May 18, 2008
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hopefulintexas
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John Edwards: Open To Vice President, Interested In Attorney General
Yes; I agree. Edwards has a whole different *vibe* than Kerry, and the person at the top of the ticket sets the tone. Edwards has great appeal with that *hard-workin crowd* Ms. Clinton thinks are so loyal to her and her alone. posted 05/15/2008 at 12:13:54
The Seven Deadly Habits of Truly Miserable People
I disagree. I don't do any of them (except bitch and complain here) and my husband does all of them--ALL of the time--and he's perfectly happy and I'm the one who's miserable. So there. I think the folks that do all those things may not be miserable themselves. More like, they're carriers. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:02:35
Clinton Still Attacking Obama On Campaign Trail
The thing that bothers me is that IF this group is genuinely as volatile as the polls seem to suggest, the worst thing in the world is for a national figure that they trust to run around giving them reasons (besides race) to distrust Barack while at the same time stoking their perhaps latent racism.
Hillary's power to do good is in direct proportion to her power to do harm, and she's consistently chosen the low road ... I guess I shouldn't be surprised now.
I worry that this group is also the group most likely to be taken in by her "gimmickery" ... that they will vote against their own financial interests if a clever, pandering politician tells them to -- like she is doing now. If she doesn't come back and get all these votes for Barack, what she's doing now is dislodging them from the Dem party and giving them to McCain. ... All for Hillary 2012. Pathetic. posted 05/10/2008 at 17:20:46
Hillary's power to do good is in direct proportion to her power to do harm, and she's consistently chosen the low road ... I guess I shouldn't be surprised now.
I worry that this group is also the group most likely to be taken in by her "gimmickery" ... that they will vote against their own financial interests if a clever, pandering politician tells them to -- like she is doing now. If she doesn't come back and get all these votes for Barack, what she's doing now is dislodging them from the Dem party and giving them to McCain. ... All for Hillary 2012. Pathetic. posted 05/10/2008 at 17:20:46
... you never know what she might do or say if she's doing any of those "home visits" in west virginia. posted 05/10/2008 at 17:12:29
Clinton: Obama Not Winning Over "Hard-Working Americans, White Americans"
(1) Hillary gets to be President of the United States.
(2) Hillary gets to be the most important person in the world.
(3) Hillary gets to do whatever she wants to do whenever she wants to do it.
(4) Hillary gets to tell everyone else in the world what to do.
(5) Hillary gets to have lots of money for the rest of her life to spend however she wants.
(6) Bill and Chelsea get treated good, too.
(Those are her values. ;-)) posted 05/09/2008 at 01:05:49
(2) Hillary gets to be the most important person in the world.
(3) Hillary gets to do whatever she wants to do whenever she wants to do it.
(4) Hillary gets to tell everyone else in the world what to do.
(5) Hillary gets to have lots of money for the rest of her life to spend however she wants.
(6) Bill and Chelsea get treated good, too.
(Those are her values. ;-)) posted 05/09/2008 at 01:05:49
I also sent a nice email to the Democratic Party and recommend flooding Mr. Dean with our regards as well. I think it's www.democrats.org.
The SuperD's need to stop her now if they do not have a concrete plan that they know that they know she is going to abide by. I suspect there's actually a plan that she really will drop out by May 20, but if not, they need to go ahead and make their own move and let her start with the Nuke Option. The longer we have to overcome it, the better. posted 05/09/2008 at 01:02:32
The SuperD's need to stop her now if they do not have a concrete plan that they know that they know she is going to abide by. I suspect there's actually a plan that she really will drop out by May 20, but if not, they need to go ahead and make their own move and let her start with the Nuke Option. The longer we have to overcome it, the better. posted 05/09/2008 at 01:02:32
That's the galling thing about them! Just look you straight in the face -- point their finger at ya even -- and lie through their teeth. Reminds me of that comedy bit -- was it Eddie Murphy? About if your woman catches you in the act cheating, the best strategy is to just get up, look her in the eyes and say, "Wasn't me." posted 05/09/2008 at 00:58:52
Obama To Pick Up Four Superdelegates After Primary Win
The remaining SuperD's could do the whole country a really big favor. And they could do it TODAY. posted 05/07/2008 at 14:46:59
This has to stop. She has no purpose in staying in this that overrides the clear damage she's doing. She's rabble-rousing on the Florida/Michigan issue. She's hitting Obama while he has to fight McCain as well. She's further alienating her devotees. She has no way of winning the nomination now.
SuperD's, you must show leadership. She's not going to do the right thing. posted 05/07/2008 at 14:45:33
SuperD's, you must show leadership. She's not going to do the right thing. posted 05/07/2008 at 14:45:33
Hillary Will Drop Out by June 15
I don't believe it. I think they are simply trying to deflect (very legitimate) criticism that she is staying for no good reason and harming the party's chances in the process. They want us to "just relax and let this process play out," while she keeps doing what she's been doing since February.
Don't buy it, SuperD's. Stop the madness. This is very unfair. posted 05/07/2008 at 14:30:04
Don't buy it, SuperD's. Stop the madness. This is very unfair. posted 05/07/2008 at 14:30:04
George McGovern Switches To Obama, Urges Clinton To Drop Out
-- all evidence to the contrary.
I don't believe it. posted 05/07/2008 at 14:33:36
I don't believe it. posted 05/07/2008 at 14:33:36
from wikipedia -- this was virtually invented by the clintons --
Triangulation is the act of a candidate presenting his or her ideology as being "above" and "between" the left and right sides of the political spectrum. It involves adopting for oneself some of the ideas of one's political opponent. The logic behind it is that it both takes credit for the opponent's ideas, and insulates the triangulator from attacks on that particular issue. Opponents of triangulation consider the dynamic a deviation from reality and dismiss those that strive for it as whimsical. posted 05/07/2008 at 13:05:09
Triangulation is the act of a candidate presenting his or her ideology as being "above" and "between" the left and right sides of the political spectrum. It involves adopting for oneself some of the ideas of one's political opponent. The logic behind it is that it both takes credit for the opponent's ideas, and insulates the triangulator from attacks on that particular issue. Opponents of triangulation consider the dynamic a deviation from reality and dismiss those that strive for it as whimsical. posted 05/07/2008 at 13:05:09
Obama Victorious, Clinton On The Ropes
Even if she WERE "more electable", so what? If that were true, that's more reason she needs to start actively supporting Obama -- or AT A MINIMUM -- stop opposing him. There's no path to victory for her. She has to either stop or be stopped. She's doing nothing but harm now.
