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The Left Is Also Obama's Problem
Commented Aug 17, 2009 at 13:42:12 in Politics
“Preach it, Brother Schaeffer. I completely agree. I'm sick of the whining liberals (I'm a liberal, BTW) complaining that Obama hasn't fixed all of their problems in the last 200 days. Instead of being thrilled that real health care reform is being discussed and is a real possibility. I've got friends saying they won't support it because it falls short of what their wish lists had on them.
For the first time in a long time, we have the chance to make some real inroads and we've got people abandoning ship because the President isn't the starry-eyed dreamer they thought he'd be. He's doing a fine job and I'm still behind him 100%. Anyone who really studied Obama or read his book, The Audacity of Hope, should have known that he's not a liberal left wing idealist. He's a progressive pragmatist.”
For the first time in a long time, we have the chance to make some real inroads and we've got people abandoning ship because the President isn't the starry-eyed dreamer they thought he'd be. He's doing a fine job and I'm still behind him 100%. Anyone who really studied Obama or read his book, The Audacity of Hope, should have known that he's not a liberal left wing idealist. He's a progressive pragmatist.”
klezmando replied on Aug 17, 2009 at 14:12:44
“I'm sick of sell out centrists, With out the left pushing for real change, nothing would happen.”
Health Care vs. White House Beer? Are You Kidding Me?
Commented Jul 29, 2009 at 07:46:18 in Politics
“Wow. I wish I had written this. Well said. I could not agree more.”
LHoney replied on Jul 29, 2009 at 08:16:05
“Never would have gotten thru the moderators!”
Palin Baby Shocker!
Commented Sep 01, 2008 at 12:12:21 in Politics
“Thank you! This story is a loser. By continuing to go after Palin (especially with "stuff" like this), we play directly into McCain's hands. Independents will see this as Dems playing dirty politics and the chances this story is true are just about zero.”
Memo to Obama: Moving to the Middle is for Losers
Commented Jul 01, 2008 at 13:46:57 in Politics
“Well said, Arianna. By moving to the center, Obama is losing his differentiation. He does not want this election decided on the issue of who has more experience in the senate or who is more "patriotic". He needs to maintain the independence that got him to where he is.”
Fez replied on Jul 01, 2008 at 14:47:46
“Exactly so. Obama will lose many progressives if he panders to the "swing voters" and waters down his message. As the saying goes, "Dance with who brung ya." Well, Senator Obama, the progressives "brung ya to the dance." If you stiff us, we'll be moving on like Diogenes, looking for an honest man (or woman).”
sanfranciscojim1 replied on Jul 01, 2008 at 14:39:51
“power and money often persuade people to compromise their integrity.....down the slippery slope into........”
SamanthaJaneSalem replied on Jul 01, 2008 at 14:22:03
“If Obama can claim the center, then he can say McCain is for the 1%. The only problem is whether "the center" actually exists. If telecom companies break the law, then giving them immunity isn't "the center." Yet, politically, it is. Because Americans are either poorly informed or dishonest, so the political hit job is what we believe, not the difficult details which require critical thinking skills.
In fact, many of these comments posted here seem to be more of the political hit job variety than thoughtful criticisms of a man you know you'd vote for if you're pro-choice and anti-Iraq war. "Obama fooled me, I'm so angry!" Wow-- didn't take much to disillusion this crowd.”
In fact, many of these comments posted here seem to be more of the political hit job variety than thoughtful criticisms of a man you know you'd vote for if you're pro-choice and anti-Iraq war. "Obama fooled me, I'm so angry!" Wow-- didn't take much to disillusion this crowd.”
emncaity replied on Jul 01, 2008 at 14:17:24
“Amen, amen, and amen.
Obama is starting to move down that path toward defeat, or at least ineffectiveness--the path marked "Republican lite." This was the fallacy of Hillary's campaign: Even if she had won the nomination by being Republican (not-so-)lite, how was she going to win a general election against a guy who was _more_ like the person she was posing herself to be?
And now Obama's doing it. The flag pin; the caving on FISA; the "disavowing" of Gen. Wes Clark's clearly, undeniably true statement about whether being shot down as a fighter pilot is a particularly relevant qualification for president (for Kerry, heroic action only invited derision and lies); the move toward endorsing Bush's faith-based scam.
