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Obama On Vilsack: He Brings "Decency" To Our Politics
And here's Barack Obama's statement on Tom Vilsack's decision to bail:
"Tom Vilsack is an outstanding public servant whose initiatives in Iowa on education reform, health care and alternative energy are models from which our entire nation can learn. More than that, Tom brings a badly needed sense of honor and decency to our politics, and a passionate advocacy for an end to the war in Iraq. I hope he will continue to speak out in the months and years to come, as his is an important and valued voice."
Whereas Hillary emphasized Vilsack's achievements in Iowa, note that Obama is keeping his "high-minded politics" theme going here.
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That "passionate advocacy for an end to the war in Iraq" can be read with the unstated phrase "unlike
another current Democratic candidate I know."
February 23, 2007 4:49 PM | Reply | Permalink
Is 'high-minded' a compliment or criticism when referring to decency in politics.?
Just wondering is this a classic case of mediocrity attacking excellence?
February 23, 2007 4:51 PM | Reply | Permalink
the high minded was a compliment, white rose... whereas the "mediocrity" line clearly wasn't...but hey, I can take it
February 23, 2007 5:38 PM | Reply | Permalink
Unfortunately, in this media, without visual and intonation clues it can be difficult to discern the actually message being conveyed.
I apologize for the mediocrity innuendo.
February 24, 2007 7:47 AM | Reply | Permalink
no problem, white rose, appreciate that...glad to have your comments as always
February 25, 2007 9:02 PM | Reply | Permalink