Politics

[lollardfish]

I've watched the upcoming primary with interest, although I fully expect Obama to win most of Illinois' delegates. Still, I've never seen a primary like this one, and I've never been genuinely uncertain of what I wanted to do. In '92, my first election, Clinton was the nominee before I had the CT primary. In '96, same deal. I voted for Clinton happily enough both times. In '00, I liked Bradley, but didn't think he could get elected, and again the race was over long before MN caucused. In '04, Kerry seemed so wonderful to me for awhile, and I voted for him in a caucus that went for Kucinich (Powderhorn Park) - again, electibility was key. Edwards seemed to green, Dean to odd, and Kerry seemed so inspirational. No, not in how he talked, but in his life and career. He seemed strong in exactly the way that W. seemed weakest. Anyway, we all know how that turned out.

Tomorrow I am voting for Obama. Clinton is brilliant and talented, a micro-manager in the best sense. But I feel that the presidency doesn't need a manager - it needs a visionary who can hire, and lead, the managers. America seems to me to be in such dire straits right now, and I just don't see Clinton turning the tide. Obama - who knows, but I'm going to give him my vote, because he is trying to change the system. I'd be proud to vote for either of them ... except that I don't really like Clinton Democrats, and I've come to loathe Bill Clinton's resurgence (and I loved Bill's post-presidency role over the last 6 years).

At any rate, this is really a positive endorsement. I love his rhetoric. I love his presence. I want a leader to believe in, to inspire. I found the video below inspiring.

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[thickie.livejournal.com]

"I feel that the presidency doesn't need a manager - it needs a visionary who can hire, and lead, the managers."

"I love his rhetoric. I love his presence. I want a leader to believe in, to inspire."

Keen observations, and sage words Doctor.