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Sunday, Nov 8, 2009
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I agree with Ferraro. Some very unacceptable behavior has been
sanctioned by the media and as a result we've had a very undemocratic campaign process. This campaign has proven that its not ok to even mention race, and you can't even say the word assassination anymore...but its perfectly acceptable to be sexist. You can call Clinton schizophrenic because she was angry about the deceptive flyers Obama sent out; however when McCain's reputation for being a hothead was brought up, the same pundit did not call McCain names, instead he said anger is a perfectly normal thing. So, its ok for men to be angry, but not women. The media has been irresponsible and pushing their own agenda instead of presenting the facts or asking pertinent questions of the candidates. I think Ferraro is on the right track, she wants to make sure this doesn't happen again. The media needs to be held accountable and responsible.
I saw the ad today. Its obviously meant to appeal to womens' emotions, (as if we don't use our minds to make decisions), but as a woman, I found it insulting.
I don't care how nice or normal Michelle Obama is, I'm still
waiting to see Obama's qualifications to run for president. And I'd like to hear more about universal healthcare that will help individuals and and employers. All this other stuff is just a distraction. America better start focusing on what the
candidate can offer, or we'll be stuck with another loser.
I'm tired of hearing Obama's story and his campaign theme. I
want to hear what qualifies him to be president. I want to
hear specifically how he will get universal healthcare for everyone and how it will benefit both individuals as well as employers. I want to hear specifics on how he will create more jobs where manufacturing moved overseas. Until I hear that, I'm not impressed with anything he says.
If Clinton is not chosen as V.P., I will not vote for Obama.
Clinton adds balance, and will create more excitement --something that is needed. This race is too close and Obama needs to choose someone well known.
If Democrats had nominated the best candidate, the race wouldn't be as close as it is. Obama should be at least 20 points ahead of McCain. I feel no different than I did over a month ago... I would have preferred Clinton as president, but
VP is next best. If Obama doesn't choose Clinton as VP, I simply will not vote for Obama.
Knowing how badly Obama wants to be president, it wouldn't surprise me at all, if Obama's dyeing it grey to appear more presidential. Ain't nothing but a "move"....
We'll find out in November if Mark is correct. I would not underestimate he power of women voters in the 40-57 age group, especially if they've been in the workforce most of their lives.
Nobody knows Sebelius or McKaskil. Besides, they're nowhere near the same league as Clinton. If Clinton isn't chosen for
VP, a lot of people will not vote for Obama.
Obama's been getting away with playing the race card all along, lets face it. And, if Obama's latest statement isn't blatant racist inuendo, then I don't know what is.
I thought Brooks hit the nail on the head with his article.
From the beginning, something bothered me about Obama, it was more than his inexperience, and when I read the article I recognized it.
Too little too late. We needed these books six months ago.
It was the "same-old, same-old" stuff I've been hearing for over a year, except more emotional. She didn't tell me anything I didn't already know.
I'm eady for more substance, more discussion, on how Obama plans to address the serious issues this country faces. And that's how I'll decide who to vote for. I'm disappointed Obama did not participate in the Town Hall meetings with McCain. That's what many of us Americans would like to see,
instead of "fluff"
Hillary and Bill Clinton gave fantastic speeches, always on point, they brought up the issues, they are the utmost professionals.
Obama needs to speak more about the issues, and less about
the abstract.
If the media keeps up this garbage, they're going to put themselves out of work. We don't care how many affairs anyone had, what their kids do, etc., I Will Vote for the Candidate Who Fixes Healthcare. I Don't Care If they're republican or democrat. I'm paying $7,200/yr. for healthcare just for myself, doesn't include the rest of the family, and I can't afford it anymore. I don't want the government to pay for it, I just need more options, that's all.
Obama is the epitomy of a tax-and-spend Democrat! He's constantly rattling off how much money he's going to throw at a particular problem to fix it. That does not seem like "change" to me, its same-old, same-old, tax-and-spend philosophy that gives Democrats a bad name. I'd rather hear
more constructive ideas; money isn't always the answer.
Palin won the debate tonight. She did a tremendous job, she
proved the pundits and the press wrong. Biden mis-stated the
facts several times.
Palin didn't blow it. She saw opportunity to make Washington more efficient. Just because Cheney abused his position as VP doesn't mean every VP after him will do the same. Palin-McCain ticket is more about "change" than anything. Palin has already successfully implemented things as governor that represent "change" that even Biden acknowledged. She walks the
talk. Obama-Biden just do a lot of talking .......
Much of the initial coverage about Fort Hood turned out to be wrong. Is there anything wrong with that?
The accountability imposed by another country for the CIA's kidnapping and torture reveals much about our own.
Fox News' morning show plays to type, talking about whether Muslims in the Army should face "special debriefings"
The survivor and author is upset about comparisons some on the right are making to genocide
Once seen as a lunatic fringe, reactionary anti-women groups are courting respectability
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