Poetry v. Prose

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HigherMinds — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:35:36 GMT

Since MSN's takeover of Newsweek, this once balanced magazine has become a polarized mouthpiece ... it makes me wonder who's vetting the stories and directing the spin. Frankly, I am sick already of seeing Obama's name and photos coming up over and over, like your staff is trying to make us see him as the mandated winner of the candicacy. The comparisons [shame on you, Teddy] to JFK are demeaning to JFK. Has everyone forgotten JFK's military service and heroism?? You did manage to mention in your biased article that Obama doesn't have the support and muscle JFK did ... and you continuously overlook the fact that this newcomer has no real "butt" in Congress ... no experience in working across party lines ... no experience in heading important committees ... no proven ability to rally bi-partisan support to pass legislation ... only 100 and some present votes to keep his nose clean and himself uncommitted to any controversial issues. Talk is cheap ... inspiring talk may be worth a little more, but how in the world will he have any clue what to do in the White House with a war and a failing economy?

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Southern Bell — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:39:25 GMT

I'm sick and tired of the fawning over Obama. Your bias and sexism, the way everything Clinton does is overanalyzed and criticized makes me angry.

And I know that if Obama does get the Democratic nomination you will abandon your new favorite darling in favor of your old favorite darling, McCain.

Which means the Democrats will lose, largely in part to the media.

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marylynne — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:32:43 GMT

I think some of the Hillary campaign workers got out of the wrong side of the bed...Higher Minds and Southern Bell are a little cranky and their vernacular sounds just a tad too bitter towards "Teddy" to be objective. Obama has continued to defy the odds and you only have to look at the national and state polls a month ago to see that. Hillary was supposed to have the nomination sewn up by Feb 5th. Oh and he did it fair and square. This can't be easy to take for a candidate and campaign who love to fight (as Hillary keeps reminding us) and will break the rules when it serves their purposes. The play for inclusion of Florida delegates will be next. Remember, to paraphrase Hillary "They're just getting started", "now the good stuff beginst", Watch

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Another View — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:45:22 GMT

I disagree with Mr Fineman on one important point. The difference between the candidates is apparently Mr Obama's willingness to accept the idea that radical Islam is all about getting us out of the Middle East. He is mistaken, Radical Islam is about destroying anyone who does not share their religious view, including moderate Muslims.

Anyone who has been in the Middle East will have seen the intolerance and contempt for foreigners held by many Middle Easterners. Under Radical Islam, this intolerance is taken to the extreme. Mr Obama needs to understand that isolation is not the answer, nor is appeasement. I applaud Mr Obama's high ideals but we don't live in a ideal world.

Lest you label me as some kind of closet racist, I need to inform you the I am a 61 year old Black man who has lived nearly a third of his adult life in various foreign countries. Were I a racist I would vote for Mr Obama because he is Black.

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Southern Bell — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:04:26 GMT

Obama's failure to expound on his "anti-war" message is why he can't win the general election.

Most Americans are not doves. They want a president who will always leave war as an option to preserve American interests.

They just hate this war. And Obama has not clearly defined the distinctions.

Obama seems to be all about feeling and I'm not sure he really is inspiring people. I keep hearing again and again from his supporters that they won't vote for Hillary if she gets the nomination.

I find that attitude appalling. Of course I will vote for Obama if he is the Dem's candidate. The fact that so many of Obama's reporters are making it about HIM and not the issues is very troubling to me.

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jarossi45 — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:16:19 GMT

The anti-Hillary and pro-Barack bias shown by the likes of Chris Matthews and Howard Fineman border on the ridiculous. These gentlemen make every effort to demean Hillary and elevate Obama to the point that they no longer serve any useful purpose in political discourse. They are simply part of the "spin-doctors" but unfortunately they are supposed to be operating under the guise of objective reporters. In typical fashion, both of these gentlemen continue to refer to Hillary as "the Clintons" even though Hillary has worked very diligently to win the respect and vote of millions of Americans. Last evening, Matthews even made a blatent pitch to David Shuster to get Obama on Hardball strongly implying that he wanted to provide some free exposure and push for the upcoming primary contests in the DC area. Also, Matthews rudely pushed Senator Menendez regarding the loyalty of super delegates vs the will of the people during his pre-results fantasy that Obama would win New Jersey. Come on guys---get some objectivity. Personally, I have switched my longstanding viewing of MSNBC to CNN. My next move is to cancel my subscription to Newsweek. If I want anti-Hillary bias, I can just as well listen to Sean Hannity or Rush Limbaugh---at least they don't pretend to be objective

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Southern Bell — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:21:40 GMT

The sexism of the media is very discouraging. It's sad so many "professional" men are scared to death of having a woman as president and will do everything in their power to put a negative spin on everything she does.

