The Perfect Storm
Consider our prospects for November. In addition to an economic meltdown and an illegal and endless war, and a still-free Osama Bin Laden, there’s fresh reports that Iran’s not adding to the Iraq arsenal, the Middle East may yet explode to send oil prices into orbit, and could Republicans make matters worse?
Yes, they can. They can go on record against honoring Moms.
But even with that, I think it wise to heed the cautions Krugman’s providing.
With 6 months to go till Election Day, the last thing we need are early victory celebrations. What we should refocus our attention on is the downticket races: Senators and US reps, governors and Secretaries of State. The Netroots are far more effective building greater foundations, not just for six months from now but well into the future.
Let’s get to it.
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Look Folks
folks,
We need to support Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton. It's obvious she is being led by the Hill clones on her side. I admire the fact that she is making history as the first female president. And I know that some women are voting for her just on the premise of that. It's a valid thing. My mother (who is black) voted for her in Chicago just because she said she wanted to her (in her lifetime) the white house. I on the other hand was a staunch Republican up until 4 yrs ago. Now I see America in the state it’s in and I want to slap myself every time I remember that I voted for G.W! Now I a choice here in San Antonio radio of what all conservative talk shows. But I am smart enough to sift through all the bullshit of the Hannitys, Limbuaghs, Savages, and the Pragers to name a few. I know my next president will not be perfect nor be as experienced. But Being a 20 yr vet and serving 3 times in Iraq, I really have to say that truthfulness is key for me. I fully expect for the next president to make mistakes whether if it’s McCain or Obama. But if you lie, i.e. WMD’s in Iraq, the VA crisis to name a few, infuriates me and my military brethren.
We need to set whoever the next president is by supporting him/her by telling him/ her NOW what the real issues are. And I am sure a Rev. (on both sides of the fight) the word “bitter” and “guns” is NOT the issue. The issue (in my opinion) is fear. Most Americans don’t like what we not only don’t know, but is different. Borack Obama is different. Let’s face it there are a lot of folks who can care less about what is issues are. They are simply stuck on stupid about his race. You all heard it yesterday when Sen. Clinton said it on USA Today. Was she wrong? No. Politically incorrect? Yes. She is only saying what Sen. Obama pointed out last March in that speech (BTW I was politely sold when he gave that speech) about race in America. We still have a long way to go. And the comments that some of you are making is indicative of that. My question is this. What are you/we teaching our children? What are we saying in the privacy in our own homes? We have to believe what there and what’s factual. I can care less about some “Operation Chaos”. I care about the America that will be here after I am gone that my 7 y/o twins is going to face I say that because they are biracial as Mr. Obama is. And yes they are starting to get the “you’re different rhetoric in school. I am 42 years old. So I have seen my fair share of both direct and indirect racism. Now its indirect racism executed at the voters both. Just because you assume he is Elitist. Heck Sen. Mc Cain’s wife is worth over 100mil. And so are the Clintons. So let’s talk about whets really wrong with our country. I don’t agree with everything that both potential candidates have, but I like some of their views. For example, I believe in staying in Iraq but not for 100yrs. I am realistic. We do need to get the hell out of there. But as a soldier that fought I can speak for most over there now. We want to turn it over to the lazy assed Iraqi government. I also agree with Sen. Obama by having phased redeployments. But not as soon I am afraid. Yes when I was over there, I wanted to be anyplace else but there. It is not defeat as the republicans who never served say. In short we need to unite this country and catch up to the rest of the world!!
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By fourteenacesMay 9, 2008 - 5:14pm