SuperD's, please act. She's not going to concede. Ever. Period. Any talk from her camp that she will stop when _____, is spin. Don't buy it. posted 05/07/2008 at 15:03:59
SuperD's, please act. She's not going to concede. Ever. Period. Any talk from her camp that she will stop when _____, is spin. Don't buy it. posted 05/07/2008 at 15:03:59
Here's the thing: Let's just ASSUME that Clinton is the better candidate for a general election at this point. So what? Unfortunately, she lost the primary contest. The better candidate loses all the time. Can you say Al Gore?
Allowing her to stay in--when she has no way of winning--only hurts the Dems in the general. If Obama was the weaker candidate against John McCain, having Hillary constantly highlight his *weakness* for the next 4-12 weeks will only make it worse. Moroever, it's really unfair to force him to fight BOTH McCain and Hillary until then. We would think it ludicrous if he were to stay in past any hopes of winning and make Hillary fight her own as well as the Republicans.
The SuperD's have to stop this. She will not stop herself. If they do not step in and stop this, I will think that they are complicit in Hillary's plan to re-install a Clinton in 2012.
If *something happens* to destroy Obama's campaign--i.e., the "implosion" that is the only "path to victory" left for Hillary now--I am sure she can be installed as the candidate at that time. Unlike her, Obama can be trusted to do the right thing for the party's and the country's best interests. Until and unless that happens, she needs to sit down and shut up until she can bring herself to truly, wholeheartedly assist Obama in winning the general. posted 05/07/2008 at 14:23:04
Allowing her to stay in--when she has no way of winning--only hurts the Dems in the general. If Obama was the weaker candidate against John McCain, having Hillary constantly highlight his *weakness* for the next 4-12 weeks will only make it worse. Moroever, it's really unfair to force him to fight BOTH McCain and Hillary until then. We would think it ludicrous if he were to stay in past any hopes of winning and make Hillary fight her own as well as the Republicans.
The SuperD's have to stop this. She will not stop herself. If they do not step in and stop this, I will think that they are complicit in Hillary's plan to re-install a Clinton in 2012.
If *something happens* to destroy Obama's campaign--i.e., the "implosion" that is the only "path to victory" left for Hillary now--I am sure she can be installed as the candidate at that time. Unlike her, Obama can be trusted to do the right thing for the party's and the country's best interests. Until and unless that happens, she needs to sit down and shut up until she can bring herself to truly, wholeheartedly assist Obama in winning the general. posted 05/07/2008 at 14:23:04
How can anyone win the primary contest if you don't have rules that all contestants MUST follow when it starts? posted 05/07/2008 at 14:09:18
I know! Why is this not accepted knowledge? I keep hearing people list Texas in Hillary's *win* column. Why is that? posted 05/07/2008 at 01:49:04
Maureen Dowd's Wednesday column is out at www.newyorktimes.com. Pretty good. posted 05/07/2008 at 01:26:32
Exit Polls: Indiana, North Carolina Latest Information
When did the black vote go over 80% for Obama? Was that in South Carolina? What about Texas? Ohio? posted 05/07/2008 at 00:43:39
Is it on Youtube yet? posted 05/07/2008 at 00:41:36
Are we to the "what happened" phase of this now? If so, my thought is that Hillary definitively lost this when she announced the day after Texas that she had no shame by saying that McCain was more qualified than Barack and that Michigan and Florida (suddenly) "must be counted."
I know, for me, I did not hate the thought of Hillary being the Democratic nominee until then. I'm interested if anyone else knows if this is true: I think that is when Hillary lost the black vote as well. I think she could have turned back and started being honest at many points after then and people would have come back to her, but her consistent pattern of ... dishonesty ... actually turned off people who would never be "turned back on" to her.
Not to beat a dead horse, or be mean-spirited, but I don't hear the pundits talking about that, and that's been my experience and observation. Wondered if anyone else had that sense. posted 05/07/2008 at 00:37:43
I know, for me, I did not hate the thought of Hillary being the Democratic nominee until then. I'm interested if anyone else knows if this is true: I think that is when Hillary lost the black vote as well. I think she could have turned back and started being honest at many points after then and people would have come back to her, but her consistent pattern of ... dishonesty ... actually turned off people who would never be "turned back on" to her.
Not to beat a dead horse, or be mean-spirited, but I don't hear the pundits talking about that, and that's been my experience and observation. Wondered if anyone else had that sense. posted 05/07/2008 at 00:37:43
chris matthews looks like this has gone on waaaay past his bedtime. posted 05/07/2008 at 00:29:41
you wouldn't think that rational, mature, intelligent adults would be unable to have a civil discourse over--really--any issue, but i have found that people have surprisingly visceral reactions over politics. posted 05/06/2008 at 23:47:54
i was thinking about what they went through in the 90's. bill appears to have done all he could to make it up to hillary during this. it was very nice seeing him so obviously adoring her after what he has put her through. posted 05/06/2008 at 23:45:42
She looks like the strong one in the family. I will say this: I admire that they stay together as a family. For a family that was publicly disembowelled, they appear to have a lot of love between them. Bill has made me think that he truly loves her through this. posted 05/06/2008 at 23:37:23
there's a concept the clintons developed called "triangulation." part of it is stealing your opponent's ideas and pawning them off as your own. it's in wikipedia. it's very interesting. explains some of their tactics. posted 05/06/2008 at 22:49:27
just when i start to feel sorry for her ...
