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In reply to the discussion: There is not a single business owner in this country who got where they are 100% on their own [View all]PBass
(1,537 posts)the out of context quote "you didn't build that".
This needs to be addressed EVERY DAY, front and center, IMO, until it goes away.
WE here on DU might understand the meaning of the quote, and agree, but used out of context it plays BADLY for a lot of people. Even if the line would have been delivered perfectly, it's not a good campaign pitch (the sentiment is good, but the specifics need to be changed). It's just NOT a good stand-alone idea that could fit on a bumper sticker (You Didn't Build That). It needs to be explained, and IF YOU'RE EXPLAINING, YOU'RE LOSING.
I don't know why Obama isn't pushing back harder here, except maybe they hope the story will go away, or maybe they think giving it a stronger response will breathe more life into it. They need to push back harder on this ASAP, and get this out of the way NOW, not in the Fall!