Has it occurred to anyone that there may be a reason Obama supporters are angry and frustrated? Could it be that we strongly support our candidate too, and the vicious attacks against Obama, his wife, and his supporters are hurtful? Could it be that Obama supporters don't understand, and are frustrated when Hillary supporters can't seem to accept that we strongly believe that the game was played fair and square by Obama - but that Hillary seems to want to change the rules practically every day? I hear a whole lot about how awful Obama supporters are - but I have seen some of the most heartbreaking, shocking, terrible statements out of Hillary supporters; statements that I can hardly believe would come out the mouths of Democrats. Hillary supporters are not innocent. They have played an equal role in the hard feelings. AdAbsurdum is exactly right - there have been times that Obama supporters have tried to extend a hand in peace and reconciliation - only to have that hand slapped away. Michelle Bociurkiw's comment:

"because your arrogant pompous olive branch is out of necessity not sincerity"

illustrates my point exactly. Michelle - how can you expect anyone to feel sincere about extending an olive branch when this is the response?

I'm not saying that Obama supporters are innocent either - they aren't. In order for reconciliation to take place, I think that BOTH sides need to recognize their own responsibility for the divisions and resentments. As Hillary herself said: it would be an unbelievable tragedy for all Americans if the anger and resentment was held so strongly that Democrats would actually vote for McCain as revenge for their candidate losing the nomination in a contest that was waged fair and square and by the rules that all parties agreed to in the beginning. We truly are at a pivotal moment in history. I think many of us will agree that in order to overcome the challenges we face: restoring our civil liberties, stopping torture and spying, preventing our country from going bankrupt, preventing extreme right-wing supreme court judges being appointed and overturning Roe v. Wade, bringing a halt to the shameful tragedy of Iraq, addressing climate change, and rebuilding the middle-class in this country......to do these things we MUST have a Democrat sworn in as President in January 2009. I wish to urge Hillary supporters to please think of these very important issues before casting a revenge vote that could potentially give the presidency to McCain.

I'm willing to forgive and forget. In the interests of this country, in the interests of the world, and in the interests of future generations. Can you forgive and forget? Will you?

Posted at May 15, 2008 6:26 PM in response to Hillary's concession speech planned...early draft leaked

Trust and Hillary Clinton do not mix.

Posted at April 9, 2008 3:28 PM in response to Elizabeth Edwards: "I Just Have More Confidence" In Hillary On Health Care

Like "liar"?

Posted at April 9, 2008 10:17 AM in response to Clinton does not lie but Obama does and gets a free pass.

Like "liar"?

Posted at April 9, 2008 10:17 AM in response to Clinton does not lie but Obama does and gets a free pass.

I'm a woman and I support Obama.

Posted at April 7, 2008 11:04 AM in response to Why Obama Can't Win

This is completely in line with Obama's philosophy of welcoming differing opinions and views. Haven't we had enough of lackeys and yes-men/women who merely repeat the party line? What is wrong with allowing your staff/supporters to think for themselves and offer their own insights and thoughts? I, for one, am glad to see that Obama's campaign does this. In my view, it is an encouraging sign that Obama will be the kind of leader in truth that he appears to be in potential. I understand it is necessary to have surrogates and spokespersons in a public forum stay on message, but it is my understanding that this was in internal document that wasn't intended to be for public consumption.

Posted at April 4, 2008 3:17 PM in response to Obama Adviser Recommends Keeping 60,000-80,000 Troops In Iraq Through 2010