DEMS CAN'T GET THEIR OWN HOUSE IN ORDER; HOW CAN DEAL WITH THE COUNTRY?

You just can’t make this stuff up! What do YOU Think?

The Democratic Party cannot manage itself and still is asking “we the people” to give them control of the country. Hmmmm Not a good idea.

Look at it: The Democratic Party has disenfranchised all the citizens in two states because the states didn’t hold their primaries as the party dictated. I wrote about negating the people’s choices in January:

http://a-big-bang.blogspot.com/2008/01/disenfranchisement-in-michigan.html

and

http://a-big-bang.blogspot.com/2008/01/florida-democrats-disenfranchised-and.html

They’re holding a convention where the “Super Delegates,” not the will of the voters from the states, will dominate the convention. That’s the case even though elected delegates are only committed on the first round of votes. The leaders of the party, John Dean, Nancy Pelosi, and Harry Reid want decisions made by next Friday (before the convention) where elected delegates are free to vote as they choose after the first ballot.

Though neither Obama nor Hillary have the requisite number of delegates to secure the nomination, the party is calling on Hillary to pack it up and go home. The Party has chosen the candidate, and the heck with the rest of you; you won’t even have a say at the convention.

This whole thing is particularly scary because they keep touting themselves as the party of the people. Hmmmmmm. I guess that works if the people like the idea of having politicians making and instituting all the choices. Not me.

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ANOTHER OBAMA BOMB

Today a key Obama campaign advisor resigned. Word is out that she called Hillary Clinton a "monster." She claims it was supposed to be off the record, but you'd have to wonder what brain freeze caused her to trust the press to keep mum on this juicy tidbit.

You can't make this stuff up. It gets better.

In her resignation statement she said that this pronouncement is at odds with all the other statements she has made saying that she admires Mrs. Clinton.

Which statement would you believe expresses her true feelings--the ones intended for public consumption or the presumably private comment not intended for us to hear? You know that old saying about how to protect yourself, "Go for the privates."

Between Obama 's brushing off the press yesterday claiming he'd already answered eight questions (big deal) and this, I'm trying to figure out what kind of HOPE and CHANGE this all represents.

When is this guy going to come out and say something substantive?
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EDWARDS' LOSS PROVES HE'S THE LOWEST OF THE LOW

I just finished talking about sinking to new depths when news of John Edwards seeped through the sewerage. What a bottom feeder he is! Incomparable--at least so far.

I needn't mention his totally inadequate qualifications for the presidential post. I needn't discuss his ridiculous stance on most issues. I needn't point out his lies on virtually every point. He proved today what he is in it for!

Rather than honorably leaving the race because he cannot garner enough support as Hunter, Thompson and Guiliani have done, Edwards is "suspending" his campaign for president. What does that mean, folks? It means that despite the fact that he is no longer running, he is entitled to receive matching government funds--you know, the money you contribute to try to prevent rich people from buying public offices (Corzine succeeded; Romney is still questionable). EDWARDS WANTS THE DOUGH--WIN OR LOSE. Takes a lot of money to keep the guy's hair styled. He's neither a donkey nor an elephant; he's a pig!!!!

CLINTON & OBAMA SPIN LIKE WHIRLING DERVISHES

Both the Clinton and Obama camps are spinning so dizzyingly, they must be ready to puke! I am ready to puke as I read and hear the results of their spinning. Consider that no Democratic delegates will have a vote at the Democratic Convention as the state was disenfranchised by the National Committee, but they're both claiming victory.

Hillary hightails it back to Florida to celebrate her empty victory and thank the voters of Florida for giving her their all. All of nothing, actually, except a goose for states on Super Tuesday when most of the rest of the country will decide Florida's potential fate for the next four years. Her enthusiasm is as phony as the rest of Hillary who would kill (take that as you please--literally or figuratively) to have those delegates at the convention for her.

Obama sinks to new lows, but he's been watching Hillary so perhaps he has no choice. He touts the Florida results as a TIE. Zero delegates for him and Zero delegates for her. There's no considering that in this meaningless delegate race, she whupped him soundly!

Meanwhile, in the background, you get the clueless Floridians cheering wildly. Duh! It is really time to get off the merry-go-round. We can only hope it's the end of the ride!
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FLORIDA DEMOCRATS DISENFRANCHISED AND TOO STUPID TO REACT

You gotta wonder about the lemming mentality among Democrats in states where they've totally lost their say in chosing a nominee at the Democratic Convention. It's part and parcel of the whole Democrat philosophy that says the party leadership is the only source of "what's good for you." Apparently the stupid Dem populace believes that it deserves the kick in the rear that its getting. They follow anyway!!!

They'll follow even as Democrats lead the entire country over the edge of a precipice--in terms of security, economy, and personal freedom. While Democrats mouthe personal freedom and oppose moves such as the Patriot Act, they blithely eliminate delegates from entire states! Florida is just the latest in this primary season. The Florida State Democratic Committee moved the primary date up in advance of Super Tuesday, and Voila! no delegates to the convention. No delegates mean those poor Floridians are treated as idiots and lose their say in choosing the party nominee. Where's the uproar!!!! Don't they get it!!!???
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DISENFRANCHISEMENT IN MICHIGAN

How come no one--the media, in particular--is screaming bloody murder about the disenfranchisement of Democratic voters in Michigan? This state lost more than jobs; it lost its right--at least as members of the Democratic Party--to participate in the selection of the Democratic candidate for President. When the state opted to move up its primary date, the Democratic Party stripped it of its delegates. Michigan will have no voice at the Democratic Convention without delegates.

Michigan is a perfect example of why we must have a representative government that responds to the individual states' as well as the country's needs. (Read the Federalist Papers to see our founders' original intent.) Michigan has issues not seen elsewhere, and those issues need to be addressed in a big way. They have the right to send people into government who represent them in dealing with their issues. They were robbed of the choice in the Democratic Party.

The media should be all over the Democrats for punishing the people of the state in this manner, and yet it's errily silent. Democrats like to pat themselves on the shoulder and blow hot air about their concern for the common man, and yet, given the chance, they rob the common man of his freedom and his vote. How's that for hypocrisy and big brother government? Do you trust or want the party to make up your mind for you?

If you trust the Democrats to stand up for you and your rights, look at Michigan as an example of where you stand, and write your representatives about this twisting of America in the hands of politicians.
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TRUTH ABOUT NEW HAMPSHIRE

The truth about the New Hampshire primaries has less to do with the pundits' predictions than with the third place finishers in each case.

Hillary's numbers haven't changed nationwide, and months ago Dick Morris pointed out that she has her core constituency, and her national numbers don't move up or down much of all. People know her and they've made up their minds despite her crocodile tears and Bill's role as whipping boy. (Give ME a break).

Her "landslide" was about two points. The polls didn't take into account the 17% that clueless Edwards gleaned. When he finally leaves the race, where will those 17% go? It won't be to Hillary. They'll be Obama votes, and that makes a big difference.

On the Republican side, McCain did very well. He talks big about security, and that grabs voters. But people have yet to be reminded of his immigration/amnesty (despite his denial) junk in league with the most liberal ideologues in Congress. Third place Mike Huckabee did not have the evangelical backing he needed to win in Iowa. Where will his votes go? I don't see them going to McCain. As the race gets tighter, the gloves will come off and the brass knuckles will come out. Guiliani has yet to really make his move, and if he hangs in there until Florida, American security will be a much bigger issue.

As Arte Johnson used to say, "Verrry interesting."

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