now she's won the tie-breaker. posted 05/06/2008 at 22:39:30
now she's won the tie-breaker. posted 05/06/2008 at 22:39:30
nevermind. i just heard lanny davis speak. i'm sure i know what she said.... he's such a priss. when they really don't care--or can't find anyone else--the clintons use him. posted 05/06/2008 at 22:35:41
what has donna brazil been saying? i've missed her each time. she's been scrupulously neutral until now. i'm dying to know what her "take" is now. posted 05/06/2008 at 22:31:58
North Carolina, Indiana Primaries: Full Results, Exit Polls
ding, dong, the witch is dead. posted 05/06/2008 at 21:12:26
... but don't open yourself up to sabotage. and i think she's definitely capable of that. anyone who will look straight into the camera and shamelessly LIE to everyone in the country, over and over and over again ... posted 05/06/2008 at 21:10:43
You know, that's the sad thing. I think she could be highly competent at almost any position in the government, but she's soooo untrustworthy. You never know when she's going to see a "personal ambition" opportunity and turn her back on everything but that. posted 05/06/2008 at 21:05:56
Wonder what the "Operation Chaos Factor" is here. Here is some language from his website explaining *the purpose* of Operation Chaos ---
I've stated the purpose of Operation Chaos countless times here. . . . and they refuse to get it. . . . .The idea for it actually came when I heard a McCain campaign worker say that they were not going to be critical of Obama.
A campaign worker said he would quit the McCain campaign if he was told to do ads critical of Obama. Now, at this time -- this is before Texas and Ohio -- Obama is running away with this; and if he wins Texas and Ohio, Mississippi, he puts her away -- and it's over . . . . So Operation Chaos was born primarily for the purpose assuming Obama was going to be the nominee at the get go . . . . He needs to be bloodied up politically since McCain is not going to do it. . . . . The only person that can do it is Hillary, and she can't do it if she's not in the race -- and so the purpose was Operation Chaos was to keep her in the race and to have her bloody up Obama in the process of staying in the race. . . . .
check it out -- astonishing:
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_050608/content/01125108.guest.html posted 05/06/2008 at 19:09:53
I've stated the purpose of Operation Chaos countless times here. . . . and they refuse to get it. . . . .The idea for it actually came when I heard a McCain campaign worker say that they were not going to be critical of Obama.
A campaign worker said he would quit the McCain campaign if he was told to do ads critical of Obama. Now, at this time -- this is before Texas and Ohio -- Obama is running away with this; and if he wins Texas and Ohio, Mississippi, he puts her away -- and it's over . . . . So Operation Chaos was born primarily for the purpose assuming Obama was going to be the nominee at the get go . . . . He needs to be bloodied up politically since McCain is not going to do it. . . . . The only person that can do it is Hillary, and she can't do it if she's not in the race -- and so the purpose was Operation Chaos was to keep her in the race and to have her bloody up Obama in the process of staying in the race. . . . .
check it out -- astonishing:
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_050608/content/01125108.guest.html posted 05/06/2008 at 19:09:53
Indiana, North Carolina Primaries: Voters Get Ready To Settle Remaining Contests
This is disgusting! From Rush's website --
I've stated the purpose of Operation Chaos countless times here. . . . and they refuse to get it. . . . .The idea for it actually came when I heard a McCain campaign worker say that they were not going to be critical of Obama.
A campaign worker said he would quit the McCain campaign if he was told to do ads critical of Obama. Now, at this time -- this is before Texas and Ohio -- Obama is running away with this; and if he wins Texas and Ohio, Mississippi, he puts her away -- and it's over . . . . So Operation Chaos was born primarily for the purpose assuming Obama was going to be the nominee at the get go . . . . He needs to be bloodied up politically since McCain is not going to do it. . . . . The only person that can do it is Hillary, and she can't do it if she's not in the race -- and so the purpose was Operation Chaos was to keep her in the race and to have her bloody up Obama in the process of staying in the race. . . . .
check it out -- astonishing:
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_050608/content/01125108.guest.html posted 05/06/2008 at 18:01:35
I've stated the purpose of Operation Chaos countless times here. . . . and they refuse to get it. . . . .The idea for it actually came when I heard a McCain campaign worker say that they were not going to be critical of Obama.
A campaign worker said he would quit the McCain campaign if he was told to do ads critical of Obama. Now, at this time -- this is before Texas and Ohio -- Obama is running away with this; and if he wins Texas and Ohio, Mississippi, he puts her away -- and it's over . . . . So Operation Chaos was born primarily for the purpose assuming Obama was going to be the nominee at the get go . . . . He needs to be bloodied up politically since McCain is not going to do it. . . . . The only person that can do it is Hillary, and she can't do it if she's not in the race -- and so the purpose was Operation Chaos was to keep her in the race and to have her bloody up Obama in the process of staying in the race. . . . .
check it out -- astonishing:
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_050608/content/01125108.guest.html posted 05/06/2008 at 18:01:35
FOX is giving bad projections (for Obama) based on "exit polls" and MSNBC is still squabbling with no voting predictions/projections. posted 05/06/2008 at 17:43:45
Off-topic, and I am ashamed of myself for posting this -- but has anybody else noticed that Hillary's facelift seems to be wearing off? Her right eyelid is starting to droop in a weird-looking way to me. Picture of Dorian Gray? Maybe we should wish that she stays in until the "bitter end." ;-) posted 05/06/2008 at 17:41:45
Clinton Camp Says It Will Use The Nuclear Option
The only way that Hillary is not going to do every ugly, dishonest, selfish thing possible to get the nomination -- the rest of America be damned -- is if she "wins" the nomination without having to. The level of her depravity will depend on "what it takes." posted 05/05/2008 at 15:11:51
Dead Kentucky Derby Filly the Elephant in the Room
Amen! That's the first thing that's happened in weeks that shocked and outraged me more than Hillary Clinton's campaign tactics! Why do we call this a sport if it so endangers these precious animals? ??? What is wrong with us??? This is heartbreaking. But you are absolutely right; I see nothing of a groundswell amongst the MSM to talk about the actual dangers to the horses in this "sport" -- I'm sure -- precisely because it would "ruin the fun." Gross. posted 05/04/2008 at 21:25:12
Hillary's Psychic Reality
Everytime I see Bill speak I become more and more convinced that he lies for the sheer sport of it. I'm increasingly believing the same about Hillary. Whatever the cause, their willingness to lie -- to alot of people about really big things -- is shocking. posted 05/03/2008 at 14:55:29
McCain Implies Iraq War Is For Oil: Watch Video
Wow. If McCain is going to be this weak on Iraq/the "War on Terror," he's pretty much conceding the whole shebang. As I heard him today try to run against Hillary and Barack over "pork barrell spending," I was struck at what a one-trick pony he really is.
