Thread: Hillary to Obama: “I want you as VP”

You know what Jamie, I just wonder what his highly prized Balinese neighbors/family/associates would think of his actions and attitudes as expressed here? I mean, aren't the Balinese world famous for their gentleness, patience and, above all, friendliness? I guess living with them it sure hasn't rubbed off :cry:

or not...

One of the things I do each year is to ask forgiveness for those I have hurt in time for the coming of the new year.

Even those who were hurt in the various conflicts that happen in the world over time will forgive.

Far be it for me to defend the most vociferous 'one' but with one exception he has been pretty good since his return. He will never be easy but in my opinion he is trying (Very trying I hear some say :D ). I do feel however it is time to forgive and forget.

I think the forum is getting better recently with lots of contributions, keep it up.

Jimbo I absolutely agree, life is way too short for pointless bickering, irregardless how much fun it can be.

I'll just stay away from threads with US presidents in future - thanks god, most of them are already dead.

I have a large blue Obama poster on my front lawn (It's the only one in my street), but I now believe it is only wishful thinking on my part: like so many people, I desperately want some change, but after a short moment of euphoria, I now realize that nothing is going to change, except on the cosmetics level. :(

Whoever is elected, Clinton or Obama, but I don't rule out McCain, as the stupidity of the American electorate is infinite, they all three represent the policy preferences of an oligarchy that has run the United States almost continuously since the Maine went down in Havana's harbor. This oligarchy has two non-negotiable demands: first, that the leadership of the American finance be in the hands of a small cartel of monopolists misrepresenting itself as advocates of the "free market" system; and second, the care and feeding of the war machine must be attended to. As long as these two demands are met, it doesn't really matter which party sits in the White House. The yokels can exercise themselves to their hearts' content over religion in public life, "family values," or other amusements, as long as the oligarchs control the finance and the arsenal. :)

Like they say in my home country, "Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose." :D

Well, I never left the forum. I was just quiet, because I had nothing to contribute to the discussions. :wink:

Actually, I gave up longtime ago, and yet I still want to hope, because without hope how can one live? But how can one not despair in front of the endless continuation of so much misery, so much injustice, and so many missed opportunities? :(

I did not think that my point of view was unique, as I see (reassuring) examples of it each and every day. If you are talking about a different kind of Presidential election, you are correct: one black man and one white woman (and of course the geriatric Republican candidate). But maybe this is as far as it goes. We know that Clinton is sold to the powers that be, and Obama, when you think of it, is really an unknown. I appreciate that during the campaign one must say certain things to cater to some of the electorate (being black is handicap enough), in order to be elected, and so he does (brilliantly). Therefore, my optimistic side or what's left of it, still hope. And the only hope I would then have is that President Obama contributes to a less arrogant and aggressive imperialism, if there is such a thing.

At least, Obama's intellect is not in question, and he would be an AMAZING relief from the moron presently in charge. :)

PS. I wrote "home country," to differentiate it from my "adopted country."