If Rosie O'Donnell had made a pro-Hillary video urging the audience to "not vote for the black man" the press would have been up in arms, blaming Hillary for a racist attach.

But Chris Rock gets away with blatant sexism and the male pundits decide to ignore it.

The press decide which stories to hype or let die.

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Henri — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:33:42 GMT

One comment said that the Democratic party would lose "partly to media." That's not an intelligent statement: That same "media" is what the candidates rely on to spread their campaign plans and berate other candidates and such. "It's all fair in love and politics," and I don't even live by that philosophy. I am simply saying that I don't believe even the candidates would blame the medium that they use. That would be borderline lunacy.

On this article: the writer is simply denoting Obama's eloquence. Frankly, one either displays eoloquence from the stage or not, in their tone, word pictures, and ability to articulate those. That's just a fact. Obama is not even my candidate, but I would say that he is quite a speaker, a deep thinker, and great motivator. His encompassing visionary campaign has a unique approach that I think is quite attractive. Again, I am not even voting for him. That's how alluring his ways are and appropriate his politics are on some issues.

Anyways: this is the "comments" section, where opinions flutter around like dewinged birds on sidewalks.

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Southern Bell — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:38:16 GMT

Henri, I completely disagree with you.

Most Americans get their news in sound bites. Now, you can blame them for not delving more deeply but the fact is the media have shaped public opinion of Hillary and they've done so in a deliberately negative way.

The politicians don't control the talking heads. Yes, they get their say and have equal airtime but the chatter and "analysis" of people like Matthews is what shapes public opinion.

Howard declares Obama is elequent. Ergo, that opinion gets taken as fact and Obama gets a reputation for being elequent, even though he hasn't really shown this ability in the debates.

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kdicello — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:46:22 GMT

I believe Obama is trying too hard to be like JFK in order to get elected. I do not see him as poetry but rather a man desparate to do about anything to get elected. At best, he is questionable. If a man or woman who is running to be elected to the highest office in our great country cannot salute the flag or say the pledge or be sworn in on a bible as our forefathers were then we as Americans have a serious problem.

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mychoice — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:52:28 GMT

It is shocking to see so many people defending and voting for Hillary Clinton. Her desire to mandate health coverage and forceful take the money from people's paychecks is unacceptable. Her focus on having everyone covered rather than lowering the cost as Senator Obama is proposing is more of the government taking away freedom and people's right to choose for themselves. The lower income people I fear are hearing her proposal as giving free coverage and they don't realize that her "free" coverage will cost them more than they can afford. Senator Obama is focused on lowering costs and is clearly working from what is in the best interest of the people of this country. He has more substance and brings inspiration and that is a wonderful combination for our next President. I hope people wake up to who and what Hillary really is before it is too late. Her voting record in the Senate supporting the Bush doctrine, and her personally history of lies and scandals should disqualify her from running for the office of President. What an embarassment to those of us who are white women and care more about what is best for our country than we do about gender bias. Voting for a woman is one thing, voting for the wrong person is quite another. OBAMA '08 is the Right Choice and the only Intelligent Choice.

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moongirl16 — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:24:57 GMT

Just look at the states won last night. Clinton won states that always go to the Democrats in the general election anyway. The Republicans WANT to run against Hillary Clinton. Why give them what they want? Please be smart this time people. Use your brains. Look at the National polls---all show that Obama has the best chance to win. This truly is a movement that only comes around about once every 40 years. Let's not waste it.

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Mwalimu — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:29:29 GMT

I'm a retired school teacher from an inner city high school in South Los Angeles. At least 4 times I got drafted as senior class advisor (or co-advisor) and the prom dance fell under my domain. I realized that there could be only one prom king and queen, but I also decided that since it was the senior prom, the other candidates should get something. So I engineered a prom court with princesses, duchesses, countessas, and baronessas so everyone could be happy. I feel my high school teacher wisdom needs to be applied to the Democratic party.

