Comments on: Schneider: The generation gap persists http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Smarter than that http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1203055 Smarter than that Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:28:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1203055 OBAMA WON THE PRIMARY AND WILL EASILY WIN THE ELECTION. HILARY IS A HINDERANCE TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND SHE DOES NOT RESPECT OR CARE ABOUT THE PARTY. THE FACT THE SHE WOULD NOT CONCEDE NOR CONGRADULATE OBAMA SHOWS HER CHARACTER. SHE SAYS SHE WANTS TO FIGHT FOR THE PEOPLE, BUT INSTEAD SHE IS FIGHTING AGAINST HER OWN PARTY. NEVER EVER SHOULD OBAMA MAKE HER VP. SINCE SHE MENTIONED PRAYER, MY PRAYER IS THAT OBAMA FINDS A SUPPORTIVE RUNNING MATE THAT KNOWS THIS RACE IS NOT ABOUT HER OR HIM, BUT ABOUT AMERICA AND CHANGE AND THAT IS NOT HILLARY. SHE IS NOT A UNIFIER OF THE PARTY. SHE IS THE WORST AND BIGGEST GULF THAT DIVIDES IT. OBAMA WON THE PRIMARY AND WILL EASILY WIN THE ELECTION.

HILARY IS A HINDERANCE TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND SHE DOES NOT RESPECT OR CARE ABOUT THE PARTY. THE FACT THE SHE WOULD NOT CONCEDE NOR CONGRADULATE OBAMA SHOWS HER CHARACTER. SHE SAYS SHE WANTS TO FIGHT FOR THE PEOPLE, BUT INSTEAD SHE IS FIGHTING AGAINST HER OWN PARTY.

NEVER EVER SHOULD OBAMA MAKE HER VP. SINCE SHE MENTIONED PRAYER, MY PRAYER IS THAT OBAMA FINDS A SUPPORTIVE RUNNING MATE THAT KNOWS THIS RACE IS NOT ABOUT HER OR HIM, BUT ABOUT AMERICA AND CHANGE AND THAT IS NOT HILLARY. SHE IS NOT A UNIFIER OF THE PARTY. SHE IS THE WORST AND BIGGEST GULF THAT DIVIDES IT.

]]> By: Sue http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1202858 Sue Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:08:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1202858 Et/Al, I am not a democrat, but watching what took place in the United States of America in reference to the Democratic nomination brought tears to my eyes and touched my heart in a way that I will remember and speak to the generations to come for many, many, years. I hope that the Clinton camp and everyone that voted for her will come together and do the right thing and embrace this moment and move forward. I have always been honored and proud to be an American, but I am especially proud today. Take Care, Sue Et/Al,

I am not a democrat, but watching what took place in the United States of America in reference to the Democratic nomination brought tears to my eyes and touched my heart in a way that I will remember and speak to the generations to come for many, many, years.

I hope that the Clinton camp and everyone that voted for her will come together and do the right thing and embrace this moment and move forward.

I have always been honored and proud to be an American, but I am especially proud today.

Take Care,

Sue

]]> By: maureen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1202445 maureen Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:35:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1202445 It has nothing to do with age it has to do with substance. I still think Obama is an empty suit. It has nothing to do with age it has to do with substance.
I still think Obama is an empty suit.

]]> By: Clinton Supporter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1202238 Clinton Supporter Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:06:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1202238 You can have the Democratic party. It's all yours. It no longer has any relevance for me. Women should ALL leave the boys to their circular firing squad. How any self respecting woman can cast a vote for that slimy excuse for a candidate is beyond me. You can have the Democratic party. It's all yours. It no longer has any relevance for me. Women should ALL leave the boys to their circular firing squad. How any self respecting woman can cast a vote for that slimy excuse for a candidate is beyond me.

]]> By: Marie in California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201973 Marie in California Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:33:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201973 Obama's problems are just beginning. He's not going to get Hillary supporters like me, even if he adds Hillary as VP. Simply put, Obama has nothing to offer that I want to have. And that has absolutely nothing to do with age. I'll vote McCain. At least McCain is an honorable man with a long and respected history. Plus....the DNC will get a copy of the document when I re-register as a Republican this week. My anger and disgust at the DNC, especially after this past weekend, is way beyond repair. I'm done with them. Signed.....professional Ph.D. female who doesn't sip latte. And.....Go McCain - 2008! Obama's problems are just beginning. He's not going to get Hillary supporters like me, even if he adds Hillary as VP. Simply put, Obama has nothing to offer that I want to have. And that has absolutely nothing to do with age.

I'll vote McCain. At least McCain is an honorable man with a long and respected history.

