Easier

[poliphilo]

Judy suggests that the Presidential race in 2008 will be between Hillary & Jeb.

That's so dynastic it's practically medieval.

It's like the Wars of the Roses. Like the Capulets v the Montacutes.

It seems as though every political system slides backwards if let- towards such primitive institutions as monarchy and aristocracy and clan.

As George W Bush jokingly said (oh, but he meant it)- "A dictatorship would be a heck of a lot easier."

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[halfmoon-mollie.livejournal.com]

I live in the state where Hillary is senator. She's done a LOT of good things, including stuff for veterans. Yet the people who most revile here are men my Dad's age (my Dad is in his late 70's). No, come to think of it, my brother (soon to be 51) doesn't like her either. There seems to be some question of whether she is 'feminine enough' and some question as to whether you know who is still operating her strings.

The idea of JEB Bush scares me more than who is in the Whitehouse NOW.

I think that there is no perfect form of government...

I think that W got re-elected because John Kerry couldn't make up his mind what he(himself) stood for. That and the fact that he couldn't quite fake the warmth he needed. It is true that in order to run for the grandest office of the land, you must have money. BUT, you must be able to act like you haven't any. He never got it.

And the other reason? It is true that 'we' are notoriously hesitant of changing leadership during wartime.

Barach Obama...electrified EVERYONE with his speech at the Democratic convention. Yet, because he is part African American, I don't see him being president in MY lifetime. I have to say that when it comes to politics, I am very disappointed in much of the attitude in this country. Equality is espoused, not practiced, and I'm afraid that I will neer live to see a woman VICE president, never mind president. It's always rich old men.

Very disheartening.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I get the impression with Hillary that she'd do anything for power. That bothers me. I don't like the way she's changed her image from sixties hippie chick to boiler-plated political machine.

She's much less charming than roguish Bill.

But (almost) anyone would be preferable to a continuation of the Bush dynasty.

Judy, who studies political form, says Jeb is a lot smarter than Dubya.

[halfmoon-mollie.livejournal.com]

Yes, whether you liked him or not Bill Clinton was a charmer and a rogue (and looks fabulous since his surgery!)

HOw strange that you saw Hil as 60's hippy chick, I never saw her that way.

I don't care how smart Jeb is, he's a BUSH. We've had enough Bush men (and women) in the White House. He's even more of a religious fanatic, he tried to make sure that Terri Schiavo wouldn't get her final peace.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I read something or saw something that portrayed the very young Hillary as a straggle-haired, spectacle wearing political activist. I find that image attractive- much more attractive than the thing she's become.

Oh yes, we've had quite enough of the Bushes.