Letters to the Editor

• Wow..this is really sad, and disgutsing

  [Read the article: How will it all end?]
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  It's me. That libetarian black female of reason again.

  I cannot believe all this venom.

  Here's what we BETTER WAKE UP AND REALIZE QUICK: Obama fans and Clinton fans:

  If MCCAIN WINS THE WHITE HOUSE THIS COUNTRY IS SCREWED. PERIOD.

  We had better figure a way to quit hating each other and denigrating the Democratic candidates.

  Here's the truth from my mostly objective eye:

  - Hillary is more experienced and has won some big important states. Period. I think nationally she may fare better against McCain. However, what she brings to the table WITH her experience and big state wins is a lot of baggage and a deep visceral negative feelings about her from independents and swing voters like myself (also something we need in order to win since McCain can attract indies and swings). Not sure if she could minimize that perception of her effectively in the larger population. I, myself, would 'get over it' and vote for her if it means keeping McCain out. But I am a rational person. The question is: can others (independents and swing voters - AND APPARENTLY OBAMA SUPPORTERS) get over their dislike of her to keep McCain out? I'm just not sure.

  Obama is less experienced. This is a fact. This concerns me as well. His ability to inspire, however, is something that i do think we need in the country at this time as we begin to deal with all the world and domestic issues of such importance. People (like myself) had largely 'checked out' and have felt for some time that politics and politicians were bullshit and it didn't matter, the will of the people. I'm not old enough to remember the 60s when people - real people - actually made a difference. But they tell me its true. I'm living proof I guess. But inspiration is only part of the equation. The truth is i probably wouldn't get hired for a job with the same degree of experience as he has applying for this one. Additionally, nationally I feel that he'd be in trouble against McCain because the folks who didn't vote for him (supposedly, low-income rural whites) will definitely not vote for him in a general election. There's a better chance of Obama's upper income, educated constituency 'biting it' and voting for Hillary if necessary but the other way around? I don't see it. There's more to that than i'd like to address here, but suffice it to say we need them too (as well as the big states and the Latino vote)to keep McCain OUT. THATS THE TRUTH.

  Bottom line: the democrats need some of what Hillary brings and some of what Obama brings COMBINED to win the white house because the repubs (and more than a few indies and swings) will throw themselves behind McCain 100% in November - believe that. No matter how they look right now.

  Although I am an Obama supporter (mainly because of policy differences between he and Clinton - no it wasn't Oprah who influenced me - how insulting - i don't watch her show and couldn't care less what she thinks about ANYTHING)I predict (and honestly hope for) a Clinton nomination with an Obama VP ticket. I personally think this is the only GUARANTEED way Dems can win and keep McCain OUT. As a matter of fact, THAT ticket would SQUASH McCain unmercifully. Anything else would be an uphill battle that might not work. Think about it. Obama with anyone else as the VP would have to overcome the 'inexperience' attack PLUS he'd have to win over those who didn't vote for him in the bid states. Hillary with anyone else as VP would instantly lose a lot of indies, and would have to spend time and money bringing pissed off Obama supporters (unfortunately)into the fold. All the while dodging the many many darts she knows will be thrown at her by repubs who would love another shot at Billary.

  We NEED each other to make this work. You don't have to like it but it the simple truth.

  I predict that Hillary will win by superdelegate votes and hopefully she'll run with Obama. Then she can spend her time and money defeating McCain rather than having to overcome any negative feelings about her. She can take advantage of the enthusiasm and energy Obama brings and his constituency (upper income whites, youth, blacks etc) SOME of whom might otherwise check out. If this ticket emerges, I cannot think of a single dart the repubs can throw that would make any difference for them in the general.

  HEY EVERYBODY! Chill. And keep the GOAL in mind.

  Permalink Wednesday, February 13, 2008 03:25 AM

• Obama Supporter Glad to See Adult Discourse

  [Read the article: Obama's surge extends down the Potomac]
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  How refreshing! Just yesterday i was so sad to see such ridiculously juvenile vitriol touting itself as discussion.

  Even thought I am an Obama supporter, I respect the Hillary camp and those who believe in her message. Thanks for brining back sane, intelligent discourse to Salon on these topics. WHEW! I was getting worried for a minute there.

  Although it looks tough for Clinton right now, I don't believe anyone can count their chickens just yet. Its a race, a contest and IT AINT OVER.

  We'll see how things go in HI and WI and then TX< PA and OH and beyond and THEN into the convention.

  I am pulling for an Obama nomination but will be right there with Hillary should she receive the nomination. So little policy difference between the two, frankly. Let's hope (no pun intended here) that SANITY rules the party.

  THANKS AGAIN! I actually enjoyed reading your comments!

  Permalink Friday, February 15, 2008 04:09 AM