As a Democratic voter, I really want both - I want the poetry and I want the prose. I also want the fire-breathing that John Edwards represented. I can't understand why I can't really have all three.Like the prom court I created, the Democratic party needs to create a three-way team with the winner of the primary getting the presidential nomintion, the second place winner getting vice president and a sort of undifined runner-up spot for the third. I sincerely hope that Obama, Clinoton, and Edwards see that as a possibility. Regardless of who actually wins the nomination - it is Obama who framed the election's main issue a choice between the past and fhe future, and a choice between fear and hope. Every Democratic candidate needs to resound that theme.

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lamm01 — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:38:15 GMT

Bravo to all of those who continue to turn away from MSN, Newsweek and Chris Matthews for this biased, negative against Ms. Clinton and gross, nauseating glorification of Obama. Like so many others, I too have stopped watching any and all of the mainstream media outlets. It's a sad day when the only commentator speaking in an unbiased, truthful manner is Pat Buchanan.

Mr. Obama's wins last night only revealed what so many others know, he cannot and will not win the nomination. He cannot get the women's vote nor can he get the majority of the minority vote (african americans excepted). His rhetoric, false pretenses and complete lack of understanding of the issues will be his downfall. Now, we just need persons of substance to start truthfully exposing Sen. Obama for what he truly is...... a charlatan and imposter. For those who are not aware of his true words, read his written word. He has deep and abiding love of the Muslim faith and has nothing but hatred for his "mothers" people. Last time I looked, that pretty much is the whole white race. And this race is about race however much the media refuses to acknowledge it. Mr. Obama's campaign brought the issue to the forefront however much he wishes to now deny it. Bill Clinton did not make it an issue, however, perhaps he should. In the end, white voters will turn away.

P.S. As a Massachusetts resident, it was truly wonderful to see that the voters tuned out Sen. Kennedy, Sen. Kerry and Governor Patrick. As previously stated, they will feel the fallout come respective elections. Once gain, Go Hillary''''''''''''

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moongirl16 — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:38:22 GMT

I don't think there is media bias towards Obama. Media reports the NEWS, and Obama is NEW. The Clintons represent the past, Obama the future. Maybe the sour grapes from Clinton supporters stems from the fact that Obama is just a positive breath of fresh air, and they are more used to ugly fights. A movement like this comes around only about every 40 years or so, and I would be disappointed if the media failed to point out the significance of this. Obama support up here in Washington State is HUGE, and we are looking forward to our caucus on Saturday.

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HolyRoller — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:23:38 GMT

MOHOMMED WAS A PEDOPHILE, AND A WORSHIPER OF ANGELS, AND PROFIT OF A VIOLENT DOCTRINE. AMERICA WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY VERSION OF THAT CULTURE. My vote is for John McCain, but we can survive Hillary. I'm not sure that that would be the case with her fellow democratic contender.

HILLARY CLINTON '08 DEMOCRATE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE

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HolyRoller — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:29:24 GMT

ANOTHER VIEW-Sir, your posting, in my view, is the most common sense comments I have read during this election period. I think I speak for quite a few other concerned American citizens. Please share some of your other views with us. Thank you sir.

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HolyRoller — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:35:50 GMT

Southern Bell-I'm sure many of our views, will not agree, however I think your analysis so far is right on. By the way, I am pulling for Hillary, and not because she would be an assett to the Repub. Actually she would be much harder to defeat. I firmly believe she would do just fine as my President. Post some more. I enjoy your input. p.s. I'm a 51 white southern christian Republican.

JOHN McCAIN '08

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HigherMinds — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:04:37 GMT

I think I needed to be clearer about what my complaints about the news coverage really are:

Newsweek used to be a good magazine with a soft spot for democrats ... now, it is a thinly disguised platform for the real cuprit of biased news reporting: Bill Gates and Microsoft.

Does it disturb anyone else that he and his corporation are trying to take over every news outlet previously worth viewing and/or reading and make them over to suit Bill Gates' hidden agenda? Has anyone else paid any attention to this?

