I had to use the DVR last night to record the Obama infomercial. I really liked it. I was mostly glad that it was nothing like the Ross Perot infomercial from 1992.
I have said this to a number of people, but this year’s cycle (and yes, I know that 20 months is more than a year) is very similar to 1992. Lots of uncertainty in the economy – obviously this year takes the cake – and a world at war and a youth movement that’s ready to e engaged again – after 8 years (or 12 years in 1992) of the establishment’s boot on its neck.
I guess that is why I was surprised that Hilary didn’t show and place better. She should have played from that play book.
So, last night’s ‘show’ was very moving…tugged on all the right things…and said a lot about who this man, Barack Hussein Obama is. And while I was not undecided before watching it, the piece cemented what I already knew – I am voting for Barack Obama. He is not muslim, or arab or anything else ut someone who (like Bill Clinton – without the predilictions of the flesh) made himself something from nothing. That sort of drive and desire is what we need in all of our leaders.