Hillary or Obama? Romney or McCain? Both nominations races have turned into nailbiters. But neither contest compares with the bitter rivalry between Experience and Change.
We're all familiar with that capricious, inconstant flibbertigibbet Change. We know who not to wait up for at night. Change will always leave us hanging.
But what about Experience? Every candidate claims to have it. Of course we all want an experienced candidate ... whatever that means ...
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Campaign '08: Experience Matters
Posted Jan 15th 2008 11:30PM by Mo Rocca
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Mo Rocca appears on a bunch of shows, including CBS News Sunday Morning (with the indescribably wonderful Charles Osgood), The Tonight Show on NBC, and NPR's Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! He's a sometime judge on Iron Chef and was featured on Telemundo's Amore Descarado. Last year he starred on Broadway in the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. His expose "All the President's Pets" was published by Crown in 2004.
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31. Jacqueline - thanks for the update, was worried about that.
Waterboy - mamma is always right.
CA - is that you Chester?
Gabrielle at 8:50PM on Jan 16th 2008
32. Momma says...
Women are "the devil", does that mean I should stay away from Hillary Clinton???
The Waterboy at 10:11PM on Jan 16th 2008
33. Hey Everybody!
Hey JG,
I'm in a movie with Christian Slater!!!
It was directed by a highly enigmatic auteur who eschews the paparazzi. Some of the picture is "soft focus" {those actors' egos demanded the flattering lights), but I think I saw the beautiful Matt Damon and the fetching Brad Jolie.
I hope to be played by Carl Reiner... Andrea looks pretty... I do not know who Barney Rubble is...
Is 180 rich or are we in trouble?!
Mo now owns a protectorate! He is like Marlon Brando, or Kim Basinger (I hope he does not go crazy).
Hope you're all enjoying some good, bona fide experiences tonight... mmm
Dr.W at 12:03AM on Jan 17th 2008
34. Yes, it is I! Chet Art. (I did not kill Garfield.)
Women are not "the" devil, Waterboy. They are the lady devil, and, as such, should be accorded proper respect. Opening doors for them, carrying their books, etc.
However, do not look deeply into their feminine eyes or touch their succulent flesh or they will use their wiles and all may be lost.
There is also the danger of becoming bewitched, bothered, and bewildered. If all three symptoms appear at once, seek medical attention immediately.
CA at 12:21AM on Jan 17th 2008
35. Greetings Mo!
Sorry to say your video was not available when I logged on. Sounds like I missed a 'hot' one. As far as experience, I invite you and your posters to view "Primary Considerations 2008" at http://majormediabypass.com for a brief video comment by the world's most quoted living author, Noam Chomsky, about a true American hero and Presidential candidate with, no doubt, the most experience yet still hidden from view by our elite unelected media censors. Thank you. Elaine Hildebrandt - http://majormediabypass.com
Elaine Hildebrandt at 9:33AM on Jan 17th 2008
36. We must send healing thoughts to clem's house...concentrate everyone!
(Good morning Mo!)
Gabrielle at 9:38AM on Jan 17th 2008
37. Howdy everyone. The video was Mo's idea but I grabbed actors I knew: Zach Woods, Lennon Parham and Molly Lloyd. They're great! We wanted to hit three very different tones, all inspired by the word 'experience' -- definitely can't get too much farther apart than the first and last one. We're happy with it. Thanks for all your comments.
Will Hines at 12:16PM on Jan 17th 2008
38. My dearest Mo,
Thank you for the experience of your blog. It is better than the Experience Music Project and definitely looks better.
http://dest.travelocity.com/website/destinations/images/features/EMP/image3.jpg
Andrea at 1:05PM on Jan 17th 2008
39. ah clem,
Hope your son feels better!
Gabrielle, ah Roy Roy Roy. I got to see him live several times-great musician. You can turn George Washington's portrait into Roy Orbison-Ask Me How in 5 yes FIVE easy steps!
Will-
You must marry me-I insist.
Andrea-heavy duty meanderer to the stars! at 1:06PM on Jan 17th 2008
40. Roccats 14:
Dr. W.:
The first thing we need to do is to get out of Rock Vegas.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7-2Etc6c_0&feature=related
Then, it is Clark and Lewis to Chi Town.
We’ll need some trucks. Blayze is on this. His Tonka collection is
Fresh.
Then, plan B: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtXhHn6Yaqc
Finn has arranged for some credit cards that we don’t ever have to pay off,
Some really great fake Resumes, and a credit rating of 780 each. He gets us
A car, a speedy car, speedier than that. Convertible, of course.
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5-1HoLM-aw
The money is in the Cayman Islands. So from Key West we rent a boat.
Or is it a long term lease? Anyway, not a problem, until the Cape of Good Hope.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqfz1l9s6k0
And then, Roccats, it’s on to American Samoa, where the BOSS and Andrea have everything under
Control:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFO-N01wup0
Any Questions?
JG
John Giza at 2:05PM on Jan 17th 2008
41. JG,
Once the job is done and we are ensconced-or sconced depending on personal preference-on The Island of Dr. Mo, we can enjoy these
http://www.recipezaar.com/37459
Don't forget your 'ukulele, I'll provide the cashmere lavalavas.
Andrea at 4:54PM on Jan 17th 2008
42. but what I really know is...are you experienced, have you ever been experienced?---Jimi
mac at 5:02PM on Jan 17th 2008
43. 29. Obama, says that he is going to change all the system in the white house when he will be the president. Don't you think it will be a big RISK for the country since he does not have the experience to know how to do it? Whenever we change something, we have to know how to plan to do it. It will be a big chance that America is going to take, and have, when this guy goes to the white house. What I'm worry about is that if it does not work for him, is not going to work for the country, and then we are going to have to put up with this problem for another 4 years of pain, and suffering in every way. He is very smart, don't get me wrong, but for me he does not look sincere, he is just a kind of arrogant,black/Muslim. Beside that, I will feel very embarrazed to heard say "THE PRESIDENT OF US BARRAKA HUSEIN OBAMA".( I don't even know how to write his name).It seems like he is the brother of Sadam husein, or the brother of Osama. Don't you think it will sound funny? After we went through with the terrorists on 9/11 ?
raquel leon at 8:28PM on Jan 16th 2008
Sound funny????hmmmmmm, 09/11, and Obama. Every president "changes." The Black Muslim comment, dumb, another 2 points,"THE PRESIDENT OF US BARRAKA HUSEIN OBAMA." another 3 points here, just plain stupid Leon! Go read a book!!!!
CandidLADY at 11:03AM on Jan 19th 2008