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WatchingIn NoVA — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:04:26 GMT

Obama wants to be compared to JFK. He should be careful about this, because, for all his charisma, JFK couldn't get any of his legislation through Congress. As I remember, if he hadn't been assassinated, he very likely would have lost his next election. It was his vice-president LBJ who got the Kennedy programs through--after he became president. Why? Because he knew where all the bodies were buried and who to pressure to get things moving. Obama has the same political naivete and, I fear, would have many of the same difficulties. However, if he served as Hillary's VP, he would soon learn the ropes and be a far better candidate in the future.

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clearlyblurred — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:28:44 GMT

1. There have been a few comments made (kdicello) about Sen. Obama not pledging allegiance or ties to the Muslim religion. How many times will this come up? Who the heck wrote the dang email and why didn't you take the time to look up the so called facts to see if they were true? The truth is out there if you take the time to look.

2. I'm a twenty-something female who is also a minority but not African American. According to others, for the most part, I fit Clinton's voting demographic. I am also someone who would like to see a female president but what I truly want to see is someone that can run the country and make a positive difference. Hillary Clinton has made a few good points and puts up a good fight. But her healthcare plan, which should be to help those in need, is going to hurt those in need. Where is the money going to come from for the program? Everyone would most likely pay through taxes of some sort and if you think about it, it would hurt those in the middle class.... those this program should be helping. And really, how good would health care be if run in this way. Think Canadian universal healthcare. If you are really willing to listen and research you'll find that Sen. Clinton is old politics. She is old Washington. She claims she is change but it doesn't really look like it. There are negatives that go along with Sen. Obama as well, as there will be with everyone, but there are also more questions answered. Even if I don't agree with everythin Sen. Obama has said, at least I hear answers instead of a skirted issue.

3. Everyone has an opinion and it's up to you as an individual to sort through those opinions and find the facts. It's hard to accept the complaints if you don't look in other places for your news. Take a minute and become educated on all candidates (Dem. and GOP) and not just those 'sound bites' someone else claims Americans cling to for an answer.

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maxboy — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:37:22 GMT

I agree with all you guy's comment. Why media in annointing Obama ? Who cares who is he. It is Oprah who made him a star. Women who don't want to work watch Oprah. Media made her rich. She is no one. Like one of you said Dems are bunch of idiots and I am a dem myself. Remember, Al gore and looser Kerry how they tried to disrespect Bill look what happened to them? Dems don't use brains. He is not in the hell can be compared to JFK. He father is from Keneya and his middle name is Hussein by the way he is such a hypocrite he doesn't want his name Hussein shown on TV. Can Fineman tell me why he is ashamed of his own name? When he is with the Whites he shows white mother and when he is with the Blacks he is totally Black. Look at the results he won the primaries where there are lot of Blacks. In general election guess who is going to win California, Texas and Newyork you guessed Hillary not Obama. This media will turn against him he has no experience. He can't even defend against Bill how he is gonna handle the world just promising everything to everyone? Poetry and reality is not the same. Shame on you Fineman, annoying Matthews to promote Obama and making him the person he is not. How do you dare you compare Obama with JFK. Shame on you for calling Hillary racist. What Bill did for the Blacks Obama can't even dream of doing. They are voting for him because they are against war. He was not even in the political process when the war started. Shame on Obama exploiting the war. I want to ask Fineman what is he gonna do about the war. Remember, Nance Pelosi promised to get us out of war. Did that happen? Remember media predicted Kerry will win this many states? What happened to the sore looser. If Obama the idiot gets nomination many dems will vote for the Repubs Fineman should know that. I want to know why Obama and the media inject 'race card' in everthing Hillary says. My god she can't even open her mouth and Finemans' jump on her. What's happening in this country. Obama says we are not united. This is the most united country you can find on earth. If people are whining about racism or whatever they need to go to work. If you can't make it here you can't make it anywhere on the face of this earth. Hillay said it took Lyndon Johnson to sign the civil right into law. Fineman, tell me where is the race here. We can't tell truth anymore. All Obama wants to hear he is a Kennedy, he is this he is that. He will say anything to get elected. Guess, I am nor white nor Black we are for Hillary because she has the brain not the poetry.