I could not be more disgusted. But then, if we'd been interested in real change, we'd have nominated Kucinich. Or Nader. I see little reason to think that we won't get more of the same with a slightly different brand, at this point. But I'd sure like to be wrong, just this once.”
Obama is starting to move down that path toward defeat, or at least ineffectiveness--the path marked "Republican lite." This was the fallacy of Hillary's campaign: Even if she had won the nomination by being Republican (not-so-)lite, how was she going to win a general election against a guy who was _more_ like the person she was posing herself to be?
And now Obama's doing it. The flag pin; the caving on FISA; the "disavowing" of Gen. Wes Clark's clearly, undeniably true statement about whether being shot down as a fighter pilot is a particularly relevant qualification for president (for Kerry, heroic action only invited derision and lies); the move toward endorsing Bush's faith-based scam.
I could not be more disgusted. But then, if we'd been interested in real change, we'd have nominated Kucinich. Or Nader. I see little reason to think that we won't get more of the same with a slightly different brand, at this point. But I'd sure like to be wrong, just this once.”
The Ho-Hum Obama Revolution
Commented May 21, 2008 at 12:19:15 in Home
“Well said. We are witnessing a revolution. The first true people's candidate in a very long time. A candidate that is supported by the little people rather than the big machines. A candidate who is successful in spite of main stream media instead of because of it.
The Internet is truly an amazing thing and is largely responsible for the ability of Senator Obama to have a chance to compete on equal footing with big money, high-powered politicians. Maybe this is the way politics was in the day before mass media and the way it was intended to be.”
The Internet is truly an amazing thing and is largely responsible for the ability of Senator Obama to have a chance to compete on equal footing with big money, high-powered politicians. Maybe this is the way politics was in the day before mass media and the way it was intended to be.”
Hillary Clinton's Defeat: A Historic Triumph
Commented May 20, 2008 at 07:41:11 in Politics
“Absolutely a brilliant triumph. I was so thrilled during the Democrat debates to see a woman, a black man, a latino and a white guy on stage. I only wish that could have lasted throughout the campaign.
Senator Clinton is the first woman ever to run for President and be taken seriously (very seriously). The vast majority of us could certainly see her as commander-in-chief. I think she ran a very strong campaign (even if a little too macho and Republican-like). She has fought a hard fight and has probably changed the way many men look at women. Personally, as a man, I'd love to see a woman president and did before Senator Clinton ran.
She very, very nearly captured the Democratic nomination and would have, if not overtaken by a candidate that promises even more change than she does. Her timing (or Barack's timing) just happened to be unfortunate.
This has been a long and sometimes bitter battle between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. But, when the dust settles, we'll all look back on this as a proud moment in American history. And, Hillary Clinton was right there in the mix. I hope that the feminists who are upset that sexism defeated Hillary will one day soon realize that wasn't it. We just had a choice between two very good, historic candidates and Senator Clinton came up a little short.
Peace,
Brian”
Senator Clinton is the first woman ever to run for President and be taken seriously (very seriously). The vast majority of us could certainly see her as commander-in-chief. I think she ran a very strong campaign (even if a little too macho and Republican-like). She has fought a hard fight and has probably changed the way many men look at women. Personally, as a man, I'd love to see a woman president and did before Senator Clinton ran.
She very, very nearly captured the Democratic nomination and would have, if not overtaken by a candidate that promises even more change than she does. Her timing (or Barack's timing) just happened to be unfortunate.
This has been a long and sometimes bitter battle between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. But, when the dust settles, we'll all look back on this as a proud moment in American history. And, Hillary Clinton was right there in the mix. I hope that the feminists who are upset that sexism defeated Hillary will one day soon realize that wasn't it. We just had a choice between two very good, historic candidates and Senator Clinton came up a little short.
Peace,
Brian”
iluvsam replied on May 20, 2008 at 08:50:18
“I was watching the movie "Amistad" the other day, and everytime I watch that movie, I bawl my head off through the whole thing. There is a scene where John Quincy Adams makes his argument on behalf of the Africans before the Supreme Court, and he asks the Court to think back to the Founders and the principles laid down by them. He asked them to re-capture the spirit of what the patriots believed this country was to stand for. He made a comment something like, "if civil war comes because of your ruling then so be it. Maybe THAT will be the last great battle fought in the American Revolution." Though crying like a baby, I thought, "No. The historic election of November 2008 will be the last great battle of the American Revolution. Once we win the sexism/racism battle, the war is over, and we will have finally won." As corny as it sounds, it is true.”
