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Posts Made By: Tom Rodstrom

March 7, 2008 11:56 PM Forum: Politics

Wouldn't a FL redo invalidate votes cast?

Posted By Tom Rodstrom
Lee Spain said:

If they redo the election in Florida, that will invalidate the votes already cast. Many of the elderly people who voted last time may be debilitated illness, may have had their keys taken away by their concerned kids, or may even have passed on. Isn't that disrespectful of people whose last wish may have been to make it to the polls one more time to ensure that Hillary Clinton was the Democratic nominee?
If there is a redo, the votes already cast in Florida will be just as valid and effective as the day they were cast. The will STILL be invalid and have no effect.

Note: It was a Republican controlled legislature which set the primary date, knowing that Democratic votes would be invalid.


March 18, 2008 09:33 PM Forum: Politics

Obama Drama: The Speech Good or Bad?

Posted By Tom Rodstrom
I think he is the real deal, particularly compared to some of the choices we've had in the recent past. To me, he seems to call them like he sees them.


March 21, 2008 07:29 PM Forum: Politics

Good article on Obama's problem

Posted By Tom Rodstrom
Darian, there is a problem with the article. It does not address reality. The author states:

"I waited in vain for our hybrid presidential candidate to speak the simple truth that there is no such thing as "race," that we all belong to the same race -- the human race."

That certainty is true in a theoretical sense and a great target to shoot for, but this is NOT a perfect world. The black experience is different than white experience or the Latino experience. That is simply fact. As Obama clearly pointed out there is still anger among many blacks, whites and Hispanics. Obama acknowledges that and calls for us to work on a solution TOGETHER.

The author said that "He [Obama] should have presented us a pathway out of our racial boxes and a road map for new thinking about race." I think that he did just that. He pointing out there is a problem and brought it to light. The first step to solving any problem is to admit it exists. (Our current "leader" never has learned that lesson.)




March 25, 2008 05:00 PM Forum: Politics

Nerves of Steel

Posted By Tom Rodstrom
I don't have any use for a leader that cannot distinguish between standard safety measures and being shot at. If she took her daughter along on to a place which was under fire, she does not demonstrate the sound judgment necessary to lead. With these handicaps, she would only be 1000 times better than Bush. 8O




March 31, 2008 04:43 PM Forum: Politics

Obama's Indoctrination

Posted By Tom Rodstrom
Sad statistics. I haven't seen Obama rant and rave. I think that he finally decided to do something about it by becoming President. I will be happy to let him have a shot. Certainly no one YOU have referred to talks about a solution to the problem.


March 31, 2008 07:44 PM Forum: Politics

Wow! Who knew...?

Posted By Tom Rodstrom
It looks like he knows how to get things done.


April 1, 2008 04:49 PM Forum: Politics

Obama to Name Sharpton as Running Mate

Posted By Tom Rodstrom
Darian Rachal said:

I thought this might diminish the hopes of those who consider Obama, The Savior smile But you just have to consider the date, so you can continue in your fantasy. wink
It would be a great ticket, but Sharpton won't accept. He wants to drop out of the public life so he can spend more time with his significant other, Darian ... wink


April 9, 2008 03:39 AM Forum: Politics

Choosing to be a responsible adult

Posted By Tom Rodstrom
The keyword is adult. Most of us on both sides are adults.


April 11, 2008 02:12 PM Forum: Politics

Looking for the executive summary, energy policy

Posted By Tom Rodstrom
I think it's a little early for the candidates to present a comprehensive energy policy. If I recall correctly, Obama has said he will provide money and other subsidies to create jobs and technology in a new green energy sector. That is what I think we should have started seven years ago and it is something we could sell to China.


April 12, 2008 08:34 PM Forum: Politics

Thanks Herb

Posted By Tom Rodstrom
My mistake. The new servers are very fast, but there is a long delay (1/2hr?) between the time a post is made and the time it shows up on the forum list. This will make a back and forth real time exchange of ideas impossible.

On the brighter side, I was planning to become a supporter anyway. grin


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