Why won't the Democrats give America an electable candidate?

[rockyfortune]

and why isnt barack obama electable? ...maybe you think he is overly intelligent, or is much more objective than he ought to be?   or maybe hes not "black enough"..

barack obama is the most ELECTABLE candidate for president since ...well, jfk.

that's a reach...what does black enough have to do with anything.  

[Dos Equis]

and why isnt barack obama electable? ...maybe you think he is overly intelligent, or is much more objective than he ought to be?   or maybe hes not "black enough"..

barack obama is the most ELECTABLE candidate for president since ...well, jfk.

Hardly.  Too many bigots in this country for a Halfrican American to get elected president.  Sad but true. 

[Tre]

has fred thompson announced yet? everytime i hear about him they say he's exploring a run...the repubs can still win this..it's not a longshot..they need a very solid ticket--no dissension in the party and they could win it again...

If Democratic America chooses the woman or the Black man as their nominee, the Republicans could trot out a registered sex offender and still win, so long as he's White and at least 5-foot-10. 

[Tre]

you better dig up thomas jefferson or john adams and ask them to run again..because no president is going to make progressive change because that would mean getting out from under the thumb of corporate america---and if they did that then they wouldn't become president anyhow...

That's your most accurate statement so far.

This is a reality that we need to wake up to, no question about it.

[ieffinhatecardio]

She understands the political game much better then Obama, and Edwards does not come off as genuine.

I agree but Hillary doesn't come across as genuine either. At least to me she's the least genuine of any of them.

[Decker]

I am just saying that she seems more consumed with being that 1st woman president than being a good president, and I am not saying that she couldn't be both.  I would prefer some who's main goal was to make progressive change in our nation.  This is why I support Fred Thompson.  He hasn't even announced his running and people are flocking to him.  He is letting the people speak.

Which of Fred Thompson's policy positions got you to support him?

[K-1]

That's your most accurate statement so far.

This is a reality that we need to wake up to, no question about it.

I agree aswell.

It's a sad day when we all know what needs to be done for change but we have to gamble and roll the dice every 4 yrs and just watch the ships roll in...then watch em roll away again.... while our newly elected just sits by the dock of the bay....wasting time.

It's time for a revolt on capital. It's the only way.  Like the old saying goes, "If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself!" It's time for a change and it seems no one wants to step up to the plate, so it's time for the people to start putting some Foot N A$$e$.

[Decker]

I think George Washington did...

No he didn't. He kept his hand in politics even in his 'retirement' prior to his election.  Did you know Washington embezzled funds during his presidential tenure?  He took more than the presidential salary allotted to him.

[dizzleman06]

Which of Fred Thompson's policy positions got you to support him?

Honestly, the way he is handling entering the race...  He doesn't seem power hungry, and I like that, plus he is a true conservative and that is something the Rep.'s were missing...

[Decker]

you better dig up thomas jefferson or john adams and ask them to run again..because no president is going to make progressive change because that would mean getting out from under the thumb of corporate america---and if they did that then they wouldn't become president anyhow...

Great point.

[Decker]

Honestly, the way he is handling entering the race...  He doesn't seem power hungry, and I like that, plus he is a true conservative and that is something the Rep.'s were missing...

The path to the office of presidency is the greasiest dirtiest shitpole that can be climbed.  Do not think for a moment that Fred (former mega-lobbyist) Thompson isn't power hungry---all the candidates are.

Hell, ambition is a great thing...I wish I had some.  It is the platform/positions which matter.

[dizzleman06]

The path to the office of presidency is the greasiest dirtiest shitpole that can be climbed.  Do not think for a moment that Fred (former mega-lobbyist) Thompson isn't power hungry---all the candidates are.

Hell, ambition is a great thing...I wish I had some.  It is the platform/positions which matter.

[dizzleman06]

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[dizzleman06]

where did everyone go?  lunchtime?  sucks for me...working lunch, every lunch.

[Dos Equis]

where did everyone go?  lunchtime?  sucks for me...working lunch, every lunch.

Lunchtime?  It's only 0730.   

[rockyfortune]

if hilary is elected..does that make bill first lady?

[Dos Equis]

I guess they call him first gentleman?  First man? 

[dizzleman06]

Lunchtime?  It's only 0730.   

not in TX...haha

[dizzleman06]

if hilary is elected..does that make bill first lady?

excellent question!

[Dos Equis]

not in TX...haha

I like Texas (the people, not the weather).  My sister lives there.  Nice place. 

Funny bumper sticker someone told me about:  "Happiness is Texas in my rear view mirror."  I guess that's only funny if you don't like Texas. 

[dizzleman06]

Yeah, the weather takes some getting used to.  I actually enjoy it!  This year has sucked because it rained so much, I like sun, it makes me happy!  where does your sis live in TX?

[Dos Equis]

Yeah, the weather takes some getting used to.  I actually enjoy it!  This year has sucked because it rained so much, I like sun, it makes me happy!  where does your sis live in TX?

You must like 100 degree weather in the summer and freezing "wind chill factor" in the winter.  I learned several phrases when visiting Texas:  "heat index," "wind chill factor," and "cold front." 

My sister lives in Duncanville.  Where are you?   

[dizzleman06]

Dude... I live in Arlington... we are like 12 miles apart.  small world.

[Dos Equis]

Dude... I live in Arlington... we are like 12 miles apart.  small world.

Small world indeed.  Arlington is nice.  I've been to Lake Arlington a few times.  Some beautiful homes in that town. 

[dizzleman06]

yeah, i live about 4 miles from Lake Arlington.