OBAMA needs to crack a joke right at the start and put Mccain into angry defense mode

[Essene]

Something about the political theatrics.

"John, is your campaign back on yet? I know that you said you suspended it two days ago."

"John, the people were starting to get nervous you wouldn't show up! I'm glad you could find the time to make it."

"John, you seemed to have been scared of me! I'm not scary. The only thing you and i oughta be scared of is letting this election get distracted by the type of insincere political theater that america is tired of seeing in washington."



Obviously Mccain would have a snappu and self-righteous retort, but the important thing is getting Mccain worked up right away and defensive. Make him lose his cool and throw the big bombs.



EDIT:

My goodness, the whining about the use of "Barry" is mind-blowing. Reactionary crowd, huh?

[jakem]

1. Barry? Really?

:eyes:

[olkaz]

2. Yeah, either he's confused, being cute, or worse.

Not very subtle.

[MUAD_DIB]

7. Why did you use the name Barry?

Do you play poker much?

[MUAD_DIB]

9. Sorry, I meant this for the OP.

[Essene]

25. sorry, meant nothing by it. that is what he went by for much of his life. Get over it =D

[onefreespiritedchick]

11. Yes, the name "Barry" caught my attention, as well....

Which he's usually called on RW sites.

[TheCowsCameHome]

24. Drop the Barry stuff. It's being used as a slur by the right.

[Essene]

33. sorry, i didnt know that use of his historic nickname was off limits as "a smear" (give me a break)

[zippy890]

37. I call him Barry. whats wrong with that?

That was the name he used when he was young.
I love Barry Obama.

there's nothing wrong with people using his nickname, Barry is an endearing term to me.

and i'm gonna keep calling him Barry.

edited to add: I don't give a fuck about what 'other' sites say.

[Essene]

41. zomg only republicans call him barry!!! (so silly)

[flowomo]

3. oh yeah, that's a winner.....

not.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

4. "Barry" is typically what they call Barack Obama at some other, less reputable sites.

Methinks you might have shown your hand a bit.

[thereismore]

5. I think I'll leave it up to Barack what to say. He'll do just fine. nt

[AlCzervik]

6. oh sure that'll go over big.

[LSK]

8. he should call Letterman for some pointers

:D

[azmouse]

10. Epic fail

[thewiseguy]

12. Will Barry debate McCain instead of Barack?

:eyes:

[cbc5g]

13. Honestly I like the name Barry but Barack is cooler

I think the RW'ers use the name Barry because it refers to what one of his mentors called him as a child.

[GoesTo11]

19. I'm sure Barry could outshine McCain too

[Essene]

31. Barry sounds nerdy to the republican crowd. I agree, i think it's a cool name.

[PermanentRevolution]

14. Barry Goldwater's going to be at the debate? Isn't he dead?

:shrug:

[LiberadorHugo]

21. Just imagine McCain trying to channel Goldwater...

"Sorry, MY FRIEND. You already chose Falwell's cronies, and I told every good Christian to line up and kick that bastard's ass."

[Enrique]

15. yeah, trash-talking is a real attractive quality in a president

:sarcasm:

[Essene]

27. A wel played joke is not trash talking... and the point is to get mccain worked up early.

[Not the Only One]

16. If he wants to make a joke

He should mention the pre-debate McCain Wins Debate web ad.

[Essene]

28. OHHHHH ! I like this one! That's perfect. =D

[juno jones]

17. Yes, I agree.

Barry Manilow would be wonderful entertainment and comic relief at the debates tonite. Maybe he could get Tony Orlando and Dawn to help MC. Oh, and Cher too. She should be an expert on politics. She could see a politician in her bed every morning.

[Ichingcarpenter]

18. I would suggest you change the "Barry' thing now

the rest of your OP is fine. But Barry is used by the wrong people.

[Essene]

26. screw that. OMG WE CANNOT CALL HIM BARRY. CALL THE POLICE... *ALARM*

my god... lol

[Ichingcarpenter]

30. You really don't want to go toe to toe with me Dude n/t

[Essene]

32. oh my, an e-thug. let me apologize for using BARRY lol

[TheDonkey]

20. He goes by Barack :)

[Bigleaf]

22. Hey John, I don't remember you being that tall.

[Essene]

34. nah, that's a straight insult. that's obviously not what im talking about...

[Bigleaf]

47. I'm just being a smart-ass. I would not expect him to really say something like this.

[TheCowsCameHome]

23. "Glad you could make it tonight - did they extend your day-pass?"

F**k Gramps.

[DefenseLawyer]

29. Barry Williams to debate Robbie "Cousin Oliver" Rist

The topic, naturally, is Marcia.

[dave29]

35. COngratulations on winning the debate -- holds up wsj ad in TODAYS paper

lol

[Essene]

36. ya, somebody mentioned this above. i think this is the perfect joke.

[Essene]

39. John, I thought you might skip! Your campaign had ads out this morngin saying you won already....

[FloridaGrl]

38. Who is Barry?

[Sebastian Doyle]

43. Barry Gibb?

He'll show up in one of those silver satin disco suits from the 70's and blind poor Gramps McCain!!

[Essene]

40. I changed the Barry to OBAMA since DU obviously cant handle it... (sigh)

[zippy890]

42. I call him Barry- I was glad to see somebody else here do it

sheesh people here pay too much attention to other sites


Barry Obama's my man!!

Barry O. Barry O, your so handsome Barry O.
Your gonna kick McCranky's ass tonight
Barry O. Barry O.



:rofl: :hi:

[Essene]

44. ya, the insanity caused by merely using his old nickname is mind-boggling

[ellacott]

46. It has nothing to do with whether people can handle it

People told you in this thread.

They were pretty clear to me.

[Mike Daniels]

45. Actually, that would be very unpresidential within a debate enviroment

If he took your advice Obama would find himself right back to trailing McCain as that type of conduct would turn off a lot of undecideds.