Thursday, October 14, 2004

US Presidential Race - Rocky Beginnings

If we must use boxing analogies then lets turn to that classic confrontations Rocky vs. Apollo Creed!

Rocky (Kerry) is a struggling senator trying to make the big time. The first presidential match was supposed to be easily won by Creed (Bush) since it was to be fought using the ‘Iraqi’ boxing style. However, someone forgot to tell Rocky, who saw this as his only shot at big prize of moving into the White House. Despite Rocky winning this first confrontation the title remained with the champ.

Creed (Bush) embarrassed by his inability to dominate the "flip-flopper" Rocky demanded a re-match. He taunted the challenger with “he can run but he can’t hide”. In St Louis both fighters came out delivering punishing body shots and a lot of ‘trash talk’. Both fighters were still standing at the end and most objective observers called it a draw.

Some ask who would portray Adrian? I am surprised that anyone needs to ask.

Adrian has a selfless love for Rocky demonstrated by willingness to defend Rocky against that viscous attack dog called ‘Cheney’. Despite being affected by the harsh realities of life Adrian still manages to hold on to the belief that “hope is on the way”, and brings the smile to Rocky’s face.

So the natural choice would be John Edwards.

2 Comments:

Blogger Admin said...

It's interesting that Bush is portraying the poor black man made good. Is that apt? And that Kerry is portraying the Italian Stallion about to make his world cave in.

I'll retire now to think about the significance of Rocky's Irish trainer ("Rock, you can't win")in all this.

October 15, 2004 at 8:33:00 AM EDT  
Blogger The Brain said...

My analogy is under attack. I shall not waver and will stand resolute in its defence.

Is it apt that Bush is portraying the poor black man made good ? Well Bush is a true minority who has over come difficulties. What? Let’s face it how many sons of ex-Presidents have become President! A minority I would say.

The difficulties? Weak academically and struggling with the English language he never the less made it into Yale and started his oil company (with a little help from his friends).

Is it apt for Kerry to be portraying the Italian Stallion. Well there seems to be some resemblance in the chins.

“No hope” has also been used to describe both Rocky and Kerry’s prospects. Before Dean imploded and going into the presidential debates Kerry seemed to have little hope.

“Is that all you got?”

October 15, 2004 at 7:08:00 PM EDT  

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