As I read that another Super Delegate has defected to the side of Obama it leads me to wonder why. As I read the letter from that Indiana Delegate, I am still convinced this sort of posturing is not of benefit to the United States of America or her people. What these Super Delegates are doing is posturing themselves to benefit their careers.
One SD from the southwest went over to Obama even though the people who voted him into office voted for Hillary. Why?
I do not elect my public officials, civil servants as they were once known, to go against the will of the majority of people who have elected them - for any reason. He was voted into office to follow the will of his people, which he has refused to do. And why did he go against the will of his own people?
Why does the media question if this competition between our candidates is fracturing the Democratic Party? How could the democratic process playing itself out to a conclusion cause a fracture within the party?
Is the Democratic Party afraid to lose all those newly registered voters who are voting specifically for their candidate and not nessessarily for the Democrat? Will the Democratic Party look away from the tried and true Democrats for the newly registered voters? And will those newly registered voters be there in the future as the tried and true Democrats have been in the past? Will the tried and true Democrats feel so betrayed they will seek representation elsewhere?
Could it be that the imaginary fracture will materialize itself due to the fact that the Democratic Party Super Delegates keep switching teams in an attempt to posture themselves better? It is, after all, a chess match, pieces keep moving until there is a clear winner.
In my opinion, this SD is simply trying to posture himself in order to manipulate his people before they have the opportunity to voice their own choice.
Do you really believe that this should be the American way?
I also feel the Super Delegate position needs to be examined, evaluated and rewritten by ordinary Democrats, not the leaders, but ordinary Democratic voters. In my opinion, it is not a fair way to choose the candidate to represent the Democratic Party.
Final Note: As a Texas State Delegate in Indiana supporting Hillary Clinton for President, I would be honored to be chosen as a National Delegate for Hillary because I believe this matter should be taken to the convention floor once all of the fifty United States have voiced their opinion.
HILLARY CLINTON FOR ALL AMERICANS!!!
Monday, May 19, 2008
Democratic Party - Stop This Nonsense
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The Strength of Woman
With such strong women in America, I find it interesting that society still has underlying issues concerning women in positions of power; so much so that they would choose to follow an inexperienced man over an experienced woman.
The nature of this beast is all too familiar.
Women have watched this scenario play out since the beginning of time; which also happened to be the moment woman extended her hand to pick up the pieces when things fell apart. Woman is, by nature, the stabilizing force in humanity.
With that said, it seems a few Super Delegates have chosen to cross over to the other side merely because they believe the tide is flowing that way.
For that reason, my question is this: Are we, the American people, going to relegate such an important election to a reality show type popularity contest? At exactly the moment when we, the American people, need experience the most, are we, and our leaders, simply going to go with the flow?
This translates to what my Mother, and the Mothers all over the world have stated time and time again ~ If Jimmy jumps off the bridge, are you going to jump off the bridge, too?
I commend the strength of the women who stand with, not behind, but with, Hillary Clinton.
I thank you for your endless support and fearless commitment to the equality of humanity in every way.
One last thought ~ nature has proven how unpredictable a young buck is.
Posturing, oh, posturing.
The nature of this beast is all too familiar.
Women have watched this scenario play out since the beginning of time; which also happened to be the moment woman extended her hand to pick up the pieces when things fell apart. Woman is, by nature, the stabilizing force in humanity.
With that said, it seems a few Super Delegates have chosen to cross over to the other side merely because they believe the tide is flowing that way.
For that reason, my question is this: Are we, the American people, going to relegate such an important election to a reality show type popularity contest? At exactly the moment when we, the American people, need experience the most, are we, and our leaders, simply going to go with the flow?
This translates to what my Mother, and the Mothers all over the world have stated time and time again ~ If Jimmy jumps off the bridge, are you going to jump off the bridge, too?
I commend the strength of the women who stand with, not behind, but with, Hillary Clinton.
I thank you for your endless support and fearless commitment to the equality of humanity in every way.
One last thought ~ nature has proven how unpredictable a young buck is.
Posturing, oh, posturing.
THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS
Why is it vital that Hillary Clinton stay in this democratic process until the National Convention?
Numbers, numbers, numbers.
Who really knows who will win until all the Delegates and Super Delegates sign in at the National Convention?
It’s all speculation and calculations made by the media and others; but it is not a done-deal until the day those Delegates and Super Delegates sign in pledging their support for a candidate.
Personal observation and logical thinking cause many to believe the two should go on the ticket together. That very well may need to be the case. But let’s wait until all 50 of these United States voice their opinion before we go throwing this or that around.
My personal opinion is that the Super Delegates should be sworn to secrecy until every single Democrat has voted in America.
Let’s hear what the American people have to say; then listen to what the leaders have to say; then decide the nominee at the National Convention; then see the results at the November election.
