When you look at their faces over the last six months, you see two worn out, battered, warriors trying to throw in their last punches before the last bell rings. Hillary, refusing to throw in the white towel, continues to fight even after the bell continues to ring.
Mathematically, Obama has thrown more punches and should win the nomination. But don't tell that to Hilary Rocky Rodham Clinton Balboa. Don't you say that in the state of Pennsylvania, in the city of Brotherly Love and the home of Rocky Balboa.
Hillary, no matter what anyone says and no matter what stupid ass stuff she says (like the statement in Bosnia), refuses to pull off her gloves. Whether you like her or not, you've gotta love her fighting spirit. Obama may be winning the popular vote, but Hillary is what America is all about. (I am not endorsing any candidates yet. I am still undecided.)
Hillary, not bitter, refuses to stop fighting, no matter how light her punches have become. She had a chance at the nomination despite all odds, until she exaggerated (miss-spoke?) about Bosnia. I don't know what possessed her to think she was under sniper attack there. Maybe it's confusion caused by all the punches she received from Obama over the last few months.
If you look at the fight between Obama and Hillary as if it was a boxing match, Hillary lying on Bosnia was a major knock down. Barely getting up, she had the chance to counter punch when Obama made an elitist remark about Americans being bitter and clinging to their guns and religion.
Almost down and out, Hillary tried to counter by making Obama seem like an elitist. It has not worked. Like the great Mohammed Ali, Obama has managed to dance his way out of the vulnerable situation by talking his way out smoothly. If you study the history of boxing, Mohammed Ali was not the greatest fighter of all time. He was the greatest self-promoter and talker. Nobody could out-talk Ali. Nobody. He was an entertainer first, boxer second.
Like Ali, Obama acts arrogant and cocky. But I don't believe he's elitist as much as arrogant and cocky. Hey, lots of folks didn't like Ali's cocky ways but they still cheered him on. Hillary needs another error by Obama to make a go of this fight all the way to the Democratic Convention.
I can't see Obama losing his composure at this point and saying something as stupid ass as Hillary did. This is Obama's fight to lose. After seeing his worn, tired and exhausted face during the debate, I doubt he wants to go at it a few more rounds with Hillary.
But we shouldn't give up until the fat lady sings. Obama's had the chance to put Hill out so many times that it makes me wonder if he's able to deliver the knock out punch or will Hillary self-destruct finally. For instance, in Texas, Obama advertised twice as much as Hill and still he couldn't knock her out. Obama is trying to advertise voters in Pennsylvania to death as well. It will be interesting if Obama finally knocks Hill out and puts her away.
The media (the media is another story) counted Hill out in Texas. But just like Sylvester Stallone in Rocky, she managed to fight through all the negative publicity and she won the Texas title.
Will Hillary achieve a Rocky-style win in Pennsylvania? Will this be her last fight? What would Putin do if he was Hillary? Would he throw in the towel or would he ask Obama if he could be the Vice President? Somehow, I can't see Putin playing second fiddle to anyone.
Putin's Presidential term ends in May. Will Putin finally make his announcement to run for the President of United States of America?
Da, that is the question.
Huck Finn, Chairman, The Amerikan Party
"Smart-Ass Politics for Smart People.” TM
I wonder what the people of Philadelphia thought of Hillary's Rocky analogy... and did she know that, interestingly enough, Rocky lost the fight against a black guy (Obama)?
Huck Finn's reply: When I drew and wrote the PutinToon, I didn't think about that. That is a very good question. You would think I would remember after seeing Rocky at least twenty time. Thanks for the observation. Ironically, Rocky doesn't repeat with Hillary winning. It will be very interesting who wins Indiana. The saga (or the fight) for Amerikan Democracy continues.
Posted by: Shan | Monday, April 21, 2008 at 12:15 AM
I don't think I've seen a political article yet that told both sides of the story. Using the boxing analogy was excellent, because that's exactly what it is--a fight. I'm surprised neither one of them is hosting a PayPerView event and charging fees to fund their campaigns. Maybe next time....
Huck Finn's Reply: Thank you for the compliment. What a great idea to host a payperview for them. Maybe they can use the money for Michigan and Florida to do their primaries again where it is anyone's game. It would be interesting to see whether Obama or Hillary would win in those two states. America spends $12 Billion per month on wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but they can't afford $15 Million for each state to do their primaries again. The reason I think they should do primaries again in Florida and Michigan is because, if they don't and both candidates are close before the Democratic convention, it could become a big circus in Denver.
Posted by: mikey777 | Friday, April 18, 2008 at 11:38 AM