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  • The problem with an Obama nomination

    Barack Obama will make a excellent President, but not yet. He is only two, or so years out of the Illinois State legislature. He just does not have the experience to be in charge of the mighty nuclear arsenal of The United States. He proved that by his decision to vote against the war in Iraq. Yes, that sounds crazy, but realize that the ...
    Posted to Politics by thesage on March 12, 2008

  • The Big Taco Stomps Obama in Texas

    The Clinton campaign, revitalized by the feminist, Hispanic and last minute candidate selection surge, slowed Obamamentum in Texas. Some 96-hours post primary the final delegate count remains undeclared while the primary returned Hillary to contender status. When the Clintons demonstrated their mastery in maximizing Texas’ melting pot of ...
    Posted to XX Factor by Suede on March 8, 2008

  • Othello Loses to Lady McBeth: The Aftermath

    Hillary did well enough. She doesn’t need to win Texas or Ohio to stay in the race, but, certainly, having victories in “Super Tuesday II” would give her greater traction in her run against Senator Obama. With ties or victories, Senator Clinton would still have a viable, believable and confident trajectory for the Democratic Party nomination. ...
    Posted to Politics by IMKessel on February 22, 2008

  • Go, Billary, Go

    Hillary has learned much from Bill. She will lie, cheat and steal to get the Democratic nod. Hillary has muzzled the famous Boy President. (His racism surprised many and cost Hillary votes and deligates.) She continues to use the race card with great subtly and no remorse. (As one who has taught in the inner city on both cost for near fifteen ...
    Posted to Politics by IMKessel on February 11, 2008

  • A Young(er) Woman's Perspective....Why Hillary (not Gloria)

    In recent days a steady stream of women have celebrated and lauded Gloria Steinem's recent piece in the NYT. Many encourage others to circulate the piece further. Respectfully, I disagree. Ms. Steinem's piece, though well intentioned I'm sure, pits the women's movement against the civil rights movement. Such false competition is divisive, ...
    Posted to Politics by batnib on January 16, 2008