Plus....the DNC will get a copy of the document when I re-register as a Republican this week. My anger and disgust at the DNC, especially after this past weekend, is way beyond repair. I'm done with them.

Signed.....professional Ph.D. female who doesn't sip latte.

And.....Go McCain – 2008!

]]> By: Sophie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201701 Sophie Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:14:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201701 dude, that babie has tape on it's head. Ouch. a very good visual metaphor on how painful her presidency would be for babies, and all humans alike. On a much more important note: ANYONE who voted to authorize the Iraq war, in my opinion, IS NOT qualified to be president. dude, that babie has tape on it's head. Ouch.

a very good visual metaphor on how painful her presidency would be for babies, and all humans alike.

On a much more important note: ANYONE who voted to authorize the Iraq war, in my opinion, IS NOT qualified to be president.

]]> By: Sally, Minnesota http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201650 Sally, Minnesota Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:11:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201650 The young people of this country, the post-baby boomers and younger, are tired of the direction has been headed in for quite some time. The past two two-term presidents have been baby boomers. We have experienced the most divisive time in modern history. We are the generations that are going to have to deal with all the messes created by our elders: wars, economy, environment, etc. I hope and pray we get together and take the reins from the greedy, selfish CEO types that have gotten us to this inglorius point. The Democratic party has a chance, now, to show that we are progressive and to move past this generational stranglehold on our democracy. The young people of this country, the post-baby boomers and younger, are tired of the direction has been headed in for quite some time. The past two two-term presidents have been baby boomers. We have experienced the most divisive time in modern history.
We are the generations that are going to have to deal with all the messes created by our elders: wars, economy, environment, etc.
I hope and pray we get together and take the reins from the greedy, selfish CEO types that have gotten us to this inglorius point.
The Democratic party has a chance, now, to show that we are progressive and to move past this generational stranglehold on our democracy.

]]> By: RJ, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201499 RJ, CA Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:01:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201499 I am so tired of young people bashing the "older: generation (by the way, what is "older"? I know a lot of young people who act older than the oldest person I know) . First of all, it is because of the older generation that you are here. It is because of them you have the freedoms you enjoy today. It is because of them you received an education. It is because of them that you now have the fredom to "bash" them. Have you served in WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam? Of course not -- YOU didn't have to, because the "older generation" did that for you. I, too, used to be a part of the "younger generation," And I really didn't know a heck of a lot until I lived long enough to be part of the "older generation." And you know what? I wouldn't go back to be a part of the "younger" generation for all the tea in China. I absolutely love being "older," because now I have wisdom, which is knowledge perfected through experience. But remember, being a part of an "older" generation one day is also YOUR destiny, as sure as day follows night. So treat your elders honorably and with respect. Because remember: What goes around comes around! Finally, remember the biblical commandment: Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother. Know what? THESE are the "older" people. I am so tired of young people bashing the "older: generation (by the way, what is "older"? I know a lot of young people who act older than the oldest person I know) .

First of all, it is because of the older generation that you are here. It is because of them you have the freedoms you enjoy today. It is because of them you received an education. It is because of them that you now have the fredom to "bash" them.

Have you served in WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam? Of course not - YOU didn't have to, because the "older generation" did that for you.

I, too, used to be a part of the "younger generation," And I really didn't know a heck of a lot until I lived long enough to be part of the "older generation."

And you know what? I wouldn't go back to be a part of the "younger" generation for all the tea in China. I absolutely love being "older," because now I have wisdom, which is knowledge perfected through experience.

But remember, being a part of an "older" generation one day is also YOUR destiny, as sure as day follows night. So treat your elders honorably and with respect. Because remember: What goes around comes around!

Finally, remember the biblical commandment: Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother. Know what? THESE are the "older" people.

]]> By: Helen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201450 Helen Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:53:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201450 To the Guy A stupid remark like 65 year olds should not be allowed to vote means either your are about 10 yrs old or a total moron. I am 66 and just let someone try to stop me from voting. Even though I am writing in Hillary!!!!! To the Guy
A stupid remark like 65 year olds should not be allowed to vote means either your are about 10 yrs old or a total moron. I am 66 and just let someone try to stop me from voting. Even though I am writing in Hillary!!!!!

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201443 Mike Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:52:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201443 Hi, folks. I've read the comments and must say, I'm really saddened that so many of you want to just equate racism with the majority of older voters not drinking the Obama Kool-aid. The reasons are multiple, but the main one is undoubtably his lack of experience and/or his being too liberal. THAT'S IT. This explains why so many of us decided to vote for Hillary in the primary, and why many of us may just decide that in the end we are better off with John McCain. As a lifelong Democrat whose first vote was cast for Carter in 1976, my #1 problem is a Republican-controlled Congress because I dislike privatization of SS. So, I'm considering voting McCain and then Democratic for any U.S. Congressional and Senate races (we'll have one in Texas). And I urge anyone reading this who feels that Mr. Obama is either too liberal or too inexperienced for your comfort level, then get creative with your ballot in November. We now face a decision of who to vote for, so we are now the swing voters, just like Independents, whose support Obama has been steadily losing since Texas/Ohio primary night. I'm going to vote my conscience, I'm not going to waste my vote with a write-in which is not allowed in some states if they lost the primary, and I'm not going to sit it out, no way. McCain is a proven moderate and a compromiser who will reach across the aisle. My God, he was courted by Daschle and Co. in 2001 to pull a Jeffords and become a Democrat. With a divided Congress or a Dem-controlled one, it will be a centrist governance and to me much wiser a choice than a huge expensive lab experiment into total liberalism. So please don't insult yourselves by accusing racism when maybe it's because you lack the experience and wisdom to recognize the difference! Hi, folks. I've read the comments and must say, I'm really saddened that so many of you want to just equate racism with the majority of older voters not drinking the Obama Kool-aid. The reasons are multiple, but the main one is undoubtably his lack of experience and/or his being too liberal. THAT'S IT. This explains why so many of us decided to vote for Hillary in the primary, and why many of us may just decide that in the end we are better off with John McCain. As a lifelong Democrat whose first vote was cast for Carter in 1976, my #1 problem is a Republican-controlled Congress because I dislike privatization of SS. So, I'm considering voting McCain and then Democratic for any U.S. Congressional and Senate races (we'll have one in Texas). And I urge anyone reading this who feels that Mr. Obama is either too liberal or too inexperienced for your comfort level, then get creative with your ballot in November. We now face a decision of who to vote for, so we are now the swing voters, just like Independents, whose support Obama has been steadily losing since Texas/Ohio primary night. I'm going to vote my conscience, I'm not going to waste my vote with a write-in which is not allowed in some states if they lost the primary, and I'm not going to sit it out, no way. McCain is a proven moderate and a compromiser who will reach across the aisle. My God, he was courted by Daschle and Co. in 2001 to pull a Jeffords and become a Democrat. With a divided Congress or a Dem-controlled one, it will be a centrist governance and to me much wiser a choice than a huge expensive lab experiment into total liberalism. So please don't insult yourselves by accusing racism when maybe it's because you lack the experience and wisdom to recognize the difference!

]]> By: WOMAN THAT BELIEVES HILLARY IS A PARTY SPOILER! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201426 WOMAN THAT BELIEVES HILLARY IS A PARTY SPOILER! Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:49:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201426 Those older ones will catch on once their liveihood is threathen by McCain's policies. I am watching him now he is the biggest joke there is, This man is on national TV talking about how our govt. is not in tune with our needs he is the one who gave the address to our economic needs by stating 'Just get a second job" well all of those old Hillary supporters that think this is the right answer for them can go right on over to him otherwise they can learn to appreciate Obama's policies that meets their needs such as no senior making less than 50 ,000 should pay taxes. Health care that they can afford. They had better get to know and understand who is really for them and chose wisely. WE DO NOT WANT HILLARY AS VP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those older ones will catch on once their liveihood is threathen by McCain's policies.

I am watching him now he is the biggest joke there is, This man is on national TV talking about how our govt. is not in tune with our needs he is the one who gave the address to our economic needs by stating 'Just get a second job" well all of those old Hillary supporters that think this is the right answer for them can go right on over to him otherwise they can learn to appreciate Obama's policies that meets their needs such as no senior making less than 50 ,000 should pay taxes. Health care that they can afford. They had better get to know and understand who is really for them and chose wisely.

WE DO NOT WANT HILLARY AS VP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Female, Republican http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201409 Female, Republican Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:45:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201409 The only thing that will stop me from voting for Obama is Hillary on the ticket. The only thing that will stop me from voting for Obama is Hillary on the ticket.

]]> By: Allen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201407 Allen Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:43:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201407 Get with the program oldies! Get with the program oldies!

]]> By: Obama 08: Female, 60, white http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201403 Obama 08: Female, 60, white Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:38:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201403 Let's see...women for Clinton say they will not vote for Obama, yet will vote for a man who represents a party that has not has a woman run for leader of their party and which has very few women in the roles of leaders in the Congress.....that sounds like a really wise way of thinking. I can't help but believe that the examples of your "movement" portrayed at the DNC meeting on the weekend probably turned more voters to Obama that away from them You are really acting like the female stereotype that we have fought so hard to combat Shame on you for being such sore, hysterical losers. Let's see...women for Clinton say they will not vote for Obama, yet will vote for a man who represents a party that has not has a woman run for leader of their party and which has very few women in the roles of leaders in the Congress.....that sounds like a really wise way of thinking.

I can't help but believe that the examples of your "movement" portrayed at the DNC meeting on the weekend probably turned more voters to Obama that away from them

You are really acting like the female stereotype that we have fought so hard to combat Shame on you for being such sore, hysterical losers.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201398 Anonymous Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:37:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201398 Obama should pick McCains mom, whos like 90 to run as his VP, thatll convince the old folks. Obama should pick McCains mom, whos like 90 to run as his VP, thatll convince the old folks.

]]> By: Lette http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201397 Lette Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:37:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201397 Belle, If more people voted Clinton than Obama, she would be the nominee. Have you seen the pledged delegate count? This is a delegate race you know. Have you seen the popular vote that the networks, opposed to Hillary's camp, have reported? Belle,
If more people voted Clinton than Obama, she would be the nominee. Have you seen the pledged delegate count? This is a delegate race you know. Have you seen the popular vote that the networks, opposed to Hillary's camp, have reported?

]]> By: Manny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201389 Manny Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:33:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201389 I remember being young, in college and rabidly for McGovern. I knew those old people were so out of touch with the issues. I guess I showed them didn't I? I remember being young, in college and rabidly for McGovern. I knew those old people were so out of touch with the issues. I guess I showed them didn't I?

]]> By: Aliou FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201387 Aliou FL Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:33:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201387 Obama our next president. White, generations, blacks will come to their senses and forget about their particular hang ups. It only makes sense. Obama our next president. White, generations, blacks will come to their senses and forget about their particular hang ups.

It only makes sense.

]]> By: Karen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201385 Karen Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:31:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201385 When this race started out I was for Hillary. This is in large part because I didn't know anything about Obama. After Iowa, I started paying attention to why he won that state. I started to listen to him. He moved me. I still supported Hillary. However, she has gotten so negative that I can no longer support her. I also don't believe she would be any good as VP. I would consider her for Sec of State. When this race started out I was for Hillary. This is in large part because I didn't know anything about Obama. After Iowa, I started paying attention to why he won that state. I started to listen to him. He moved me. I still supported Hillary. However, she has gotten so negative that I can no longer support her. I also don't believe she would be any good as VP. I would consider her for Sec of State.

]]> By: MORE THAN A GENERATION GAP EXISTS IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201373 MORE THAN A GENERATION GAP EXISTS IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:26:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201373 First, I love the photo with this article! LOL I think there are HUGE divisions within the Democratic Party right now. I am a Hillary Clinton supporter, but I congratulate our first African-American nominee in history, Barack Obama, tonight. I hope we will also have our first Woman Vice-President as well this year. We have waited a very long time. Obama-Clinton 2009! First, I love the photo with this article! LOL

I think there are HUGE divisions within the Democratic Party right now. I am a Hillary Clinton supporter, but I congratulate our first African-American nominee in history, Barack Obama, tonight. I hope we will also have our first Woman Vice-President as well this year. We have waited a very long time.

Obama-Clinton 2009!

]]> By: Lette http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201372 Lette Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:26:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201372 Older people tend to be set in their ways and don't like change. They also grew up in a time where "coloreds" shouldn't have power. Older people tend to be set in their ways and don't like change. They also grew up in a time where "coloreds" shouldn't have power.

]]> By: Johnny West Palm Beach http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201371 Johnny West Palm Beach Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:26:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201371 So Democracy is Racism now? If we chose not to vote for Obama becuase he has not been in politcs that long and we do not feel that he has the experience to run the country were "RACIST"? shows how badly the human element is. Stupidy reigns on that front! Obama/Clinton 08 So Democracy is Racism now? If we chose not to vote for Obama becuase he has not been in politcs that long and we do not feel that he has the experience to run the country were "RACIST"? shows how badly the human element is. Stupidy reigns on that front!
Obama/Clinton 08

]]> By: CR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201368 CR Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:25:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201368 when are you Hillary fans going to wake up, read the media reports, and realize that Clinton, only in Clinton's mind, has the popular vote. She DOES NOT. No popular vote is recorded for caucus states, and Obama won them handily. But the fact that those votes are not recorded is the reason that only delegates count. Do you get it yet? If not now, when? You're fallling for Hillary's snow job and her hope that you continue to not know what's what. when are you Hillary fans going to wake up, read the media reports, and realize that Clinton, only in Clinton's mind, has the popular vote. She DOES NOT. No popular vote is recorded for caucus states, and Obama won them handily. But the fact that those votes are not recorded is the reason that only delegates count. Do you get it yet? If not now, when? You're fallling for Hillary's snow job and her hope that you continue to not know what's what.

]]> By: Independant now http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201367 Independant now Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:25:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201367 No. No.

]]> By: K.L. Sullivan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201366 K.L. Sullivan Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:24:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201366 I agree, we women will not forget this circus either. Howard Dean made a huge mistake deciding to write off the womens vote. He will pay for this on election day..........we will NOT be back. I agree, we women will not forget this circus either. Howard Dean made a huge mistake deciding to write off the womens vote. He will pay for this on election day..........we will NOT be back.

]]> By: Former Hillary Supporter, Now for Obama. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201365 Former Hillary Supporter, Now for Obama. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:24:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201365 To all of so called democrats that are gonna vote for McCain just because Hillary lost....GO AHEAD! There are so millions of Republican's that are also sick of the GOP and like Obama, and Millions more that have been inspired by Obama to vote we don't need you. Also there are enough Democrats that are RATIONAL and would vote based on issues, not sour grapes. You children are a small minority who won't stop the change that most Americans want, and your vindictive ways will get you nowhere. To all of so called democrats that are gonna vote for McCain just because Hillary lost....GO AHEAD! There are so millions of Republican's that are also sick of the GOP and like Obama, and Millions more that have been inspired by Obama to vote we don't need you. Also there are enough Democrats that are RATIONAL and would vote based on issues, not sour grapes. You children are a small minority who won't stop the change that most Americans want, and your vindictive ways will get you nowhere.

]]> By: Ken http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201319 Ken Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:18:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201319 I think that most of the over 65 people are in favor of Clinton because when her husband was elected president 16 years ago, that meant that they were 49 years or older and they probaby made alot of money during those years. Of course, what they don't realize is that he had nothing to do with it. It's the economy, stupid! Remember that? And as every economist will tell you, the economy is cyclical. I think what the polls are telling us is that the younger people are so sick and tired of the same old Washington bureaucracy. Things just don't seem to ever change. The dem's won't work with the repub's, and the repub's won't work with the dem's. The way it would work would be if they didn't look at what party their fellow congressman or congresswoman / senator is affiliated with, but what their idea represents for the good of the American people. Too many times they let their party dictate how they should vote, and that is a real shame. Maybe, just maybe, with Obama as our Commander in Chief, he will be able to begin to instill something that hasn't been in Washington (or very rarely found anymore) - and that is integrity. I think that most of the over 65 people are in favor of Clinton because when her husband was elected president 16 years ago, that meant that they were 49 years or older and they probaby made alot of money during those years. Of course, what they don't realize is that he had nothing to do with it. It's the economy, stupid! Remember that? And as every economist will tell you, the economy is cyclical.

I think what the polls are telling us is that the younger people are so sick and tired of the same old Washington bureaucracy. Things just don't seem to ever change. The dem's won't work with the repub's, and the repub's won't work with the dem's. The way it would work would be if they didn't look at what party their fellow congressman or congresswoman / senator is affiliated with, but what their idea represents for the good of the American people. Too many times they let their party dictate how they should vote, and that is a real shame.

Maybe, just maybe, with Obama as our Commander in Chief, he will be able to begin to instill something that hasn't been in Washington (or very rarely found anymore) – and that is integrity.

]]> By: Take the purple pill http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201315 Take the purple pill Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:17:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201315 I like the Obama/Webb ticket I would be so disgusted with a Clinton on the ticket. The Clintons have left such a bad taste in the mouths of so many. The fact that she has been so back-handed. Wanting votes from ballot he wasn't even on. Wow. Despite her own supporter made the choice Obama ended getting blamed by the psycho clintonites. But all that and so much more unsaid, I would vote a Obama/Clinton but I'd be so pissed and disappointed in Obama. I like the Obama/Webb ticket I would be so disgusted with a Clinton on the ticket. The Clintons have left such a bad taste in the mouths of so many. The fact that she has been so back-handed. Wanting votes from ballot he wasn't even on. Wow. Despite her own supporter made the choice Obama ended getting blamed by the psycho clintonites. But all that and so much more unsaid, I would vote a Obama/Clinton but I'd be so pissed and disappointed in Obama.

]]> By: KE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201308 KE Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:16:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201308 Are the media going to ignore South Dakota and Montana? The whole world will not forget this circus. Are the media going to ignore South Dakota and Montana?

The whole world will not forget this circus.

]]> By: Belle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201299 Belle Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:15:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201299 Wow...Old people are now extortionists, folks that vote for Clinton are Racists, and MORE PEOPLE VOTED CLINTON THAN OBAMA!!!!!! Tells you what the Obama Party thinks of the MAJORITY of the Democrats! Wow...Old people are now extortionists, folks that vote for Clinton are Racists, and MORE PEOPLE VOTED CLINTON THAN OBAMA!!!!!!

Tells you what the Obama Party thinks of the MAJORITY of the Democrats!

]]> By: Lourdes http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201298 Lourdes Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:14:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201298 Obama's supporters are YOUNG and STUPID, period. We will teach you young folks a lesson in the General Election. One more Hillary supporter for McCain, plus 22 family members. Arriba! Obama's supporters are YOUNG and STUPID, period.
We will teach you young folks a lesson in the General Election.

One more Hillary supporter for McCain, plus 22 family members. Arriba!

]]> By: Carrie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201284 Carrie Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:13:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201284 At roughly 6:45 ET tonight, PBS's evening news hour reported that Senator Barack Obama went over the "magic number" (2118) of delegates needed to claim the Democratic presidential nomination. He went over with superdelegates, and a new total of 2123. Minutes later Fox News reported the same story, and NPR affiliates were not far behind. AP had actually broken the story PBS reported. However, the evening news casts on the air at the time on all three major networks -- ABC, NBC, and CBS -- were mysteriously silent. MSNBC and CNN continued for the next 45 minutes to report Obama as lacking 10 delegates. Why? Obama had planned a stagecraft to occur after the polls closed at 8PM ET in South Dakota, and the news agencies were cooperating with the fiction that elected delegates and not superdelegates had put him over the magic number. At roughly 6:45 ET tonight, PBS's evening news hour reported that Senator Barack Obama went over the "magic number" (2118) of delegates needed to claim the Democratic presidential nomination. He went over with superdelegates, and a new total of 2123.

Minutes later Fox News reported the same story, and NPR affiliates were not far behind. AP had actually broken the story PBS reported.

However, the evening news casts on the air at the time on all three major networks - ABC, NBC, and CBS - were mysteriously silent. MSNBC and CNN continued for the next 45 minutes to report Obama as lacking 10 delegates.

Why? Obama had planned a stagecraft to occur after the polls closed at 8PM ET in South Dakota, and the news agencies were cooperating with the fiction that elected delegates and not superdelegates had put him over the magic number.

]]> By: SDB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201282 SDB Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:13:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201282 No, he will not win them over because they see through him...he would get rid of them if he could..it's another sci-fi becoming reality. No, he will not win them over because they see through him...he would get rid of them if he could..it's another sci-fi becoming reality.

]]> By: Katie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201280 Katie Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:13:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201280 This craze over Obama is unbelievable. The man did nothing in his voting career except vote "present" on many issues. Now all of a sudden, he is fit to be president? He has no experience that would make him a great president, his war policies are naive and presumptive. It sort of reminds me of the Britney Spears craze, the country went nuts over her, the paparazzi swarmed her, and look where it all led to. Are there really that many naive idiots in this country? I guess so... If not Hillary, then McCain, he is the lesser of the two EVILS. This craze over Obama is unbelievable. The man did nothing in his voting career except vote "present" on many issues. Now all of a sudden, he is fit to be president? He has no experience that would make him a great president, his war policies are naive and presumptive. It sort of reminds me of the Britney Spears craze, the country went nuts over her, the paparazzi swarmed her, and look where it all led to. Are there really that many naive idiots in this country? I guess so...
If not Hillary, then McCain, he is the lesser of the two EVILS.

]]> By: Denise Blackmond http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201268 Denise Blackmond Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:12:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201268 I've been listening to all the various commentators references on how much Obama might need Hillary to win this election, blah, blah, blah. It is becoming increasingly hard for me to understand why? Did he need her to beat her? There seems to be an extreme lack of confidence in a young man who has done the impossible to continue on doing just that. He does not need her, she needs him. To me, her stating that "she would be open" to being the VP is just another desperate ploy to get in the white house. But in my mind it was the people that got him there, not Hillary. All her incendiary remarks have not weaken him or swayed his stance. Her trying to cash in on his success is a non-interest to the public at large no matter how much it is catered to. In our minds, "stick a fork in it, she's done." Now, the game is on and it's the time for Obama to bring it and take McShame down. Honestly speaking, McShame catering to the psychos of Hillary's support is all for the good. That only means that they were not democrates to begin with. They were people with hidden agendas who really did not care about the course of making a difference. Being a democrate I can say this, because if Hillary had won, even though not my personal choice, there is no way I would have given it to another party. I've been listening to all the various commentators references on how much Obama might need Hillary to win this election, blah, blah, blah. It is becoming increasingly hard for me to understand why? Did he need her to beat her? There seems to be an extreme lack of confidence in a young man who has done the impossible to continue on doing just that. He does not need her, she needs him. To me, her stating that "she would be open" to being the VP is just another desperate ploy to get in the white house. But in my mind it was the people that got him there, not Hillary. All her incendiary remarks have not weaken him or swayed his stance. Her trying to cash in on his success is a non-interest to the public at large no matter how much it is catered to. In our minds, "stick a fork in it, she's done." Now, the game is on and it's the time for Obama to bring it and take McShame down. Honestly speaking, McShame catering to the psychos of Hillary's support is all for the good. That only means that they were not democrates to begin with. They were people with hidden agendas who really did not care about the course of making a difference. Being a democrate I can say this, because if Hillary had won, even though not my personal choice, there is no way I would have given it to another party.

]]> By: Clinton as VP http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201248 Clinton as VP Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:10:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201248 If Obama is smart, he will offer Hillary the VP spot. There is no other way at this point to pull the party back together, young or old. If Obama is smart, he will offer Hillary the VP spot. There is no other way at this point to pull the party back together, young or old.

]]> By: Lisa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201245 Lisa Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:10:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201245 COME ON PEOPLE LETS GET BEHIND THE NOMINEE COME ON PEOPLE LETS GET BEHIND THE NOMINEE

]]> By: 1926 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201233 1926 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:09:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201233 Dear darling Senator McCain, here we come. I will never vote for a jerk and his silly wife who hates America, and I expect Obama does also. You obama idiots are going to be so sorry. Dear darling Senator McCain, here we come. I will never vote for a jerk and his silly wife who hates America, and I expect Obama does also. You obama idiots are going to be so sorry.

]]> By: Mary, Sarasota http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201219 Mary, Sarasota Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:08:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201219 I'm inspired by Obama and would vote Democrat for the first time in my life. However, if Clinton is on the ticket my vote will be Republican. I'm inspired by Obama and would vote Democrat for the first time in my life. However, if Clinton is on the ticket my vote will be Republican.

]]> By: American Girl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201218 American Girl Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:08:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201218 Vote for Republicans... Vote for Division... Vote for 100 years of War... vote for Tax Cuts that cannot help fund thie 100 year war.... Vote for Ignorance speaking abroad.... Vote democrat. Obama/Webb '08 Vote for Republicans... Vote for Division... Vote for 100 years of War... vote for Tax Cuts that cannot help fund thie 100 year war.... Vote for Ignorance speaking abroad....

Vote democrat.

Obama/Webb '08

]]> By: Ellie, Boyds MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201214 Ellie, Boyds MD Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:08:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201214 STOP THIS HOGWASH, this all will soon come to an END. ALL democrats will soon be supporting Sen. Obama, it's NOT about Sen. Clinton anymore. She is NOT the focus here. It's about what's BEST for the country and a national poll clearly stated that Sen. Obama should NOT offer the VP position to Sen. Clinton. I agree, there are a lot of other candidates who can bring the same factors to the table. Sen. Clinton is NOT the only option for Sen. Obama. Everyone is trying to FORCE Sen. Obama in picking Sen. Clinton. I don't think he should based on the pressure being put on him. HE has EARNED the right to pick WHO HE FEELS HE CAN TRUST and WHO BRINGS THE BEST QUALITIES TO HIS ADMINISTRATION. Sen. Obama is about change, Sen. Clinton was not. But it's truly up to Sen. Obama to decide. STOP THIS HOGWASH, this all will soon come to an END.

ALL democrats will soon be supporting Sen. Obama, it's NOT about Sen. Clinton anymore. She is NOT the focus here. It's about what's BEST for the country and a national poll clearly stated that Sen. Obama should NOT offer the VP position to Sen. Clinton.

I agree, there are a lot of other candidates who can bring the same factors to the table. Sen. Clinton is NOT the only option for Sen. Obama. Everyone is trying to FORCE Sen. Obama in picking Sen. Clinton. I don't think he should based on the pressure being put on him. HE has EARNED the right to pick WHO HE FEELS HE CAN TRUST and WHO BRINGS THE BEST QUALITIES TO HIS ADMINISTRATION.

Sen. Obama is about change, Sen. Clinton was not. But it's truly up to Sen. Obama to decide.

]]> By: james http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201215 james Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:08:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201215 Cannot and will not vote for that sly sleazy racist Obama. He is not fit to lead this great country. I am happy to support and contribute and campaign for McCain - all for Hillary '12. Don't go on his ticket Hillary, don't do it. Cannot and will not vote for that sly sleazy racist Obama. He is not fit to lead this great country.

I am happy to support and contribute and campaign for McCain -
all for Hillary '12. Don't go on his ticket Hillary, don't do it.

]]> By: Dave Nittel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201209 Dave Nittel Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:07:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201209 As one who frequents CNN.com I must say it is amusing that there are obviously people who misrepresent themselves when posting comments in order to try and divide the other side of their issue. A) How can you sleep at night? B) If you can't make a case for your side with transparency- is it really worthy of supporting in the first place? As one who frequents CNN.com I must say it is amusing that there are obviously people who misrepresent themselves when posting comments in order to try and divide the other side of their issue. A) How can you sleep at night? B) If you can't make a case for your side with transparency- is it really worthy of supporting in the first place?

]]> By: mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201208 mike Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:07:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201208 David, the older generation, my parents included can't really explain why they are skittish about Obama. His policies are very similar to Hillary's. He has conducted a brilliant campaign. He, like many of the older generation, came from a very modest upbringing with a single mother and made something of himself. Is it possible that the older generation is intolerant or perhaps harbors some latent racism? I really have to wonder what it is. Hillary and Obama are both excellent candidiates. What else explains this animosity towards Obama from the Clinton supporters. Perhaps you older people can learn a thing or two from the younger people. They are a new generation that is not afraid to mingle with other races and cultures. Times have changed. Perhaps you are afraid of that. David,
the older generation, my parents included can't really explain why they are skittish about Obama. His policies are very similar to Hillary's. He has conducted a brilliant campaign. He, like many of the older generation, came from a very modest upbringing with a single mother and made something of himself. Is it possible that the older generation is intolerant or perhaps harbors some latent racism? I really have to wonder what it is. Hillary and Obama are both excellent candidiates. What else explains this animosity towards Obama from the Clinton supporters. Perhaps you older people can learn a thing or two from the younger people. They are a new generation that is not afraid to mingle with other races and cultures. Times have changed. Perhaps you are afraid of that.

]]> By: P. Bell http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201201 P. Bell Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:07:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201201 I just want to congratulate ALL the newsmen at CNN, MSMBC thay have pushed through another "accomplished nothing" person to become President beause they think everyone wants to sit down and and I have a beer with him, gushing over him and can't say a complete sentence without saying his name 2 or 3 times and seemingly haveing a sexual moment I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR SOMEONE THAT HAS BEEN SELECTED BY THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY SUPER DELEGATES or the Supreme Court. Been there, done that back in 2000. Don't they remember that Gore WON, he had the most votes. These parties are just alike, party first, country second. I'll be changing my affiliation to party line very, very soon. I hope Obama loses, just to teach a lesson. But they are too "smart" to learn anything. I just want to congratulate ALL the newsmen at CNN, MSMBC thay have pushed through another "accomplished nothing" person to become President beause they think everyone wants to sit down and and I have a beer with him, gushing over him and can't say a complete sentence without saying his name 2 or 3 times and seemingly haveing a sexual moment
I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR SOMEONE THAT HAS BEEN SELECTED BY THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY SUPER DELEGATES or the Supreme Court. Been there, done that back in 2000. Don't they remember that Gore WON, he had the most votes. These parties are just alike, party first, country second.

I'll be changing my affiliation to party line very, very soon.

I hope Obama loses, just to teach a lesson. But they are too "smart" to learn anything.

]]> By: Peter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201189 Peter Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:05:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201189 Hillary should iron Obama's shirt! Hillary should iron Obama's shirt!

]]> By: NoHillary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201188 NoHillary Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:05:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201188 Why would someone do that to that poor helpless child!? Branded with the mark of an idiot. Why would someone do that to that poor helpless child!? Branded with the mark of an idiot.

]]> By: oregonrose http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201187 oregonrose Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:05:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201187 5 MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Obama 08 5 MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama 08

]]> By: Linned http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201183 Linned Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:05:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201183 I do believe that the generational gap exists but I hope that once we have a nominee that it won't matter. I do believe that the generational gap exists but I hope that once we have a nominee that it won't matter.

]]> By: Kincas,MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-the-generation-gap-persists/#comment-1201182 Kincas,MA Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:05:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7547#comment-1201182 Yeah ok "newly independant"… check you DB again :-) Yeah ok "newly independant"… check you DB again :-)

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