I'm going to have to give it to Hillary tonight on the speech. She's taking the fight straight to McCain as if Obama is no longer in the picture. A brilliant strategy if you want America to focus on Hillary Vs. McCain.
Big wins for Barack tonight, sweeping all 3 (4ish) states which include Louisiana primary and caucuses in Nebraska, Washington state and Virgin Islands. Obama now leads the pledged delegate count by a small margin while Hillary leads an even smaller margin with SDs. Also it's been said that Hillary should do much better in the voting tomorrow.
Huckabee gains some ground today against Most-Likely-Nominee John McCain today in Kansas and Louisiana. While it must damage McCain's ego a bit, he's still pretty much the Nominee no matter how great of a comeback Huckabee has intentions of.
Alright shut the **** up all you Hillary vs. Obama people. You all are acting no better than Rush and Hannity. I posted this on Facebook earlier and I'm gonna re-post it here. Yeah I'm Pandora, bitch. Read this.
I support Barack Obama in this primary process. Why? I've felt inspired by Obama in ways that Clinton simply can't match. I hear his truly motivational and inspirational speeches and I feel something very different than I do with Clinton or that I did with Kerry or Gore for that matter. I believe Obama is fighting to turn this country around with all his might and represents a shift to a completely different kind of leadership that we so desperately need. He makes me and millions of others believe "Yes, We Can," and that inspiration and hope is absolutely essential in bringing out enough people to win this election.
The fact that Obama was not a senator in 2002 does not discredit his very valid opinions that the war in Iraq was wrong from the start. He may not have been a senator at the time, but the rest of us citizens had access to more than enough information to determine that the war was completely unnecessary. Hell, I could've told you that, and I was in high school at the time. It's unfortunate that Clinton and nearly every other senator at the time did not come to the same conclusion. They were blinded by false information while much of the rest of the world saw right through it. To call Obama inexperienced is also misleading. Now, Obama certainly has less experience in Washington than Clinton, but to imply he does not know "how things work" is preposterous. It's very clear to me he knows "how things work" and knows what's necessary to bring about positive change. I do not believe a lifelong history in Washington is a prerequisite for achieving success with his policies.
Words that Obama uses a lot - change, hope - aren't just buzzwords that he throws around. I have read over Obama's comprehensive blueprint for change a number of times - available at http://www.barackobama.com/pdf/Obama...tForChange.pdf - and I have seen he lays out very specific and detailed plans for the change he talks about bringing. I have read his plans for increasing the minimum wage and increasing grants for college and I fully support them. He is promising investments in climate change research and the reduction of carbon emissions that go unmatched by the other candidates. His plan for tax credits for hard-working middle class people and the simplification of IRS forms is especially welcome. His clear and consistent message about Iraq is always encouraging; never confusing.
I also support Obama because I have seen his ability to bring people together in a way that other candidates have not been able to do. I believe he has a greater abliity to win the general election. Without that crucial win, all of this was for nothing. Recent polls by Time Magazine support these observations, noting that Obama would win 48-41 vs. McCain, while Clinton would be in a tie with McCain 46-46. The Clintons have been especially divisive since January and I think they lost a lot of mainstream support as a result. Meanwhile, Obama has brought together friends, family members, and acquaintances of mine who are liberal, conservative, libertarian, and even some who were completely apathetic about politics. These people who felt completely unrepresented by the political system in the past are now inspired and interested because of Obama. It would be a terrible shame to see us lose the election to McCain because millions of Americans became disillusioned and sat out.
Note how I said 'us' there - you can't forget we are all in this together for the greater good of our country. Whether Obama or Clinton is the candidate, I will throw my support behind them to get us on the track to a better country and a better world. I believe both Obama and Clinton will work hard to ensure the last 7 horrific years are reversed in any way possible. You should believe that too if you don't already, because it's very clear. Just listen to Obama and try to tell me you believe he would do anything terrible for this country. Either way, we're much better off. But I can't lose sight of the process to getting there, and I believe Obama will be much more able to get us there; much more able to win this one for us. I agree with him more closely on more issues as well, as I outlined earlier. So it's a clear choice for me.
