Comments for No one tells me who to vote for at http://inthefray.org , comment 1 to 6 out of 6 comments http://inthefray.org Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:01:15 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://inthefray.org/content/view/2773/161/#comment-3032 I'm older, a former Clinical Psychologist, and have supported advancement for women throughout my career and personal life. I would like to see the Democrats in control of the Presidency again, simply because the goals of the Democratic party , in general, are similar to what I want for our country. I voted for Clinto in the primaries, thinking she was the best candidate. The way she conducted her campaign convinced me otherwise. I have concerns about Obama because of his lack of experience but even more about McCaine because he would perpetuate the Repubican stance. If women dig in their heels now, panties in a twist, because Hilary didn't make the cut, all that will happen is the Republicans will win again. What's past is past. Let's move on and try to make reasonable choices from who's left now. - Pris Campbell Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:44:54 +0100 http://inthefray.org/content/view/2773/161/#comment-3025 I also am a 60 year old white, heterosexual feminist for Obama. I have been a big supporter of Bill Clinton and thought that Hillary Clinton would both bring a great presence to the Country as President, but through this campaign, I have been deeply disappointed at the games and inuendos that the Clinton machine has played in an effort to out maneuver Obama's surge. My view of the strength of Obama is that he brings a new vision of deeply engaging the citizenry through the use of new technologies and keeping that engagement going through engaged, local community service. This will be a new day for democracy, if this vision can be realized. It can unleash the potential of democracy to a new deeper level. I only hope this "hope", audacious as it may seem, can be realized in even an imperfect way, through this election cycle. At the end of the day, it is not only Obama, but the sustained engagement of people at the local level, expecting more from their local leaders, as well as our national leaders. AND holding them to their words! - Carlynn Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:26:19 +0100 http://inthefray.org/content/view/2773/161/#comment-3005 I'm also an older, white, heterosexual, female, feminist Obama supporter. I'm still active in current feminist concerns, use of rape as a tool in wartime, the continuing murder/mutilation of young, female, factory workers in Juarez, the threat technology holds toward the reproductive rights of women, the teetering of the global food supply via megacorps, dna and privacy, and loss of life, particularly among the poor as a result of global warming... the list goes on, and the image of a single glass-ceiling breaking pales beside them. As ticked off as I've been w/Clinton for some of her shenanigans, I still support her right to finish off this race and feel she has made great strides for women by being a viable candidate. One can hope that in the future a woman, African-American, whoever will be able to run w/out the distractions of racism and sexism... and Clinton does deserve credit for that. Asto my sisters-in-arms who refuse to change... read some Haraway. Peace. Clinton has opened up - Deb Sun, 18 May 2008 08:25:11 +0100 http://inthefray.org/content/view/2773/161/#comment-3004 I think it's time that women who are interested in the future of this country, this world, stop worrying about being "feminists" and start concerning themselves with being "humanists". I'm supporting Obama too. I'd like to see someone in office who's mindset is in this century - not the last one. - Fawn Sat, 17 May 2008 23:52:17 +0100 http://inthefray.org/content/view/2773/161/#comment-3003 I happen to be an old, white, heterosexual, female feminist. I marched with Betty Friedan on the 50th anniversary of women suffrage, and like you, I am supporting Barack Obama. I am dong so without the slightest feeling of guilt. I see no reason to vote for an inveterate liar just because she is a woman, when a far better candidate is available. - Joan Berkowitz Sat, 17 May 2008 15:46:26 +0100 http://inthefray.org/content/view/2773/161/#comment-3002 Not a bad article, albeit an angry one. Surely no-one is telling you who to vote for? I think those of Clinton's supporters with whom you are so upset are upset not so much by voters' choices as by the treatment of Hillary Clinton by members of the Democratic party and the media. The fact is, regardless of what some of the people who have upset you do, a lot of Clinton's supporters, if Obama is nominated, will either stay at home or vote for McCain in November because they are not satisfied that Obama is the right choice for president. I don't expect Obama to win in November, but I do think if he is elected he will disappoint not only the wider world (whom so many of his supporters imagine will view the USA differently under an Obama administration) but this country - and the Republicans will be back in the White House in 2012. I want a good solid 8 years of a competent Democrat administration, I don't think Obama can deliver that. You may disagree, but really, these Clinton supporters whom you complain about are the least of Obama's problems! - Cam Sat, 17 May 2008 15:12:18 +0100