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DT in NoVa — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:27:42 GMT

I’m a mid-40s WF, lifelong Democrat who votes every election. But I decided last night that if Obama gets the nomination, I'm not going to vote, because I don't like the way the media has given him all the glowing coverage and keeps disregarding and denigrating Hillary. It's all Obama this, Obama that...if he wins, he gets positive, flattering stories, if he loses, he gets positive, flattering stories. The big news channels (CNN, MSNBC) are the worst offenders. They gush about Obama and hardly give Hillary any credit. She has an uphill battle all the way. Obama is getting a free ride, it’s like he can do no wrong, and it's not fair. I'm sick of it. So what if he's a so-called great motivational, inspirational speaker...personally I don't even think he's that great a speaker. I think he just came along at the right time, and he's getting a special boost from the media, which is becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy. Obama is no JFK or MLK…not even close. Sure, Obama has attracted youth votes…but I think it's because he's "made for TV"...he has the flash, the youthful appearance, the celebrities, the big rallies...he's the media darling. But the youth vote is notoriously fickle - he's caught their attention now, but will it last? Obama can give speeches about change, but he’s not ready to lead. Hillary is my choice all the way – she’ll make a fantastic President and a great example of a female leader to the rest of the world.

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Phillyforever — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:28:11 GMT

To be honest, I'm like Obama less now than when I hardly knew him. The things that Fineman puts Hillary down for, are the things I like about her. Fineman makes Obama sound like a preacher and a republican. I want someone in the White House who has a plan. We have all heard people that sound like Obama before in our lives, and we always are shocked when the things they are telling us don't pan out. "We don't need 'hope,' we need help!" (Maxine Waters). Obama has been in Congress for two years, and hasn't done anything more than Hillary, so his changes aren't going to be any different then Hillarys. As for motivating people to do things for themselves, so does Hillary. She movitated me to get involved in commenting on stories like Finemans.

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ombrahma — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:46:18 GMT

So true. I felt Senator Obama speaks nothing specific, but inspires. Senator Clinton has lots of specifics, but instigates. What do they inspire or instigate? It is different for each individual.

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Phillyforever — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 23:15:17 GMT

Commet to ombrahma: you are so right about everyone having a different perspective, and that is a good thing. But what worries me is that everyone is so caught up in the Obama love fest, they don't see the issues and how they have to be dealt with. Hillary inspires me, and I'm getting sick of Obama. Of course, I will be voting for Obama if he wins the nomination, but if Obama was around for as long as Hillary, there were be plenty of bad stuff out there against him. The media is biased towards Obama, and that is not fair to Hillary. I recall somewhere I heard that at one time that presidential candidates were hardly involved in the nominating process. It was the party itself that got together and decided. It was up to the people, not Oprah or Ted Kennedy.

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Phillyforever — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 23:22:00 GMT

If it is not mandated that people must have healthcare than how else will everyone get healthcare? We all HAVE to have car insurance, and we all pay into social security and medicare. Hillary's plan will not charge people more than they can afford. Obama's flyers that he sent out putting down her healthcare plan are misleading. Obama's healthcare MANDATES healthcare for children, so he does indeed have a mandate in his healthcare plan. Also Hillary's plan will offer the same plan that Congress has, while Obama's offers a plan "similiar to the federal governments." Obama's plan is not as good. Hillary knows what she is talking about when it comes to healthcare, children and healthcare have been part of her agenda since she graduated law shcool. Both of their plans are own their respective websites.

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bears0805 — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 23:42:37 GMT

I know who I would vote for and all this attacking each other views is wrong. Instead of hurting each other why not help educate each other. Like this so we can each come to our own conclusion who we want the Dem. nominee to be

Hillary's voting record

http://www.opencongress.org/people/voting_history/300022_hillary_clinton

Barack's voting record

http://www.opencongress.org/people/voting_history/400629_barack_obama

hope that helps people who don't know the issues and how the canidates really vote out

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mjredbug — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:32:39 GMT

GO POETRY!!!!!

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Phillyforever — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:35:41 GMT

Good idea bears0805! Will do!

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Powerglide — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:51:35 GMT

I just can't warm up to Barack. If I want inspriration, I'll go to church or listen to a symphony. I DON'T want it from a politician. Everytime the senator starts bloviating and inspiring, I have to turn the channel. I'd find him a much more attractive candidate if he'd just shut up. Some say he's the new JFK. That's bad news if true. JFK was a lousy president. Great on inspiration, of course, if you don't mind a near nuclear war or wasting entanglements in Southeast Asia.

