S.C. delegates expect drama in Denver
AP
Buttons for presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama are for sale Sunday as Denver prepares for the Democratic National Convention.
Lowcountry Democrats left for Denver with a sense of intrigue about how Sen. Hillary Clinton's supporters will behave and with high hopes that Sen. Barack Obama will strike the right notes to ensure victory this fall.
National political conventions often lack meaningful decisions and mostly are scripted for television, but that doesn't mean there won't be drama.
Not only will this be Obama's single greatest chance to present himself and his vision to voters, but others on stage and in the audience will make it clear just how excited they are about his hopes.
Charleston lawyer Waring Howe is one who sees potential pitfalls.
"I do think there might, in the beginning, be the appearance of some amount of division because of a certain group of Hillary Clinton supporters," he said. "This is going to be far from a truly scripted and orchestrated convention because we'll have that as a wildcard. There will be some added flavor for observers. I wouldn't call it a fear; I would call it a wrinkle."
Ilene Kahn of Mount Pleasant, a retired teacher, used to volunteer for Clinton in New York but is attending her first convention as an Obama delegate.
"I just want every Democrat who is a reasonable thinker to get behind Barack Obama whether they feel Hillary Clinton was slighted or that there was sexism or what," she said. "They have no choice."
While Kahn said some of the Obama-Clinton drama is hyped up by media looking for a story, she added, "The Clintons have really got to come out and support Barack Obama with all their heart. It's not about them anymore. It's not their party. They have got to stop this game. I don't know what you could call it. It's damaging."
David Agnew, a Charleston businessman and Obama delegate, said while there's some lingering talk about party unity, he expects the Democratic party to unite behind a feeling that it's time to change course. "If you click down all the issues, I think this party is united," he said.
Longtime South Carolina political observer and author Jack Bass said the biggest drama has revolved around who Obama would pick as his vice president. Once he made clear Saturday his choice is fellow senator and former presidential contender Joe Biden, the attention will turn to how Clinton supporters will react.
"It sounds like both of them will come out fairly well unified," he said.
Aside from the Clinton-Obama drama, Bass said, Obama's expected acceptance speech Thursday night is shaping up as the convention high point.
South Carolina New Democrats leader and Charleston businessman Phil Noble predicted that Obama will light a rocket.
"He can make a great speech and if he ever needs to make one, Thursday night is the night," Noble said. "Obama has a history of being breathtakingly brilliant and I think he will be."
Rob Groce of Summerville will attend as a delegate of former Sen. John Edwards, who won't be attending himself after his confession this month that he lied about having a 2006 affair.
Groce said he doesn't see Edwards' recent problems having any negative effect on the convention. "His personal mistakes as a husband do not have any reflection on his accomplishments," he said.
South Carolina Republican Chairman Katon Dawson said he plans to watch "the Obama-Clinton struggle," likening it to the sore feelings between President George Bush and Sen. John McCain after South Carolina's 2000 primary.
"There are a lot of people who voted for Hillary Clinton and a lot of people voted for Barack Obama, but I don't think you can mark down all those as Democratic votes," Dawson said.
State Sen. Robert Ford, a Charleston Democrat and Clinton delegate, said choosing Clinton for vice president would have led to more cheerleading at the convention.
With her not on the ticket, he predicted more potential for demonstrations or trouble, but he said the real question is whether Democrats will be as excited on Nov. 4 as they will be in Denver this week.
"That's just a pep rally," he said of the convention. "Some people are going to watch it. Some people won't."
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WhoCares (anonymous) says...
"I just want every Democrat who is a reasonable thinker to get behind Barack Obama..."
And where, exactly, are we supposed to find this Democrat?? I didn't realize there was such a thing!!!
Ooops, my bad, I guess maybe Roswell :))
August 25, 2008 at 6:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
WhoCares (anonymous) says...
Reasonable thinking democrats??? Biden's selection disproves that hypothesis! Biden is the fourth biggest crook in the senate...right behind Kerry, Kennedy, and Obama!! Even Bill and Hillary couldn't "out-crook" that crowd!!!
