Hillary - Obama CNN debate

Hillary continues her valiant fight to stay in, but her emotional comments at the end were conciliatory and showed she was willing to take the high road if he continues his winning streak and bow to the wish of the voters. I think "Change that can be xeroxed" comment was not in the best taste. She has been locked into to a defensive stand of experience as a way to distinguish herself, when she had so many moments where she could have shown her charisma. I think she could have defended her decision to vote for the war on Iraq as a decision that most of the country at that time was in support for. She had no choice - we all were foolish to buy into a foolish president. I am still voting for her. Lets see how the fight in Texas turns out. Good luck Hillary. may the force be with you.

Chris Matthews Humiliates State Senator Kirk Watson on MSNBC - Huffington Post

As reported last night on Huffington Post -

"Texas State Senator Kirk Watson (D-TX) learned a lesson in preparedness Tuesday night when he was humiliated on MSNBC. Watson was on to talk about his support of Senator Obama alongside Representative Stephanie Tubbs (D-OH), who backs Senator Clinton. Watson has endorsed Obama and writes glowingly of all the things Obama will do for the country, if elected. But he was unable to answer Chris Matthews most basic demand: "Name some of his legislative accomplishments... name any..."

Read and watch more..

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/02/19/chris-matthews-humiliates_n_87493.html

Obama wins Wisconsin and WA

I was absorbed in fighting my own battles of daily life today, so had no time to check results of the super mini tuesday till just a few minutes ago. I caught the tail end of Larry King live and then on to Anderson 360 with his panel. He asked Paul Begala - "what is Hillary doing wrong". Paul came up with this really funny and poignant reply "She is losing". Yes, she is losing and she gotta fight back!

Another big night for Barak Obama according to Anderson. He won 58-41 in Wisconsin, and the 50-47 in WA. In total he is ahead by 60 delegates. Democrat strategists like Donna Barrize and David Gergen are saying she needs to change her speech writer, find her voice and feel she can still fight back. Clinton campaign needs to fight hard. She needs to exploit any weaknesses she can find and kick Obama's ass in the debate this Thursday and compete for votes. Is it too late - IT IS NEVER TOO LATE! According to Gergen and Donna, she cannot take anything for granted, she needs to come back to the country in a more emotional way, with a new message and inspire supporters she may have taken for granted to stay with her or come back to her. She is a fighter and tough and she really needs to get going on it. Paul Begala tells Larry King she needs to take Edward's message and draw it as a battering ram and differentiate from Obama.

On a final note, my thanks to Dan for posting a comment on the Obama's psychological profile piece. I have replied with a follow up. Please readers, I would really like some comments, opinions and conversations. There is much to be said and much to be written. I may come accross as a Hillary fanatic, but I do plan to support whoever is nominated from the democratic party. The battle has only started for the change from GWB.

And for those who feel my posts are goofy, yes they are meant to be goofy, controversial, opinionated, and provocative. We are all entitled to our opinions and I use this blog to expresss mine. I welcome comments on here about my posts.

Obama-mania, Hillary-mania -- lets all calm down and relax!

Before the next round of blood bath, on this mini super tuesday of the presidential primaries, or lets say the democratic nomination for the President, lets all take a few deep breaths, gently close our eyes, sit on the floor in a cross legged position, lift our chest and spine, roll our shoulders back, and relax and simply observe our breath as we inhale pure oxygen and exhale impure air. Now we fold our hands in a Namaste pose and then after a deep inhalation at the next exhalation, chant OM three times... OOOOHM.... OOOOHM...OOOOHM... Now place your hands on your thighs, and gently open your eyes and watch the following videos and enjoy the moment...

A psychological profile on Obama

As I immerse myself in the lefty blogosphere of Hillary and Obama blogs my head started spinning reading the poll data, the pro and con arguments for and against them, the red vs blue conversion rates, whose bite is stronger than whose bark. Ultimately boiled down to this one very simple point -- Who are these people really? and does their personality support what I would want in a president.