Regardless, when it comes to what they will actually do as president, Obama and Clinton have far more similarities than differences. I wouldn't mind a Clinton/Obama or Obama/Clinton ticket, actually, to stress those similarities and bring together an otherwise divided Democratic party. I'm willing to come together and support whoever it is, and you should be, too. We can't lose this and suffer 4 to 8 more years of failed, backwards, ridiculous, outrageous policy just because people became disillusioned by the primary process. I'm worried that this division will lead the Republicans to another victory, and we can't have that. If there's anything we have to remember, it's that we have to stand together, beyond our negotiable differences, to overcome and defeat the Republicans once and for all. The facts are on our side - Obama AND Clinton will work to bring about positive change we need more than anything else. We disagree on who will have the better ability to do that; who will do that better; but we must agree they will both bring about positive change. It's time to lose the division and stand together.
Regardless, when it comes to what they will actually do as president, Obama and Clinton have far more similarities than differences. I wouldn't mind a Clinton/Obama or Obama/Clinton ticket, actually, to stress those similarities and bring together an otherwise divided Democratic party. I'm willing to come together and support whoever it is, and you should be, too. We can't lose this and suffer 4 to 8 more years of failed, backwards, ridiculous, outrageous policy just because people became disillusioned by the primary process. I'm worried that this division will lead the Republicans to another victory, and we can't have that. If there's anything we have to remember, it's that we have to stand together, beyond our negotiable differences, to overcome and defeat the Republicans once and for all. The facts are on our side - Obama AND Clinton will work to bring about positive change we need more than anything else. We disagree on who will have the better ability to do that; who will do that better; but we must agree they will both bring about positive change. It's time to lose the division and stand together.
everything you said is dead-on, especially this paragraph. We must unite as a people, not divide ourselves.
- She's ugly. The last thing you want to see on your T.V. is an hour speech or a State of Union by a fugly face. sry2sy.
- She's old and dusty. People over 60 yrs old start to lose focus and concentration. I wouldn't be surprised if we heard Hillary claiming Bin Laden located in Florida.
- When Bill Clinton seeks for mind peace with MONICA *****INSKY you know there's something WRONG with his partner.
- It's time for a CHANGE. We're sick of the Clintons and Bush taking over the White House.
- When someone laughs at the most important question in America. You know they're ****ing LAME.
Alright shut the **** up all you Hillary vs. Obama people. You all are acting no better than Rush and Hannity. I posted this on Facebook earlier and I'm gonna re-post it here. Yeah I'm Pandora, bitch. Read this.
I support Barack Obama in this primary process. Why? I've felt inspired by Obama in ways that Clinton simply can't match. I hear his truly motivational and inspirational speeches and I feel something very different than I do with Clinton or that I did with Kerry or Gore for that matter. I believe Obama is fighting to turn this country around with all his might and represents a shift to a completely different kind of leadership that we so desperately need. He makes me and millions of others believe "Yes, We Can," and that inspiration and hope is absolutely essential in bringing out enough people to win this election.
The fact that Obama was not a senator in 2002 does not discredit his very valid opinions that the war in Iraq was wrong from the start. He may not have been a senator at the time, but the rest of us citizens had access to more than enough information to determine that the war was completely unnecessary. Hell, I could've told you that, and I was in high school at the time. It's unfortunate that Clinton and nearly every other senator at the time did not come to the same conclusion. They were blinded by false information while much of the rest of the world saw right through it. To call Obama inexperienced is also misleading. Now, Obama certainly has less experience in Washington than Clinton, but to imply he does not know "how things work" is preposterous. It's very clear to me he knows "how things work" and knows what's necessary to bring about positive change. I do not believe a lifelong history in Washington is a prerequisite for achieving success with his policies.
Words that Obama uses a lot - change, hope - aren't just buzzwords that he throws around. I have read over Obama's comprehensive blueprint for change a number of times - available at http://www.barackobama.com/pdf/Obama...tForChange.pdf - and I have seen he lays out very specific and detailed plans for the change he talks about bringing. I have read his plans for increasing the minimum wage and increasing grants for college and I fully support them. He is promising investments in climate change research and the reduction of carbon emissions that go unmatched by the other candidates. His plan for tax credits for hard-working middle class people and the simplification of IRS forms is especially welcome. His clear and consistent message about Iraq is always encouraging; never confusing.
