As a white male, some might disagree, but I do not believe it matters that much whether a female or another racial minority candidate is elected President versus another white male. The real problem is the beltway political system.
I don't care WHO is elected President as long as he or she is a true outsider -- beholden to no lobbiest groups -- and can remain so during his or her presidency. Hilary is already too much a product of the system and one wonders whether Obama can truly offer anything different. Richardson is middle ground, but the ones who consistently talk policy DIFFERENT from the status quo never get air time -- Dennis Kucinich, Mike Gravel, Ron Paul.
Oct. 15 2007 10:53 AM
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Paulo
from Paterson, New Jersey
If you read the bill she voted for, it DOES give the President the authority to use military force against Iran and Iranian interests in Iran. Declaring the Quds forces a terrorist group is only one small part of a larger piece of legislation, and when Obama spoke out about it, he wasn't criticizing the better publicized part. He was criticizing the authorization for military force it granted which got a lot less attention.
Oct. 15 2007 10:52 AM
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AC
from Queens
Oh my goodness!!! Am I hearing, what I think I am hearing. WNYC is actually giving a different perspective other than the Eurocentric perspective on issues. What is next? Reflecting the views of the majority of people in New York City, who are not of European ancestry!!! Welcome WNYC to the 21st Century!
Oct. 15 2007 10:50 AM
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Candice
from Brooklyn
While the current democratic candidates appear diverse their ideals are very similar especially when you think about the incredibly diverse number of constituents and voters they are supposed to represent and in most cases don't represent. An obvious example being the gay community. A large majority of the candidates seem to be repeating each other when it comes to where they stand on the issues dominating this election.
Oct. 15 2007 10:49 AM
Score: 0/0
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As a white male, some might disagree, but I do not believe it matters that much whether a female or another racial minority candidate is elected President versus another white male. The real problem is the beltway political system.
I don't care WHO is elected President as long as he or she is a true outsider -- beholden to no lobbiest groups -- and can remain so during his or her presidency. Hilary is already too much a product of the system and one wonders whether Obama can truly offer anything different. Richardson is middle ground, but the ones who consistently talk policy DIFFERENT from the status quo never get air time -- Dennis Kucinich, Mike Gravel, Ron Paul.
If you read the bill she voted for, it DOES give the President the authority to use military force against Iran and Iranian interests in Iran. Declaring the Quds forces a terrorist group is only one small part of a larger piece of legislation, and when Obama spoke out about it, he wasn't criticizing the better publicized part. He was criticizing the authorization for military force it granted which got a lot less attention.
Oh my goodness!!! Am I hearing, what I think I am hearing. WNYC is actually giving a different perspective other than the Eurocentric perspective on issues. What is next? Reflecting the views of the majority of people in New York City, who are not of European ancestry!!! Welcome WNYC to the 21st Century!
While the current democratic candidates appear diverse their ideals are very similar especially when you think about the incredibly diverse number of constituents and voters they are supposed to represent and in most cases don't represent. An obvious example being the gay community. A large majority of the candidates seem to be repeating each other when it comes to where they stand on the issues dominating this election.
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