August 25, 2008 at 6:14 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
guidedbystewart (anonymous) says...
Crooks? one name Chaney!, enough said!
August 25, 2008 at 7:18 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
WhoCares (anonymous) says...
I dunno who that is... but if you mean Cheney (as in the current VP), you're probably right. I'm really surprised he's not a liberal :(
August 25, 2008 at 7:30 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
guidedbystewart (anonymous) says...
Cheney, too early, did not have my coffee yet.
August 25, 2008 at 7:51 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
guidedbystewart (anonymous) says...
Personally, I am sick of hearing about the elections. Politics leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Anyhow, it hard to back almost any politicians, Democrat or Republican. Yet, I am counting the days left of Bush ,and either one of these guys will be better than Bush. Also, Cheney (also one of the biggest crooks) being a liberal? That is like calling Teddy Kennedy a conservative?
August 25, 2008 at 9:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
WhoCares (anonymous) says...
Ok Johnq2: I'm not going to take the time at this moment to verbalize it...but will try to get back on later today to do so.
But for now, let me tell you one of the things that give me greatest concern about Obama: Let's begin by reminding everyone that he is a man of mixed race, a result of an interracial marriage (although be it a short-lived one because his black father abandoned him and his mother ((see a trend?)) and went back to Africa. Yet Obama has chose to abandon the caucasian part of himself, always referring to himself as an African American or as Black. Why doesn't he say "I'm of mixed race, with one parent of African descent and one of American descent?" Or why can't he say he's a man of color? Because he knows he would lose a lot of his support in the Black community if he does. To a degree, he already has...even Jessie Jackson doesn't consider him Black... Jessie considers him a "man of color" (Jackson's term for "half white") who talks down to the Black community. So much so, in fact, that Jessie wants to castrate Obama :))
While I'm not a big Jessie Jackson fan, in this case I'd have to say he is right on target with his assessment of Obama...
August 25, 2008 at 9:13 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
wjhamilton3 (anonymous) says...
South Carolina may not be interested in change and hope, but many Americans are. Biden was certainly one of the most qualified people to be vice president. George Bush had only been outside of the US once, to attended a Golf Tournament in Scotland before he became president.
It's not hard to see why he was chosen if you have watched him extensively on C-span. He clearly has a solid command of the facts and the issues.
American can't live on a diet of selfishness and war forever. Our standing and influence in the world has plummeted in the last eight years. Our dependence on foreign oil has increase. Our army is exhausted and our factories have been shipped overseas.
Now we have visionary change backed up by experience. It is an excellent combination.
I'm looking forward to Thursdays Obama Convention watch parties. There are six big ones around Charleston and they should be a lot of fun.
August 25, 2008 at 9:26 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Weeeee (anonymous) says...
Agreed. This election will repeat the status quo since 2000. Always choosing the best of the worst is the common theme and all Americans can hope for.
I'll vote McCain come November, but it really doesn't matter. I've lost trust in the office of the President, and that goes the same for Congress at this point.
Can't wait for gas prices to go back up to $4.50 immediately following the election. The next pres will be the one to blame much like right now how it's Bush's fault gas prices are as high as they are now. Please note my sarcasm.
August 25, 2008 at 9:39 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
tc1 (anonymous) says...
"South Carolina may not be interested in change and hope"
No way that is correct! You don't understand those who can see the reality of the human animal and factor that in to their desire for change and hope.
Common themes I have seen at this site:
Conservatives - I am going to hold my nose and vote McCain as the least of the evils(includes me)
Liberals - It doesn't matter...
August 25, 2008 at 9:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
charlestonpride (anonymous) says...
Why would Obama pick a VP that has made the statement that Obama doesn't have enough experience to be President? That doesn't sound like support from a fellow politician.
August 25, 2008 at 9:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
VMI90 (anonymous) says...