I also support Obama because I have seen his ability to bring people together in a way that other candidates have not been able to do. I believe he has a greater abliity to win the general election. Without that crucial win, all of this was for nothing. Recent polls by Time Magazine support these observations, noting that Obama would win 48-41 vs. McCain, while Clinton would be in a tie with McCain 46-46. The Clintons have been especially divisive since January and I think they lost a lot of mainstream support as a result. Meanwhile, Obama has brought together friends, family members, and acquaintances of mine who are liberal, conservative, libertarian, and even some who were completely apathetic about politics. These people who felt completely unrepresented by the political system in the past are now inspired and interested because of Obama. It would be a terrible shame to see us lose the election to McCain because millions of Americans became disillusioned and sat out.
Note how I said 'us' there - you can't forget we are all in this together for the greater good of our country. Whether Obama or Clinton is the candidate, I will throw my support behind them to get us on the track to a better country and a better world. I believe both Obama and Clinton will work hard to ensure the last 7 horrific years are reversed in any way possible. You should believe that too if you don't already, because it's very clear. Just listen to Obama and try to tell me you believe he would do anything terrible for this country. Either way, we're much better off. But I can't lose sight of the process to getting there, and I believe Obama will be much more able to get us there; much more able to win this one for us. I agree with him more closely on more issues as well, as I outlined earlier. So it's a clear choice for me.
Regardless, when it comes to what they will actually do as president, Obama and Clinton have far more similarities than differences. I wouldn't mind a Clinton/Obama or Obama/Clinton ticket, actually, to stress those similarities and bring together an otherwise divided Democratic party. I'm willing to come together and support whoever it is, and you should be, too. We can't lose this and suffer 4 to 8 more years of failed, backwards, ridiculous, outrageous policy just because people became disillusioned by the primary process. I'm worried that this division will lead the Republicans to another victory, and we can't have that. If there's anything we have to remember, it's that we have to stand together, beyond our negotiable differences, to overcome and defeat the Republicans once and for all. The facts are on our side - Obama AND Clinton will work to bring about positive change we need more than anything else. We disagree on who will have the better ability to do that; who will do that better; but we must agree they will both bring about positive change. It's time to lose the division and stand together.
why should we have to shut up? Obama once said that if he was a senator at the time of the voting on the war in Iraq that he wouldn't know how he would vote..... And ofcourse he is going to say he opposed the war but he has no voting record to prove that until after was elected to the Senate
- She's ugly. The last thing you want to see on your T.V. is an hour speech or a State of Union by a fugly face. sry2sy.
- She's old and dusty. People over 60 yrs old start to lose focus and concentration. I wouldn't be surprised if we heard Hillary claiming Bin Laden located in Florida.
- When Bill Clinton seeks for mind peace with MONICA *****INSKY you know there's something WRONG with his partner.
- It's time for a CHANGE. We're sick of the Clintons and Bush taking over the White House.
- When someone laughs at the most important question in America. You know they're ****ing LAME.
Be smart and vote for the BEST, vote for OBAMA!
Obama is social hype and you have proven to be just another Obama troll with your "Hillary is ugly so why would we want her president" People like you shouldn't be allowed to vote.... Idiots.
ofcourse he is going to say he opposed the war but he has no voting record to prove that until after was elected to the Senate
Get yourself out from behind the blinders and look at the solution! Do you really believe Obama wouldn't work as hard as Clinton to end this war? If so, what's wrong with you??? They both want to end the war.
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Originally posted by -Derek
why should we have to shut up?
Allow me to quote, sir:
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Originally posted by Peepshow
- She's ugly. The last thing you want to see on your T.V. is an hour speech or a State of Union by a fugly face
- She's old and dusty. People over 60 yrs old start to lose focus and concentration. I wouldn't be surprised if we heard Hillary claiming Bin Laden located in Florida
- When Bill Clinton seeks for mind peace with MONICA *****INSKY you know there's something WRONG with his partner
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Originally posted by -Derek
Obama is social hype... People like you shouldn't be allowed to vote... Idiots
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Originally posted by Anthony Kerty
how demented 80% of Obama supporters are
Tell me, what good does that do? Tell me! I can't believe you people! Obviously, no one read my post. This is the most childish, inaccurate, and insane excuse for "political discussion" I've seen in a long time. What a disgrace. Indecision 2008 indeed.
LMFAO. If Hillary losers are bitching because they want a woman in the White House, go watch "Commander in Chief". At least Geena Davis acting is more convincing and she's way prettier than your precious zombie.