Excuse me, but your flank is showing.
Diagram 1 illustrates how the Summer 2008 battle was won.
1. With a token force, Gen. McCain taunts Obama as an lightweight, celebrity elitist.
2. After some hesitation, Lt. Obama orders the entire Democratic Army to attack McCain's forces, focusing on his many homes.
3. McCain's small force rapidly retreats towards his Arlington condo with Obama's army in fevered pursuit.
4. McCain attacks Obama's exposed left flank with the savage Rezko-Mansion division.
5. At the same time, McCain irregulars attack Obama's exposed right flank led by the Ayers Bombadiers.
Then of course, McCain's main force turns back around to rejoin the battle.
Even at this early stage, every West Point plebe could see that the day belonged to Gen. McCain's Republican Guard. If Lt. Obama had read more about Cannae, Marathon, Cowpens, etc., he might have been better prepared for the obvious pincer movement Gen. McCain had planned all along.
UPDATE: Welcome to our visitors from Instapundit, Hugh Hewitt, Ace, Hot Air, et al! As always, make yourself at home. Chips are on the table, drinks are in the fridge.
UPDATE 2: Great addition from reader Mark J...
1. With a token force, Gen. McCain taunts Obama as an lightweight, celebrity elitist.
2. After some hesitation, Lt. Obama orders the entire Democratic Army to attack McCain's forces, focusing on his many homes.
3. McCain's small force rapidly retreats towards his Arlington condo with Obama's army in fevered pursuit.
4. McCain attacks Obama's exposed left flank with the savage Rezko-Mansion division.
5. At the same time, McCain irregulars attack Obama's exposed right flank led by the Ayers Bombadiers.
Then of course, McCain's main force turns back around to rejoin the battle.
Even at this early stage, every West Point plebe could see that the day belonged to Gen. McCain's Republican Guard. If Lt. Obama had read more about Cannae, Marathon, Cowpens, etc., he might have been better prepared for the obvious pincer movement Gen. McCain had planned all along.
UPDATE: Welcome to our visitors from Instapundit, Hugh Hewitt, Ace, Hot Air, et al! As always, make yourself at home. Chips are on the table, drinks are in the fridge.
UPDATE 2: Great addition from reader Mark J...
Comment by Gen. McCain overheard by his staff: "Obama, you magnificent bastard, I read BOTH your books!"
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8/21/2008 4:15 PM
Classical Values wrote:
It appears that Obama is losing the housing war. You gotta go and read the whole thing esp. if you are into military history. It is fookin hilarious. The second comment is most excellent as well. Don't miss it. H/T... -
8/21/2008 4:26 PM
Hyscience wrote:
Even at this early stage in the battle, even a West Point plebe could see that the day belonged to Gen. McCain's Republican Guard. If Lt. Obama had read more about Cannae, Marathon, Cowpens, etc., he might have been better prepared for the obvious pincer movement Gen. McCain had planned all along.Check out the diagram at Exurban League illustrating how the Summer 2008 battle was won. In retrospect, McCain's "house gaffe" has worked out almost like Team McCain planned it and Team Obama took the bait - opening the door for a firestorm of Ayers and Rezko attacks.... -
8/21/2008 4:38 PM
Ed Driscoll.com wrote:
As Orrin Judd writes, "As tough is this ad is, consider how much information they have to provide you before they tie the whole message together. It takes twenty seconds longer than the voter's attention span...That said, it's like... -
8/21/2008 5:13 PM
Public Secrets: from the files of the Irishspy wrote:
Independent groups are throwing bricks at Obama: Not that the McCain campaign is only playing it for laughs, mind you. According to Marc Ambinder, the Republican nominee's campaign will soon release an ad hitting the Harbinger of Hope, Change, and -
8/21/2008 7:31 PM
UNCoRRELATED wrote:
RE the ad battle. Obama's flank showing:) HT HotAir.... -
8/21/2008 8:33 PM
Side-Lines wrote:
Battle of Elitisma. Details at Exurban League: Excuse me, but your flank is showing.... -
8/29/2008 12:25 PM
AMERICAN DIGEST wrote:
"MISCHIEF" Gen. McCain overheard by his staff: "Obama, you magnificent bastard, I read BOTH your books!" - Exurban League As a friend says, "He chose Sophia Loren?"...
Sort of like Agincourt all over again, but with Obama as the French - and look how well they did then!
Comment by Gen. McCain overheard by his staff:
"Obama, you magnificent bastard, I read BOTH your books!"
MarkJ, I was reading your comment while chewing a mouthful of Cheerios. I am STILL cleaning off my flatscreen.
Funny but false. Obama doesn't have a right flank. More like: he attacked from the left flank and left himself vulnerable from the right and the center.
Actually -- He has a left flank and a far left flank. To paraphrase Generalissimo Reagan...unfortunately his left flank didn't know what his far left flank was doing...
LMAO glad I swallowed my coffee just before reading your comment.
I have been a faithful reader for all of a couple weeks - and with this I am hooked. Priceless!!
I don't know, I'm a little unhappy referring to Obama as a Lieutenant. Lieutenants have EARNED their rank and actually know something.. Obama is more of a Clown Prince.
Agreed. Perhaps it's best to call Obama a "cadet," if it can be done without insulting honorable cadets everywhere. He certainly hasn't earned even that designation.
Perhaps "irregular" is better for Obama?
"Clown Prince" is good, but I like "The Pretender" better.
Ya gotta love it. You didn't mention that the drinks in the fridge are soda pop. Where do you keep the barley pop?
Psst... the good stuff's in the cooler out back.
Well done!
Nice one. I think it should be "Generalissimo" Obama, or perhaps "Supreme Commander" Obama. One of those self-appointed, important sounding ranks.
I like the idea of changing titles. How about "Maximum Leader", as that's the title Fidel used. It's got that cool people's champion flair to it.
MarkJ: The Patton connection made my day.
Nice work and nice to see a fellow Arizona blog get the 'lanches.
John in PV
Great work. Definitely adding this blog to my blogroll.
btw, do the drinks include Guiness?
Thanks! Guinness, Smithwick's and Harp are all on tap, my friend.
Guiness is the world's best-looking beer, but has no flavor, IMO. Should be kept in plain view. Has kick, though.
How about "God-King" a la Xerxes @ Thermopylae?
Great post!
The staff needs to say more! Both the battle plan and comment were a wonderful way to start the day. Am sending your site to friends. They need a laugh too. Can't wait for more.
pretty damn impressive stuff here.
Billy likee.
Billy will be back.
Even if you are a bunch of zoners.
MarkJ, You forgot this part...
"...and had time for Moby Dick."
"Cannae, Marathon, Cowpens, etc."
See also, John Sevier at Boyd's Creek.
Great blog! Kudos for this post
I like the idea of changing titles. How about "Maximum Leader" , as that's the title Fidel used. It's got that cool people's champion flair to it.
Love your site and the how you made the title sounds so curious.
The staff needs to say more! Both the battle plan and comment were a wonderful way to start the day. Am sending your site to friends. They need a laugh too. Can't wait for more.
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