The Democrats Hug It Out

News Type: Opinion — Seeded on Sat May 17, 2008 1:24 AM EDT

Article Source: The Washington Post

Obama and Edwards make an attractive picture -- Ultra Brite cover boys of youth and glamour united against old men (and women) who worship the status quo. Obama -- the man who makes Chris Matthews feel a thrill up his leg -- wants to "do the Lord's work," lately pictured in front of a cross illuminated with vanity lights on a flier aimed at Kentucky voters, while Edwards wants to roll out the catapults and nuke the Coliseum.

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backroads

Hope I don't see that image on a bumper sticker.

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#1 - Sat May 17, 2008 1:25 AM EDT

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Diane B.

What image, and what did the last paragraph in this zany article mean. Does it mean the President of Iran will feel a manly thrill up is leg, when he meets the lady of steel.(Miss Hillary) Of course look what Obama did to Chris Matthews.

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#2 - Sat May 17, 2008 2:14 AM EDT

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backroads

Can you imagine globally-distributed photos of Obama hugging Ahmadinejad? Yes, I do think Ahmadinejad would experience a sinking feeling if he was to deal with McCain or Hillary.

Frankly, any meeting with that Hidden Imam fellow without preconditions would tend to reward the mullah regime. For that matter, their notion of negotiation involves deceit as a matter of course.

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#2.1 - Sat May 17, 2008 2:37 AM EDT

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Diane B.

I agree with you backroads he shouldn't meet with Ahmadinejad with out preconditions, I do agree with you McCain or Hillary are stronger personalities to deal with that dangerous man.What he said recently about Israel is enough for me, the man is dangerous and you need preconditions when meeting him.

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#3 - Sat May 17, 2008 11:11 AM EDT

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backroads

Even some of the mullahs want the little feller to tone it down.

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#4 - Sat May 17, 2008 7:06 PM EDT

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politicalcenter

Hugging is de rigeur for Obama. He hugs everyone. Talk about Bush. One recent picture had him hugging a US Congresswoman in a bear grip of monumental proportions. Was she really smiling, or was that gas? Not clear, but I am investigating.

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#5 - Sat May 17, 2008 7:15 PM EDT

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