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It seems that not every one thinks they should just "get over it" so easily. Via Shakesville:

With a candidate who's STILL Not Quite Getting It. Here's what he's not getting: the women who are angry about the way that Clinton was treated during the campaign, and about Obama's silence -- what one British writer aptly termed the "malign acceptance" of misogyny -- are not under any illusions that John McCain is better on women's issues than Obama would be. The relative positions of the parties is beside the point. What they don't want to hear is what Obama's saying here: I don't have to deal with your silly issues, which I don't consider to be important or central, because where else are you going to go?

I have been an Obama supporter during most of the primaries, moving my support to him after long and careful consideration after my original choice, Kucinich, dropped out of the race. I do understand that Obama is human and will certainly make some mistakes and say some things that are less than perfect because, well, that's what humans are. I would just hope that he would take a few moments to think before he speaks. Especially when making statements such as "Get over it."

We are all more than well aware of what this election has to offer. We are all more than wella ware of what McCain has to offer. And trust me, none of us wants that. However, that does not mean any voters have to just "get over it". Nor does that mean you can walk over these voters and expect them to vote for you anyway. You need to make some strides at actually connecting the party, at telling those who feel disillusioned that you actually care about our issues. Too often Democrats have just assumed they would get the votes because, hey, who else are you going to vote for. Sadly that line of thought has gotten us 8 of President Bush. It is now time to reach out, embrace, and promise to work with us.

Because many are not yet willing to "Get over it."

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Posted By: Summer Minor - Category: politics, news

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Comment by Anonymous

June 24th 2008 02:21

Obama is arrogant and slick. He stands for issues, but fails to vote for them. I really don't understand how you got swayed by that. The longer he stands in the limelight, the worse he looks. He surely reminds me of George Bush who seems to laugh at the public when he talks to them, snickering through speeches. You know that he has his hidden agenda. I get the same impression from Mr. Obama - the guy has no conviction or his voting record in the Illinois senate would have been stellar versus vague. He's NOT a man who stands tall in his shoes, quite different from inches and feet. This guy can't even put his hand on his heart for the national anthem. Is that really important? Well, it's the difference between a statesman and a celebrity. Is he for women? His political career is built on telling you what you want to hear - this is dangerous because you never know what you're getting. The message changes, imitates and finds ways to criticize. Do you remember the debate where John Edwards couldn't get over the fact that Obama couldn't vote in the senate, noting that he and Hillary voted one way or another. You don't know what this man stands for. I know. The bumper stickers say "hope" but I think you're all getting "false hope." As usual with most political elections, you will be faced with picking the lessor of two evils. I resent that there's a certain class of do so called older, bitter women. What is this? Mysogony could be an operative. I saw a video of Obama reference his grandmother as a typical white woman in her fear of black men. What an awful thing to say. A typical white woman... . What the hell is that? A typical anyone, man woman, green, black, etc should be offended by that. Again, this is not a statesman. If George Bush looked stupid and acted like a dictator, voting for Obama is like joining a pyramid scam. This guy has raised more money than anyone in history. I know, you think it was a pie sale on the internet, but that kind of money owes someone. This is the old politics you all think you're voting against. If so, it might be worse. How much money do the programs which he proposes cost. We're broke. Where's he getting the money Another pie sale on the internet? Pie in the sky, yup.... that's what it is.

Comment by Summer Minor

June 24th 2008 02:41

Anon, I have to disagree with you on several points there. From the "hand over th heart" to the "Typical white women" comments.Your comment is nothing more than a mash up of the Conservative talking points with no real facts or issues in there.

Turn off Fox News and actually do a bit of research of your own.

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