The great escape, revisited

or . . .

The great escape

Do you really believe it is possible to be two places at once? Of course not.

Hillary Clinton

As you know, I have been a passionate supporter of Barack Obama since he announced his candidacy last year. I remember the day I received my campaign T-Shirt and 2 Door Signs; I promptly placed a door sign in my window and another on my bookshelf.

As Hillary Clinton announces her endorsement of Barack Obama today, I wanted to take sometime to discuss Mrs. Clinton and her candidacy. Her candidacy was predicted on the claim that she was the most experienced to lead America into the next election (a belief I agree with). The problem is that America's mood was one focused on change and her campaign was unable to respond to the change surge that had become the bedrock of the spirit of Mr. Obama's campaign.

There was also something else lurking in the political discourse. Whether it was Chris Matthew's comment that she would not have been in a position to run for President had it not been for her husband or the jeers made to her gender throughout the campaign by ignorant people, Mrs. Clinton's campaign highlighted an issue of gender bias that is not an active one in political debate. There was not much discussion by the media on her significant institutional disadvantage at the hands of majority male press core (and those nuances) and only become salient when she commented about it during a debate where she questioned why she always had to answer controversial questions before Mr. Obama.

Mrs. Clinton has often been characterized by the press as tough and unemotional, as though this is a disadvantage, while when these characteristics are put to men, the men are defined as being strong. We need to spend sometime thinking about why this happens and work very hard to remove it from our thoughts, as we have tried to do just as hard in the context of race.

Do I believe Mrs. Clinton lost the democratic nomination purely because of sexism? No. However I do think it may have been one of the many factors that lead to it and for that reason am pointing it out. It is not fair that one as accomplished as Mrs. Clinton not be given the weight and consideration she deserves and although she was unsuccessful and I did not politically support her, I am proud of her accomplishment in the race and the door she has opened further for equal opportunity in regard to the American Presidency.

Salutations

Just got off the phone with an Uncle from Panama who is visting the Sunshine State, unfortunately he speaks Spanish . . . We had a fun conversation covering the weather, food and greetings. It was good to chat, ahh, my never-ending quest for dual language competency, in something, anything!

Just do it.

Edward Meinert

Race won't matter

"In 1996, Republican Sen. Bob Dole edged President Clinton 46 percent to 43 percent among white voters."

Random

It has a been a bit since consistently posting, I will try to avoid the drought. I have been very anti-blog lately, I think it is something to do with a rejection of technology.

What if you cold take several things back? What would you change?

One Week after the marathon

No more using the marathon as an excuse not to do things . . .

Al Gore for Nobel Laureate

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Former V.P. Al Gore at Senate Environment & Public Works Cmte. Climate Change Hearing (3/21/2007)

Goals

Not necessarily so straight forward, if only we would listen when it would suit us best. Misunderstandings are to be expected . . .

No better nor worse

I understand your sentiments, "no better nor worse" and fully agree. Your sense of accomplishment is rather 'ambitious', but I'm glad you push the envelope.

You may have few friends and feel lonely but you're not. Why do you seek such enlightenment? For yourself or for others? Barack, having nearly finished his memoir, used knowledge to induce change. Although he grew up under interesting conditions and environments, seeking to find himself, he does have purpose for the general good of humanity. Is this you also? Or do you seek redemption from others; others to say,"well done"? In my eyes, you've done a lot already and will continue to do so. I feel you have nothing to prove to others (fuck'em), only to yourself, without losing yourself and losing perspective.

If you want to go into the history books that's cool. Make sure your purpose is true. Do what you want, what makes you happy. I don't think you should carry the burden or the load.

but seriously, I don't judge you, never have...if I did, I would of dropped you way back in the day. No, I just want you to be professionally happy as well as personally. Do what you must, but always remember...stay true to your friends, cause they'll save you in the end.

Hungry?

Spartans! Enjoy your breakfast, for tonight we dine in Hell!

-300.

State of the Union

We need new direction. I am for Obama.

He's Going In Deep!

Rodney's sisters wedding - December 2006

Answers.

Do not always resolve their questions.

If there was only a way to put other people in our own minds, so they would understand and not confuse intention.

Bobby.

"Let us dedicate ourselves to what the Greeks wrote so many years ago: to tame the savageness of man and make gentle the life of this world."

-Robert Kennedy

Here's one: 5,000 words on why you'll stay the fuck out of my home.

"You're the man now, dog!"

-Finding Forrester.

Where should we go today?

To live a life of possibility, without restraint. To seek the unattainable and to be focused on the steps to achieve it.

Happy Birthday . . .

Tom Bishop: Happy Birthday, Nathan. Did you know Langley has seven different birth dates for you?

Nathan Muir: And they're all wrong.

Tom Bishop: I know, believe me, it wasn't easy. KGB, Mossad, also wrong. Fortunately I was well trained.

- Spy Game.

You may be right

. . .don't try to save me.