Re: Call your superdelegates now!
by
ddave
06/04/2008, 10:01 AM #
nazcalito:I was referring to the original posting by East Mass, which I read as satire. At this point it's all just kicking Hillary while she's down and there's no need for that anymore. I know it's hard to resist.
Did you say Hillary is down? I bet she's the last to admit it. The first thing a person who is down should do is ADMIT it, and RECOGNIZE the victor. That is the only way to logically expect some respect and graciousness from the victor. Japan was spared further bombing when it surrendered. Imagine if the japanese government remained defiant after bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Maybe there will be no more japan today. But japan admitted it was beat, and it recognized the victor. Then, and only then did the US stopped the pumelling.
WHile I admit this race for delegates is not anywhere close to a real war, the principles are the same.
But as long as the loser is kicking and screaming "I am still in the game! I am the better fighter! I am better and stronger than the nominee!" we cannot but give her the knockout punch. Unfortunately, Obama has been extra gracious to her and to McCain.
Clinton's defeat did NOT happen yesterday; it has been months in the works and she knew it, so there is no reason to act shocked. The real fact is, Clinton has this disgusting sense of entitlement, and it is really annoying. Probably no couple alive today has benefited from the American dream more than the Clintons. Yet, they simply cannot see that their time has passed and it is time for the next generation.
Clinton needs to admit defeat, and recognize the winner. She will never be the president of the United States---just like the rest of 99.99% of hard working Americans of all races. That is a fact she needs to get used to. Unlike the rest of us however, she will always be the former first lady and the NY senator. For that she should be grateful.
OBAMA 08!