Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Circling the Drain

Like George Carlin said, we're circling the drain. If the Republicans regain control of everything again, we may as well just push the power flush button.

Eight years of Republican rule have been devastating to our economy, our veterans, the homeless, the poor, our school systems, small businesses, to name a few. And eight years of "W" has projected us into a never-ending war, alienated our allies, and ruined our reputation around the world - what a disgrace!

When will the Democrats wake up and promote a candidate for whom the majority of people will vote? Neither Hillary Clinton nor Barack Obama can win the national election. Let's get real.

There are just too many people - Republican, Democrat, and Independent alike - that can't stand Hillary. Many of them don't even know why - they just don't like her and won't vote for her. Many do have reasons. Many just wouldn't vote for any woman under any circumstances.

Barack Obama's chances aren't much different. He just hasn't had the exposure Hillary has, so they don't have as much ammunition. What do we know about him? He can deliver a great speech. He has some charisma. But we've seen him in debates and one-on-one interviews, and he's not up to par. His responses are vague with no specifics whatsoever. All of that aside, the real question is whether he can win the national election. Maybe he could - if he didn't have to run against the Republicans. Or, as much as I hate to say it, if he wasn't black. Just as many Americans just wouldn't vote for a woman, many wouldn't vote for a black person. Not a nice thought, but nevertheless, it's true.

Many Americans have risen above such racial prejudice, even in the South, and would vote for a black man. If his middle name wasn't Hussein. Or if his father and stepfather hadn't been Muslim. Or if his church didn't proclaim a "non-negotiable commitment to Africa" and affirm "ministries that address the Black Community". We've all seen the emails claiming that Obama won't sing the national anthem, won't recite the Pledge of Allegiance, or put his hand over his heart for either one, etc. etc.

John Edwards MUST stay in the race, and the Democrats MUST nominate him, that is, if they want to WIN.


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