Letters to the Editor
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Senator Clinton
I'm a lifelong Democrat. I want to like Senator Clinton; I really do. She has a fine lawyer's mind; incredible composure, diligence, determination; a noble bearing and visage...but not a shred of wit, wisdom, original thought, or ability to inspire. Meet The Press today reminded again how grim, condescending, self-righteous, and petty she often is.
She spent the better part of an hour making the most sophistical argument possible about Obama's record of opposition to the war...there's almost nothing to it. Her argument is based on 1) some remark Obama made around the 2004 Democratic Convention to a reporter who was trying to capture him in a gotcha moment where he'd criticize Kerry -- (to the effect of, no, of course I can't say for sure how I would have voted had I been in the U.S. Senate then to vote on the Iraq War Resolution) and 2)his yes votes to continue funding the Iraq War (same as Clinton, and same as many Senators who opposed and continue oppose the war.)
Surely she knows, in her heart of hearts, that this argument is based on so little, that it's negative, unproductive, and petty. Yet she has pounded away on it for weeks now. If that's what this "hard work" she keeps bragging about amounts to, I'll pass. Give me the dreamer instead. Politics just doesn't have to be so low and mean.
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Time For Change
Many of the people in this country are begging for a change from professional politicians bought and paid for by the Fortune 500 and deep pockets contributors who carry those same pols around in their pockets like so may nickles and dimes. Yes, people are clamoring for change. They can taste it for the first time in decades. The average Joe needs to feel like he's part of the process as he really has the MOST to lose. Frankly, the Clintons have been Republican-lite when it comes to economic issues. I think we've seen enough to know unless you're part of the "investor class" these policies won't help you much. Frankly, Edwards embodies the traditional Democratic values more than either Obama or Clinton. Of course, unless something drastic changes in the very near future he has no chance of being the parties nominee. I find it necessary to look at the person who owes the least to the factions who want to maintain the status quo i.e. lets do what's right to enrich the few even if that policy isn't the best for the masses. Now, do you really believe Rupert Murdoch would be throwing a fundraiser for that kind of candidate? I don't think so.
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Crybaby Obama-ites/Edwards is a weasel
I am fed up with Obama and his supporters! I'm really surprised at him. Even though I didn't think he was ready for the presidency yet, I admired him as a person and his skills as an orator. But my admiration is shriveling by the day, if not the hour. I saw the Bill Clinton "fairy tale" quote and it's clearly about Obama's obfuscation on his stand on Iraq. He says one thing and does the other. Clearly. And the fact is if a Republican was in office during Pres. Johnson's term, few, if any, of the civil rights legislation as a result of MLK snd the Civil Rights Movement hard work would have passed. The point being you need a president who is sympathetic and really believes in democracy to make the needed changes. For Obama and his supporters to be such big crybabies, cynically using race to shut down Hillary from challenging him as she would any white candidate is DESPICABLE! The white media uses a form of soft racism to not challenge him. This morning Tim Russert played a quote from Hillary on the war trying to show her in a contradiction but did not play Obama on MTP saying if he were in the Senate he doesn't know how he would have voted on the war! I suppose we Black people who support Hillary are anti-Black man running for president or just "confused" as Michelle Obama claims. Bottomline, if Obama can't handle being challenged by another Democrat, how in hell is he going to run against the Republicans in the general election.
And Edwards is a weasel for misusing the MLK quote implying racism when he knows that's a lie! I will never, ever vote for him if he's the winner of the primaries because of this.
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Wake up!
Wake up! If anyone seriously thinks that the Clinton's have really mounted a full on attack on Obama need to step back a second and recall what Republicans are willing to do. From Lee Atwater's Willy Horton commercial, to the South Carolina whisper campaigns about McCain being a Manchurian Candidate and having an illegitimate black child to the swift boating of John Kerry their track record speaks for itself. Those of you who are disappointed that Bill Clinton is rooting for his wife of 35+ years need to get real. Is he supposed to root for Obama? His fairly tale comment was clearly a comment about Obama's record on the Iraq War not a comment on the chances of a black man becoming president. Was he right? Good question. Clearly Obama came out against the war from the outset. He should get credit for that. However, he was in a liberal district as a State Representative. Hardly a courageous position for him to take. I happen to agree with him, but it showed no political courage. It was a no brainer. To cast that vote while in the Senate would have meant something. Once he made it to the Senate where were his brave votes against the war? Nowhere. The only Democrat to show any courage of note is Chris Dodd and look where that got him.
As for Clinton refusing to answer set up questions on Meet the Press, good for her. When Timmy asks her if Obama is qualified, he is just looking for a setup so he can take credit for being a real journalist. It is the classic "When did you stop beating your wife" question. Chris Matthews and TIm Russert love these either/or questions that only make you look bad. Hillary is right to say let the voter decide. It is not her job to argue for Obama. She was not dodging the question.
Finally, Democrats need to get ready for an ugly campaign no matter who wins. If it is Clinton, there will be the usual litany of complaints we have had to suffer through for the last 2 decades. If it is Obama, the whisper campaigns about him being a Muslim, being raised overseas, doing drugs, etc. will start up immediately. And just wait for the Republican to bait him about race: do you favor reparations for slavery? are quotas still necessary? should the supreme court change the criminal penalties for crack versus powder cocaine? should the death penalty be stopped cause blacks are disproportionately executed. Don't kid yourself. It is going to be a close race regardless of who wins.