ANYONE is better than the current administration- Bush is just a buffoon that got in way over his head, and Cheney is an absolute criminal- just for the no-bid contracts for Halliburton/KBR itself, not to mention all of his other criminal activities. They cannot leave the White House fast enough. What I want to know is, is why does he even have an approval rating of around 25- 30%? Who the heck are these idiots that approve of his job?
August 25, 2008 at 9:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
greyrider (anonymous) says...
Biden???
Why not Howard Dean? At least when he goes off and sticks his foot in his mouth, he's entertaining. This selection pretty much seals the deal. I like McCain personally, although I'm not exactly crazy about him as a politician. But this election is over and McCain is our next President.
August 25, 2008 at 10:13 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
drp7773 (anonymous) says...
What would be great and (funny) is if all the delegates stand up and vote for Hillary......It would be so funny to see the very Bias newsreporters on tv expressions. lol
August 25, 2008 at 10:13 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nikkiP (anonymous) says...
I don't think Obama's 180 days in political office really counts as "experience." I wish people would stop saying he's so experienced like he's the Second Coming of Christ.
I don't like either, and I'm a little tired of hearing about this. Not to mention, the Congressional votes are more important, as Congress makes the laws we live by. That thought keeps me awake at night...
And actually, johnq, there is something we can do about it. Vote. Welcome to America.
August 25, 2008 at 10:26 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Weeeee (anonymous) says...
Since I'm a bit ignorant in this situation, what happens if Hillary's backers end up still endorsing her? Nothing?
August 25, 2008 at 10:39 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
VMI90 (anonymous) says...
All that matters is that voters think for themselves, instead of following the herd of the Democratic party, or being a kool-aid drinking Republican. Look at the candidates, and see which best represents your views. I am sick and tired of mindless drones, particularly that smug little punk Sean Hannity. He needs to build a case as to why to vote for McCain- not why NOT to vote for Obama. His rhetoric is old, and frankly his show is quite boring. We really need a really good talk show that actually talks issues, and both sides are given equal say.
August 25, 2008 at 11:04 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
guidedbystewart (anonymous) says...
Posted by RW on August 25, 2008 at 10:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Guidedby,
"You are sick of the elections etc because you know that your team is going to lose by 45 states! And once again people with your governance will be utterly rejected! I cant wait until the returns start coming in! LOL 10,000,000X"
Nope, I am sick of all the campaign rhetoric, pandering, mudslinging, and all of the other crap that comes with it. Either way, Bushie's days are numbered and it will be a challenge for either candidate to dig us out of the mess that the 8 years of the Bush administration has left us in. BTW, RW your LOL 10,000,000x make you appear unstable. So what will you do if Obama wins? I shudder to think!
August 25, 2008 at 11:24 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mkris (anonymous) says...
Everyone should vote for McSame. Another 4 more years of the McBush/ Darth Cheney policies will guarantee the USA will have no economy, the middle class will be screwed, the oil derecks will be built everywhere -- except across from Kiawah, Seabrook, IOP and Sullivans. The next generation will have a credit bill coming due, that if it doesn't destroy thier immediate chances, by the time they are in college there won't be a job left in the USA. Of course they will be able to work for Coolie wages in China or India.
Altzihemers Reagan, Neo-cons, McBush and Darth Cheney and now, McSame have and will destroy 60 years of post WWII diplomacy, good will and economy.
August 25, 2008 at 11:39 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
tc1 (anonymous) says...
7 years of screaming about the horrible Bush amin is an absurd over statement IMO. I am 62 years old and the only time I have been significantly negatively impacted by a President's policies was the peanut farmer years. Another example of fantasyland control. It wasn't his theme but hope and change swept that true disaster in to office also. Great ideals unchecked by reality.
August 25, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
Just an interesting though for a sec, but what if McCain tapped Hillary as a running mate????? What would the public reaction be???? She is being snubbed by Obama anyway. How many really believe that bogus explaination about the 3:00 am text message?
August 25, 2008 at 12:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cwmcpa (anonymous) says...