And his idea to give us a $5k tax credit so we can get our own health insurance? So employers will no longer feel any obligation to provide it? Sounds like the worst idea on health care I've heard yet. His speaking on this topic makes it glaringly apparent that he's never had to trouble himself with shitty health care coverage, let alone the exhorbitant cost of procuring even that. Am I missing something huge here, or will this idea actually result in many FEWER people being covered? posted 05/02/2008 at 23:33:41
And his idea to give us a $5k tax credit so we can get our own health insurance? So employers will no longer feel any obligation to provide it? Sounds like the worst idea on health care I've heard yet. His speaking on this topic makes it glaringly apparent that he's never had to trouble himself with shitty health care coverage, let alone the exhorbitant cost of procuring even that. Am I missing something huge here, or will this idea actually result in many FEWER people being covered? posted 05/02/2008 at 23:33:41
Obama closing in on Clinton's advantage among superdelegates
The media wants the ratings. It's the motives of the SuperD's that remain a mystery to me. This bloodbath she's perpetrating has no purpose and could prove fatal to our hopes for a human being as a truly viable Presidential candidate.
Personally, I wonder if the Repubs could have even gotten away with all this Reverend Wright bullshit in the first place ... It might have looked very different if they had to be the first to bring it up. Somehow I don't think even the MSM would have jumped on it with such zest if they had not thought that a goodly portion of the Democratic party considers it a serious issue. Could have been relegated to a FOX-nutjob issue ....
At a minimum, perhaps Wright loops could have been interspersed with Haggee or Parsley cuts, and believe me, they are just as juicy. posted 04/30/2008 at 20:51:21
Personally, I wonder if the Repubs could have even gotten away with all this Reverend Wright bullshit in the first place ... It might have looked very different if they had to be the first to bring it up. Somehow I don't think even the MSM would have jumped on it with such zest if they had not thought that a goodly portion of the Democratic party considers it a serious issue. Could have been relegated to a FOX-nutjob issue ....
At a minimum, perhaps Wright loops could have been interspersed with Haggee or Parsley cuts, and believe me, they are just as juicy. posted 04/30/2008 at 20:51:21
-- or when her eyes close to half-mast and sort of turn into hoods ... kind of like a snake. That usually precludes a sneering look or one of the laughs.
(ps/ it's not "just you".) posted 04/30/2008 at 20:36:37
(ps/ it's not "just you".) posted 04/30/2008 at 20:36:37
Like what? Don't get my hopes up for nothing. ;-) posted 04/30/2008 at 20:30:46
Hillary Clinton On O'Reilly Factor: Wright's Statements Are Offensive And Outrageous (VIDEO)
The O'Reilly show is worth watching to see Dennis Miller's head blow up over how bad he hates Hillary. Nicely done. First time I've agreed with him in a decade. posted 04/30/2008 at 21:19:48
Obama Campaign Files FEC Complaint Against Pro-Clinton Group
Personally, as much yammering as everyone does about how vicious the Republicans will be, I doubt the Republicans would ever be able to get away with the Obama-smearing Hillary and her henchmen are doing. I think it would boomerang on them in a bad way and they are very, very lucky to have Hillary doing it for them. posted 04/30/2008 at 14:23:50
Reverend Wright's Church Bulletins: On Philanthropy, Race, And Life In The Spotlight
People who have attended Trinity for significant periods of time should speak out on behalf of Barack to show that you can have been a member there without being a race-baiting extremist. posted 04/30/2008 at 14:29:55
Obama's Reverend Wright Press Conference (VIDEO)
Speaking of "timing" coincidences -- did you notice that a group of alleged-primary-voters-from- Florida stormed the Capitol today "demanding that their votes be counted"? How fortuitous for the Clinton campaign (if only they had gotten more attention). They demanded to speak to Howard Dean. I would be really interested in knowing whether and what ties that group has to Hillary's campaign.
Also--you can always count on Bill's tin ear, apparenty. He's out wagging his finger and saying that Barack has run a more negative campaign than Hillary. That one has sooooo jumped the shark. posted 04/30/2008 at 17:44:21
Also--you can always count on Bill's tin ear, apparenty. He's out wagging his finger and saying that Barack has run a more negative campaign than Hillary. That one has sooooo jumped the shark. posted 04/30/2008 at 17:44:21
That's the point. A *friend* would go and k.o. his *friend's* campaign like Reverend Wright did yesterday? He did not know that Barack's presidential campaign would be collateral damage if he went out and did what he did when he did it?
Barack wasn't being vicious, and I can accept that Reverend Wright did not act out of malice as much as hurt, but certainly Barack can defend himself. posted 04/29/2008 at 23:29:19
Barack wasn't being vicious, and I can accept that Reverend Wright did not act out of malice as much as hurt, but certainly Barack can defend himself. posted 04/29/2008 at 23:29:19
Come on. They were writing Obama's obituary the first time Reverend Wright loops came out -- and they similarly flooded the airways with them. After he made his speech -- after the hysteria died down -- he was stronger than ever. He'll be ok.
He handled a crappy situation in the most elegant, compassionate and gracious way possible. I'm sure there are plenty of people who have attended Trinity regularly during the last 20 years that you don't think are kooks or frauds.
Obama still did not throw the Reverend under the bus, but he took a principled stand he thought necessary. No matter where you ultimately "come down" on this issue, you have to agree it's a tragedy. It can't be easy for anyone to see what has happened to Reverend Wright at the hands of the press. He's lost his way right now -- I'm sure the stress of being excoriated after doing a lifetime of good is tremendous. posted 04/29/2008 at 20:23:40
He handled a crappy situation in the most elegant, compassionate and gracious way possible. I'm sure there are plenty of people who have attended Trinity regularly during the last 20 years that you don't think are kooks or frauds.
