crowd. Gasps could be heard from those to hear for the first time of Jeremiah Wright, pastor of Barack Obama, and the extraordinarily anti-american theology he preach to the president for over twenty years. From the ruthless tactics of the Chicago School to how his career started with aid from unrepentant terrorist, everyone it seemed, had a insight into Obama resonating deeply within their heart.
For me, to learn of Barack's half-brother, and the implication behind why the president would leave him abandoned to destitution in a small Kenyan hut was most unexpected; a cold insight into the true nature of the 44th president.
Personally however, the revelation of greatest emotional impact wasn't to be found in the film itself, but in the broader experience of having seen in in theaters.
You see, my family and I had arrived at the theater by 7 o'clock - a safe ten minutes before the previews began. I had just purchased popcorn and drinks whilst my family had already went ahead.
I stepped into the theater.
I turned the corner to face the seats.
I looked up from the popcorn I held, expecting to instantly spot my family.
And I did a double take.
...
The theater was full.
...
Mind you, not quite as jammed as say, the Dark Knight or certain other mega hollywood record breakers one might experience.
But it safe to say that it was full. Already.
Ten minutes before the previews would even start.
On a random Monday.
My family and I were not alone I realize, as I took my seat next to them. Five minutes later, I can distinctly recall other individuals displaying the very same look of surprise as they too would step in:
Turning the corner. Looking up with the expectation that as a "niche" film, they'd have any pick of the seats. Discovering that the theater was full. On a Monday.
It was full.
...
This was not a niche film.
And once it began, all eyes were upon it for the full one hour and twenty-nine minutes that it played. This film had filled a theater, and for its complete run time, not a single individual got up to refresh themselves.
So above all else taken from the presentation, from the radical ideologies of Obama's associates, to the link between the president's decisions and his search for a father's love.
Above all else, this revelation ~that the theater was full~ would cause a tear to shed. I was not alone to watch this film. None were alone, to watch this film.
We the People, watched this film.
~David Morris~
Now, as for my impressions, this particular conservative went with his family to view the film on a random 7:10 showing on a Monday. Personally I would recommend the film, as it provided insights unknown even to a critic of the president such as myself. For those less politically inclined however; for those who appeared to be learning of the president background for very first time, the reactions were telling.
For some it seemed, the radical communism of his parents and mentors was a deep revelation. The rational link between such ideals and the policy actions of the president was of stunned surprise among some in the crowd. Gasps could be heard from those to hear for the first time of Jeremiah Wright, pastor of Barack Obama, and the extraordinarily anti-american theology he preach to the president for over twenty years. From the ruthless tactics of the Chicago School to how his career started with aid from unrepentant terrorist, everyone it seemed, had a insight into Obama resonating deeply within their heart.
For me, to learn of Barack's half-brother, and the implication behind why the president would leave him abandoned to destitution in a small Kenyan hut was most unexpected; a cold insight into the true nature of the 44th president.
Personally however, the revelation of greatest emotional impact wasn't to be found in the film itself, but in the broader experience of having seen in in theaters.
You see, my family and I had arrived at the theater by 7 o'clock - a safe ten minutes before the previews began. I had just purchased popcorn and drinks whilst my family had already went ahead.
I stepped into the theater.
I turned the corner to face the seats.
I looked up from the popcorn I held, expecting to instantly spot my family.
And I did a double take.
...
The theater was full.
...
Mind you, not quite as jammed as say, the Dark Knight or certain other mega hollywood record breakers one might experience.
But it safe to say that it was full. Already.
Ten minutes before the previews would even start.
On a random Monday.
My family and I were not alone I realize, as I took my seat next to them. Five minutes later, I can distinctly recall other individuals displaying the very same look of surprise as they too would step in:
Turning the corner. Looking up with the expectation that as a "niche" film, they'd have any pick of the seats. Discovering that the theater was full. On a Monday.
It was full.
...
This was not a niche film.
