NPR this morning, interviews re: Obama

[jakem]

Anyone hear the interview with people curling? (I assume in WI, though I missed the beginning)-

A middle aged / older man said that he liked Obama's platform of change and said (to the best of my memory): 'well, I think I yam gonna vote for Obamer, cause when I listen to him talk, I get tingles down my spine.'

All the interviews I heard in those several minutes had people who would ordinarily vote Republican, or at least establishment Dem candidates, but were ready for something different in government, and planned to vote Obama.


And, I would guess, not a latte' or Lexus in sight! (though perhaps some cheese curds?)

[billbuckhead]

1. National Propaganda Radio

If NPR is pushing Obama, you know he's up to no good.

[jakem]

2. I feel sorry for you, living in a world of propaganda...

NPR is about as good as it gets for national media.. They talk with plenty of people about Clinton too, don't worry-

[billbuckhead]

3. Bullshit, NPR is literally run by Radio America CIA propagandists

If NPR is pushing something, I'm skeptical. Probably want Obama in there for war in Africa.

[jakem]

4. NPR wants war in Africa?

:tinfoilhat:

[polpilot]

7. That's why NPR exists..War!! WAR!! in Africa NOW!!!

Special this week on NPR- Why we need WAR IN AFRICA NOW!!!
WIAN_NPR

[jakem]

10. that is funny. we need a graphic on this one!

[billbuckhead]

12. NPR has been pro war as hell.

It's a fact. It's also a fact it's intelligence hacks.

[polpilot]

13. NPR, when you're watching, AUTOMATICALLY bugs your home,

They have super conversation seeking microphones and videos and are actually watching you and recording you when the tv is on in your house. They can transport tiny, tiny, alien spies that WILL get into your head via the ear drum passage and set up transmitting station in your brain that will transmit your thoughts to the CIA even before you have them. EVERYBODY KNOWS THIS.

[billbuckhead]

27. National Petroluem Radio has a lust for oil like Cortez had for gold

You must not really be an actual listener to America's answer to Pravda brought to you by oil companies, Archer Daniels Midland, Wal Mart, your local Lexus dealers, ad nauseum.

[polpilot]

5. and also run by that red headed guy on CSI Miami....and the Easter Bunny

and Fidel Castro..Saddam's Revo Guards...Sponge Bob?

[Renew Deal]

21. Wheeeeee

:tinfoilhat:

[grantcart]

28. I wonder if the CIA put a GPS transmitter on my NPR license plate frame?

[gaiilonfong]

9. Another Hillbot Taylor Marsh Wannabe

tearing down anyone or anything that doesn't believe in Hiullary or no one
YUCK

[EmperorHasNoClothes]

14. Translation: If NPR is pushing someone other than MY candidate

:eyes:

[Renew Deal]

19. A lot of DUers love NPR

You're going to have a fight with that one.

[Coexist]

6. thats so nice.

thank you for sharing that story.

[jakem]

11. You should look for a podcast-

they also had (in another story) a couple on who had been together since they were teenagers-
they asked her what she loved about him, and she said:

'well, I probably shouldn't say this, because I always tell him he is not funny, but he makes me laugh'


that one made me laugh, sounded just like my wife!

[K Gardner]

8. NPR - Bunch of Pinko Commies who hate America !! They should all be arrested.

:sarcasm:

[mod mom]

15. Columbus OH NPR reported that Obama gaining in Ohio. (Bill Cohen reporting)

Sorry it isn't linked yet.

[NoBorders]

16. And yesterday on NPR in WI...

They did similar interviews with a different group of folks.

-One guy was for Clinton, because things were good when Bill was in office.

-Another retired truck driver said he "might even vote for the black boy. He seems to have it up here."

-Another woman would not vote for Clinton because she thought Bill would be really running the show.

-Another woman said "I'm leaning towards that Obama fellow, or whatever his name is."

-Another person was voting for Clinton because he didn't know much about Obama (this is the true meaning of 'name recognition).

The amazing thing is these were all people who normally vote republican. It's also interesting to see how 'impressionistic' their voting preferences are.

That's why I think that while folks like us may argue over policy issues and the nuances of electability, that kind of thing means squat to the average voter. They go with their gut.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=19055513

[jakem]

17. same set of interviews- I heard those too...

really striking, no?

[NoBorders]

23. It's pretty amazing

Obama has really managed to strike a chord with people that is upending traditional voting tendencies.

[bullwinkle428]

18. I heard that "might even vote for the black boy" last night!!!

I was going to start a thread when I got home if I hadn't been so busy last evening!

The general premise of the OP would have been that I was doubting the "my racist ________ says they're voting for Obama", but now I'm starting to believe that the feelings are genuine...

[NoBorders]

22. Great minds think alike

I was going to put up a post about it too, it was so stunning. But I was too busy too.

I think there is indeed a geniune interest among some of these folks to vote Obama.

[BeyondGeography]

20. Nothing beats feeling young again

[jakem]

24. oh dont kid yourself. it isnt Obama-

It is all the lattes!

:eyes:

[BeyondGeography]

25. Looks like more of a cheese curd crowd to me

[jakem]

26. new Starbucks flavor-

cheese curd latte!

[Adelante]

29. Is that Wisconsin, BG? nt