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• Friday, February 29, 2008 04:49 AM

  Thanks Salon Fan

  I couldn't agree with you more.

  My earlier posts attempted to bring reason back into this process...I think disparaging either candidate is counterproductive and makes me wonder whether we can 'pull it together' in the end to beat McCain (which we desperately need to do. Hubby and I are looking at property in Canada in case that man gets elected, no joke).

  That sad feeling you have originates from other democrats who leave you wondering if they will 'drop out' if their own preferred candidate is not nominated.

  It IS disheartening. I want to THANK YOU for your ACTIONS - and your words. I feel a bit chastised myself because I've only contributed financially but you and other committed volunteers are doing the ground work.

  THANKS

  As a registered independent and a person who has voted both sides of the isle, I can honestly say that it bothers me when people assume Obama supporters are 'drinking kool aid'. But it also disturbs me when people feel justified in personal attacks against Hillary. It's not necessary. Issues are issues. Neither is perfect and they both would need the full support of the others' constituency to win in the general.

  None of us knows the future. Those who seem to be so sure about what will happen (Obama will win the nomination and the general) are both amazing and a tad bit scary. Whether Hillary gets the nomination or Obama gets it, we will have an uphill battle against a unified (if lackluster) republican base.

  I wish i would see more people intelligently assert their primary preference while saying (as I do) that they will support whomever the democratic nominee will be.

  That would probably make you feel less disheartened.

  BTW This particular thread has been more substantive than MOST others I've read over the last couple of weeks. Be glad you didn't read some of the posts a week of so ago. It seems (at least) most everyone has a name and i don't think i read the word 'idiot' even one in eight pages of posts!)

  —MaddieP Read MaddieP's other letters
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