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Old friends recall Obama's years in LA, NY

Yes. A very good way to put it. And isn't it heartening to learn that the man of integrity we see now is the same in so many respects as the man he was then. posted 05/15/2008 at 21:55:51

How The 'Dream Ticket' Can Become A Nightmare

I'm glad he wrote it -- it was the first time I'd seen this scenario described -- hadn't thought about the VP vote at the convention. He's right, actually. Have you read the many Huffpo blogs promoting this? Can you think of any other reason HRC is "never giving up"?
Granted she spoke up for Obama today against Bush's insane remarks in Israel - and she did it well -- we've seen too many bad sides of her to believe very seriously she could turn it around on a 24/7 basis. I say let HER be "poverty czar" or head HEW. If she means what she says about helping the little guy, give her a (limited) shot. posted 05/15/2008 at 21:43:48

John Edwards: Open To Vice President, Interested In Attorney General

I think she may have blown any chance she might have had by not dropping out. Plus, as Jason Linkens says, "THEY HATE EACH OTHER!" Plus, you know, food tasters in the White House kitchen and all. posted 05/15/2008 at 11:13:34

What Do Obama/Clinton, Kennedy/Johnson and Nixon/Rockefeller Have in Common?

Why do people brand her as a loser? Because she's a delusional liar and a bad manager and a selfish, arrogant, vindictive game-player. That's why. That's also why she'd make a TERRIBLE vice president and shouldn't be allowed within 100 miles of the White House. posted 05/14/2008 at 02:31:41

McCain Supporters Divided On How Much They Love George W. Bush

Find the UNSHIFT key and STOP SHOUTING! You're not doing your message any good. posted 05/11/2008 at 20:08:20

Michelle Obama Hints About Her Role As Possible First Lady

Here, here! And then some! Well said. posted 05/10/2008 at 20:39:44

Feminists sharply divided between Clinton, Obama

Well, I read an article on Huffpo yesterday that really nails the character issue for both Bill and Hillary. I'd forgotten this, but when they left the White House they took furniture and rugs THAT WEREN'T THEIRS and had to return them. And Hillary's brothers got Bill to pardon crooks they were beholden to in his final insane blitz of pardons. I do remember now ignoring this info with a pang of dismay. Now, however, I see the larger pattern of opportunism, the same pattern upon which her own political career was built, especially her campaign. posted 05/10/2008 at 17:21:41

Thank you for your eloquence! posted 05/10/2008 at 17:12:39

She's not qualified -- and certainly has NEVER displayed any ability -- to unite, and she is incapable of running her own campaign. How is that presidential? There will be MANY women in the future who can and will be great leaders.

I'm a 60-year-old charter subscriber to Ms. Magazine ... for the true feminist leader, Obama. posted 05/10/2008 at 17:07:40

Clinton's Hail Mary

We're no longer dealing with logical perception here. Hillary's defenders sound as though they have been caught up in and identify completely with her malestrom of self-proclaimed victimhood. When you're hurting yourself, an enormous coping mechanism kicks in to find others to band together with against a common enemy. It legitimizes your own pain and the anger gives the illusion of strength.

To then see that cause's champion lose the high ground must feel like defeat multiplied to the nth degree. And it may be impossible to not take it personally -- and apply it to one's own struggles.

I've been thinking about this phenominon since Edwards dropped out but his blog when on. Over and over the bloggers plotted and, yes, whined about his defection when they weren't mounting campaigns against the new common enemy: trolls. Fortunately, Edwards finally shut the blog down after a few weeks.

In other words, one's personal story and needs and coping mechanisms are of course going to be the filter through which political alliances are forced. I think it's fortunate (in fact wondrous!) that we have the choice of a candidate who inspires unity instead of providing a rallying point for one's personal grievances.

Today a Huffpo blogger talked about the history of women's suffrage, saying that Susan B. Anthony and Eliz. Cady Stanton set back feminism 50 years by putting forth the argument that white women's votes would help counter the black male vote. Is Hillary any different in her divisiveness? posted 05/10/2008 at 20:30:03

Neither is it worth it to read a comment from someone who can't find the unshift key and insists on shouting! If you can't play nicely, get out of the sandbox! posted 05/10/2008 at 20:09:20

I agree and am appalled that her insane attitude towards Michigan isn't being called for what it is in the MSM more strongly. How much more unPresidential could it be to swear not to participate in the primary -- and then refuse to remove yourself from the ballot -- and then disavow the results and THEN demand they count? Really? And she's the best candidate for the toughest job in the country? Really! posted 05/10/2008 at 20:07:27

Can you really not find the "unshift" key? Do you think we're dolts who need to be shouted at? Have more respect, please. posted 05/10/2008 at 20:02:39

A 'Fighter' in the White House

Uh-un. Cowboy diplomacy got us into the mess we're in. Go read some history. posted 05/08/2008 at 10:58:42

Election 2008

In Obama's historic speech in April, he said one thing that resonates throughout this campaign -- that Wright's problem wasn't what he believed, it was that he couldn't believe things could change.

