tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6912640518439940624.post6367894948417072801..comments2023-03-25T02:06:46.508-06:00Comments on Travels with Charley: The Political Roller CoasterJBinford-Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14293248281473648182noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6912640518439940624.post-73195833939707170372008-02-22T15:58:00.000-07:002008-02-22T15:58:00.000-07:00Yesm we are a republic or were before GW turned us...Yesm we are a republic or were before GW turned us into a dictatorship. And people here are under the impression that the primary process is democratic but no. How the various parties come up with their nominee is up to the party and their are no rules outside what the party picks.<BR/><BR/>I think the Democrats try to represent the people more than the Republicans but it can still come down to the smoked filled room. But I do think there might be rioting in the streets if Obama is leading before the convention and the super delegates give it to Hillary. <BR/><BR/>I frankly like the idea of Bill Richardson as vice-president. He is such a good negotiator and would be a real asset because of his experience with world governments while Ambassador.JBinford-Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293248281473648182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6912640518439940624.post-82813051631329995152008-02-22T14:30:00.000-07:002008-02-22T14:30:00.000-07:00I so agree and this is a wonderful blog (as usual)...I so agree and this is a wonderful blog (as usual). I was telling my son earlier (and he agreed - said you saw that in the debate?) .. it seems as though Hillary is almost conceding .. and we talked about how it would be wonderful if he did choose her as VP. They agree on most things, which would make it a lot easier to move forward. Obama is the voice of the people .. and that's what our country is supposed to be about, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>Yes .. I'm swooning .. I love to hear him talk .. I love the feeling of hope I have. Joshua (my son) went to the computer and turned on the video of Yes We Can .. my 1-1/2 year old granddaughter was even captivated .. lol .. we were all dancing around yelling, *Yes We Can* .. my son knows about all the words to that speech now. Obama is a great uniter. Unfortunately, Ann Coulter probably would only vote for Hillary ~ but that says something REALLY big about what's happening with republicans this time around.<BR/><BR/>All in all, we're a republic rather than a democracy .. we need to remember *We the people.. * Yes, we can!Worldpeazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04854684115977968358noreply@blogger.com