I think Joe Lieberman would have been an excellent VP coice for the Obama campaign. A man who had the courage to reprimand a president for a deed that everyone knew was unacceptable would bring a voice of reason to a party high jacked by Bush Haters. Yes, he initially disagreed with Obama on the war but Obama is running so hard to the center few would see any differences in October. The truth is todays Democratic party is getting 99% of it's motivation/momentum from the hatred of Bush. It prevents them from having a rational/sane thought. I remember well the calls for partisanship after 9/11. There was not much disagreement with the "authorization to use force" against Iraq. The sad part of the whole situation is in reality Bush has been the most liberal republican president in history. Please folks if you want to bash Bush, let his own party do it. If you want to lead a nation into prosperity but the hatred aside and lead with ideas and issues.
August 25, 2008 at 12:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
guidedbystewart (anonymous) says...
I have every right to dislike Bush, criticize him and question his policies; and it has nothing to do rationality, being Un-American (it one of the most American things to have the freedom to criticize the leadership), or any of other excuses, but because of his decisions and policies will a detrimental effect to this for a time to come.
tc1
You will not be as negatively impacted by the president as the younger generations, that will be paying for the 9.2 trillion dollars of debt or the simple fact that we have paid into social security and wee will never see a dime of. I could go on for days about my disdain for Bush, but I do not want to appear insane or irrational (what absurdity!).
August 25, 2008 at 1:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
charlestonpride (anonymous) says...
I always thought that the president had to go through congress to get things passed. Isn't the congress majority democrats? If they didn't like something that Bush did, couldn't they veto it? How can we hold one person responsible for the situation that we are in. How can one person in government have that kind of power? I know fault always starts at the top (as in the Chas. 9), but if you don't change them ALL, how can anything really change?
August 25, 2008 at 1:34 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cwmcpa (anonymous) says...
guidedbystewart
Over 4,000 soldiers have died in Iraq to ensure you have the right to dislike Bush, but what good does it do to focus on something that you can not change. Bush haters are like drug addicts it does not matter what they say about Bush whether fact or fiction, they just get high saying it. Well if you do not go cold turkey now you will have to come November because Bush is not running for a third term. The United States has been in debt for decades and to hold out that it is Bush's fault just removes any credibility of your debate. I do not care if you vote for the Most liberal Democrat in the senate or the Most liberal republican in the senate, the last time I checked there is not a person named Bush on the ticket.
August 25, 2008 at 1:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
I'm just ready for November to come to vote. All of these conventions,etc. gets annoying.
I'm voting on the Tickle Me Elmo/Grover ticket myself..
August 25, 2008 at 2:37 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Weeeee (anonymous) says...
It'd be awesome if all of the voters wrote in his/her own names.
Hey Tammie. :)
August 25, 2008 at 2:39 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
Hey Cooter!
August 25, 2008 at 2:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
justjerry (anonymous) says...
Bush approval rating hovering around 30% - pretty bad.
Congressional approval rating around 18% - even worse.
I am not a fan of the way things are going in DC at all but if we end up with OBiden it wil only get worse.
August 25, 2008 at 3:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
WhoCares (anonymous) says...
Johnq I can agree with you up to a point...but brotha, you need some help! Please seek out some medical attention soon...
August 25, 2008 at 3:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
tc1 (anonymous) says...
guidedbystewart
"You will not be as negatively impacted by the president as the younger generations, that will be paying for the 9.2 trillion dollars of debt or the simple fact that we have paid into social security and wee will never see a dime of. I could go on for days about my disdain for Bush, but I do not want to appear insane or irrational (what absurdity!)."
1. Which branch of the government legally controls ALL of the purse strings of the USA - Congress
2. Which party controlled both houses of Congress for as far back as most of us can remember except '94 to 2006 - The Democrat party
3. When the Republican party got control were they any different then the Democrat when it came to financial responsability - not much if any
4. Why did the Republicans lose control - See post above by proletariat above (conservative/liberal pole) and my #3
5. Will I and my wife be impacted by the debt even though we have always tried to do the right thing by saving and doing without some material things so that we could retire and not be a burden on our children and society - Yes, should Congress decide to change or make any new law to take whatever we have they have the power to do that and will take what they want. A Presidents veto can simply be overidden. If they are then voted out of office they will have golden pensions and health care but we will be destroyed.
