Affirmative Action for Obama, and the Empty Chair

Affirmative Action for Obama, and the Empty Chair:

(A commentary on the Mitt Romney Acceptance Event at RNC)

For MediaHooker August 31, 2012

Steven R. Berryman

“President Romney, President Romney.”  Americans of both Independent and Left-leaning persuasions had better get used to that phrase, after the RNC Mitt Romney / Clint Eastwood acceptance night in Tampa yesterday.  The most human of Romneys was backed up by the .44 Magnum man plus an empty chair.

In the old comedic shtick, “Dirty Harry” Eastood staged a metaphorically correct trick, pretending President Obama was in the empty chair to Clint’s left (your Right).  The result was hilarious, despite difficulty in delivery caused by the aging process.

“No, Mr. President I CAN’T do that to myself!” was a good silent comment from the empty chair that only Eastwood could hear; much like Harvey the Rabbit. 

The fair minded movie star / actor / director came to the conclusion that we had to replace Obama in the next election cycle, as he’d had his turn and didn’t perform; a typical succinct observation by Clint.

All of this was the lead-up to Mitt Romney, introduced at length by Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL).  Senator Rubio reinforced the American Dream and American Exceptionalism, both concepts held in about as much regard by Obama as he does The U. S. Constitution!

With a grand hand-shaking long entrance, Romney joined in to his convention, then gave a knowing nod to his future Vice President Paul Ryan. They already knew the speech was a slam-dunk (used in the most positive sense)…  but it was the sincere delivery that was the real headline here. It was Mitt the human.

Since Ryan had already presented the “meat” and performed the softening up mission, the effort last night was now to cajole the Independent Undecideds, and critical women’s vote. This was artfully performed in shades of pastel. At this point, hammer not needed.

Even nattering nabobs from msnbc couldn’t diminish that, despite specific efforts.  Fox, on the other hand DID point up negatives as I channel surfed…

Future President Romney invoked the (recently) late Astronaut/Hero Neil Armstrong FIRST MAN ON THE MOON several times to remind us that we have had our moments proving “exceptionalism” – lots of em – that America was clearly the leader of the globe.  Man on the Moon, and the engineering projects and educational innitiatives it spawned are the quintessential classic example; by contrast, Obama never even made a statement upon the death of Armstrong.

Future President Romney reminded us that not only did the Obama administration focus on lowering our expectations instead of leading, but actually toured Europe in his 2008 campaign “victory lap,” on what he called out as The Apology Tour!

We were reminded that there is no need to apologize for success, as WE DID BUILD THIS, despite Obama statements to the contrary.

We were reminded that this administration actually is at war with coal, oil, and natural gas; our nations largest birthright to engines of efficiency in cost of production!  Stop that now.

Romney would save you and your family economically FIRST.   It’s about JOBS.

The empty chair containing Obama (or not!) seemed to be calling out to Mitt Romney; he noted several times that the incumbent president could NOT run on his record, and politics by distraction and accusation is the last viable card. 

Well, Mitt will hand out his tax records when you admit that you attended college as a foreign exchange student, Mr. President.  Just release your college records!

But what will Undecided Independents and Closed-minded blacks do upon considering a vote for another failed four years?  Affirmative action will work on behalf of a half-minority president, as it would only be fair to give him a boost, deserved or not, right?

No.

Remove race from the equation and vote on the record.  Certainly your perspective will be your guide.  Are you one of the one-in-six now in poverty or on Food Stamps?  You may vote based upon “president meal-ticket,” or you might note the minority unemployment statistics in the 20s in urban concentrations.

You may notice unemployment is 50% among recent college grads; failed as well, even among kids that were properly prepared by struggling sacrificing parents.  “Living back in their parents house in the old bedroom, staring up at the old faded Obama poster…”

Future President Mitt Romney reminded America that under Obama, we have turned on our good friends and representatives in the region, Israel.  Worse, Obama has shaken hands with Iran.  How’s that one working out for you?  Now we have open-arms to the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt?

…and the former Soviet Union reincarnation Russia was singled out for more serious attention in the future administration; rightly so!  Sounds like Condi Rice talking.

Overall, I am now satisfied that this is not just a recall election for Obama, but a positive stroke for America in selecting Mitt Romney.  Happy he got on record with some Tea Party principles as well.  We will fearlessly hold him accountable for this.

Red/White/and Blue balloons for you; plus some confetti!

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