Obama still did not throw the Reverend under the bus, but he took a principled stand he thought necessary. No matter where you ultimately "come down" on this issue, you have to agree it's a tragedy. It can't be easy for anyone to see what has happened to Reverend Wright at the hands of the press. He's lost his way right now -- I'm sure the stress of being excoriated after doing a lifetime of good is tremendous. posted 04/29/2008 at 20:23:40
I don't think he sold out at all. I thought he handled this in a thoughtul and compassionate way. Obama's "allowed" to feel that Reverend Wright's behavior and actions from yesterday were inappropriate and to step out and say that.
I do not believe he is "the same" as Hillary. It will be a sad day if I ever come to that belief. posted 04/29/2008 at 17:44:30
I do not believe he is "the same" as Hillary. It will be a sad day if I ever come to that belief. posted 04/29/2008 at 17:44:30
Please, before you comment, listen to the entire press conference. It isn't long. posted 04/29/2008 at 17:40:36
I am a white southern "girl" (circa 1966), and I wasn't particularly offended by Wright's stuff either. I don't agree with him on some key points, but am not so outraged that I feel I have to picket his house or something.
By the same token, though, I can understand where Barack is coming from. I don't think Barack bowed to pressure of media or did this out of other political cow-towing. I thought he was sincere today. Barack felt that by beaming himself into the national debate at this time in this way was a slap in the face to what Barack stands for, and I can understand that, too.
What I don't think people "get" is how it really is to be a member of a church. Pastors are just people, too. They aren't ever your surrogate, and you can go to church on any given Sunday and hear something that surprises you or hear of something they said or did outside of church that you don't agree with. In a large church, your pastor can marry you and baptize your children and barely remember you by name.
This whole excoriation of Reverend Wright was not fair. The man has done good things for a lifetime and his personality appeals to many. I suspect his silliness and colorful way of communicating is just "him." It's a shame he's been thrust into this mess. posted 04/29/2008 at 14:59:44
By the same token, though, I can understand where Barack is coming from. I don't think Barack bowed to pressure of media or did this out of other political cow-towing. I thought he was sincere today. Barack felt that by beaming himself into the national debate at this time in this way was a slap in the face to what Barack stands for, and I can understand that, too.
What I don't think people "get" is how it really is to be a member of a church. Pastors are just people, too. They aren't ever your surrogate, and you can go to church on any given Sunday and hear something that surprises you or hear of something they said or did outside of church that you don't agree with. In a large church, your pastor can marry you and baptize your children and barely remember you by name.
This whole excoriation of Reverend Wright was not fair. The man has done good things for a lifetime and his personality appeals to many. I suspect his silliness and colorful way of communicating is just "him." It's a shame he's been thrust into this mess. posted 04/29/2008 at 14:59:44
Did Obama just lose the overwhelming black majority he's been enjoying? posted 04/29/2008 at 14:29:43
Hillary Clinton To Face Bill O'Reilly On "The Factor"
What is 28%? Seriously. posted 04/29/2008 at 20:39:40
That's an easy one. Planet Hillary Clinton. posted 04/29/2008 at 20:35:47
Her supporting Operation Chaos will blow up in all our faces. posted 04/29/2008 at 20:33:10
Correct. O'Reilly will kiss her ass. She'll hit all the softballs he throws. He wants her to be the nominee, and really, he will be thrilled to have someone important on the national stage on his show.
Why is she doing it? I don' t know other than the sheer fact that it's free press -- keeps her in the limelight without having to pay for it. Maybe makes her look "tough."
I wish Obama would go on O'Reilly. He might actually be able to reach some voters by doing it. posted 04/29/2008 at 20:31:09
Why is she doing it? I don' t know other than the sheer fact that it's free press -- keeps her in the limelight without having to pay for it. Maybe makes her look "tough."
I wish Obama would go on O'Reilly. He might actually be able to reach some voters by doing it. posted 04/29/2008 at 20:31:09
Obama Adds Populist Rhetoric To Stump Speech
Yay. This is who Barack really is. This is his strength. He needs to not be afraid to be who he is. It shocks people -- and I am sure it goes against the current "prevailing wisdom" politically -- but this is precisely why people turn out in droves for him. His initial instinct was right: We are starved for it.
There was this great exchange shown on MSNBC today where a lady in an audience where Barack was speaking -- an elderly lady with a shock of white hair -- was encouraging him to refuse to sink to Hillary's level and stick to his guns. She said, emphatically, "You HAVE to be President." He asked her to be his running mate. It was priceless. posted 04/28/2008 at 22:49:53
There was this great exchange shown on MSNBC today where a lady in an audience where Barack was speaking -- an elderly lady with a shock of white hair -- was encouraging him to refuse to sink to Hillary's level and stick to his guns. She said, emphatically, "You HAVE to be President." He asked her to be his running mate. It was priceless. posted 04/28/2008 at 22:49:53
NYT: Obama "Bored" With Primary, Shaking Up Campaign Style
I am bored, too. Lately, though, I'm becoming more disgusted with the press than any of the candidates. They are SOOOOO "gotcha." They will not cover this Reverend Wright thing with any thought. They are constantly spoiling for a scandal!
Obama -- don't listen to them. They are full of it. They only thing they are "experts" at (if anything) is NOT politics!
I'm sick of the WWF-ifification of the presidential race. posted 04/28/2008 at 12:34:50
Obama -- don't listen to them. They are full of it. They only thing they are "experts" at (if anything) is NOT politics!
I'm sick of the WWF-ifification of the presidential race. posted 04/28/2008 at 12:34:50
Howard Dean: Obama Or Clinton Must Drop Out In June
Well, Jon Stewart and Colbert are pretty damn sharp, actually. And the "Lil' Bush" toon cracks me up. It's also surprisingly smart. posted 04/28/2008 at 15:25:01
I have to agree with you. If Hillary gets the nomination, my disappointment and DISGUST will know no end. posted 04/28/2008 at 15:22:08
This must be a call for Obama to start thinking about withdrawing because he CANNOT be referring to Hillary in saying she will know when it's time to go and go.