6. Will you get anything from SS - probably not, the SS account fund is a drawer of IOU's for money already spent on programs not connected to retirement by decades of Democrat control of Congress and to this day to even discuss some other form (privatization)of "security" with a bridge to get there for you. Private means government doesn't control it so it won't happen.
7. Will we get our SS - maybe at least some of it but see all of the above.
8. Do we worry about our children and grandchildren as well as ourselves - You can safley bet your ... we do!
August 25, 2008 at 3:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
charlestonpride (anonymous) says...
johnq2 just curious...how old are you?
August 25, 2008 at 4:09 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
tc1 (anonymous) says...
jq2
"He got shot down while attacking civilians in an illegal and immoral war that was started under false pretense just like Iraq."
IMO there is no comparison. But, I believe Vietnam was started by JFK (Democrat) and made full blown by Johnson (Democrat). Not to mention that all the top Democrats, including the Democrat President, had been saying for years that Iraq had WMD and needed to be taken out. Their statements are on record - Before Bush admin. You can still argue the war but the only certain fact is that IF there was "false pretense" is that it was NOT only Bush. He decided to do something, with Congress and UN blessing, about it.
August 25, 2008 at 4:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Rebel_Yell (anonymous) says...
You tarts argue more than carolina and clemson fans. Everybody is so passionate but both parties have utterly failed us all. It's odd that some of you can't see that and blame the other party for every problem that exists when the politicians just need to learn how to work together for the greater good and not for leverage against the other party. I'm leaning for "none of the above" after reading all this BS.
August 25, 2008 at 4:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
WhoCares (anonymous) says...
tarts??? is that sweet tarts or pop tarts?? I hope it is sweet tarts...my kids love those so :))
August 25, 2008 at 4:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
WhoCares (anonymous) says...
OH WOW!!! I just noticed my last quote was number 69 ... I sure hope that is a good omen ;)
August 25, 2008 at 4:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
tc1 (anonymous) says...
CB,
I agree but I think it is important to bring some facts in to put out the sound byte fires they start. There are some who come by here for a short stay and only see the same repeated trash and through repition begin to believe it. Especially the young (jq2?) who have been educated by the "Ministry of Truth" (see Orwell, "1984") in our current education system. They throw the poop so fast I usually just shake my head and move on. But every now and then... :)
August 25, 2008 at 5:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
tc1 (anonymous) says...
BTW CB,
Thanks for the laugh, I needed that! :) :)
August 25, 2008 at 5:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
Right on Cold Beer
August 25, 2008 at 5:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
Hillary is going to steal the nomination away from Obama. Hillary, Bill and her supporters have it all planned out. She is not going to stop the roll call as she was supposed to do. Obama is walking out of the convention with his Richard in his hand.
August 25, 2008 at 5:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
Cold Beer is King and you guys are jealous that you cannot garner any respect from anyone. You are nothing more then a bunch of sorry ass welfare recipients. You can only wish you had half his sensibility or sense of humor. I think your parole officer is looking for you Kring.
August 25, 2008 at 6:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
Now we know that Kring is Johhq Bag......
August 25, 2008 at 6:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
Posted by C_Mikah_Kring on August 25, 2008 at 6:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Let's review: SC schools are awful,
That is because dirt bag bastards like you attend them so we can expect no less. What is the saying,,, you can't polish a turd????
August 25, 2008 at 6:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
LOL... I am not even orignally from here....nice come back by the way
August 25, 2008 at 7 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
Ok Kring you really are the sorry ass I thought you to be...go collect you welfare check....By the way your sister said to remind you the child support check is late...
August 25, 2008 at 7:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
It was mine long before yours... I give it more validilty then you ever will. I own the movie where you can only rent it...just like your women...
