Comments on: Why I Will Vote on Feb. 5 for the Democrat Who Wins Florida http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/01/25/why-i-will-vote-for-dem-who-wins-fla/ News and Opinion on Politics and Media Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:12:35 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Jon http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/01/25/why-i-will-vote-for-dem-who-wins-fla/comment-page-1/#comment-453205 Jon Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:48:37 +0000 http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/01/25/why-i-will-vote-for-dem-who-wins-fla/#comment-453205 Are you asking me for rationales in addition to the ones I worked up in the article? I like them both, don't believe there's a dime's bit of difference between them on the issues and especially regarding the people they'll appoint, many of whom would be exactly the same person. I don't care about the superficialities, name calling and hurt feelings. And if Hillary beats Obama by being tough and going over the line -- and he lets her get him off his stride and off message -- it means she is ready to take on McCain or Romney, and he is not. So I'm leaning toward Clinton because she knows how to beat Republicans. If Obama can beat her in Florida, which has more diverse demographics than any state that has voted so far, I'll vote for him. Are you asking me for rationales in addition to the ones I worked up in the article? I like them both, don’t believe there’s a dime’s bit of difference between them on the issues and especially regarding the people they’ll appoint, many of whom would be exactly the same person.

I don’t care about the superficialities, name calling and hurt feelings. And if Hillary beats Obama by being tough and going over the line — and he lets her get him off his stride and off message — it means she is ready to take on McCain or Romney, and he is not.

So I’m leaning toward Clinton because she knows how to beat Republicans. If Obama can beat her in Florida, which has more diverse demographics than any state that has voted so far, I’ll vote for him.

]]> By: Jim http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/01/25/why-i-will-vote-for-dem-who-wins-fla/comment-page-1/#comment-453135 Jim Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:07:44 +0000 http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/01/25/why-i-will-vote-for-dem-who-wins-fla/#comment-453135 Still, your vote is contingent on how Florida votes? Why not flip a coin? Still, your vote is contingent on how Florida votes? Why not flip a coin?

]]> By: Jon http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/01/25/why-i-will-vote-for-dem-who-wins-fla/comment-page-1/#comment-453120 Jon Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:08:06 +0000 http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/01/25/why-i-will-vote-for-dem-who-wins-fla/#comment-453120 They haven't campaigned in California, either. No TV ads, no yard signs, no bumperstickers. (But this is normal. The nominations are usually in the bag by the time we vote, which is fine with the candidates because to advertising in California is a budget-buster.) Clinton has California in the bag. Maybe Obama will start ads over the next six days but so far he is letting California go uncontested. They haven’t campaigned in California, either. No TV ads, no yard signs, no bumperstickers. (But this is normal. The nominations are usually in the bag by the time we vote, which is fine with the candidates because to advertising in California is a budget-buster.)

Clinton has California in the bag. Maybe Obama will start ads over the next six days but so far he is letting California go uncontested.

]]> By: Jim http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/01/25/why-i-will-vote-for-dem-who-wins-fla/comment-page-1/#comment-453067 Jim Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:50:28 +0000 http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/01/25/why-i-will-vote-for-dem-who-wins-fla/#comment-453067 <i>"That makes it the ideal proving ground for my vote. The Democrat who can win it there (Florida), can win it everywhere, or so it seems to me.</i> Why would you pick Florida? None of the candidates has campaigned here, so it's locked in place from last fall - with Hillary (and spouse), and Edwards (because of 2004) having all the advantages here. No informed decision should rest on "how Florida goes." “That makes it the ideal proving ground for my vote. The Democrat who can win it there (Florida), can win it everywhere, or so it seems to me.

Why would you pick Florida? None of the candidates has campaigned here, so it’s locked in place from last fall – with Hillary (and spouse), and Edwards (because of 2004) having all the advantages here.

No informed decision should rest on “how Florida goes.”

]]> By: Jon http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/01/25/why-i-will-vote-for-dem-who-wins-fla/comment-page-1/#comment-452805 Jon Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:55:56 +0000 http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/01/25/why-i-will-vote-for-dem-who-wins-fla/#comment-452805 Don't be shocked, Monroe. Regular readers (and btw, thanks V & Sharky) can tell you without a doubt: I hate Republicans. Not crazy about South Carolina either. Regular readers also have seen many articles in these pages over the last three years that assert that there are racists all over the country, not just the South. However, they tend to be found in higher concentrations where Republicans are dominant. Why? Because while some liberals are racist, most bigots are conservatives. Says so in the Bible. Don’t be shocked, Monroe. Regular readers (and btw, thanks V & Sharky) can tell you without a doubt: I hate Republicans. Not crazy about South Carolina either.

