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"What we have here . . . is a failure . . . to communicate!"
March 10, 2008
And that may benefit the Republican Party. With John McCain unopposed his greatest tasks now would be staying in the public eye and choosing a quality running mate. With the media coverage all over the Democratic Candidates due to their continuing their feuds this will not be an easy task. As McCain has no debates to offer the news stations, no opponent to voice his policy over the others, on all sides of the political fences it brings about an interesting dilemma.
What's happening currently to remedy this divided political nation further divided by party politics? Nothing and that is surely the saddest reality of all. And now to further complicate the democratic lines Senator Clinton has made several references to a mutual ticket with her opponent. This is a smart move on the part of the Clinton Campaign machine. As is her recent lack of party politics in Wyoming and Mississippi where instead of detracting democratic party members with their "fight in the sandbox" stance Senator Clinton focused on the lack of Republican Presidential leadership. Where every delegate counts Senator Clinton has in my eyes washed both states from her delegate slate. Mississippi for the majority of the voting public are people of color and Wyoming which has to date been more supportive of Obama's contention.
By giving an inference that a joint ticket with Clinton and Obama may be in the cards the reply from Obama was that it was too early to speak about such an affiliation she has set herself up for a trip to the White House. I personally as one of the "Apathetic Party" will say here for the record that I am very much in favor of something different than the mid to older white male dominance that has held its grip on this country since its founding. I am excited, very excited about this campaign because I see fire in the candidate's eyes. Both Clinton and Obama are well aware of the division of the party and know that in order to defeat John McCain the party must be completely in focus and behind its candidate. This is the process. But what will happen is this. The Apathy Party will wait till the very last minute like the candidates themselves and then say forget it and sit on the couch, watch a movie and check the news the next day to see who won. The save the whales and save the snails people will still be morose about their little know less powerful public contender not pulling a "Cinderella Man" and will be right next to their apathetic house mates fighting over the remote. The Democratic Party, those who get really into it and hope for their fifteen minutes of fame or dare I say, acknowledgement and a lifetime of compensation by the party itself will become lackluster and solemn. This also will reflect fewer democratic voters voting. The bickering also contributes in a negative way from "No need to Campaign Now" McCain and the Republican spotlight. Everyone is watching what amounts to the newest fad on television, reality politics. Maybe we should get a chance to phone in our votes as well after hearing their best renditions of God Bless America.
Here is opinion take it for what it's worth. I would not like to see Senator Clinton win the Democratic nomination. I do not believe that she is the best choice to lead this country. I believe that she and our former President barely got out of the cookie jar with their fingertips intact. Although I did like Bill Clinton I do not believe he had the opportunity to be the kind of leader he wished to be. Leadership after all can only be as strong as its followers, not its leader. I was duly troubled when Senator Clinton became a Senator bypassing the normal residency requirements to run for office. That I understand to a degree, but to run for a major seat in the senate without having lived in the state was shameful. As with many other politicians so that Senator Clinton should not be singled out I am disappointed in my representation. She is however two things that I do admire, a 'Woman' of substance in the political arena and very bright. She is not a President, not yet. This is why in my thinking the Clinton Campaign inference to a joint ticket makes sense. Although still possible I do not feel that Clinton will win the endorsement from the Democratic Party. Yes, it's very close now, some may say that I am full of 'shite' but it's not her time. It is however time for a woman president. I only hope that someone who fits that bill comes sooner than later. I also feel that Clinton has some of these same thoughts you must to be at all human. I can easily become less apathetic if the ticket were Obama and Clinton. I can see these two guiding the country for two terms with Obama leading the way at which point I can see Clinton walking into the White House and history. So for Hillary it's a win-win. If she doesn't win the nomination she and the party know quite well that no other candidate will be acceptable to the party as a running mate other than Clinton and the same is true if Clinton wins the nomination regarding Obama. Right now however we seem to be fighting over who will be the Alpha. Right now the odds are not in either favor as long as the squabbles continue. ¼ of the country (who got out of their chairs and away from the TV) want to see Clinton lead the way. ¼ of the country would like to see Obama lead the country, ½ the country is already behind McCain. But remember this is only a total from the average voting turn-out, getting the less average turn-out is another goal. If John McCain can rise above what is happening and continue to breath ever present he could take much of the fire away from the Democratic Party and its voters.
The character attacks and outright accusations that also sadly are quantified by Obama by denial or retaliation, neither method have helped and both method have harmed both candidates by further dividing he individuals that would support them. I have no qualms about John McCain except one; it's the same old rhetoric by the same style of male. I am amused across the board how five years down the line people everywhere have talked about the poor job Bush is doing. His policies both here and abroad have left us the worse for wear. But these words are for another time.
I am truly apathetic but the excitement that was so instilled in me originally has started to dwindle with the bickering. It makes me feel less than, like what's the point if this is how a party has to do its business. I gave up mud slinging except for certain occasions when I play with my seven year old at the lake.
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For too long I've messed with the wiring in my head. Now it shorts out more oft than not. But at my age I just sit and enjoy the sparks. RJM '07
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