LittleSis's Blog

Without question, this is a sad new day for the American electorate as the Democratic Party has now repeated history and allocated one person's vote to a 1/2 vote similar to the dark days when black Americans were considered to only be 3/5 of a person.  As Jeremiah Wright said post-911, I would have to ask is this our "chickens coming home to roost?"  Is there a conspiracy rooted in race and vindication as opposed to the electoral democratic process cherished by voting Americans?  The DNC has certainly crossed a threshold that clearly disenfranchises American voters, a disenfrancisement no better than the Republican Party and what they perpetrated in 2000, thus, we've lived with the tragic results of George W. Bush and eight years of failed policies and thousands of dead Americans in Iraq, not to mention the thousands coming home with life-long injuries and psychological pain.  In terms of party unity, the DNC abdicated their right to unity when they split the American vote to 1/2, as 1/2 of a vote does not add up to being a 'whole' vote, and it will certainly not add up to the Democratic Party being 'whole' and unified (e.g. Saturday, 5/31/2008, a date to remember in the annals of American history).  One would think that after eight years of living under the failed policies of George Bush, Democratic party unity would have been the least of their challenges, with the clear understanding that an experienced candidate, as compared with a novice, would be necessary in 2008 to defeat the Republican machine of Karl Rove.  The Democratic Party cannot afford the luxury of nominating a candidate that will clearly be defeated in November, with the idea of making history as he's the first Black-American candidate/nominee; he's a Black American candidate, that if nominated, will be challenged by the McCain campaign in so many areas, including experience and the most recent political decision termed "as personal" to resign his church.  My goodness, wake-up America, and realize that Obama has made this "spiritual" decision for political gain, or why wouldn't he have made this decision many years ago prior to his endeavors for the White House?  Anyone in their right "spiritual" mind would have found Jeremiah Wright appalling and outrageous, unless they were members of Trinity Church for political gain at that time as well.  Hillary Clinton must continue to fight for the American electorate and their right to be heard with ALL of their votes counted as ONE WHOLE person.  After all, isn't that where she began her career, fighting for voting rights and especially in the Latino/Hispanic community in Texas?  My immediate and extended family, along with myself, will continue to support HILLARY CLINTON, both with financial support, and if necessary, writing her name in on the November Presidential Ballot in Texas.  If the Democratic Party has any expectation and/or hopes of winning in November, all pledged delegates and superdelegates must really consider all of the risks associated with nominating Barack Obama, as it will NOT constitute a win for the Democratic Party, and will once again give George Bush another term in office!!  This is a SAD new day for the American Electorate!!

It is so ironic that the same Democrats that argued in 2000 that Florida voters were disenfranchised are now making a case that Florida voters should not have a voice during the Democratic Primary season to determine their Presidential nominee.   It would be interesting to know if Obama supporters, African American or not, would be screaming and demonstrating in the streets if he had clearly won the popular vote in Florida; the answer would be emphatically and unequivocally YES as they would be letting their opinions and voice be heard with Al Sharpton and Jeremiah Wright leading the way!!  And then you have Superdelegates, who at this time appear unwilling to make their voices heard as the entire Democratic Party has become intimidated by the African American electorate and any consequences associated with supporting Hillary Clinton for President!!  Without question, this primary season has created  a disunity among the American electorate unlike any time since the days of Civil Rights legislation in the 1960's.  Contrary to popular belief among the African American community, Obama appears to be oblivious of the disunity as he marches across the United States making claims that he is a uniter and not a divider!!  The question is, does the African American community not remember calling President Clinton their President, a president that brought more people out of poverty and into the middle class than any one since FDR?  Or could it be that "skin color" has blinded the minds of even the most intelligent and influenced their voting decisions in spite of resume qualifications for the highest office in the land?  Needless to say, Democrats, Independents, and Republicans have to answer many questions during the upcoming days leading to the conventions and general election in November, questions that will impact us, our children, grandchildren, and generations to come.  Consequently, I encourage every voter to listen beyond the exterior veneer of racial color and empty rhetoric, and count the costs for "hiring" an unqualified candidate to walk into the Oval Office and assume the role of Commander-In-Chief.,