Regular readers also have seen many articles in these pages over the last three years that assert that there are racists all over the country, not just the South. However, they tend to be found in higher concentrations where Republicans are dominant. Why? Because while some liberals are racist, most bigots are conservatives. Says so in the Bible.

]]> By: c http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/01/25/why-i-will-vote-for-dem-who-wins-fla/comment-page-1/#comment-452778 c Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:52:05 +0000 http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/01/25/why-i-will-vote-for-dem-who-wins-fla/#comment-452778 WHY I WILL VOTE FOR JOHN EDWARDS!! IS THE FACT THAT HE IS THE ONLY CANDIDATE THAT SEEMS TO CARE ABOUT AMERICA AND HAS GOT ALL THE RIGHT IDEAS TO CORRECT IT! YOU CANNOT NEGOTIATE WITH A BULL TO GET IT TO STOP FIGHTING---YOU HAVE TO SHOOT IT!----That is what needs to be done on a lot of things! WHY I WILL VOTE FOR JOHN EDWARDS!! IS THE FACT THAT HE IS THE ONLY CANDIDATE THAT SEEMS TO CARE ABOUT AMERICA AND HAS GOT ALL THE RIGHT IDEAS TO CORRECT IT! YOU CANNOT NEGOTIATE WITH A BULL TO GET IT TO STOP FIGHTING—YOU HAVE TO SHOOT IT!—-That is what needs to be done on a lot of things!

]]> By: Monroe Frey http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/01/25/why-i-will-vote-for-dem-who-wins-fla/comment-page-1/#comment-452753 Monroe Frey Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:31:04 +0000 http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/01/25/why-i-will-vote-for-dem-who-wins-fla/#comment-452753 Of the 59% of African-American voters supporting Obama, how many of them are racists? Do they all simply believe a one term senator, who they'd never heard of before, is absolutely the best guy to lead the free world? Yeah, maybe that's it. I am of the opinion that most Democrats promote racism in their politics. I believe most Democrats would vote for a black candidate 10 to 1 before voting for a better white candidate from the opposition. That, to me, smacks of racism. Does the shoe fit? Of the 59% of African-American voters supporting Obama, how many of them are racists? Do they all simply believe a one term senator, who they’d never heard of before, is absolutely the best guy to lead the free world? Yeah, maybe that’s it. I am of the opinion that most Democrats promote racism in their politics. I believe most Democrats would vote for a black candidate 10 to 1 before voting for a better white candidate from the opposition. That, to me, smacks of racism. Does the shoe fit?

]]> By: Monroe Frey http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/01/25/why-i-will-vote-for-dem-who-wins-fla/comment-page-1/#comment-452746 Monroe Frey Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:16:49 +0000 http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/01/25/why-i-will-vote-for-dem-who-wins-fla/#comment-452746 I'm shocked! Shocked! A dyed in the wool Democrat characterizing his party colleagues in SC as racists! I would have thought, in his opinion, only Republicans could claim that apellation. Would he also be shocked to learn there are racists in NY, or MA, or RI, or NJ? Would he also be shocked to learn that racists are of all colours and all creeds? Maybe we should just outlaw racism...it worked with murder...didn't it? People, all people, have the right to hate anyone they choose; irrationally. Mr. Ponder certainly has a head start in that area. Hate is the origin and a by product of racism and Mr. Ponder certainly has a handle on hate. I’m shocked! Shocked! A dyed in the wool Democrat characterizing his party colleagues in SC as racists! I would have thought, in his opinion, only Republicans could claim that apellation. Would he also be shocked to learn there are racists in NY, or MA, or RI, or NJ? Would he also be shocked to learn that racists are of all colours and all creeds? Maybe we should just outlaw racism…it worked with murder…didn’t it? People, all people, have the right to hate anyone they choose; irrationally. Mr. Ponder certainly has a head start in that area. Hate is the origin and a by product of racism and Mr. Ponder certainly has a handle on hate.

]]> By: Sharky Dowd http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/01/25/why-i-will-vote-for-dem-who-wins-fla/comment-page-1/#comment-452619 Sharky Dowd Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:44:39 +0000 http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/01/25/why-i-will-vote-for-dem-who-wins-fla/#comment-452619 This is the best I've read on the subject. Thank you !! VERY interesting ... MORE PLEASE! This is the best I’ve read on the subject. Thank you !! VERY interesting … MORE PLEASE!

]]> By: Violet http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/01/25/why-i-will-vote-for-dem-who-wins-fla/comment-page-1/#comment-452246 Violet Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:30:53 +0000 http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/01/25/why-i-will-vote-for-dem-who-wins-fla/#comment-452246 Brilliant as usual. Shouldn't be below the fold, but on top where more folks will read it. Brilliant as usual. Shouldn’t be below the fold, but on top where more folks will read it.

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