Obama introduced himself to the American people by his reference to his parents—an all American example of the melting pot.
Bobby's response was a rib shot directed at Obama. Gov. Jindal made a comparison between his parents (immigrants from India,) and Barack Obama’s folks. The implied difference was that Jindal’s parents were responsible. Obama’s philandering dad statutorilly raped an American teenager, absconded without seeing the lad, and later killed a man in Africa before drunkenly ending his own life. Obama’s mom later headed for the hills, abandoning “Barack junior” to be raised by her mother, the much maligned “typical white person.”
Compare that to an immigrant busting his hump to find a job, and fulfill his financial obligations, including setting up an installment plan to pay the doctor who delivered Bobby.
Yes, I agree with your take on this.
You did touch on the difference between the parents too, something I had not thought of. I think that’s a pretty good point.
I might add, if Obama’s and Jindal’s parents had held Obama’s views, both he and Jindal probably wouldn’t be here. Both boys came along at times that might not have been convenient for their parents.
Yes, the work ethic was presented. I gotta say, I think this was much better than folks think. It was low key, but it got a number of good solid points across, without seeming to club Obama over the head with a bat.
IMO, that’s a very effective way to do it.