Earlier tonight I read about former mayor Ed Koch saying Obama can't win. I lived in NYC while he was mayor and loved him. But I realized he, too, is stuck in a rapidly decaying mind set.

Just 6 months ago I was saying that this country does not elect a woman or a black man. But Obama is more than that -- he's a multicultural inspiration to change.

And Hillary? She's a part of the old mind set -- and prey to all its nastiest vagaries. I can't think of any better way to unite the Republicans behind McCain than to have him face the Clintons.

Even with HRCs recent pandering about the gas tax holiday, which worried me, I was pleased to discover that the electorate isn't all that gullible after all and have proven willing to see the truth. That's the result of the fresh air of decency and honesty blowing through the campaign. We can finally expect business as usual to take a back seat to integrity.

Mr. Valeriani, I recognized your name and remembered your sign-offs and contribution to broadcast news. However, as with Koch, you might consider the possiblity that change not only CAN happen, it IS happening right under our noses. I'm both old enough and young enough to be glad posted 05/08/2008 at 01:58:39

Pandering vs. Presidential

The MSNBC talking heads said it would even be a good thing if she kept up through W VA and KY because he can't win them and it would give her a positive send off and save face for him -- rather than lose to someone no longer in the race.

So long as the tone is no longer negative, there can be mending. I think Obama's followers will take his lead. It's his decency that has drawn so many in the first place. If his is the way presidential politics CAN be played out, it's an example for the whole country -- and both parties, too. Very refreshing. posted 05/07/2008 at 03:21:32

TV SoundOff: Sunday Talking Heads

Re NYT endorsement, I read in the blogosphere that the editorial staff was preparing to endorse Obama when Schultzberger swept in and forced Clinton on them. The reason was reportedly that his gym buddy was a Clinton money man. posted 05/04/2008 at 12:08:16

The Hillary As President Tour Of America

I've been saying this for months... And this is the only place I hear it back. How can it not be obvious that she will govern (?) the country the way she governs (?) her campaign: badly.
I do think the writer had plenty of proven material without bringing Bill into it -- he's just an extra added bonus of badly-ness.
I've heard for months about the fact that her staff is in fear of her and afraid to tell her what she doesn't want to hear. And given her seemingly endless delusions of grandeur, God help us if we have another 4-8 years of THAT!

My conclusion: As in 2000 and 2004, this country will get the president it deserves. And it may just NOT deserve a brilliant and decent man in a jungle of diseased wolves. Our future really does hang in the balance here -- and not enough people are paying attention to the painfully obvious show that's going on here. posted 05/04/2008 at 22:55:38

Who is Hillary Clinton?

In fact, she called eviscerating Obama "THE FUN PART"!!!!!!! I'm not making that up. And let me say I was saddened by the true-blue Hillary supporters who have written in these comments. It's unfortunate that they have been so betrayed because they are so patently sincere. I'm sorry, and I don't suppose you'll ever see the real Hillary. It's unfortunate how many true-blue Bush supporters STILL can't see his. Unfortunately, the rest of us have to live in the world he's created (his "own" reality) and the one she'd create. The worst thing about her is that she could never be trusted to dial back the imperial presidency; she'd revel in it and continue to expand it to the hilt. posted 04/21/2008 at 17:59:01

Boxer for VP (with Obama, of course). posted 04/21/2008 at 17:52:24

Sunday Roundup

You are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. I'm just hoping that that veil will be shattered by masses of voters who are seeing through the veil of illusion to the emptiness (and lack of clothes) behind it. The very fact that there's a fairy tale that this policy emulates tells us what an aspect of human nature this is -- and how ultimately transparent (pardon the pun). This is beginning to look like the long road back to sanity. And it's going to take the kind of participation and responsibility BO is suggesting is the key to forcing Washington to its knees. Game's over if no one's left to play. posted 04/20/2008 at 06:11:57

McCain in 2008 = Clinton in 2012

Two words: Clinton fatigue. Two more words: burned bridges. Five more words: Thrown themselves under the bus.

