Submitted by CCG (not verified) on June 5, 2008 - 3:41pm.
I have such mixed feelings about it all. (as usual)
Part of me is so sad not to have a woman at the top of the ticket, again. When my daughter was in the second grade and learned about the presidents, she came home very, very excited and asked me, "Mom, out of all the presidents, how many have been women?"
That moment is still with me, having taught my daughters early on that they could grow up to be anything they wanted. This year Emily is registered to vote for the first time and I thought it would be really inspiring if she could participate in the first election for a female president.
But, I realize this is a personal story, and we all have them. I know this time is precious to many. It's an historic moment. Mr. Obama is inspiring and has the ability to bring people together, that much is certain. I reserve my judgement and am happy just to be around to witness it.
Ms. Clinton's speech could have been better, but she didn't ask me to write it for her! I think her resistance to concede shows that it is personal to her, that it meant a great deal to her, and that it is just truly difficult for her to give it up. I certainly can't fault her for that kind of caring and passion. I also think it's silly to believe that waiting a few days to concede will have any lasting effect on the Democratic Party. As quickly as we move on to the next topic in this society, it won't be remembered next month. I have heard it said that perhaps she is trying to negotiate certain terms with Mr. Obama before she concedes. I heard it suggested on WNYC yesterday that the Obama campaign has told her that if they offer the VP position to her, she must decline and that her people have agreed to this on the condition that they not offer it to another woman. I have no idea if any of this is true, but it could explain the lag time.
The primary process is in need of adjustment. I can't believe the people of Florida and Michigan were not rioting in the streets when they found out their votes would not be counted. What has happened to the people in this country? It is the duty of every American to pay attention to these things BEFORE they occur.
Which brings me to my last point, I am overjoyed to learn that your show will be back on the air. This is just the sort of thing you would make us aware of if it were to happen here in Maryland. I am counting the days, I will be there and I am sure it will feel good to have the brain stirred again.
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I have such mixed feelings about it all. (as usual)
Part of me is so sad not to have a woman at the top of the ticket, again. When my daughter was in the second grade and learned about the presidents, she came home very, very excited and asked me, "Mom, out of all the presidents, how many have been women?"
That moment is still with me, having taught my daughters early on that they could grow up to be anything they wanted. This year Emily is registered to vote for the first time and I thought it would be really inspiring if she could participate in the first election for a female president.
But, I realize this is a personal story, and we all have them. I know this time is precious to many. It's an historic moment. Mr. Obama is inspiring and has the ability to bring people together, that much is certain. I reserve my judgement and am happy just to be around to witness it.
Ms. Clinton's speech could have been better, but she didn't ask me to write it for her! I think her resistance to concede shows that it is personal to her, that it meant a great deal to her, and that it is just truly difficult for her to give it up. I certainly can't fault her for that kind of caring and passion. I also think it's silly to believe that waiting a few days to concede will have any lasting effect on the Democratic Party. As quickly as we move on to the next topic in this society, it won't be remembered next month. I have heard it said that perhaps she is trying to negotiate certain terms with Mr. Obama before she concedes. I heard it suggested on WNYC yesterday that the Obama campaign has told her that if they offer the VP position to her, she must decline and that her people have agreed to this on the condition that they not offer it to another woman. I have no idea if any of this is true, but it could explain the lag time.
The primary process is in need of adjustment. I can't believe the people of Florida and Michigan were not rioting in the streets when they found out their votes would not be counted. What has happened to the people in this country? It is the duty of every American to pay attention to these things BEFORE they occur.
Which brings me to my last point, I am overjoyed to learn that your show will be back on the air. This is just the sort of thing you would make us aware of if it were to happen here in Maryland. I am counting the days, I will be there and I am sure it will feel good to have the brain stirred again.