From Wikipedia:
A copycat (also copy-cat or copy cat) is a person (or animal, or computer program) that mimics or repeats the behavior of another. The expression may derive from kittens that learned by imitating the behaviors of their mothers. It has been in use since at least 1896, in Sarah Orne Jewett's "The Country of the Pointed Firs". The term is often derogatory, suggesting a lack of originality.
My friends, this is exactly what the McCain campaign has become.
We all are familiar with that annoying kid who repeats everything you say. We all know the frustration of trying to get them to stop doing it. It's truly exasperating! And this is EXACTLY what the McCain camp is doing. And McCain himself shows every trait of being that annoying, spoiled child who is simply looking for attention. He is jealous, petty and hateful.
There are numerous examples of this "copycat" behaviour, from stump speeches to advertising. And now, Governor Palin is doing it as well. I will list a number of areas where this is taking place. To me, there is clearly a trend happening here.
Abortion
From Saddleback:
Obama: ... And so, for me, the goal right now should be — and this is where I think we can find common ground. And by the way, I’ve now inserted this into the Democratic party platform, is how do we reduce the number of abortions?
From ABC interview:
Palin: ... hopefully be able to reach out and work with those who are on the other side of this issue because I know we can all agree on the need for and the desire for fewer abortions in America ...
Yes, Palin is Pro-Life and and Obama is Pro-Choice. But look at how they have co-opted Obama's method of finding middle ground? And do we believe her? I certainly don't but guess what? That line resonates with Independents. And they are stealing it.
Change
OK, with this one, we ALL know how they are trying to steal that mantra and it's ridiculous! This is the most egregious example of the annoying kid repeating everything you say. In fact, it's so obvious that I'm not even going to bother looking for examples to back it up. We have all seen it and heard it.
More of the Same
Last week I watched a McCain ad (could have been from the RNC) and at the end it used the slogan "More of the Same". I almost choked at the brevity of it! A complete riff on Obama's theme! Of course, now I can't find the ad. :( If anyone can post a link to it, please do.
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So, in closing, the point I guess I am really trying to make here is that the McCain campaign has now commited all THREE of the most despicable moral sins:
- Lie
- Cheat
- Steal (evidence listed above)
The personality traits of the type of individuals who lie, cheat and steal tend to be pettiness (i.e. Obama didn't have weekly town halls, Obama won't admit "McCain's surge" worked, etc..) and hatefulness (the ad essentially calling Obama a pedophile) and jealosy (the "celebrity" ads).
The McCain campaign is exhibiting ALL of these traits.
So, at what point does the average American actually clue in to all of this? I don't know, but I sure hope it's soon because I for one, find it completely despicable...