Obama’s Luke Skywalker Moment - By Eugene Robinson

[kpete]

Obama’s Luke Skywalker Moment

Posted on May 9, 2011

By Eugene Robinson

With the nation transfixed by the daring raid that killed Osama bin Laden, the first GOP presidential debate transpired last week with relatively little notice. For Republicans, that’s the good news.

The bad news is that for those who did pay attention, the debate brought to mind—and I’m just trying to be honest here, folks—the famous bar scene from “Star Wars.” At times the dialogue sounded like a faltering attempt at interplanetary communication. Can anyone seriously imagine Rick Santorum, Herman Cain, Ron Paul or Gary Johnson as president? Will anyone forgive Tim Pawlenty for joining such a motley crew?

Back on Earth, it’s hard to escape the conclusion that the elimination of bin Laden was good not only for national security, the interest of justice and the public mood but for President Obama’s political prospects as well. He’s not unbeatable in 2012, but at the moment you’ve got to like his chances.

Besides Romney, others who skipped the debate included Newt Gingrich, Mike Huckabee, Michele Bachmann, Donald Trump, Sarah Palin, Jon Huntsman and Mitch Daniels. That’s a relief, because if they had all showed up, debate organizers would have had to put them on risers. Opening and closing statements would take so long, there wouldn’t be time for any questions.

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more:
http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/obamas_luke_skywalker_moment_20110509/#

[Proud Liberal Dem]

1. Speaking of Star Wars and the prospective GOP candidates for POTUS

"You will never find a greater hive of scum and villany." :eyes:

[sarge43]

4. Obi Wan had more to say on the subject.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRd_vZT6zPY

[pinboy3niner]

2. Funny, that is

May the farce continue to be with them.

[Demeter]

3. More Like a Jerry Lewis Moment

pratfalls, soulful eyes, and all.

Oh, yes, and the guilt-full fund-raising pleas.

[BrklynLiberal]

5. Eugene Robinson is always a great read.

LOVED this line:

Come on, Republicans, make Obama’s day.

[sufrommich]

6. Great article. nt

[GeorgeGist]

7. Childish but fun.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

8. Is this the moment when Dick Cheney tells Obama ...

Barack, I AM your father!

[jorno67]

10. my thoughts exactly!

[Swede]

9. These aren't the roids you're looking for.

Stormtrooper: These aren't the roids we're looking for.