Is it really so difficult? I think not.
Who can argue against playing fair?
Numbers, numbers, numbers.
Who really knows who will win until all the Delegates and Super Delegates sign in at the National Convention?
It’s all speculation and calculations made by the media and others; but it is not a done-deal until the day those Delegates and Super Delegates sign in pledging their support for a candidate.
Personal observation and logical thinking cause many to believe the two should go on the ticket together. That very well may need to be the case. But let’s wait until all 50 of these United States voice their opinion before we go throwing this or that around.
My personal opinion is that the Super Delegates should be sworn to secrecy until every single Democrat has voted in America.
Let’s hear what the American people have to say; then listen to what the leaders have to say; then decide the nominee at the National Convention; then see the results at the November election.
Is it really so difficult? I think not.
Who can argue against playing fair?
Enough of Hopes and Dreams and Change, Time for Action and Details
Read the good, the bad and the ugly. Face the monsters and make a logical, not emotional, choice. I cannot vote emotion, I vote logic.
I have heard enough of hopes and dreams, but those words are nothing without the blood, sweat and tears needed to water and care for them while they are growing.
I want the meat, the substance, not just words. I want to read the plans, in detail.
Here is how my logic looks at this; if I were an employee of a company that was going down the toilet, would I want someone with life-long experience from the ground up, someone who has actually been a major player for years within the company, someone who sincerely cares or do I want someone who, although, talented at rallying up hope has very little experience with difficult situations and issues?
Hillary Clinton, as most of us, have some skeletons in her closet and maybe even a monster or two; my point is we have seen her monsters, we have seen how she has fought those monsters.
What skeletons and monsters will come flying out of her opponents' closet? We have not seen the worst of it yet.
My vote will always go to the logical choice. This is the time to use some common sense and clean up this mess in America.
HILLARY CLINTON FOR POTUS!!!
I have heard enough of hopes and dreams, but those words are nothing without the blood, sweat and tears needed to water and care for them while they are growing.
I want the meat, the substance, not just words. I want to read the plans, in detail.
Here is how my logic looks at this; if I were an employee of a company that was going down the toilet, would I want someone with life-long experience from the ground up, someone who has actually been a major player for years within the company, someone who sincerely cares or do I want someone who, although, talented at rallying up hope has very little experience with difficult situations and issues?
Hillary Clinton, as most of us, have some skeletons in her closet and maybe even a monster or two; my point is we have seen her monsters, we have seen how she has fought those monsters.
What skeletons and monsters will come flying out of her opponents' closet? We have not seen the worst of it yet.
My vote will always go to the logical choice. This is the time to use some common sense and clean up this mess in America.
HILLARY CLINTON FOR POTUS!!!
Personal thoughts: The Female/Male Aspect of it all
Remember, throughout history people, especially women, have been forced into submission. It is a human response that someone be dominant.
I'm thinking of Ghandi and those who truly support nonviolent civil disobedience for the benefit of humanity, man and woman alike.
Remember, they have no fear of women. We have proven that we, as a unit, will be submissive and will not unite for the cause of promoting the strength of women.
Notice how society’s behavior is manipulated all around us?
I'm sure the unspoken thought here is that it would be better to offend the "weaker sex" than to offend the physically stronger ruling gender; after all, they would continue to remain the ruling gender if Hillary’s opponent were to become the nominee.
Muscles are muscles, Sweetie, and they’re being flexed. Do you see any other way Hillary Clinton could be stopped from becoming the first woman POTUS? Don’t forget, they have Viagra now! Hahaha!
Then there’s the other unspoken thought of an uprising.
This chess match has been set up perfectly. It is perfect, you must admit. And the pretense that they're between a vise with time running out is the icing on the cake.
They could’ve taken care of this crap months ago. Why did they choose not to act then?
However, if I were the Republicans, the perfect checkmate move would be to throw Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in as V-POTUS.
Do you see where I’m going with this chess game?
I find it so fascinating to watch as a socio-cultural issue and historically inferior to the substantial opportunity for human and American growth that is possible, but is being opposed on every level, around every corner, by those who cannot tolerate the thought of what real change would look and be like.
Think about it. If you really wanted change and the same ol’-same ol’ has always been men, what would the logical choice look like if you really were looking for change?
I'm thinking of Ghandi and those who truly support nonviolent civil disobedience for the benefit of humanity, man and woman alike.
Remember, they have no fear of women. We have proven that we, as a unit, will be submissive and will not unite for the cause of promoting the strength of women.
Notice how society’s behavior is manipulated all around us?
I'm sure the unspoken thought here is that it would be better to offend the "weaker sex" than to offend the physically stronger ruling gender; after all, they would continue to remain the ruling gender if Hillary’s opponent were to become the nominee.