I have never felt that I would literally hate for someone to be elected President, but I can say that about Hillary. posted 04/28/2008 at 14:03:51
I have never felt that I would literally hate for someone to be elected President, but I can say that about Hillary. posted 04/28/2008 at 14:03:51
I hope you're right. The sea change with the press is disconcerting. posted 04/28/2008 at 13:48:45
Obama is Dems Only Answer
Really, I question why we are calling these people "Reagan Democrats." This is a new day, a quarter-century later! There are different concerns, different histories, different experiences, and different options. I understand that it's good to look at history for guidance, but I question the effectiveness--or advisability--of basing a 2008 campaign strategy on a cultural phenomenon that happened in the 1980s. posted 04/28/2008 at 14:35:03
How The Presidential Candidates Will Look In 4 Years: See Photos
Excellent point. I have to say--I think particularly applicable to Hillary. posted 04/28/2008 at 21:50:02
Barack's Choice: Yes To Fox News, No To Hillary Clinton
But I wonder if Obama was seen by a bunch of people who have never listened to more than 30 seconds of him because he did it (yes, again) on FOX. It was redundant but I suspect a good move. . . . Just on the OFF CHANCE there are any reasonable thinking folks over there. posted 04/28/2008 at 15:42:36
Yes! This is precisely how he has made so many people fall in love with him, no matter what political, racial, economic, or other background they come from. Good article and good call, Barack. That's how Barack will get his groove back after falling prey to Hillary's voo doo mojo over the last weeks. FOX also deserves some accolades here, too. posted 04/28/2008 at 01:42:59
Inspiration Versus Degradation
Great point. It is interesting how the Sunday morning "spin doctors" gave the interview with Reverend Wright, the real man, short shrift. The only thing I heard even mentioned about it was, "Obama wishes he would just go away." Said about 15 times.
Having seen Reverend Wright in the interview I thought he did a great job of showing that there is simply no "there" there to that story. He's a decent, thoughtful, compassionate man. Maybe it actually will put the final nail in the coffin of that scandal ... at least for thinking people. posted 04/27/2008 at 18:39:18
Having seen Reverend Wright in the interview I thought he did a great job of showing that there is simply no "there" there to that story. He's a decent, thoughtful, compassionate man. Maybe it actually will put the final nail in the coffin of that scandal ... at least for thinking people. posted 04/27/2008 at 18:39:18
That was in one of the soundbites. It was the most shocking--and thus "disturbing"--thing that came out during the "endless loop" controversy, to me. I always suspected that was what Barack was talking about in his speech when he referred to the "shocking ignorance" that exists in that community.
I agree with this article, though. I found Rev. Wright refreshing, sincere, well-reasoned and ... actually -- sweet -- during his interview with Moyers. I was happy to see him as a whole person and found him to be perfectly reasonable and appropriate in tone.
But I did listen to see if he addressed that issue and still sort of wonder about it.
I was unaware of Tuskegee before this whole controversy. In light of that horror show, I can certainly see how a man from that generation could believe something like that is possible. posted 04/27/2008 at 18:27:05
I agree with this article, though. I found Rev. Wright refreshing, sincere, well-reasoned and ... actually -- sweet -- during his interview with Moyers. I was happy to see him as a whole person and found him to be perfectly reasonable and appropriate in tone.
But I did listen to see if he addressed that issue and still sort of wonder about it.
I was unaware of Tuskegee before this whole controversy. In light of that horror show, I can certainly see how a man from that generation could believe something like that is possible. posted 04/27/2008 at 18:27:05
Barack Obama On Fox News Sunday: Watch Video
FOX did good for a couple hours tonight with the Wallace/Obama interview and then covering Reverend Wright's NAACP speech. I thought Obama did well, though he didn't break any new ground (obviously) (is there any left?). Rev Wright was a little more animated at the NAACP speech than he was on Moyers the other night, but I thought he also made a good appearance. And the initial FOX analysis of Reverend Wright's speech was downright charitable.
I think Obama absolutely should appear on FOX as much as he can. His FOX appearance didn't have the same tone as Hillary's, to me. Obama doesn't seem to be doing it for any reason other than to afford people the opportunity to "meet" him.
I don't know the demographic of FOX viewers, but if they are as popular with the rust-belt blue-collar voters as they are with the rural/blue-collar voters in Texas, that's exactly where Obama needs to make some inroads.
Honestly, that's the closest FOX has come to "fair and balanced" ... ever? posted 04/28/2008 at 01:27:37
I think Obama absolutely should appear on FOX as much as he can. His FOX appearance didn't have the same tone as Hillary's, to me. Obama doesn't seem to be doing it for any reason other than to afford people the opportunity to "meet" him.
I don't know the demographic of FOX viewers, but if they are as popular with the rust-belt blue-collar voters as they are with the rural/blue-collar voters in Texas, that's exactly where Obama needs to make some inroads.
Honestly, that's the closest FOX has come to "fair and balanced" ... ever? posted 04/28/2008 at 01:27:37
DNC Iraq McCain Ad Sparks Controversy: Watch Video
I cannot agree more. At LEAST let the Republicans be the first, if everyone's so certain they're going to do it. Even when and if they do, I think there is a better way of responding.
I honestly believe that Obama could sweep this Country if he would stick to his guns on ushering in this "new" politics. My sense, from observing this race, is that when a poltical "dirty bomb" lands, there is initial chaos and fear that it has done wide-ranging damage. But when he (Obama) stays steady, doesn't accept the invitation to wallow in the mud, and speaks to us as if we are thinking adults, he ultimately comes out the winner. That happened with his "race" speech. The pundits are not always right. They are looking for controversy and many times it doesn't ignite.
By the way, I'm listening to FOX news right now where they are praising Reverend Wright's speech at the NAACP event. It is Geraldo and Montel Williams, granted, but it's FOX. (Before you start throwing tomatoes, it's the only place where I found coverage of that speech.) posted 04/27/2008 at 20:43:05
I honestly believe that Obama could sweep this Country if he would stick to his guns on ushering in this "new" politics. My sense, from observing this race, is that when a poltical "dirty bomb" lands, there is initial chaos and fear that it has done wide-ranging damage. But when he (Obama) stays steady, doesn't accept the invitation to wallow in the mud, and speaks to us as if we are thinking adults, he ultimately comes out the winner. That happened with his "race" speech. The pundits are not always right. They are looking for controversy and many times it doesn't ignite.
