Philosoraptor
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Sat Feb-02-08 06:19 AM
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Excited at the prospect of a non-white, or non-male president? |
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At my advanced age, I can remember when the idea of a woman president or a black president was simply unheard of. It was spoken of in academic terms only, could a woman or a black candidate ever become president of the United States of America? And now that it is a real possibility, many of the younger folks may not realize the big deal that might occur, America's first non-white or female president.
It is either no big deal at all, or its the biggest deal since George Washington. I won't be voting for president based on sex, or race, but some people will, and some are downright intimidated at the idea of a non-white or female commander in chief, and will vote against them.
The only kind of president I want is a Democrat, and a non asshole, but I must admit, that I am somewhat excited to be preparing to vote for America's first female or non-white president. I felt a sense of pride for all women when Nancy Pelosi took the gavel, but then of course, disappointment followed. She is however a reminder that women are now well represented in our government, as are non-whites, and many of us remember a time when that would have been unthinkable.
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tkmorris
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Sat Feb-02-08 07:02 AM
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From a historical perspective it might be of interest, but I live in the here and now. I am pleased that we can consider either as a serious candidate, but in the end I don't really care whether they are light or dark, an innie or an outie.
What I care about is what they STAND for. I have left a Republican ninny, a quasi-Democrat with a tendency to sell-out, and a mostly mystery Democrat who professes a desire to bring us all together under one tent.
I aint too thrilled.
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Sat Feb-02-08 07:16 AM
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2. Yes! I wanted John Edwards on issues, but ... |
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We're here now, and it's exciting to know something big in history could happen this year.
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Sat Feb-02-08 07:20 AM
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3. My excitement is tempered by the fact that neither of them will hold this administration accountable |
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for what it's done.
Obama, at least, has blatantly ruled it out. Otherwise, I'd be jumping on his bandwagon so fast the wheels would creak.
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Sat Feb-02-08 07:41 AM
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4. No, I'm excited at prospect of Democratic President nt |
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Sat Feb-02-08 07:54 AM
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I don't like either one of them - and it breaks my heart that no matter how hard I try can't get excited...
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Sat Feb-02-08 07:57 AM
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6. All I want is something to do and feel happy about living. A plan and a future. |
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That's the only label I'm going to care about.
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Sat Feb-02-08 09:46 AM
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I'm trying to find other reasons to get excited about a Clinton or Obama presidency, but that's about it, so far.
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Sat Feb-02-08 10:03 AM
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8. I am rooting for a female president |
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I have never cared about this team or that team winning ever in my life, but I am rooting for the female gender to win this one. The gentler part of the male/female equation has been relegated to the child's part of the table for centuries and I would like that to change.
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