Muscles are muscles, Sweetie, and they’re being flexed. Do you see any other way Hillary Clinton could be stopped from becoming the first woman POTUS? Don’t forget, they have Viagra now! Hahaha!
Then there’s the other unspoken thought of an uprising.
This chess match has been set up perfectly. It is perfect, you must admit. And the pretense that they're between a vise with time running out is the icing on the cake.
They could’ve taken care of this crap months ago. Why did they choose not to act then?
However, if I were the Republicans, the perfect checkmate move would be to throw Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in as V-POTUS.
Do you see where I’m going with this chess game?
I find it so fascinating to watch as a socio-cultural issue and historically inferior to the substantial opportunity for human and American growth that is possible, but is being opposed on every level, around every corner, by those who cannot tolerate the thought of what real change would look and be like.
Think about it. If you really wanted change and the same ol’-same ol’ has always been men, what would the logical choice look like if you really were looking for change?
Middle East, Beirut, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran: We need a Leader
Remember when reading my posts: the reason I became involved with this election race is because our precinct caucus was a mess. But the more I read up on things, I realized the entire political process is messed up.
And now I realize how manipulative and disgusting it can be. It is not for the faint of heart or those with stomach ulcers.
My goal as Delegate and Delegation Chairwoman to our County Convention was to play fair and get Hillary Clinton nominated as the Democratic Party’s choice for POTUS and negotiate with the other side that it would be in the neighborhood’s best interest to play fair since our precinct caucus was such a mess.
My goal as a Texas State Delegate is the same: play fair to get Hillary Clinton nominated. My goal as a National Delegate, should I be honored to wear that title, will be the same: play fair to get Hillary Clinton nominated.
And, if Hillary Clinton is nominated, my goal will be to play fair and get Hillary Clinton elected as POTUS.
What I ask myself now is what happened to honesty and old fashioned values? And what has happened to make honesty and old fashioned values undesirable or thought of as naïve?
Ask yourself this, how can we expect our children to play fair (be respectful) when they see exactly the opposite happening all around them? And how can we expect our children to respect women in positions of authority when women are called awful names on a daily basis?
I just read a posting that said "fair is good, but winning is better". Why do we not consider and work toward playing fair and winning? Playing fair is, after all, the honorable thing to do and what we tell our children to do.
So, my thought is, "Winning by playing fair is the best."
It is the American thing to do.
America is the greatest country on this planet. With that honor comes responsibility. We were held in high regard. It wasn’t only Bush and his years that led us from our purpose, we are responsible as well because we sit back and allow these things to continue.
Which leads me to my current concern:
I find Hillary Clinton’s opponents’ comments about John McCain “losing his bearings” to be disturbing. Not only is this disrespectful to an elder, a statesman and a veteran, the opponent attempted to hit below the belt and then denied doing it.
What does any of this have to do with the issues facing America, I would ask Hillary Clinton’s opponent?
Here’s what McCain’s senior advisor said, “We have all become familiar with Senator Obama’s new brand of politics. First, you demand civility from your opponent, then you attack him, distort his record and send out surrogates to question his integrity. It is called hypocrisy, and it is the oldest kind of politics there is.”
If Hillary Clinton’s opponent is the nominee for POTUS from the Democratic Party, is this the message we Democrats want to send to the world, that we play this way now?
I also find it an interesting social issue that I would be accused of being racist for calling a young AA man a boy in the same context I call myself a girl (I am 47 yr. old), yet an AA nominee for POTUS believes it alright to say his older opponent is “losing his bearings” as a method of challenging his mental capacities and once again not addressing the issue at hand. The issue at hand is if Hillary Clinton’s opponent would be the preferential candidate of Hamas – meaning Hillary Clinton’s opponent would be more lenient with regard to Hamas.
I would think that question is legitimate to ask of a presidential candidate.
Another point I'd like to make is that if Hillary Clinton’s opponent takes the nomination, this type of drama will continue. And, it is drama.
I say it is way past time Hillary Clinton’s opponent sit down and actually answer some direct questions without beating around the bush or using undertones and clever ways of hitting below the belt. I don’t know how many times I have stated – just answer the simple question – while listening to him during a debate. I don’t think he’s listening, he continues to avoid answering the questions.
Other observations I’ve noticed:
What’s up with all these men posturing themselves around Hillary Clinton’s opponent? Do you see any women doing that?
I’m becoming more uncomfortable that we’re not hearing details regarding the Middle East from Hillary Clinton’s opponent. And it’s not that the questions aren’t being asked, it’s because Hillary Clinton’s opponent won’t answer the questions being asked.
And now with the Beirut situation: I believe POTUS is too big for such an inexperienced, liberal, first time Senator who couldn’t even clean up his own house before he went over to another.
