New York Times' Gail Collins' (10 Sept 2008)article titled "Misery Loves Democrats" made me smile. This post is to thank her for her apt observations on the US election and to calm the nerves of all Democrats around the world.
September, 11th, 2008 8:41 am: Thank you for agreeing with me Gail. A little hiccup and everyone is panicking. The real Sarah Palin will show up. Make ups, my sisters tell me are removed before one goes to bed. Dishonest ads, character assassinations and blatant lies have a way of revealing themselves. Americans, I believe Americans will soon wake up to discuss issues that concern them most- foreclosures, job losses, welfare, education and the war in Iraq and the loss of American lives.
Lipstick on a pig, did Sarah Palin not say that she is a lipsticked pitbull? Would it have been better if Obama had used the phrase, lipstick on a dog? Republicans would have shouted foul and charge that Obama was referring to Sarah Palin's daughter. Sarah Palin opened the door for Obama to enter and I am glad he did. Did McCain not use similar comments on Mrs Clinton? So what gives him the right to say negative things on a woman and not Obama. If the Republicans want Obama to apologise, McCain must do so first. The real bone of contention for Team McCain is colour. How do they get rid of this African American without being seen to be racist. He has forgotten his place in a 'white' society - they quietly think. As it is delicate to discuss gender, so it is to discuss race. However, The Republicans can play the gender card but unfortunately for Obama, playing the race card is counter-productive.
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