politics 2008
James Douglas Buthman
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It is difficult these days to figure out what is going on. And those of us who have already voted have cashed our chips in, waiting for the main bout to begin. And most of us have already put our money on the side of the ring we want to win so nothing will change this. Politics is often a game of percentages. 35-40% of the vote will go to pre-determined parties. Of this, I am guilty. It is highly unlikely I will vote for John McCain......although I have voted for him twice, I think, as my own Senator. I will vote for whoever is the Democratic nominee.
The problem I have is the ongoing debate between Hillary and Barack is now being promoted as a destructive component of the Democratic Party. As if democracy is destructive. Open-ness and debate is the heart of democracy and this is how we do it here in America. For this I am very proud. This is a great republic and we have the power to influence society if we so choose. If debate and deliberation outside the pre-planned party lines is destructive, then I consider myself a destructive force. I like debate. I enjoy deliberation over the most important issues of the day.
Reader Comments (1)
I agree with your comments about the current Democratic election process. this is an extraordinary year. The excitement being generated by the Clinton/Obama contest is adding to the number of voters in the primaries. The commentators continual arping about destruction is a lot of hogwash to give them something to say.
Whoever wins will be a strong candidate and the loser will support the winner. Obama has a tremendous future no matter what happens in this campaign and Hillary (and Bill) will continue to be influental members of the Democratic Party
As to the book. I will buy several because I want to pass them on to friends who i think will be interested.