If McCain wins now, it won't be Clinton. posted 04/19/2008 at 17:06:08

Clinton Faces Steady Erosion Of Support

Speaking of NH vote questions, here's a link describing the controversy...

http://www.democracyfornewhampshire.com/node/view/5413

As far as PA, there was an article on Huffpo yesterday about the same malfunctioning voting machines from NJ slated to be used in PA. THIS is the issue we need to deal with, people. It's not too soon to start demanding paper ballots! Last week the repugs defeated a House measure that would have funded paper ballots before the election.

Link here about measure...
http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9920030-7.html?tag=ne.fd.mnbc posted 04/19/2008 at 17:02:59

Clinton, Obama press for advantage ahead of pivotal primary

There are too many troubling similarities: secrecy (her health-care meetings during his 1st term), elitism (her membership in the fashistic evangelical "prayer breakfast" organization that believes only the elite should govern), her imperial arrogance that believes only she is right and entitled to govern. Hey, how 'bout that Constitution and Bill of Rights? Think they have a chance under her? We need, first and foremost, someone who will dial back the imperial powers Bushco created for themselves. And she's jump right on that bandwagon. posted 04/19/2008 at 19:08:54

Interesting that Obama cites her tactics and she slimes his supporters. He respects her and her supporters, just not her tactics. That's class. posted 04/19/2008 at 19:00:21

You should be aware that Clinton pays people to blog this nuisance slime. Ignore them and let them do their jobs. They must need the work badly. posted 04/19/2008 at 18:58:05

Who Will be Thrown Under the Clinton Bus Next?

Loved him, hated her. Somewhere during the Clinton years, there was a news item describing her haughty reaction to a request for documents (or something that sounded fairly reasonable at the time). The White Queen imperially rejected the request thus: "You can't do that; he's THE PRESIDENT!"
And this is what her tenure would be like. Drama queen Norma Desmond (I loved that post!) would turn the White House into white trash. posted 04/19/2008 at 16:45:49

They Were Undercover Campaign Volunteers

Two wonderful and revealing articles. Thanks for bringing them to our attention on Huffpo. Read something I hadn't heard before in the comments to the Obama piece: Someone noted that HRC campaign pays people to respond to blogs. I may be the only person who didn't know this, but it sure explains a lot, doesn't it? posted 04/19/2008 at 06:37:17

She Just Can't Quit

It's the power, stupid! They have both brokered so much for so many they'd need 3 terms to pay off them all off. Her heart MAY have been in the right place once (even with her pro-Republican early roots), but Washington power can corrupt absolutely. She is secretive (health care meetings in 90s, she is an elitist (belongs to the conservative evangelical Washington prayer breakfasat club), she has tightly controlled town meetings with audience shills asking preprogrammed questions and she ABSOLUTELY CANNOT BE TRUSTED TO DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION. Also, she revealed on Wednesday that she's pro-fighting Iran. Nuf said? posted 04/18/2008 at 21:34:18

And Al Gore Helps John McCain into the White House

agreed. posted 04/18/2008 at 21:47:29

Clinton Slams Democratic Activists At Private Fundraiser

You're right. The ABC debate was a prime example of Washington bashing their base by insulting the voters' intelligence. But the last laugh will be on all of them when democracy wins the day. posted 04/18/2008 at 21:28:01

The Descent Into Absurdity

Not really. We do have one candidate who is eager to campaign on the issues -- and who has served notice to inane campaign distractions. He's the one candidate who does not talk down to people and who raises the bar on the discussions of what's wrong -- and can be changed -- about this country. The three endorsements today support his judgment and ability to lead. These people do not consider him to be a neophyte but a man of substance who is willing to listen and to unite. Give the guy a chance. And give the voters the benefit of the doubt to recognize that the old way of doing politics has been given notice, too. posted 04/18/2008 at 17:04:41

Sam Nunn, David Boren Endorse Obama

I think the most significant (and new) thing I read above was the fact that he'll make it safe for the best and brightest to return to public service. They're out there, but totally turned off by what's in Washington now. Think about all the new talent ready to sign up at the House of Reps level. What a great new era is on the horizon! .. so long as we do something about those voting machines! posted 04/18/2008 at 14:55:15

PA Officials: No Trouble With Touchscreens

See this link from CNET news:
http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9920030-7.html?tag=ne.fd.mnbc

It reports that a measure to fund paper ballots before the election was defeated by repugs on Thursday.

