Maybe, just maybe there's hope for America yet

Porsche-O-Phile · Porsche-O-Phile's Garage

As Obama kicks Hillary's ass in eight states in a row now.

Granted I would much prefer Ron Paul and McCain (in that order) but at least a message is being sent to the CommieCandidate and her supporters. Let's hope it holds.

It'd be nice if the Democrats spare the rest of us the work of knocking off Hillary and do it for us in the primary. It'd help restore my faith in the common sense of the average American - just a little, but it'd help.

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Yep, that Hillary is one classy broad. Check this out (just off the political blog on CNN):

February 12, 2008
Clinton: Still no congratulations for Obama
Posted: 10:30 PM ET
Clinton did not acknowledge Obama's winnings or congratulate him on his victories over the past two nights.

EL PASO, Texas (CNN) – For the second election night in a row, Hillary Clinton failed to acknowledge or congratulate Barack Obama after he won the day in dominating fashion.

On Tuesday in El Paso, hours after Virginia had been called for Obama, she stuck to her “Texas campaign kickoff” message and did not stray from an energetic, Lone Star-themed stump speech. She did mention Obama by name, only to chide his health care plan.

On Saturday night in Richmond, Virginia, Clinton spoke to a crowd of thousands at the state’s annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner, but she ignored Obama’s quartet of blowout primary and caucus wins that day as well (Obama also won the Maine caucuses the next day).

The courtesy of conceding a primary or caucus loss — and then congratulating your opponent — is by no means required. But it has become standard practice during campaign season.

Clinton congratulated Obama and John Edwards after their first and second place finishes in the Iowa caucuses. Obama returned the favor in New Hampshire, saying Clinton “did an outstanding job.” That courtesy continued through the early states.

But as the race has shifted to a delegate chase with dozens of states in play around the country, the notion of congratulating one’s opponent seems, for Clinton, to have fallen by the wayside.
– CNN Political Producer Peter Hamby

widgeon13 · 02-13-2008, 03:16 AM

I'm afraid it's far from over given that Hill and Bill will go to any lengths to get what they want, she has no ethics, no character, just a ****ing bytch!

frogger · 02-13-2008, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by widgeon13

I'm afraid it's far from over given that Hill and Bill will go to any lengths to get what they want, she has no ethics, no character, just a ****ing bytch!

Yeah, it'll get nastier before it's over.

onewhippedpuppy · 02-13-2008, 04:30 AM

It will be interesting to see what favors she calls in before it's all over. I'm hoping that it all backfires horribly.

Hawktel · 02-13-2008, 07:25 AM

If Obama wins I'll vote for him.

onewhippedpuppy · 02-13-2008, 07:28 AM

Am I the only one that sees Obama's inexperience as a plus? NOT being an ingrained Washington insider is an appealing attribute. I don't plan to vote for him because I don't agree with his many social programs, but the thought of him winning doesn't terrify me either.

Porsche-O-Phile · Porsche-O-Phile's Garage

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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Am I the only one that sees Obama's inexperience as a plus? NOT being an ingrained Washington insider is an appealing attribute. I don't plan to vote for him because I don't agree with his many social programs, but the thought of him winning doesn't terrify me either.

It worked for JFK. . .

onewhippedpuppy · 02-13-2008, 07:35 AM

Maybe I'm just a sucker for the whole "by the people, for the people" line. I think these experienced professional politicians are the biggest problem in Washington. They have their network set up, people they owe favors, people they need to please. I think the best thing we could have is an unattached, regular guy. Obama isn't that, but he's closer than the other options.

Porsche-O-Phile · Porsche-O-Phile's Garage

I'd settle for someone who doesn't have a background as a lawyer.

speeder · speeder's Garage

So-called "experience" means nothing in that job. Brains means everything. That and judgement. Being a politician is one of those jobs where the longer you do it, the worse you get at it.

Tobra · Tobra's Garage

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Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

I'd settle for someone who doesn't have a background as a lawyer.

if you folks think that Obama is any less a political animal than Hillary, I have some waterfront property to sell you

At least they don't have Che Guevera posters up in the Hillary campaign offices, something you can't say about B HO

MRM · 02-13-2008, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

I'd settle for someone who doesn't have a background as a lawyer.

Like Lyndon Johnson, Carter, Bush I and Bush II? Remember GWB touting the fact that he had a Harvard MBA, not a law degree and how he was going to be a manager, making the government work for the people?

Drdogface · Drdogface's Garage

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Originally Posted by Tobra

if you folks think that Obama is any less a political animal than Hillary, I have some waterfront property to sell you

At least they don't have Che Guevera posters up in the Hillary campaign offices, something you can't say about B HO

I also wanna know where his $30 Mil a month is coming from AND I want more attention to the policies/values/views of that racist 'church' he belongs to. No one is asking these questions !!

kach22i · kach22i's Garage

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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Am I the only one that sees Obama's inexperience as a plus? NOT being an ingrained Washington insider is an appealing attribute. I don't plan to vote for him because I don't agree with his many social programs, but the thought of him winning doesn't terrify me either.

I'm tired of the same old mistakes, I'm ready for some new ones.

Obama's the man.

onlycafe · 02-13-2008, 11:10 AM

as barack continues to pee on hillary in the primaries i expect to hear some real dark dirt about him.
wonder where that came from?

legion · 02-13-2008, 11:12 AM

Lots of people seem to assume that Obama is better than Hillary. Prepare to be disspointed.

legion · 02-13-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Drdogface

I also wanna know where his $30 Mil a month is coming from AND I want more attention to the policies/values/views of that racist 'church' he belongs to. No one is asking these questions !!

He is getting a free pass from the press.

I'm not sure if they want him to win or want a horse-race, but if they want a horse-race, they should be turning on him any day now.

Andras Nagy · 02-13-2008, 11:17 AM

Hey, anyone who marries a woman who went to Princeton can't be all bad.

Both Hillary and Bill went to Yale.

So there you have it!!!!!!

scottmandue · 02-13-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Am I the only one that sees Obama's inexperience as a plus? NOT being an ingrained Washington insider is an appealing attribute.

Yes I see it as a plus, everyone complains about politics as usual and then they turn around and elect the same "good old boys"

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome.