Peggy Noonan on Barak Obama: "A star is born"

[MUSTANG_2004]

Unfortunately I missed his speech, but still thought this was an interesting comment from Peggy Noonan:

"When Barack Obama began his speech everyone watching thought: A star is born. Talk about famous overnight. His Bill Cosby-esque line--'the slander that a black youth with a book is acting white'--was right for the times, which is to say in line with common wisdom, and when he spoke of blue states where 'we worship an awesome God,' he was not just hitting a note but using the authentic language of American evangelism. When you first see him he is a plain man of irregular features and jug ears. But when he begins to speak his features blend into harmony and handsomeness. This kind of thing only happens if you have magic."

[thebigidea]

1. Or in Peggy's case, this kind of thing only happens if you have scotch.

I found it interesting that none of the usual suspects dared criticize Obama.

[NightOwwl]

6. I was thinking the very same thing

This is very cynical of me, but I wonder if they would have been so lavish in their reviews had he been white?

[Stephanie]

2. Who cares what she thinks?

Honestly, it's nice to see more praise for Obama but she's stating the obvious and she is the worst of the worst of the lying liars. She should sit down and shut up. Her day is past.

[MUSTANG_2004]

4. Worst of the lying liars?

Some of her stuff is certainly far out, but I think some of her comments are accurate, particularly one recently to the effect that George Bush seemed to enjoy being a "war-President" too much. Although I have to add, as someone who has had that same thought for the past 2 years, it's a little late to realize that.

[slappypan]

3. horny old broad isn't she

:eyes:

[hatrack]

5. Gee, how, uh . . . . . . . flattering!

Having Peggy Noonan praise your speech is like having John Wayne Gacy praise your clown costume.