Great idea to get your own receipt! posted 04/19/2008 at 19:46:40

Is Hillary Or Barack More Faithful To Their Religious Principles?

Amen. And thank you. posted 04/14/2008 at 02:27:39

Watch: Obama On Annie Oakley

Hardly!!! Here's an old white woman who doesn't make much money. Go Obama! posted 04/13/2008 at 23:32:44

Elitist My Ass

Perfectly said -- both you and the original blogger. posted 04/12/2008 at 22:38:01

Hillary is Joan Crawford and Bette Davis Rolled into One

Here, here! I'll take Barbara Stanwyck or Katharine Hepburn any day of the week! posted 04/09/2008 at 02:50:06

Why This Is The End For The Clintons

Truly! Well said! But consider all the favors they still need to repay -- like the millions paid in consulting fees and untold amounts in library donations. These favors can only be repaid through the presidency. No wonder they'ree running scared! posted 04/06/2008 at 00:14:33

John Kerry: Obama Won't Be Swiftboated Like Me

Let's not be naive. They're alive and fully funded and circling the campaign waiting to zero in for the kill. Thankfully Clinton's drones have been scouring Obama's life for weaknesses so he's getting both seasoned and prepared for the worst yet to come. Just IMAGINE what the Right has to lose in this election. They will definitely not go gently into that good night! posted 04/05/2008 at 23:46:16

Sunday Roundup

Arianna, I loved seeing you on Larry King and thank you for Huffpo. Small note: it's spelled "enconmium." posted 04/06/2008 at 02:59:47

Hillary Clinton Asks Obama Pledged Delegates In North Dakota To Switch

Yes, I've been hearing this, too. But why oh why are we going along with the Jim Crow assumption that having one drop of African American blood makes you "all" black? This man is proudly multi-racial and I think it's time everyone begin to frame his heritage this way. It is his strength and it is our strength in uniting this country. I'm proudly multi-cultural from European stock -- including some Sicilian -- whose blood stock came from Africa as well. Hooray for ALL of us multi-racial, multi-culturals! Hooray for America!!!! posted 04/05/2008 at 21:44:24

You had me until the "ha-ha." She's too pathetic and too venal for that.

However, well said. posted 04/05/2008 at 18:13:38

Well said.

I think we got the info we need to understand their desperate measures: All that money they received for Bill's "consultations" -- not to mention the as yet unannounced donations to his library -- represent favors that can only be returned via the presidency.

They are, strictly speaking, running for their lives. We can only give the delegates credit for the wisdom and ability to recognize bilge when they hear it. I don't imagine she's done anything but shoot herself in the foot over this. posted 04/05/2008 at 18:11:26

Whigs, Dodos, The Democratic Party?: The Last Chance

I can't believe I'm saying this; I can't believe it's come to this, but: AMEN! posted 04/05/2008 at 16:06:20

Why Younger Women Aren't Supporting Hillary

I'm a 60-year-old woman who was a charter subscriber to Ms. Magazine and an ardent feminst at that time.

I do not believe that the feminist agenda, important as it is, should supercede the needs of the county. Why shouldn't we say "not this woman?" Why MUST it be this woman -- this woman with her complicated past and conflicted present.

The question MUST be: Who is best for the country NOW? And at this juncture, we do not need someone who can't get her story straight, either on her experience or on the criteria for getting the nomination.

I have found her apparent sense of entitlement offensive for a long time. She reeks of power-hunger and absence of transparency. And that's the LAST quality we need to take over Bush's imperial presidency. We need someone who will first and foremost repair the damage to the Constitution. I don't trust her to do that because she's given me no reason to.

She has been quoted as saying that tearing down Obama is "the fun part." I can't possibly find that an inspiring quality in anyone, and it's abjectly NOT a desirable quality in a president.

Screw "politics as usual." Obama's contention for this country is that things don't have to be the way they were. I trust that under his inclusive umbrella, gender, race and wealth equality will be promoted and will evolve.

To me, THAT is the most feminist agenda in the world. posted 04/04/2008 at 13:33:53

How to Avoid a Democratic Disaster

The Governor was my favorite politician since RFK. I actually cried that I couldn't vote in his last election since I'd moved to California. I miss his voice dearly on the national scene. However, I'm with you that he's missed the boat on this one, for all the reasons you suggest.

