Reply #1: "Obama terrible, Hillary great" is a LIE, imho. As is, "Hillary terrible, Obama great". [View All]

[Warren DeMontague]

Personally, I will be ecstatic to vote for ANY of the top 3 in November- Edwards, Obama, Hillary. I realize that's not a terribly popular opinion around here, certainly not as much fun as the knock-down shit-flinging fights between the various contingents.

My personal preference is Edwards, but Obama is a smart guy and you know what? He is quite possibly THE political orator of his time.. just as Bill Clinton was. Don't underestimate the power and value of having a leader who can actually lead. Actually inspire. I think if Obama is the nominee he has the potential to be the most uplifting, enthusiasm generating candidate we've seen since... well, ever. His positions, his voting record, all point up someone who is solidly liberal and progressive where it counts.

As for Hillary, much of what you say is true. She has a tremendous grasp of the issues. I agree, she'll probably hit the ground running. I think there are potentially deep problems with her as the nominee, but I will support her- like I said, enthusiastically- if she wins it.

The important thing, here, to remember is that in a couple months we WILL have a nominee, and the supporters of candidate X or candidate Y that the supporters of candidate Z have been throwing shit at are going to be NEEDED to help propel us all to victory.

I think some folks have lost sight of that fact.

And what any of this has to do with Richard Dawkins is beyond me. :shrug: