The 2008 presidential field at-a-glance

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by a.e.B.O.T.

Any thoughts of Clinton's Assassination comments... So, yes, I don't think she meant that she is staying the race, hoping Obama gets assassinated, but how could she not realize how distasteful she sounded? I don't really get it...

Oh, I think that supreme court is a bit of a stretch. Oh, and it has to be approved by Congress, and I don't think she will get far. Political Celebrities are kept away from the SCOTUS as to not draw unnecessary attention.

If RFK Jr. does not have any problems with the comment, and he seems not too from what he said, should anyone else?

[a.e.B.O.T.]

Originally Posted by jon1856

If RFK Jr. does not have any problems with the comment, and he seems not too from what he said, should anyone else?

yes, because we are all entitled to our opinions, which is the greatest thing, and most harmful thing about this country. However, it is what this country is.

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by a.e.B.O.T.

yes, because we are all entitled to our opinions, which is the greatest thing, and most harmful thing about this country. However, it is what this country is.

I agree with you
I saw/heard all thes "talking heads" say how bad her comments were and then saw RFK Jr's comments.
In the larger scope of things, just who's POV should carry the most weight?
And whose seems to be?

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by jon1856

If RFK Jr. does not have any problems with the comment, and he seems not too from what he said, should anyone else?

I've found, mostly through my past journalism experience, that what someone says publicly isn't necessarily how they feel privately. Considering what the Kennedy family has been through over the past week, I would guess that RFK Jr. was "rising above the fray," so to speak.

Plus, I think the criticism of Hilary is more representative of a larger issue, a feeling of of a lack of respect of the party on the part of the Clintons. It goes back to criticisms that Bill Clinton didn't support the party enough in his presidency, and Hilary's staying in the race just adds to the feeling that the Clintons aren't team players.

I personally don't care all that much - I'm not a big fan of either Hilary or Obama, and I just see her comments as an extremely poor use of judgment. It's not determinative for me, though, by any means.