And once it began, all eyes were upon it for the full one hour and twenty-nine minutes that it played. This film had filled a theater, and for its complete run time, not a single individual got up to refresh themselves.
So above all else taken from the presentation, from the radical ideologies of Obama's associates, to the link between the president's decisions and his search for a father's love.
Above all else, this revelation ~that the theater was full~ would cause a tear to shed. I was not alone to watch this film. None were alone, to watch this film.
We the People, watched this film.
~David Morris~
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
An August Recap of Obama Tactical Errors
Originally drafted 8/09/2012
Busy volunteering for the Romney campaign has left me with little time to blog. Let us return with a commentary of the latest predictable gaffs of the Obama Administration.
First, you didn't build that.
Naturally, this will be the king of gaffs for the Obama Administration going forward. In a rare moment, Obama actually spoke honestly about his ideals. Ironic, as given the reaction of the crowd, he no doubt thought himself as having knocked it of the park.
And no doubt, his internal polling after the fact has boomeranged into knocking him downward on polls, having granted the GOP a powerful piece of ammunition to utilize once the post-convention attacks from Romney's camp truly begins.
Next, this ad addressing Mitt the Murderer
At last, we come to the greatest issue of our day. Red or Green?
Truly, if ever there was a reason not to vote for Mitt Romney, its his refusal to take a stance on such important issues of the day such as "red or green" or "what's your favorite superpower." Combined with how the fate of the country is somehow tied to Romney's tax returns, surely such issues are readily exploitable by the Obama campaign in his cruise to decisive victory.
In all seriousness, the days of softball sheltering questions cannot last indefiniitly. With Obama still vulnerable, the final 70 days will continue to draw a sharp contrast between the collected appearing Mitt Romney and an incumbent that continues to implode in his presentation.
~David Morris~
Busy volunteering for the Romney campaign has left me with little time to blog. Let us return with a commentary of the latest predictable gaffs of the Obama Administration.
First, you didn't build that.
Naturally, this will be the king of gaffs for the Obama Administration going forward. In a rare moment, Obama actually spoke honestly about his ideals. Ironic, as given the reaction of the crowd, he no doubt thought himself as having knocked it of the park.
And no doubt, his internal polling after the fact has boomeranged into knocking him downward on polls, having granted the GOP a powerful piece of ammunition to utilize once the post-convention attacks from Romney's camp truly begins.
Next, this ad addressing Mitt the Murderer
Whoever arranged this latest ad for
the Obama campaign clearly underestimated the gullibility of the audience. Even
those in the media who are utterly dedicated to Obama found themselves
flabbergasted at the SuperPAC responsible for the advertisement,
which attempted to distastefully link Mitt Romney and his tenue at Bain Capital
with the death of “Joe the Steelworker's” wife.
Several issues,
1.
Romney was not active at Bain Capital (he left
in 1999) when Joe’s steel factory was shut down (in 2001). After attempting to
save it for eight years, the economic recession of 2001 simply took its toll on
the industry, to no fault of Bain Capital.
2.
Joe was laid off in 2001. His wife died in 2006.
And she was employed.
3.
The biggest problem of all of course, is the
very message that its trying to convey: That Mitt Romney is a murderer. Despite
the guttural politics most on the left are willing to play nowadays, there are
still lines that simply go too far. Accusation of racism, bullying, not paying
his taxes, outsourcing or apathy towards the “poor” is one thing. But downright
murder simply serves to remind the audience of the complete desperation the
President must be at to try and stick such a link to Mitt Romney.
This is all endemic of a larger
problem for Team Obama. Unable to stand on their record, they’re only option is
to make the opponent out to be a radioactive monster. Try as they might with
McCarthy-ite tactics, Mitt proves heavily fortified against character assassination
out of this race. Both candidates are tied, yet the true negative ad campaigns
have yet to begun. As Obama exhausts his options this early in the race, he
leaves himself highly vulnerable to Mitt’s message in the coming months.
At last, we come to the greatest issue of our day. Red or Green?
