Clinton, Obama and Plagerism
Well, it worked. Now, the "plagiarism story" is being repeated on CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC. Lou Dobbs had an extended talk on the discussion, and stated the story was relevant to Obama's credibility. Fox News is ripping it up insinuating it that Obama is a fraud, and MSNBC, limited in market reach and availability, simply dismisses the story as a non-sequitur.
Well, like I said, Clinton's campaign made it happen, and all they had to do was rely on the media Vacuum to carry the story. Too bad Obama didn't have the foresight to cite his sources before his rhetoric, or at least, he could have switched it up a bit. I won't be surprised if this carries on as a major campaign story until March 4th. (Damn it.)
Well, like I said, Clinton's campaign made it happen, and all they had to do was rely on the media Vacuum to carry the story. Too bad Obama didn't have the foresight to cite his sources before his rhetoric, or at least, he could have switched it up a bit. I won't be surprised if this carries on as a major campaign story until March 4th. (Damn it.)
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Too bad Obama did not have the foresight to actually come up with his own, original campaign rhetoric, instead of using someone else's speech lock, stock, and barrel.
No wonder the guy hearts Reagan so much. Both know how to deliver a line with such conviction they can make one believe they actually believe it.
February 18, 2008 8:22 PM | Reply | Permalink
Even the words of our founding documents were formed out of what the composesers had read on the subjects with a borowed phrase here and there. You know this is a BS issue and so does Sen Clinton.
February 18, 2008 10:05 PM | Reply | Permalink
This is one of the most ridiculous things I've seen in recent years. If Obama loses because of this? I'm ashamed of Americans for believing this completely unimportant piece of information. What about Clinton using yes we can? Most analysts are saying its not a big deal. But then you have a few analysts (pro GOP or pro Clinton - I find this interesting) who actually think it matters.
OUR CITIZENS ARE DYING in Iraq. Is this really what we should choose our Presidents on? What about Bill Clinton - only one of 2 impeached Presidents in history for lying under oath.
Let me just remind people: "I did not have sexual relations with that woman." I guess a blowjob is friendly relations.
February 18, 2008 9:52 PM | Reply | Permalink
AMEN! I couldn't have said it better.
February 18, 2008 10:05 PM | Reply | Permalink
Pmj6:
It's NOT someone else's speech "lock, stock, and barrel". It's someone else's phrasing of a 1 minute ad-libbed segment of a 40-minute speech.
To all the Obama supporters, I wouldn't worry about this derailing the Obama campaign. All they have to do is provide footage (or make an ad) of Clinton "plagiarizing" Obama in her stump speeches, like her copying "fired up - ready to go", "yes we can", "time to turn the page", etc. Juxtapose Obama saying it, then follow with Clinton saying it and provide dates. She'll be portrayed as the copycat (which she is).
If the Clintons want to keep playing "hardball", then throw it back at them - HARD.
February 19, 2008 12:20 AM | Reply | Permalink