I believe that Obama is an honest and honorable man. He has said he's not bothered by a long campaign -- that it's good for democracy. And I believe he's going to win! posted 04/01/2008 at 03:13:04

Actually, that's the sanest compromise I've heard so far! I hope powers that be are reading your words. Nice going. posted 04/01/2008 at 03:07:51

Obama Sees Pennsylvania The Way It's Meant To Be Seen: By Bus

Walmart has a history of bad practices that ranges from discrimination against women (lower pay than men and fewer promotions) to telling workers to get their health care from local county facilities (meaning taxpayers provide health care for many Walmart workers). Also, they tend to freeze out local businesses. Also, they have been known to bring in new vendors by telling them they must supplty Walmart exclusively -- then they start lowering the amount they pay these vendors, ruining many of them. Also, they have been know to close stores rather than deal with unions. Also, they reportedly locked in workers overnight for "security" purposes. The list goes on and on and on. The latest I heard on Countdown and other sources: A woman in their employ was hit by a truck and ended up in a nursing home in a wheelchair and memory loss. She received $417,000 in compensation. Walmart, claiming they paid $400,000 to her in medical costs, promptly SUED HER for the $400,000. Adding to this, the woman's son was recently killed in Iraq and, due to her lessened mental capacity, she forgets this so that every time she asks where her son is, she is told her son is dead, it's as if for the first time. Nice people. And need I mention obscenely rich and desiring to create a Walmart ecvonomy wherein no one can affort to shop (or work) anywhere else. Enough of a reason? posted 03/31/2008 at 22:55:29

TV SoundOff: Sunday Talking Heads

I wish they'd also talk about the Justice Department's scheduled pre-election kangaroo courts as some of the most heinously calculated crap they've come up with. posted 03/30/2008 at 14:49:51

Hillary's Honorable Future: A History Lesson

I know I'm spitting in the wind here, but, once again, if you listen to his speeches, you quickly get the idea that this is a mega-intelligent, thoughtful human being who knows his stuff. He knows what's going on and he listens to the best advice available to formulate options for the country. He's constantly doing his homework -- and it shows. I find myself learning much more than I ever did about the economy and foreign policy because he not only makes it accessible, he makes me feel as if I have a personal stake in the outcome. We ARE all in this together. He extends his message of a working unity to everyone. He's not a rock star; he's an extraordinary leader who fills a vast void. posted 03/28/2008 at 03:28:22

Letting History Be Our Guide

Me, too. But the genius of an Obama presidency is that he will be listening from the ground up. Right now he's trying to weave together all people in the country to have a stake in our collective future. His attention span is endless when it comes to this. As he said int he "More Perfect Union" speech, it is a mistake to think that things can't change -- that what is is static. This is a movement for change. I have no doubts whatsoever that any group or issue will ultimately be ignored. Give the guy some time to get there. posted 03/28/2008 at 03:49:23

Keep the Republic

Well said. And, yes, I've allowed myself to become distracted by the political dithering. That said, I do believe that, once the nomination is settled, and assuming the candidate is, indeed, Obama, I believe that his social network of passionate voters can be enlisted to bring pressure to bear. In fact, I'll make it my own mission to bring up and keep the conversation alive on the Obama site. I intend to see both documentaries and spread the word. Again, well said -- and, thanks! posted 03/28/2008 at 03:59:32

Election Shocker: People View Long Obama Speeches Online

The pundits "pundit" and the bloggers blog. Blah, blah, blah. We're dead in the water. We're not.

But you know what? I think the electorate, this YouTube watching electorate in the background, is going to surprise everybody. They're paying attention, unlike any other election year EVER!

Clinton and McCain might not matter -- either of them!

Oh, happy day! posted 03/27/2008 at 02:41:47

What Hillary Really Learned in the White House

Huffington Post itself was not in existence in 2000. More like 2005. However, it's entirely possible the same people were protesting, but "blogging"? Not so much. posted 03/27/2008 at 02:04:32

DNC Official: Clinton Pursuing "Tonya Harding" Option

Read the Huffpo article. She chose the architect of the Clinton-named "vast right-wing conspiracy" to re-ignite the controversy. It was deliberate. If, as has been speculated widely, her goal is to promote a McCain presidency so she'll be (once again) the "entitled" candidate in 2012 (her last chance), then going to a right-wing paper was perfectly calculated to promote that agenda. Why else would he help her out? posted 03/26/2008 at 10:52:51

Say Hillary, What About The Religious "Family" You Have Chosen To Be Part Of?

