Leslie's in the US and tells me I should be glad I'm not there to witness the endless coverage of Obama's tire gauge remark. Here's a good Paul Krugman editorial on the subject.
"...know-nothingism — the insistence that there are simple, brute-force, instant-gratification answers to every problem, and that there’s something effeminate and weak about anyone who suggests otherwise — has become the core of Republican policy and political strategy. The party’s de facto slogan has become: 'Real men don’t think things through.'"
The McCain campaign has definitely gained momentum with new oil wells versus tire gauges and I'm not surprised--I just hope it doesn't end up being a turning point this election year. What's a better political strategy, creating the perception that lower fuel prices are ahead or appealing to American resourcefulness and social conscientiousness?
It would be great to see Obama both stick to his guns and strike back with something unexpected, even if unrealistic, such as tax credits for using public transportation or vehicle maintenance and upgrades.
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