Tuesday, June 7, 2016

"Vote For" Signage



They're starting to sprout up...  like weeds in summer.  The signage for presidential candidates I mean. Ok, I'm guilty... I admit it. I put up two small, discreet "Vote Bernie" stickers of my own.

But the anointment of Hillary is clearly approaching. Kinda like a mudslide after a clear-cut. They're even  laying a guilt trip on Sanders for not  joining the cheering throngs in this historic moment - the first woman to be a major party candidate. 

Guilt evidently has become the new political weapon of choice. Tell me: did the much lampooned Madeleine Albright speech about  "a special place in hell for women who don't support Hillary"  make a comeback?  Silly me... I thought it was still good for a few laughs.

Speaking of guilt trips, Mr. Trump's supporters could just as easily whine about the  failure of Republicans to jump on a congratulatory band-wagon for "The Donald". To their immense credit,  many haven't. Some even refuse to wave as the band-wagon passes. Maybe, it's the thought of losing again... this time their lunch... if they climb aboard.

I think Mr Sanders' supporters view Clinton in much the same light. Instead of concentrating on issues, she hurled unconscionable smears at Bernie; refused to share a syllable of those little hundred grand honorariums for Wall Street speeches; ran her own  private servers in clear violation of policy; voted for war in Iraq over WMD; and now promises a "no fly" zone over Syria... yes sir, she'll show Obama and the rest of the boys 'n girls how it's done. Clearly she's a deep well of "foreign policy experience" and unquestionable trustworthiness. Honest as the day is long.

I think Bernie and his supporters fighting to the last is a good thing for the Party and the country.