First McCain…now Obama? (rewrite)

I no sooner wrote a blog entry about Republican John McCain and how he is regretting his words and backpedaling…and now Barack Obama has essentially done the same thing. I find no fault with the alleged crime. In fact I make it no secret that this war is a waste of human life on all fronts. But the real crime is that both of them have recanted their remarks and distanced themselves from the truth. For Obama, I think that is a particular shame because he is against the war. I suppose he wants to ride the tide of American populist vote. Making sure he offends no one. Well, this is politics and we’re in a war that the majority of Americans do not want nor support. But they support those troops, so be careful what you say! 

The reality is that you are going to offend people. The war offends people. What offends me more is acting as if you didn’t mean what you said in the first place. Everyone is entitled to a slip up. Ask John Kerry or Howard Dean after his “scream.” C’mon, Republicans…crucify a man for having passion? Wow.  That still amazes me. 

I like Obama. In fact, I really love Obama. I hope he cleans the floor with Hillary Clinton. But I have to say, I really didn’t like him recanting his stand on the issue of this war and it being a waste of life. Because it is a waste of life.