So Obama and the Democrats went for a Greek Temple/Lincoln Memorial-type backdrop for his big speech at the Democratic convention. In a football field.

It seems really cheesy.

So much spectacle. It’s somewhat like erecting a Greek temple in the middle of the Colosseum, which should drive any historian and philosopher nuts.

I don’t know; maybe they got it exactly right.

And then there are the Republicans.The way the news has been describing John McCain, one would think a set piece from the film “Jurassic Park” would have been appropriate. Nevertheless, the Repubs have selected New Orleans and a possibly serious hurricane (Gustav) for their convention backdrop*.

You have to hand it to the Republicans for their backdrop choice. At least they were a bit more honest as to what citizens of this country can expect from government and politics: chaos, destruction, and a lot of hot air.

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