Obama is in McCain's head.
- Obama says "spread the wealth,"
- John McCain hears that as "redistribution of wealth" and is SHOCKED!
- McCain repeats it ad nauseam, thinking he's really got Obama by the nuts this time.
- Obama wins
Here's how...
"Redistribution of wealth" is an old right wing hobby horse. Setting aside the fact that socialism in fashion these days, "spread the wealth" just doesn't mean the same thing!
Spread the wealth? Fuck yeah! Spread some of it my way!
"Redistribute" implies that it will be taken from you. "Spread" implies look in your mailbox for a check. "Redistribute" means the pie is fixed, and now it will be rearranged. "Spread" means here comes some more pie so put out your plates. And McCain's been telling everyone how Obama wants to spread the wealth. And wondering why he's losing.
pwned.
McCain has been Obama's best advocate.
I believe there have been other instances of this, where McCain has adopted an Obama frame, but they're not coming to mind immediately. I'm sure some of you could help me out...