By the way, I'm listening to FOX news right now where they are praising Reverend Wright's speech at the NAACP event. It is Geraldo and Montel Williams, granted, but it's FOX. (Before you start throwing tomatoes, it's the only place where I found coverage of that speech.) posted 04/27/2008 at 20:43:05
That's not true. I happened to be watching CSPAN or whatever it was when he actually said it. I was taken aback that he would say something so honest yet capable of being misconstrued. In the context when it was said, there was no question about what he meant. It was not a gotcha -- he said the "100 years part" immediately followed up by the explanation. It was all part of the same thought.
I did not hear anything else about it until things started getting ugly, and I think -- though I hate it -- Barack is the one who brought it up out of context.
However, I knew immediately what comment he was talking about and knew that it was clearly taken out of context.
In fact, that was the first chink in my support of him. He's not supposed to be *about* that kind of politics. I've been waiting for Barack to get his groove back since about then and I'm not seeing it, unfortunately. posted 04/27/2008 at 14:10:45
I did not hear anything else about it until things started getting ugly, and I think -- though I hate it -- Barack is the one who brought it up out of context.
However, I knew immediately what comment he was talking about and knew that it was clearly taken out of context.
In fact, that was the first chink in my support of him. He's not supposed to be *about* that kind of politics. I've been waiting for Barack to get his groove back since about then and I'm not seeing it, unfortunately. posted 04/27/2008 at 14:10:45
No. I'm suggesting that they shouldn't be. Somebody has to be first to take the high road. And I think you would be surprised at the support it would garner. posted 04/27/2008 at 12:50:34
That is a very good analogy. And strategy. posted 04/27/2008 at 12:48:32
I agree with your assessment regarding the "occupation strategy." But I still think there's an effective and honest way to convey the message to the masses that McCain is "the war candidate."
Personally, I believe that the original appeal of Obama was that he didn't "do" politics like this and he promised not to. His momentum is waning--to me--with some correlation to his commitment to this principle.
The record turn-outs, the cross-over support . . . . If the Obama campaign has taught us anything it is that MANY Americans are hungry for this new kind of politics.
I think this type of campaign strategy is no longer a winning forumla. Well ... to be completely honest, i HOPE it isn't. posted 04/27/2008 at 12:46:29
Personally, I believe that the original appeal of Obama was that he didn't "do" politics like this and he promised not to. His momentum is waning--to me--with some correlation to his commitment to this principle.
The record turn-outs, the cross-over support . . . . If the Obama campaign has taught us anything it is that MANY Americans are hungry for this new kind of politics.
I think this type of campaign strategy is no longer a winning forumla. Well ... to be completely honest, i HOPE it isn't. posted 04/27/2008 at 12:46:29
But can they not appeal to them in a totally above-board, unflinchingly honest way? I think they can! posted 04/27/2008 at 12:39:55
That would make a better soundbite. posted 04/27/2008 at 12:37:35
But that's neither what the ad says nor what it tries to imply.
You guys need to remember why (those of you who do) you cringe over Hillary. It's because of her campaign lies. What makes you hate Hillary is not going to endear your party to the masses, if you really care about getting a President elected. posted 04/27/2008 at 12:36:03
You guys need to remember why (those of you who do) you cringe over Hillary. It's because of her campaign lies. What makes you hate Hillary is not going to endear your party to the masses, if you really care about getting a President elected. posted 04/27/2008 at 12:36:03
No, I'm not attempting to truncate and ignore. I'm criticizing an ad. In fact, I don't disagree with what I happen to know is the message behind it. posted 04/27/2008 at 12:29:51
And that's a good thing? posted 04/27/2008 at 12:26:49
That's not true. I do not believe any of those things, but I do believe this ad is a distortion of what McCain said. posted 04/27/2008 at 12:22:27
Never said that. But this is really A-OK with you guys? Good for the goose? Two wrongs make a right now?
I'd say absolute truth is pretty important when we're talking about things as weighty as war, wouldn't you? posted 04/27/2008 at 12:20:44
I'd say absolute truth is pretty important when we're talking about things as weighty as war, wouldn't you? posted 04/27/2008 at 12:20:44
Do you sincerely not know? McCain was saying we could be there for many years so long as we weren't suffering American casualties. You can disagree with his position that it is acceptable to leave troops there in any capacity, but that is not what this ad does. It takes his statement about that and implies that he has no problem with staying there for 100 years no matter what.
Before the dogpile, I do not like this war one bit. I am unsure about many things about it and tend to think we need to get out as quickly and responsibly as possible. But surely we can agree that it is a complicated and important issue and one-liners and button-pushing are not the best way for our country to grapple with the issue or find the solution. posted 04/27/2008 at 12:18:39
Before the dogpile, I do not like this war one bit. I am unsure about many things about it and tend to think we need to get out as quickly and responsibly as possible. But surely we can agree that it is a complicated and important issue and one-liners and button-pushing are not the best way for our country to grapple with the issue or find the solution. posted 04/27/2008 at 12:18:39
I doubt you guys want an opinion that is not lockstep Democratic, but this ad turns me off as an indepedent. There are legitimate issues--and the war is one of them--but to take this quote that is out of context and run on it makes me question the ethics of the DNC more than it makes me want to vote for the party.
I want to want a Democrat, but if I can't trust that what you say is absolutely, unequivocally, the truth ...
Why would the Democrats believe they need to distort and equivocate when they have so much legitimate traction on the actual, unvarnished issues? Can we just not have truth in politics? Do the "powers that be" think that the American people can't handle it? posted 04/27/2008 at 12:03:20
I want to want a Democrat, but if I can't trust that what you say is absolutely, unequivocally, the truth ...
Why would the Democrats believe they need to distort and equivocate when they have so much legitimate traction on the actual, unvarnished issues? Can we just not have truth in politics? Do the "powers that be" think that the American people can't handle it? posted 04/27/2008 at 12:03:20
Clinton Challenges Obama To Debate Without A Moderator, Lincoln-Douglas Style
How about just a duel? Aaron Burr-style. posted 04/27/2008 at 13:04:05
Why Is It So Quiet After the Moyers-Wright Interview?
I noticed that when the only thing "out there" was the PBS interview, which made it very difficult to paint Wright as a lunatic, the press was quiet. The only thing they can seem to say is how Obama should really "throw him under the bus," or how horrible his speaking is for Obama's campaign.
