…goeth before the fall, etc., etc.
A shining example of why I’m just as reluctant to label myself a Democrat as a Republican, courtesy of the head pharisee himself of our holier-than-thou friends at Daily Kos:
So it’s caucus night. The Democratic Party website hums along, churning out results efficiently and without a single hiccup.
The Republican Party website crashes.
Democrats tallied their votes and have 100 percent precincts reporting, despite caucuses that could last for hours on end.
Republicans are still stuck at 93% reporting, despite having a much more simple and efficient caucus process (show up, vote, go home).
Democrats made this look easy, while Republicans have bumbled their way through the night.
Um, guys? You had a great primary. BTW, we’re still stuck in a war you let happen, with a president who’s taken on an absurd level of executive power, without anything close to affordable health care, and with seemingly fewer Constitutional rights by the day. Just a smattering of humility might be in order for the moment. (Or, if you wanted to get real crazy and take a hint from, like, every major religion and benevolent ethos in history, it might even be in order on a routine basis. But whatever. I know—they’re being despicable when it’s their side throwing stones. When we do it, it’s different.)
Gag me. And don’t fuck this up for Barry, please.
I’m willing to call myself a democrat, but putting my hopes on Hillary. Sadly, I believe Krugman is correct in his assessment that the racial divide drives Americans to vote Republican, and enable policy clearly not in their interest. Woah, I’m cynical beyond words - and appreciate BO, but the game theory pragmatist in me will pull lever for HC.
Andrew | 10:08 pm on 4 January 2008
My major concern with Hillary is that she’s not going to break the 50/50 deadlock that’s been stagnating the country for so long—a lot of things we hear about the various candidates are opinion or simple meme, but it’s indisputable that she’s the polarizing figure she’s labeled as. I mean, I could live with her if I had to, and I’m sure she’d get some stuff done. I’m just really tired of all the partisan bullshit, and Obama’s record in Illinois indicates that he has been effective at transcending them party lines.
And I’m just not convinced the race thing will be such a big factor for him, especially given the poor options the GOP has to run against him right now. If he gets the nomination and picks a good running mate—Richardson or Biden, maybe—I think he’s got a very, very real opportunity.
Anyway, New Hampshire will be a good litmus test of the race issue, I think. Iowans are white, but they’re the kind of white that would feel horribly guilty about not voting for someone because he’s black. On the East Coast, I’m not so sure. (No disrespect intended, of course! You’re an East Coast native, right?)
jmoney | 2:06 am on 4 January 2008
[...] Please note that even more than two months ago, I suspected the Democrats would fuck this up for Barry. [...]
Another Damned Blog » Precognition | scribblescribblescribble.com | 1:40 am on 4 January 2008