August 25, 2008 at 7:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
usna04 (anonymous) says...
ha! this is getting violent boys.
August 25, 2008 at 7:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
COLDESTBEER (anonymous) says...
hey Kring?
August 25, 2008 at 7:52 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
COLDESTBEER (anonymous) says...
Kring , you are out of your league here. And please no Juvenile comments about Jeff servicing me. Your Government spent a bunch of money on me to teach me how to stop that kinda language
August 25, 2008 at 7:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
COLDESTBEER (anonymous) says...
figures,, a damn Brit, ROGERING
August 25, 2008 at 7:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
usna04 (anonymous) says...
RW - it is fun. This guy is, well,...special.
Hey Kring. This website should keep you busy. http://www.pagetutor.com/idiot/idiot....
August 25, 2008 at 7:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
Most people like Kring do not know thier fathers but Kring does not even know if his aunt or his sister is his mother....By the way.. we aready know you a shine boy bastard... ....All his life Kring wanted to be a gangster.....
August 25, 2008 at 8:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
COLDESTBEER (anonymous) says...
i'm not a kid
August 25, 2008 at 8:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
usna04 (anonymous) says...
Yea RW, I'm definitely tagging him for the kind of guy that won't let old people out of the Barnes and Noble parking lot on Sam Rittenberg during rush hour.
I really hope someone gets that, because it really makes me mad when people don't let me out!
By the way RW, you are cracking me up.
August 25, 2008 at 8:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
COLDESTBEER (anonymous) says...
however i would give his ball back. I don't want his balls in my yard. Actually I would allow him on my property, I am not touching them.
August 25, 2008 at 8:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
usna04 (anonymous) says...
Ha, RW - I won't be taking a whiz at a urinal anytime soon, considering I'm a girl. :) But I get your point! lol.
August 25, 2008 at 8:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
Minie me is a friend Cold.....
August 25, 2008 at 8:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
usna04 (anonymous) says...
Kring, I'm not miserable! I'm actually a very happy person. And I don't live out in that area of West Ashley..I live on the edge by James Island's Wappoo Bridge. That's why I hate going out there. It sucks! People can just be rotten sometimes.
August 25, 2008 at 8:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
usna04 (anonymous) says...
lol at ColdBeer.
August 25, 2008 at 8:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
gneubeck (anonymous) says...
The characteristically angry, "Hate America", Michelle Obama experienced a Hollywood makeover that will beguile the "willing dupes"in the electorate. But, her previous well-publicized radical associations; and, her multiple attempts to trash our Nation, will betray her scripted persona. It was a foregone conclusion that the Obama handlers would have Michelle with a smile-cast to cover-up her normally angry countenance, and chain-locked to the teleprompter with their carefully scripted commentary so as to obscure the prospective 1st lady's deeply angry disposition towards America. What a tragic example for our children; what a disastrous blow to societal cohesion at home; what a disconcerting message to our friends and allies; and, what a comforting message to our fanatical opponents abroad; to see a woman who has expressed her beliefs that: "our souls are broken in this nation"; "blacks must join in solidarity to combat a white oppressor"; "we're a country that is just downright mean."; "We're a nation of cynics, sloths, and complacents."; "America is guided by fear, and getting worse all the time."; and, laments that she will face, "further integration and/or assimilation into a white culture and social structure"; to have a potential opportunity to secure the White House itself as the platform for her hate-filled dictum. And, of note to practicing Christians in our society, is Michelle's pledge that: "Barack will be tireless in keeping legal the practice of partial birth abortions". All of this from a woman who has benefited enormously from affirmative actions which she conveniently neglected to mention in the convention speech! Along with her husband's long-term subversive associations, his immersion in seditious anti-American diatribe; and, his recent proclamation: "I don't want that (referring to America in its current form) for my little girls.", has indeed revealed the Obamas as the real-life Manchurian Couple. Greg Neubeck
August 26, 2008 at 2:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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