https://pjmedia.com/phyllischesler/2008/08/29/barack-and-joe-vs-john-and-sarah-whatta-fight/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 07:58:20 -0400<![CDATA[Marshall McLuhan was right when he said &#8220;The medium is the message.&#8221; Obama&#8217;s masterfully choreographed extravaganza, a combination rock festival/revival meeting/political anointing was, what can I say, both underwhelming and overwhelming. The fireworks and confetti were a bit much (not to mention the Greek Temple motif), and I ultimately missed the balloons which I used to think were pretty silly.]]>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:29:01 -0400<![CDATA[Phyllis Chesler]]>https://pjmedia.com/phyllis-chesler/2008/08/29/barack-and-joe-vs-john-and-sarah-whatta-fight-n103748