Hillary’s win in Nevada has caused me a strange excitement. Women stood up for her, even against union endorsement of Obama. When my friends in Europe or Turkey ask me who will win, I tell them Clinton. But now it’s really starting to seem true. I never thought I’d see a woman president in my lifetime. Now it’s probable, and she’s capable, smart and experienced. Finally anyone can become president—simply amazing for a country that has never elected anyone but a white Christian male.
It’s about time, that’s all I have to say.
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I too, was excited after Hilary won New Hampshire and Nevada, which surprised me since I do not know who I am going to vote for yet. I try to tell myself that gender should not matter when deciding my vote, yet my excitement is palpable when I see her winning and aggressively fighting her attackers.
Exactly! It's almost like I forgot she was the first woman with a really good chance, and now all of a sudden it's hitting me in the gut.
Anyway, it's an amazing political season, don't you think?
i wouldn't count out obama just yet. on reps, it will be mccain not rudy. plus there is still the bloomberg factor. it's like how do we respond to 9/11? a slap on islamists by electing a woman, a jew, or we say we are not so different from you by electing someone whose last name rhymes with osama, middle name is hussein. very weird this election. i am almost expecting that wrestler dude announcing his plans for presidency at some point. it all started so damn early this year.
I'd be fine with Obama (Barack/Burak is a very common Turkish, and therefore Muslim I'm assuming, name); he's my generation and that would be amazing. We actually went to the same college one year, but I didn't know him.
I think the only one who could save the Republicans is Arnie Baby, but he can't run...
I've noticed you like Mr Caleeforneeah the Governator. I think he is a good governor personally, although I am in minority in the circles I travel for some odd reason. Yea he could do lots for Reps. My personal preference is Ron Paul but I know he is not electable. Aaaarrrggghh (Arnold).
And I am from Turkey, Burak is very common here yes. It is muslim name (the horse that Mohammed rode when he was called up to heavens), but Jews have a version of the name too as in Ehud Barak the once prime minister of Israel.
Hey, thanks so much for reading and commenting! Do you live in Turkey or USA? I'd like to continue our political talk, will post more soon.
K
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