I had an interesting discussion with my 7 year old the other day. She like her dad has now become interested in this Hillary vs Obama race. Her entire elementary class of 120 kids (grades 1 thru 6) voted for Hillary and sent a letter to her campaign recently announcing their support and endorsement for her. She asked me point blank -- "Daddy why dont you want to vote for Obama?". I really had to think hard. I have got to know Hillary as a person for the last 16 years as a public figure. I didn't know much about Obama. How do we get to know someone like him in just a few months?

In many ways we define ourselves by our historical perspective, our educational background, principles, parents, our upbringing etc. I only recently found out that Obama's middle name was Hussain. Hillary is so commonly and casually refered to as HRC - Hillary Rodham Clinton. After I heard this, which came a surprise, I felt Obama had not truly defined himself and his identity. According to reports I have read, he has denied he his muslim, a religion from his father. I really oppose people who do that. You have two parents and you are products of their genes and heritage. My kids follow two religions, their mother and their father's. I know religion is a personal choice, but I find it hard to believe that Obama was not exposed to his father's religion.

I feel we should be proud of our heritage and what our parents represent. These are values I teach my kids. Yes, we are all american but we all came from somewhere else. Denial of that heritage is like not fully defining yourself. I told my kid that one of the things I didn't care about Obama was that he doesn't use his middle name "Hussain". He comes accross as hiding it and I don't care about that in a person. Obama calls himself black, but does he represent all that is black about him? I am not really sure about that.
That speaks volumes for me when I make an assesment of a person.

Today, in my exploration of the lefty blogosphere I found a comment with the followiing link that describes a psychological profile of Obama. It made an interesting lunch time reading and was eye opening and resonated with feelings deep inside I have for why Obama never got me as excited as Hillary Clinton. I know many polls show Obama will blow McCain out of the water. Well folks, don't under-estimate these conservatives. They will have lots of dirt to dig out to slam him.

Peace Out!

http://www.contrariancommentary.com/community/Home/tabid/36/mid/363/newsid363/79/Default.aspx

"Words do matter" -- Barak Obama

"Dont tell me words don't matter" he says in his speech in Milwaukee at a Democrat dinner last night. Yes Barak words do matter, but you have no idea what you are signing up for. Solutions, actions and experience do make a difference. One attendee stood up and applauded for Barak, but later told a CNN reporter "I liked his speech but I am voting for Clinton". Wake up Barak and partner with Hillary for a Clinton/Obama ticket which is guarenteed to win and change this nation. Actions are still louder than "words"!



Peace out!

Bobby Jindal -- A hope for the future

I am watching this 36 year old governor of Louisana being interviewed by Wolf Blitzer on CNN. A life long Republican and son of Indian immigrants he parallels Obama as a hope for the future. Bobby was in the Senate prior to be elected governor of Louisana. He has a huge challenge in front of him with New Orleans. He says he has a historic opportunity to bring changes in the state of Louisana. Right on! He has chosen the right path to get more experience and he maybe in the future he could pursue an effort to be the first Indian-American President of the United States. Experience will count and go a long way for him....

Peace!

Tonight on Larry King Live -- John McCain, Jame Carville, Prof. Michael Eric Dyson, Michael Medved, Kelly Ann

I see John McCain talking about his presidential campaign and I feel he is a worthy republican, someone with a record, strength and poise and ability to rise above the conservative crap. His humility is commendible. I could see him as the President. But, we have had 8 years of republican/right wing crap and he will be battling his own party through and through as he cruises through his nomination.

So back to the real battle between Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama. Now the experts are saying Obama is not only charismatic but he has solid plans and the republicans fear him. James Carville is out and out for Hillary. He is fighting for her. Will the democrats dis-enfranchise 1.6 million votes in Michigan and Florida? I think James Carville is right. So all you voters in TX, OH and PA, fix this new wave of insanity blowing a young novice poodle with a nice bow on his head to become "best in show"!

Peace.