If I were Hillary, I would take this process to the Democratic National Convention floor; that is the only way every Super Delegates’ hand would be seen by the American people so that each and every one of us ordinary Democrats know exactly where each and every one of our elected officials stand.
Are they voting the way their people voted?
Are they crossing over to posture and pad their resume?
Is their heart in it or is it simply a business matter to them?
As I’ve said before, if the people of America are really looking for change, a woman is the only way to do that – otherwise, it still remains the good ol’ boys club.
HILLARY CLINTON for POTUS!!!
And now I realize how manipulative and disgusting it can be. It is not for the faint of heart or those with stomach ulcers.
My goal as Delegate and Delegation Chairwoman to our County Convention was to play fair and get Hillary Clinton nominated as the Democratic Party’s choice for POTUS and negotiate with the other side that it would be in the neighborhood’s best interest to play fair since our precinct caucus was such a mess.
My goal as a Texas State Delegate is the same: play fair to get Hillary Clinton nominated. My goal as a National Delegate, should I be honored to wear that title, will be the same: play fair to get Hillary Clinton nominated.
And, if Hillary Clinton is nominated, my goal will be to play fair and get Hillary Clinton elected as POTUS.
What I ask myself now is what happened to honesty and old fashioned values? And what has happened to make honesty and old fashioned values undesirable or thought of as naïve?
Ask yourself this, how can we expect our children to play fair (be respectful) when they see exactly the opposite happening all around them? And how can we expect our children to respect women in positions of authority when women are called awful names on a daily basis?
I just read a posting that said "fair is good, but winning is better". Why do we not consider and work toward playing fair and winning? Playing fair is, after all, the honorable thing to do and what we tell our children to do.
So, my thought is, "Winning by playing fair is the best."
It is the American thing to do.
America is the greatest country on this planet. With that honor comes responsibility. We were held in high regard. It wasn’t only Bush and his years that led us from our purpose, we are responsible as well because we sit back and allow these things to continue.
Which leads me to my current concern:
I find Hillary Clinton’s opponents’ comments about John McCain “losing his bearings” to be disturbing. Not only is this disrespectful to an elder, a statesman and a veteran, the opponent attempted to hit below the belt and then denied doing it.
What does any of this have to do with the issues facing America, I would ask Hillary Clinton’s opponent?
Here’s what McCain’s senior advisor said, “We have all become familiar with Senator Obama’s new brand of politics. First, you demand civility from your opponent, then you attack him, distort his record and send out surrogates to question his integrity. It is called hypocrisy, and it is the oldest kind of politics there is.”
If Hillary Clinton’s opponent is the nominee for POTUS from the Democratic Party, is this the message we Democrats want to send to the world, that we play this way now?
I also find it an interesting social issue that I would be accused of being racist for calling a young AA man a boy in the same context I call myself a girl (I am 47 yr. old), yet an AA nominee for POTUS believes it alright to say his older opponent is “losing his bearings” as a method of challenging his mental capacities and once again not addressing the issue at hand. The issue at hand is if Hillary Clinton’s opponent would be the preferential candidate of Hamas – meaning Hillary Clinton’s opponent would be more lenient with regard to Hamas.
I would think that question is legitimate to ask of a presidential candidate.
Another point I'd like to make is that if Hillary Clinton’s opponent takes the nomination, this type of drama will continue. And, it is drama.
I say it is way past time Hillary Clinton’s opponent sit down and actually answer some direct questions without beating around the bush or using undertones and clever ways of hitting below the belt. I don’t know how many times I have stated – just answer the simple question – while listening to him during a debate. I don’t think he’s listening, he continues to avoid answering the questions.
Other observations I’ve noticed:
What’s up with all these men posturing themselves around Hillary Clinton’s opponent? Do you see any women doing that?
I’m becoming more uncomfortable that we’re not hearing details regarding the Middle East from Hillary Clinton’s opponent. And it’s not that the questions aren’t being asked, it’s because Hillary Clinton’s opponent won’t answer the questions being asked.
And now with the Beirut situation: I believe POTUS is too big for such an inexperienced, liberal, first time Senator who couldn’t even clean up his own house before he went over to another.
If I were Hillary, I would take this process to the Democratic National Convention floor; that is the only way every Super Delegates’ hand would be seen by the American people so that each and every one of us ordinary Democrats know exactly where each and every one of our elected officials stand.
Are they voting the way their people voted?
Are they crossing over to posture and pad their resume?
Is their heart in it or is it simply a business matter to them?
As I’ve said before, if the people of America are really looking for change, a woman is the only way to do that – otherwise, it still remains the good ol’ boys club.
HILLARY CLINTON for POTUS!!!
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