MyDD :: This is really quite simple...

This is really quite simple...

by leshrac55, Sat May 24, 2008 at 01:54:25 PM EST

Look, this is really quite simple.

If someone asks you why you're continuing a campaign that virtually the entire planet has said is over, or really even if that were not the case, you do not say the word "assassination" in your response. Period.

I don't care what the context was. I don't care what she meant to say. It was either downright stupid or downright disgusting. You do NOT invoke an "assassination" as your reason for staying in the race.

That is all.

Tags: Obama, Clinton, gaffe (all tags)

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This will end well... (none / 0)

Commissar: Canadian Gal; Proletariat Policemen: ragekage, Lord Hadrian. "For the Proletariat!"

by Lord Hadrian on Sat May 24, 2008 at 02:01:16 PM EST

Re: This will end well... (none / 0)

Just don't know what else to say... I'm just amazed that somehow people think this is just outrage over nothing.

I don't think she intended it to be negative, but then that falls into the "downright stupid" category and she needs to recognize that and apologize for it. Her "regrets" comment didn't really recognize that, and that's even more unfortunate.

by leshrac55 on Sat May 24, 2008 at 02:09:23 PM EST
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When was the last time you asked yourself (none / 0)

Do I really want Hillary Clinton to be my president?

Is this the person I want representing me to the world?

We shall overcome. Yes we can.

by Sam Wise Gingy on Sat May 24, 2008 at 02:20:47 PM EST
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ntended it to be negative. (none / 0)

She didn't sound negative, but pragmatic - could you imagine her disappointment if she were to suspend or concede only to have the uhhh- you know - the thing happen? Now that could present a real bitter situation.

If she shared suspended status with Edwards and others, then she wouldn't be ideally positioned to come to the rescue of America if an unforeseeable tragedy were to tragically and unsuspectedly occur.

She just wants to be prepared, is all.

by xdem on Sat May 24, 2008 at 02:25:39 PM EST
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Also (none / 0)

Never evoke Nazi, Hitler, or appeasement. You will never win the argument. PEROID!

I would say at this point we're starting to see a little desperation on the part of the woman who I support... NY Governor Paterson

by obamaovermccain on Sat May 24, 2008 at 02:16:41 PM EST

Re: This is really quite simple... (none / 0)

She should only do phone interviews from now on.

Yes, you already know what time to call..

by xdem on Sat May 24, 2008 at 02:18:50 PM EST

And Who Made You God (2.00 / 1)

sometimes "common sense" isn't very common -- this race is not over - and the ones who think it is are the ones who will look the most foolish at the end -

by pan230oh on Sat May 24, 2008 at 02:46:12 PM EST

Re: And Who Made You God (none / 0)

Whether or not I believe it or you believe it is irrelevant, as I explain in the diary. The race has been considered over, and even if it were actually a close race with the likely victor still unknown, the comment was still beyond inappropriate.

by leshrac55 on Sat May 24, 2008 at 02:59:34 PM EST
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Whoops...you and Olberman been (2.00 / 1)

drinking Kool-Aide together this morning? What flavor?

by CoyoteCreek on Sat May 24, 2008 at 02:53:56 PM EST

Re: Whoops...you and Olberman been (none / 0)

Y'know, I've never really seen you add anything to the discourse around here other than ad hominem attacks and rabid invective. Makes you a perfect candidate for my troll list! I'm sure you're proud.

Hooray for John McCain!

by ragekage on Sat May 24, 2008 at 03:07:35 PM EST
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Couldn't be prouder... (2.00 / 1)

of my support for Hillary Clinton.

by CoyoteCreek on Sat May 24, 2008 at 03:18:35 PM EST
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Re: Couldn't be prouder... (none / 0)

I'm glad you're proud for your candidate. Perhaps you could be proud of the image you're projecting of her supporters, then.

Hooray for John McCain!

by ragekage on Sat May 24, 2008 at 03:20:02 PM EST
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I am. Dedicated. Smart. Supportive. (2.00 / 1)

And not buying the crap BO and Friends try and dish out.

by CoyoteCreek on Sat May 24, 2008 at 04:01:49 PM EST
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Re: I am. Dedicated. Smart. Supportive. (none / 0)

hahaha smart????

muwahahahahahaahah!!!!

I would say at this point we're starting to see a little desperation on the part of the woman who I support... NY Governor Paterson

by obamaovermccain on Sat May 24, 2008 at 06:19:50 PM EST
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Re: Whoops...you and Olberman been (none / 0)

BTW, we're laughing at you now, not just near you.

by Rationalisto on Sat May 24, 2008 at 04:12:48 PM EST
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Re: This is really quite simple... (none / 0)

So, you really believe there was absolutely nothing wrong with, when asked why you continue on in the race, to say that someone was assassinated in June? Seriously, that's appropriate commentary? You don't think that's, at the very least, a ridiculously stupid thing to say?

by leshrac55 on Sat May 24, 2008 at 03:00:55 PM EST

Re: This is really quite simple... (none / 0)

You act like you're expecting a reasonable response from the MYDD crowd, Leshrac...not a regular here, huh? The excuses for racism and racist political ploys are endless here, dressed up as respect for the salt-of-the-earth common folk, tradition, etc. It's ugly shit, and you're wasting your time trying to talk to these kooks. Meanwhile, outside the walls of this nuthouse, the Obama campaign rolls on, vetting for a VP is happening (maybe a decent progressive woman to reignite some excitement and pride in people who have desperately been looking for that in HRC?). Let's scale the walls and get the fuck out of this zoo....

by PositiveFreedom on Sat May 24, 2008 at 04:05:18 PM EST
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Re: This is really quite simple... (none / 0)

But first, we should drive them batshit crazy until they're attacking each other or go back to the Clinton campaign...or PowerLine...or both.

And while MyDD is an absurd hall of mirrors, visit hillaryis44 or Taylor Marsh for a real shot of stupid:

"What a device this Obama can be assasinated bullshit is. I resent it. Martin Luther King faced off with white bigots constantly, the Kennedy's Irish heritage stirs visions of it's revolution, so what is there in Obama? Did something happen in Kenya?"

"Hill@ry 2@@8 Hill@ry 2@@8 Hill@ry 2@@8
Ob@m@ S@n Quentin 2009"

"What is the rush is what Hillary was saying.... No one knows what tomorrow will bring. BO could be walking down the capital step, trip over his ears and break his neck!"

"oh gosh i am so outraged someone help me with my limp wrist"

This goes on and on, with the ocassional homophobic or racist insult thrown in for good measure. This shit is hilarious.

by Rationalisto on Sat May 24, 2008 at 04:44:22 PM EST
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