Uhhh, What was that again?

[Wilma]

RE:  sixdogsmom's request for something nice about Hillary and is waiting.

Do you have the rest of your life?

Now that is bashing.

What most of us say about each other and to each other is banter.  I refer you to the thread, Roll Call to All Members.  Janet and Teresa apparently hate each other, but I know for a fact, it is just the opposite and better not say something bad about one of them to the other.  Unless you know the persons involved, a lot of banter seems like bashing when it is just good natured kidding around.  I have a sense for this as my older brother was the master of put-down, but he did it in such a way that it was funny and flattering.  I take things as humorous and good natured as a matter of course.  When I find that it is meant to be the other, then I am disappointed and hurt that some people can't seem to find the joke.  Maybe I am Pollyanna.  If I am then I am just happier than most folks.

[flo]

there is quite a difference between good natured kidding and down right insulting the intelligence or integrity of a political candidate.  There are faults with most of those running for president, but who of us don't have?  There was only one perfect person ever walked this earth and they crucified him.  Don't forget that.  When it comes voting time, just be sure to pick the person that you "think" could possibly be the correct choice.  Not black, white, man, woman, religion, democrat or republican.  Look for the good in these people and not "what the other said about him or her" or what the previous administration or those before him might have done.  Remember what you read in the newspaper or hear on the TV isn't necessarily the "whole" story, only that part that will make it sound more sensational.  Nuff said

[sixdogsmom]

I'm with you Flo! I agree whole heartedly! We really know very little about the people we vote for as our leaders. We can only do a WAG and hope for the best. They say a people deserve the leaders they have. I just hope we choose the right one THIS time!

[Wilma]

When it comes to political candidates, I don't believe anything I hear or see.  All their bashing and bickering may as well not be said.  What they did before they became candidates has more meaning.  What they can do as president, which is very little, has more reality.  They can say they will do such and such, but when it comes right down to it, they can't do anything except what Congress lets them do.  Better to look at their records as public servants than to listen to what they are saying about themselves and each other.  I reserve my decision until the day it has to be made.  Then it will be made and recorded.

[Jo McDonald]

Unless we could afford to attend every meeting that is held all across our great nation, and listen to each and every word that was spoken, then we HAVE TO READ THE PAPERS AND LISTEN TO THE TV .

   BUT ____ the past deeds of those  poliiticans  speak for themselves.  And I for one --- do not like a lot of those accounts.

  We will be happy to vote, but we may not be happy with the outcome,.

              PLEASE, GOD, BLESS AMERICA !!!!

[W. Gray]

One thing that can be said for Hillary, which both Democrats and Republicans well recognize, she is a fighter.

Although she appears to be losing momentum now, she will not quietly bow out without a battle.

[Carl Harrod]

Sounds like an Aggie has finally broken the code.
The following is the 2007 winning entry from an annual contest at Texas A&M University calling for the most appropriate definition of a contemporary term. This year a definition required for the comtemporary term, 'Political Correctness'.

The winner wrote:

"Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

[DanCookson]

I do not view spirited debate "bashing" a candidate.  Anytime someone brings up a negative in another's personality or leadership qualities everyone jumps to "poor thing". 

Fact remains that all candidates left in the race have considerable baggage to tow around with them and have to tiptoe around it each time it comes up.  I can distinctly remember when Mr. Clinton was in the White House going through impeachment proceedings the buzz around the country was that he was the victim of his wifes crooked business dealings and he was really the victim.  She has a difficult time recalling facts.  That is a problem for a presidential candidate.

Senator Obama is listed as the most liberal member of the U.S. Senate according to his voting record.  This isn't a bash against him, but is going to be brought to light as this process goes forward.  His lack of experience in Foreign policy.  These are merely candidate differences.

Senator McCain, with the bills that he has sponsored with Kennedy, Feingold, and Lieberman.  These will be brought up again and again to show the differences between the candidates.

These exchanges are sometimes the only way that we get to see the candidates and watch them deal with the baggage of poor decisions made, unscrupulous behavior, and policy platforms.


I love it when the gloves come off.  You can tell more about someone when they are at their worst than when they are at their best.



"Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation. It is better be alone than in bad company."
George Washington

[Wilma]

You are right, Dan.  The truth isn't bashing.  My problem is knowing when it is the truth and when it is embellished past the truth.  Petty cat fighting doesn't set good with me.  Some of the backers of some of the candidates doesn't set good with me.  Endorsements don't mean a thing if they are made with the hope of favors later.  Endorsements made with the thought that they can influence the winner are always suspicious.  I am getting too far afield so I will just keep my methods of making a decision to myself.  Who knows, it might come down to the candidates eye color.

[Jody]

YOU WANT ME TO SAY SOMETHING NICE ABOUT HILLARY,LET ME THINK FOE AWHILE---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- oh I KNOW, SHE HAS NICE HAIRCUT!   sorry but that is the best I CAN  DO!!!!