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I have Hilary fatigue as do some of my female friends. I just think she is killing chances for women. First there have been many female leaders over the decades. So this is NOT a defining moment for the world. She keeps running on gender, but Obama has never run race.
Hillary's advisers and supporters seem to think that acting tougher and being fighter are going to help her and even worse see they see it as positive qualities for leadership. Tough got us into Iraq and other bad foreign policies decisions. A good manager does not fight to the end no matter what. A good manager, defuses conflict, arbitrates conflict and moves forward to solve problems. Those are the traits I see in Obama.
We need a unified party going into the convention. Not a floor fight.
If Hillary does not win one state by more than 50% March 4, then she should drop out graciously. I doubt she can win by more than 50% in one state, as she never has. She may not be able to keep running as her campaign is running out of money. The recent money she got will be spent by Mar 4. Her big donors cannot give her more to her campaingn and they may not be willing to give to the new "Hillary" 527 . Obama just went over 1,000,000 donors for the Primary. Yesterday before the debate the number was 991,207 donors, this AM it was at 1,002,661 donors. He has gotten more than 1/2 of those donors since January 2008.
Besides I just think Obamaa is more presidential, is a better choice for the Democrats.
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Hillary did not come from a rural and southern back ground. She was born and raised in a MIDWEST suburb of Chicago, went to college at Wesley ... in the EAST. Attneded law school at Harvard... in the EAST. Hillary did not head to the south until she followed she followed Bill there after law school. Even then she was not in rural south.
Bush and his republican supporters, including McCain, call every insurgent group al-quida or terrorists. I guess "terrorist" is the new replacement for "communist". Let's not forget Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11 and al-Qaida. al Qaida was not even in Iraq before we invaded. In fact some experts say there is no proof these insurgents are al-Qaida. This fight is between Shia and Sunnies. Even though Hussain was a terrible dictator, Iraq was a secular government before we invaded. Women were not veiled, now they are. Iraq is now ruled by religious nuts Bush/Cheney help put in power. Hussain kept the place safe from Iran, and kept out al Qaida. The U.S. has not only created a terrorist training ground, but most of the people who could run a country... the educated, the business owners, and the wealthy left Iraq long ago. We need to get out of Iraq and and stay out.
This is condescending. Hillary, "Shame on You Obama!!".
Hillary likes to fight but Obama is polite, and knows how to defuse Hillary.
This recoverd Catholic cannot resist.
Hail Hillary, full of graces, blessed are thee among women. Blessed is the fruit of thy womb.... who camapings for you so faithfully.
Holy Hillary, mother of god, pray for us sinners, who voted for Obama, now in the hour of our need...to end this primary.
Amen.
Germans faced much of the same discrimination from no-nothings during WWW 1 & 2. The name Smith is derived from Schmidht. Many Germans changed their names because of discrimination and hatred. "Fritz" (a nick name for Frederick) was used and an "N" word against Germans druin both WW! & 2.. Anyone German who had a name Adoph in the U.s during WW 2 was targeted with hatred. Many Germans gave up their language during WW 1 , when the language banned in schools and public in many states. My great grand Uncle went to jail In IA for teaching courses in German in a school. One of the most famous cases in regard to this language ban is Myers vs. the State of Nebraska.
The right seem to be riving the NO NOTHING PARTY.
The right knows they can't get away with using the "N" word, so instead they create fear and hatred using the "H" word.
Obama is a great Orator. He is articulate, has a grasp and knowledge of history, and can deliver. Yes I guess his voice adds to his presence, giving him a presidential demeanor. I first took notice of Obama when he spoke at the 2004 convention. He reminded me of JFK, RK and MLK. Hee has experince, to go with his great oratory. He will be a great leader.
Over the years I have head Hillary speak st different events, and she had an excellent speaking style and commanding voice. Lately however I having a hard time listening to her. She has been very condescending towards Obama... scolding, ranting, etc. I think all of this has really hurt her. She should stick to own speaking style, and give up the tough, fighter mode. She seems to be trying to be inspirational like Obama by raising her voice to a high pitch, but it does not work for her.
I have hope these whacos are falling from grace.
I suggest your read both the Chicago Tribune (a better newspaper) and the Chciag sun Times. Acording to todya;s reports Obam wil be a minor players in this trial. The focus is on the Gov of IL. and many republican players.