Reply #5: We're just going to have to move past this vote. [View All]

[LisaM]

Although I fundamentally disagree with it and the war, I have to say that I have numerous friends and acquaintances, normally clear-headed, who were in an absolute tizzy after 9-11, and who had thoughts and feelings that they've since regretted. I remember being told, in all sincerity, that Bush's post 9-11 speech was great, that we had to support him, that France was a terrible country for not joining in, etc., etc. (you still hear people making the French jokes - EVEN NOW). I lost at least one friend during this time, and alienated a few others.

They have since come to understand that I was right - I've been told so by several people - and I have forgiven them and we are friends and are moving forward.

I don't know if Hillary believed Bush's evidence, if she was just representing the thoughts and emotions of those she represents, or what. But I have to move past this (and both Hillary and Obama's votes on funding) because it's too important not to.