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Published Letters: 242 Editor's Choice: 8
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Wow, that's a lot of hostility, Le Castor
[Read the article: How Obama won Wisconsin ]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Maybe you do need to snort some of the magic peace dust!
You don't have to vote for him. If he gets elected and he does an awful job you'll be right, so at least you have that going for you!
Do you think Carter was a snake oil salesman, too? I always thought he was naive and love dovey; the Obama you describe in your post is anything but lovey dovey. He's a shrewd politician, calculated, and a little evil. And since it's obviously impossible to bring American's together, what does it matter if Obama doesn't accomplish it? Isn't it good that he's actually a Washington insider who is ambitious to be president? Don't you think that will mean he will do whatever it takes to get his policies pushed through? And since his policies are very similiar to Clinton's, how can that be bad?
I'm sorry, I guess we can just agree to disagree. The magic peace dust makes me magnaminous to my "enemies" I suppose.
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Why aren't YOU supporting him LeCaster?
[Read the article: How Obama won Wisconsin ]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Because you don't like him. That's it. And that's fine. I learned in first grade that sometimes a person just rubs you the wrong way. It doesn't mean their a bad person (except sometimes when it does) or that you're a bad person (except sometimes when you are); you just don't get along. It's like how I feel about Michael Moore. Sure, he's right about shit, but dang it, I still secretly HATE him for it. I would punch him in the gut if I could.
And as for him going by Barry; I'm sure that's something his friends use. You're obviously not his friend.
I don't understand why some of the Broadsheet feminists, whose posts I've read for years and always agreed with, are so vehemently anti-Obama. It's weird. Look, I'm sorry Clinton actually has to run for the nomination and that you're disappointed, but you're not winning any friends by writing these type of posts.
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LeCastor
[Read the article: How Obama won Wisconsin ]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Sorry, I'm trying to work and give you a very detailed reason why I'm supporting Obama. Though, to be honest, I'll support Clinton if she gets the Nom. It's just not that deep for me; Just as long as it's a Democrat.
First, I want to preface everything I say with the following:
1) I was completely undecided up until the day of the primary. I watched some of the debates and thought Clinton came out better; I liked the clips I saw of Obama's speeches, I guess, but fiery speeches remind me too much of church.
2) I read through Obama's website liked how in depth he went into the issues. I liked his Fiscal Plan (pay as you go), his Immigration Plan (provide citizenship for immigrant soldiers which I like.) Not new ideas, but so what. Nothing is ever new, in my opinion.
3) I liked Clinton's plans too, though, I couldn't really see much of a difference between them. Finally, down to the wire, I had to do a web test and figure out which one I agreed more with; It was Obama by 4 percent, so I voted for him.
To be honest, I've never actually listened to one of his speeches all of the way through, so for me, it has less to do with inspiring rhetoric and drinking the kool-aid. I like his policies; the same as I like Clinton's.
I say I'm a supporter, but it's really just that I voted for him. I decided at the beginning of this race I wouldn't campaign for anyone until they got the nomination; I respect and admire both of them. I'm sorry if that offends you Le Castor, but it's the truth.
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Country-folk.
[Read the article: How Obama won Wisconsin ]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]I live in a Southern city, but 20 minutes away from me it's all rural. I deal with the local Farming Bureau and USDA Rural Development Department fairly often in my work. I like that he's crafted a plan for my friends and neighbors; maybe it's shameless pandering, but country-folk (members of my extended family) deserve to be included, too.
I think Illinois is similiar to Georgia in that there are rural farming communities; that's probably why he thinks about it. Or he's just shamelessly pandering.
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BulgingBridges vs. The Biggest Loser(to 1st Anonymous)
[Read the article: TV title of the day]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]The Biggest Loser actually encourages people who are morbidly obese, in danger of or already suffering from major health problems to lose weight. They teach healthy eating habits, changing your perspective, and are all about long term changes for the contestants so they'll keep the weight off once the show is over.They may use shame (like the yelling personal trainers or the idea that they are letting their team down) but these people aren't doing this because they want to look hot for a day; they are doing it because they are in serious danger. None of the people from the Biggest Loser will be bone skinny; hopefully, though, they'll live a little longer.
Bulgingbrides, though, from what little I could stomache, isn't about health but about reaching a level of perfection for one day. I cringed when I saw the bride to be staring at a picture of herself and bawling. I personally don't think hating yourself is the way to take off the weight and keep it off. You have to love yourself enough to be healthy.