Truly, if ever there was a reason not to vote for Mitt Romney, its his refusal to take a stance on such important issues of the day such as "red or green" or "what's your favorite superpower." Combined with how the fate of the country is somehow tied to Romney's tax returns, surely such issues are readily exploitable by the Obama campaign in his cruise to decisive victory.
In all seriousness, the days of softball sheltering questions cannot last indefiniitly. With Obama still vulnerable, the final 70 days will continue to draw a sharp contrast between the collected appearing Mitt Romney and an incumbent that continues to implode in his presentation.
~David Morris~
Friday, June 15, 2012
Obama Penalizes the Legal
Obama justifies this executive order by saying that these
young illegals will make "significant contributions to society" and
that "it's right."
Well what about all those young people who come here legally?
I have personal friends who legally came here while under sixteen who'll get
deported if they can't find H1 visa sponsors (which aren't cheap). What about
them? Are you simply going to toss them work visas too? What about
international university students who must return to their home after they
graduate, whom we know are trained
with skills we could use. Are they also going to get free visas simply
"because its right?"
Are you honestly penalizing them by rewarding those who
broke the law to get here? President Obama, are you honestly going to look at true
contributing aliens in the eye and say "too bad about your visa, your
first mistake was come here legally?" As far as I'm concerned, illegal is
illegal. You can't pick and choose by executive order which is which.
You think a constitutional lawyer would know this.
~Alexis Morris~
Govenor Walker "Only Survived"
Last night was a night of decision for the State of Wisconsin. In 2010, Governor Scott Walker won by 6 percentage points in a climatic battle of economic sense over unions embellishments. Believing the gubenatiorial race to be in contest, media humdrum touted that this could be implicative of the November election. This quickly lost steam as the night dragged on.
Having won his recall now by 7 points, much of the media since settled to describe Govenor Walker's repeat victory over Tom Barret as to have just "survived." In my opinion, most would call it a "decisive defeat" at the least. Perhaps even use the term "landslide."
The Daily Show presented a genuinely entertaining spoof on the results.
"Did you not hear us the first time?"
~David Morris~
Having won his recall now by 7 points, much of the media since settled to describe Govenor Walker's repeat victory over Tom Barret as to have just "survived." In my opinion, most would call it a "decisive defeat" at the least. Perhaps even use the term "landslide."
The Daily Show presented a genuinely entertaining spoof on the results.
"Did you not hear us the first time?"
~David Morris~
The Obama Implosion
With the victory of Scott Brown, the failure of the Bain Capital attacks, and the pathetic job growth of only 65,000 in June, we grow privy to witnessing a unique implosion of an administration.
Let us recount what their strategy has been thus far:
Attack Romney's Wife ~ Backfired.
Attack Romney's Dog ~ Backfired.
Attack Romney for being an alledged Bully ~ Backfired.
Attack Bain Capital ~ Extreme Backfire.
What's most interesting to me is the backfire on Bain capital. Not only did it simply not work on deflecting the issue, it actually caused a mutiny among democrats with friends in capital equity, the infamous "sterling business record" endorsement by Bill Clinton being the most (in)famous of late.
With so many new attempts to frame the opposition under negatives, they return to "the only thing we have left" as a young David Axelrod once put it:
Blame Bush.
Will it backfire?
~David Morris~
Let us recount what their strategy has been thus far:
Attack Romney's Wife ~ Backfired.
Attack Romney's Dog ~ Backfired.
Attack Romney for being an alledged Bully ~ Backfired.
Attack Bain Capital ~ Extreme Backfire.
What's most interesting to me is the backfire on Bain capital. Not only did it simply not work on deflecting the issue, it actually caused a mutiny among democrats with friends in capital equity, the infamous "sterling business record" endorsement by Bill Clinton being the most (in)famous of late.
With so many new attempts to frame the opposition under negatives, they return to "the only thing we have left" as a young David Axelrod once put it:
Blame Bush.
Will it backfire?
~David Morris~
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