This isn't a a run-of-the-mill church. They hold political prayer-breakfasts. Right away you've got to think about separation of church and state issues intruding.

Speculation: If she loses, will she jump ship and become her good buddy's VP? posted 03/26/2008 at 11:04:27

A Letter to Howard

If you don't get what this man is saying, you're not paying attention -- and apparently haven't been in decades. It's not messianism, it's hope restored to us after 40 years. I'm 60 now. I was going to college in Boston in 1968. I remember being at Boston's Logan Airport late one night in February, getting the Eastern Airlines shuttle to New York when the only other occupants in the same area of the terminal were Robert F. Kennedy and his aides. I jumped at the chance to get an autograph on my bording pass which I still have. When I really listened to the unusual honesty and intelligence Obama offers, I was hooked. And when I thought about his vulnerability, it brought me back to 1968 -- and I realized the 40-year gap of having a candidate to trust to do what's right for the people and not the special interests. Obama has re-enfranchised a lot of people who have been hungry for 40 years. I read a post by one such here on Huffpo who called us OBoomers. It's not hype, it's retored hope and the pleasure of being able to become engaged in our political future. posted 03/24/2008 at 00:33:01

Obama's Real Challenge: Shifting the Collective Consciousness

As Obama said in his speech -- the mistake is in thinking that things cannot change. Consciousness raising is a process, but it has a ripple effect, which this speech is certainly an aid to. I say that if he never does another thing politically, this speech will have been enough. The ripples begin here ... and can only spread. Then each person who has been touched -- and awakened -- will touch another. In small ways and large, it will spread like a viral video on YouTube. Will we have enough time before the election? Don't know. But anything's possible, especially with Obama. posted 03/24/2008 at 00:45:43

Is Hillary Positioning for 2012?

Amen. I keep trying to point out that she would govern as she rules. Secrecy? Vindictiveness? Loyalty-obsessed? Above all, DENIAL! Doesn't this sound a little to cloose to the past 7 years? posted 03/23/2008 at 00:29:27

If Joan Crawford were still alive, she could play HRC in the tv movie they'll make of this tragedy-in-the-making. posted 03/22/2008 at 23:37:01

Should the Huffington Post Have a Science Section? Vote Here!

Yes! We need to counter 7 years of blackout! posted 03/22/2008 at 23:29:44

Bill Richardson: Clinton Advisers "Kind Of Turned Me Off"

Right on! Just like she feels she's entitled to the presidency.
And concerning an earlier post, I can believe she acted like the mad queen. I remember being turned off by her during one of the scandal moments as First Lady when she haughtily refused to hand over some papers exclaiming something like, "You can't do that! He's the PRESIDENT!" Remind you any other White House occupant? posted 03/22/2008 at 15:37:50

Obama Campaign Responds With Kitchen Sink Conference Call

Agreed. And think about this... the way she campaigns would be the way she governs. Can't you just picture her whining that some foreign leader was mean to her or the foreign press was being unfair? I didn't trust her when Bill was president. I wanted to but I learned quickly I couldn't. Shame. posted 03/21/2008 at 12:18:57

Playing Political Catch Up with the Rest of the World

The American presidency is not a consolation prize for victims of any kind of discrimination. It's not a prize or tape measure of any kind, period.

This is a serious leadership position that should only be awarded to serious leaders. The author Douglas Adams went so far as to stipulate that the only people who should be elected are those who don't want the office in the first place.

Impossible as that may be, I do think we have a choice between someone who wants to game the system to get the office by any means (the kitchen sink comment came from HRTs campaign as an admission that the only way to win would be to tear BHO down) and someone who was willing to risk his candicay by telling the truth.

I don't want a president who HAS to win at all costs. Will she play the victime card with foreign leaders and whine about being unfairly treated on the world stage? Will she strike out of anger at being one-upped by Al-Quaida. Can we afford the temperament she displays as a candidate? I believe that the way she runs her campaign would be the way she governs. And, no, we can't afford that. To have just any woman as president is a luxury we CANNOT afford.

May the more honest, thoughtful, transparent and non-desperate candidate win. posted 03/20/2008 at 23:57:48

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