Comments on: Grace and Change

By: Carrie Wilson Link

Carrie Wilson Link — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:10:00 +0000

Thanks for the link, Lori!

I agree with you on all accounts, BTW.

I raise my glass to/with you! : )

By: devon Ellington

devon Ellington — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0000

Our coverage showed the diversity of the celebration, and celebrated it, which pleased me.

I think either the party system should be dissolved (since I'm an independent and don't vote on party lines anyway) OR it should be like in Britain, where there are more than two VIABLE party choices.

I'd rather see no parties, though. There's no reason for parties, other than some people like to be exclusionists.

It should be "rally around the individual you feel best suited for the job".

By: Eileen Coale

Eileen Coale — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:54:00 +0000

I agree. All those good “third party” candidates would have a better shot, too.

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:05:00 +0000

Can you feel the love tonight..... hakuna matata.... :))

I think the party system should be dissolved. If we were voting on the merits of each candidate without worrying about which party is behind him/her, we'd pay much more attention to our votes.

By: Kimberly Ben

Kimberly Ben — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:31:00 +0000

I am loving this discussion! You guys are proving that intelligent people CAN come together, discuss the issues and agree to disagree without villifying another or beating others over the head with their point of view. Beautiful!

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:44:00 +0000

Exactly. There's no reason to cry racist because someone chose another candidate. That's inexcusable.

If these were two white men or two men of color, we wouldn't be dealing with this crap.

By: Eileen Coale

Eileen Coale — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:27:00 +0000

Certain family members just chastised other family members, judging them on their religious convictions, because they voted Obama.
I've seen this, too, and it's inexcusable. I've also seen similar attitudes from Obama supporters. My daughter, who is a junior in high school, said someone wore a "NoBama" T-shirt on Monday, and was repeatedly accused throughout the day of being racist. Why can't people respond to the issues, instead of judging motives?

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:18:00 +0000

Eileen, sadly, I'm already seeing signs of the fear coming out. Certain family members just chastised other family members, judging them on their religious convictions, because they voted Obama. That, in my opinion, is judgmental bullshit. I'm livid. This is an example of the fear and the lies being expounded to the point where people believe the worst - and wrongfully so.

I think this election is one where we actually had two strong, good candidates. There was grace in defeat. Too bad some of the McCain voters (not all) couldn't carry that same grace. If you're not part of the solution you're part of the problem, in my opinion.

Sorry. Off my soapbox now. :)

By: Eileen Coale

Eileen Coale — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:12:00 +0000

Lori, you're da bomb. :)

I wasn't particularly happy with either of the choices, but I held my nose and cast my vote anyway. That being said, I am thrilled that the racial barrier to the highest executive office in the nation has finally been broken.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:33:00 +0000

Eileen, I amended my post. Thank you for pointing out my own stereotyping.