Why NARAL Pro-Choice America Endorsed Barack Obama
Commented May 14, 2008 at 15:48:04 in Politics
“Wow. Judging from some of the comments here, I would think that being a feminist means one can only vote for or endorse a woman. Is that really what feminists want?
I applaud NARAL for making a stand now and for endorsing Barack Obama. John McCain is getting a free ride and it's time for it to stop. Obama has made it clear that he supports a woman's right to choose.
BTW, this is not just a "woman's" issue. Men are involved in producing a child as well and there are many men who want to see couples continue to have the right to choose.
I was a huge Hillary supporter before this election began. Let's just say I am not anymore.
Peace,
Brian”
I applaud NARAL for making a stand now and for endorsing Barack Obama. John McCain is getting a free ride and it's time for it to stop. Obama has made it clear that he supports a woman's right to choose.
BTW, this is not just a "woman's" issue. Men are involved in producing a child as well and there are many men who want to see couples continue to have the right to choose.
I was a huge Hillary supporter before this election began. Let's just say I am not anymore.
Peace,
Brian”
obamagal replied on May 14, 2008 at 16:34:51
“Brian, I agree.
As mentioned previously, I'm a white 56 year old female - I fit right into the "vote for Hillary" category. This "you're a woman so you have to vote for one" is so archaic; it's putting a straight jacket on females. Being a feminist is standing up straight and thinking for oneself, being comfortable in your own skin, being proud to be a woman and refusing to be dictated to. It's much more than just striving for equal pay or rights, in fact, having equal rights means having the right to choose; not be coersced into voting for a woman, simply because of gender. That attitude is a direct contradiction to what being a feminist stands for.
This election is WAY too important to vote strictly because someone is a woman or against someone because their skin isn't the same color. I'd love to vote for a woman, but only when the time is right. It surely isn't now. Not this time - not Hillary.”
As mentioned previously, I'm a white 56 year old female - I fit right into the "vote for Hillary" category. This "you're a woman so you have to vote for one" is so archaic; it's putting a straight jacket on females. Being a feminist is standing up straight and thinking for oneself, being comfortable in your own skin, being proud to be a woman and refusing to be dictated to. It's much more than just striving for equal pay or rights, in fact, having equal rights means having the right to choose; not be coersced into voting for a woman, simply because of gender. That attitude is a direct contradiction to what being a feminist stands for.
This election is WAY too important to vote strictly because someone is a woman or against someone because their skin isn't the same color. I'd love to vote for a woman, but only when the time is right. It surely isn't now. Not this time - not Hillary.”
Anastasia replied on May 14, 2008 at 16:34:49
“The longer Hillary drags this on, the more likely McCain will be president in next year. Nothing could be more devastating to women, than losing the power to appoint the next Supreme Court Justice.
It's not NARAL who has betrayed women, but Hillary herself, in her bid to bring Obama down. That's all her campaign can possibly be about, at this point.”
It's not NARAL who has betrayed women, but Hillary herself, in her bid to bring Obama down. That's all her campaign can possibly be about, at this point.”
pkohan replied on May 14, 2008 at 16:25:47
“If you recall the firestorm surrounding controversial comments from the rep from Planned Parenthood of NY (I believe) regarding Obama's "present" votes in the Illinois legislature that very same issue was raised.”
O Bubba, Where Art Thou?
Commented May 12, 2008 at 18:22:44 in Home
“Thank you for saying what this Black man from Ohio couldn't say (with any credibility anyway). The Clintons have shown they will leave no card unplayed in this contest. I am stunned by Hillary's pandering to the "hard working white people who haven't completed college". Yeah, they're her people all right.”
ButterflyWeed replied on May 12, 2008 at 23:30:38
“Senator Obama's remarks today (May 12, 2008) in Charleston, WV:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NpP5zgc6qo&feature=user”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NpP5zgc6qo&feature=user”
