... who's inclined to vote for him again when it actually counts (since I'm in Michigan), I'm also inclined to think it's important for people to support a candidate who best articulates the more fundamental problems in the divisive and hypocritical exploitation of the body politic ... almost independent from whether we have confidence in their ability and willingness to actually follow through on the promise of 'hope' and 'change.'

The WORST thing about the ejection of Kucinich from the Primary is how it's spun as a rejection of his opposition to the fascist right, his advocacy of TRUE universal health care based on the abundant models of success in other nations, and his rejection of America as the military occupier of the world.

By tying those cans to Kucinich's tail and claiming that's why voters rejected him (instead of the sneering marginalization of him as 'unelectable' and 'woo-woo' and his lesser ability to inspire by charisma and rhetoric), the "ownership class" create a false and revisionist history to denigrate the politics of advocacy for liberal and egalitarian reforms.

Maybe Obama, as imperfect as his stated policy positions may be, is the best chance to "send a message" that were "mad as hell and aren't going to take it anymore" ... and that we're fed up with being put at each other's throats, gay against straight and black against white and religious against secular and urban against rural - only to work harder to enrich the already wealthy.

I dunno. I'm conflicted. But I sure as hell can't stomach EITHER McCain or Clinton. That's for damned sure. So, maybe I'll vote for Kucinich ... unless, maybe, I can vote for Obama.


I regarded Edwards as a distant second choice. Biden was a stretch. (I REALLY think the "war" is for the left-right economic spectrum and the social stuff is used to divide and frighten.) Maybe - if I try - I can hold my breath (and nose) and take Obama as a third choice - vesting my hope in the ephemerals he's shown in the campaign, if not in his policies.