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"Martin Edwin "Mick" Andersen — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:56:23 GMT

The news about Hillary Clinton donating $5 million of her own money to her presidential bid struck me as odd.

How was it that someone of once modest means who claimed to have worked tirelessly for 35 years ("fighting for YOU!") in the notoriously badly-paid public interest sector had become so wealthy?

Sure there's been some financial scandals.

And as the late Sen. Everett Dirksen used to say, "A million here, a million there" it adds up to real money."

But why focus on the negative?

Then, suddenly, a tune entered my head and I thought, maybe if I offered a tailored version of it to the Clinton campaign, they'd use it to replace that awful Celine Dion song that used to be Hillary's campaign anthem.

And maybe they'd give me some of that moolah.

I promise I wouldn't ask what account at Clintons, Inc. it came from, or which lobbyist forked it over.

(I'm sure it was in a gesture of sheer generosity--why think evil of people, K Street lawyers have hearts too, no? Wasn't it those nice medical insurance lobbyists who hired that couple, Harry and Louise?)

If you ask me, it's like Bill with that race coding thing. How unfair the criticism! (And how slick he was ;) )

Always leave just a little wiggle room, small enough to fit the word "is" through. Or maybe a cigar. ...

Anyway, remember that girls" song, "It"s My Party," written by Wally Gold, John Gluck and Herb Weiner and recorded by Lesley Gore?

Well how about this version for HRC?

IT'S MY (DEMOCRATIC) PARTY

Nobody knows where my Bill has gone

Monica (Gennifer/Kathleen/Paula/etc.) left the same time

Why was he holding her/their hand(s)

When he's supposed to be mine?

It's my Democratic Party, and I'll cry if I want to

Cry if I want to, cry if I want to

You would cry too if it happened to you

Playin' my constituents, flip-flopping like a Wallenda,

Leave me alone for a while

'Till Bill's dancin' with me

I've got no reason to smile

It's my Democratic Party, and I'll cry if I want to ...

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"Martin Edwin "Mick" Andersen — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:06:52 GMT

The news about Hillary Clinton donating $5 million of her own money to her presidential bid struck me as odd.

How was it that someone of once modest means who claimed to have worked tirelessly for 35 years ("fighting for YOU!") in the notoriously badly-paid public interest sector had become so wealthy?

Sure there's been some financial scandals.

And as the late Sen. Everett Dirksen used to say, "A million here, a million there" it adds up to real money."

But why focus on the negative?

And maybe they'd give me some of that moolah.

I promise I wouldn't ask what account at Clintons, Inc. it came from, or which lobbyist forked it over.

If you ask me, it's like Bill with that race coding thing. How unfair the criticism! (And how slick he was ;) )

Always leave just a little wiggle room, small enough to fit the word "is" through. Or maybe a cigar. ...

Anyway, remember that girls" song, "It"s My Party," written by Wally Gold, John Gluck and Herb Weiner and recorded by Lesley Gore?

Well how about this version for HRC?

IT'S MY (DEMOCRATIC) PARTY

Nobody knows where my Bill has gone

Monica (Gennifer/Kathleen/Paula/etc.) left the same time

Why was he holding her/their hand(s)

When he's supposed to be mine?

It's my Democratic Party, and I'll cry if I want to

Cry if I want to, cry if I want to

You would cry too if it happened to you

Playin' my constituents, flip-flopping like a Wallenda,

Leave me alone for a while

'Till Bill's dancin' with me

I've got no reason to smile

It's my Democratic Party, and I'll cry if I want to ...

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PHD for HILLARY — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:08:40 GMT

He does not write his own speeches, a white 26 year old guy from Massachussetts. It's nothing but smoke and mirrors. You'll look foolish after this election is over.

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mabuhay — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:07:56 GMT

The arrogance of Obama will be his undoing. He has the audacity to say that he could get the support of Clinton supporters, but that Mrs. Clinton cannot count on his supporters. I doubt that very much.

The media has time and again showed its bias and sexism. Obama does not get the kind of scrutiny that Clinton gets. Wake up, MEDIA! Stop getting lulled by his soaring rhetorics; devote more time on his record or lack of it!