But they say these things before Wright even speaks! They're not even reporting news but predicting public reaction to a newsworthy event. Nothing else.
They have really lost their way. posted 04/28/2008 at 14:16:17
But they say these things before Wright even speaks! They're not even reporting news but predicting public reaction to a newsworthy event. Nothing else.
They have really lost their way. posted 04/28/2008 at 14:16:17
Bill Clinton Seizes Bigger Role In Hillary's Campaign
Here, here. Oh, don't get me started on her. And feminist? Pah-lease. Last I checked, the essense of feminism was NOT about staying in a sham marriage for 30 years so that you can be President. That's sociopathology. Malignant narcisissm. Not feminism. posted 04/26/2008 at 18:34:40
Some say that they had a "pact" way back in Arkansas that he would serve 8 years and then she would do 8 years. Some say that he wanted to back out of politics as well as the marriage many years ago because of the problems they have and she insisted he "stick with the plan."
My sense is that he does feel sorry that he humiliated her the way he did with Monica-gate and wants to get her elected both to vindicate himself and to put himself back as close to the position of ultimate power as he can be.
I hope that he does really treasure her the way he appears to now, but my "better judgment" knows he will always compromise her professionally with his personal foibles. posted 04/26/2008 at 17:01:33
My sense is that he does feel sorry that he humiliated her the way he did with Monica-gate and wants to get her elected both to vindicate himself and to put himself back as close to the position of ultimate power as he can be.
I hope that he does really treasure her the way he appears to now, but my "better judgment" knows he will always compromise her professionally with his personal foibles. posted 04/26/2008 at 17:01:33
There's something class-less about a former President being an intense primary campaign aide. I know Bush is a 4-letter word here, but we didn't see the former Bush president going at it like this for his son. President Clinton should be acting like a former President and not like a guy trying to get his girlfriend elected for class president. He should be concerned with throwing his weight behind what is best for the county, and he has *kneecapped* his own ability to do that by being so intensely pro-Hillary and anti-Obama at this stage of the game.
Once again, the Clintons lower the standards of basic decency for the American people. posted 04/26/2008 at 16:49:23
Once again, the Clintons lower the standards of basic decency for the American people. posted 04/26/2008 at 16:49:23
Party Leaders To Hear Florida, Michigan Delegate Challenges
People are afraid of them because they--especially her--are very, very vindictive, and if they manage to get into power again this time, they can rest assured that there will be consequences to anyone who went against them during the campaigns.
Case in point: James Carville/Bill Richardson. posted 04/26/2008 at 16:39:37
Case in point: James Carville/Bill Richardson. posted 04/26/2008 at 16:39:37
Democrats Fear Clinton's Attacks May Cause Racial Backlash
I would call it an ethical divide. posted 04/26/2008 at 13:00:06
Lying is unethical.
Lying to win is unethical.
Attempting to confuse the electorate in order to win is unethical.
Changing the "metric" constantly is unethical.
Putting her personal ambition above the good of the party and the country is unethical.
Pressing Florida and Michigan to the convention--when she agreed to play by the rules--is unethical.
Come on ... was that a serious question? posted 04/26/2008 at 12:59:07
Lying to win is unethical.
Attempting to confuse the electorate in order to win is unethical.
Changing the "metric" constantly is unethical.
Putting her personal ambition above the good of the party and the country is unethical.
Pressing Florida and Michigan to the convention--when she agreed to play by the rules--is unethical.
Come on ... was that a serious question? posted 04/26/2008 at 12:59:07
No crying. I want them to. posted 04/26/2008 at 12:55:59
I think Obama is getting a backlash because he is backing off being who he really is, which was his appeal. He's been drawn into the fray of "politics as usual." For me, two things Obama did that disappointed me greatly was sticking to his story that McCain said "100 years in Iraq" was fine--an obvious distortion of what McCain said, and the other was recently when Obama tried to make up a false issue by saying publicly that McCain had the power to get the ad in North Carolina taken down.
Obama's appeal is his honestly. But he's been increasingly playing fast and loose, in what seems to be an attempt to "prove how tough he is" to the Dems. I HOPE that, to the Dems, "tough" is not equal to "willing to do or say anything to win." posted 04/26/2008 at 12:53:13
Obama's appeal is his honestly. But he's been increasingly playing fast and loose, in what seems to be an attempt to "prove how tough he is" to the Dems. I HOPE that, to the Dems, "tough" is not equal to "willing to do or say anything to win." posted 04/26/2008 at 12:53:13
It is FAIR to follow the RULES that were in place when you started playing the game. posted 04/26/2008 at 12:39:18
And I do not think she will stop being a power-mongering, unethical politician if she were to get into the White House. She would not even consider doing anything to adversely impact her poll numbers until her second term. (Just like Bill, though the Repubs did their best to bring him down.) Sheez, by then, they'll probably be trying to run Chelsea. posted 04/26/2008 at 12:37:19
Yes, it is. Sociopathology. Malignant narcissism. HOWEVER, if she actually gets the nomination--let alone the Presidency--what is it then? ENCOURAGEMENT OF THIS BEHAVIOR. By us. By everyone that supposedly matters. If she wins, we can expect this to be our politics for years to come. posted 04/26/2008 at 12:30:51
This is one of the major concerns. I suspect it's not limited to young people, either. I can speak from personal experience in saying that another "demographic" the Dems are in the process of squandering to the altar of Clintonian power-grabbing are independents who have been fed up with the corruption in both parties for years. posted 04/26/2008 at 12:27:50
South Carolina? 92% of blacks in Texas voted for Obama? What contests were after South Carolina? I think you're wrong. posted 04/26/2008 at 12:24:40
Please don't tell me you're referring to HILLARY as a truth-teller? Don't forget, the black vote was split rather healthily when this started. It did not go to Obama until Clinton started her post-Texas shenanigans. The black vote defected in toto to Obama when Clinton made it apparent she has NO allegiance to truth or fairness. posted 04/26/2008 at 12:22:49
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Hey, I am personally an avid Obamamaniac, so watch it with the tomatoes! posted 05/15/2008 at 12:15:47