Are we finally going to get a reality check on Obama?

I've been saying it from the beginning - makings of a charismatic leader; Presidential material...some day; incredible orator; a good man with promise in politics...but not ready, not seasoned, not experienced and not capable of being the leader of the USA...yet. But some of my friends even, seem to be drinking the Cool-aid. People who I have long respected losing all sense of scrutiny or reality and following this "movement" blindly...without pause...without the tough questions. And something that is REALLY driving me crazy. Why does no one mention that Obama has two different "accents" if you will, when he speaks? One is when he has a rather large black audience and the other when he doesn't? He draws out his vowels and drops ends of words and sounds like a preacher with one audience and then in other crowds he sounds like an elitist from Illinois. I'll tell you why...no one wants to be perceived as a racist. But that has nothing to do with race - if he were John Edwards and did the same thing, I would be all over that too. Jesse Jackson never put on one voice for one group and another voice for someone else. And by the way, Jesse is the type of senior statesman I could rally behind. But sorry folks, Obama isn't convincing me in the least. Indeed I begin to look more and more seriously at John McCain as this momentum keeps swinging with Obama.

I hope that it is changing tho. I hope it is not too late for Hillary. I hope the facade is beginning to wear thin. It looks like the media is finally coming to their senses at least:

From the AFP written by Jintendra Joshi
Some Obama supporters fret already that his campaign has the trappings of a messianic cult, as thousands upon thousands pack auditoriums to bask in his uplifting oratory.
"Obamaphilia has gotten creepy," Los Angeles Times columnist Joel Stein wrote. "The best we Obamaphiles can do is to refrain from embarrassing ourselves."
In an article headlined "The Obama Delusion," Washington Post columnist Robert Samuelson said the senator "seems to have hypnotized much of the media and the public with his eloquence and the symbolism of his life story."
"The result is a mass delusion that Obama is forthrightly engaging the nation's major problems when, so far, he isn't."

Come back to reality folks...please...

Finally...the Beagle has landed!!!

Uno has done it -- what no other Beagle has ever done at the Westminster Dog Show - won Best in Show! Congrats Uno! As someone who has played Snoopy a half-a-dozen times, has one of the largest strictly Snoopy collections in the country and, most importantly, as someone who owned a beagle boy named Comet, I couldn't be more thrilled. I have always loved Beagles and feel they are truly one of the most loving dogs in the world. And I am really glad to have something to cheer about in light of what is happening in the Presidential Primaries.

As Barack Obama is becoming hailed as some Saint...I am more and more saddened by the ease in which people are embracing this unseasoned (and quite frankly) unqualified candidate. I think people may come to regret this coronation without any scrutiny. Even Obama has admitted that he hasn't really had to deal with anything negative. Why is that? We are so overly "politically correct" that we won't ask the tough questions for fear we'll be harassing a black man and that is, after all, racism right? WRONG. And someone recently told me how angry they were at Bill Clinton for bringing up race in the campaign. That is probably the STUPIDIST thing I have ever heard (not to mention ignorant and naive). Race IS a part of this campaign because Barack Obama is black - there, I let the cat out of the bag. And his race is certainly a big reason that he is now winning states - NOT his experience, NOT his plans (what are they really anyway).

Yes, he is a very good orator, but he still doesn't hold a candle to Bill Clinton in that department and Bill (once called the first Black President by many prominent leaders in the black community) has done more for African-Americans than Barack has. People have short memories in this country and all this fanfare may be the downfall for the Democrats and eventually the country.

I hope that Hillary can turn things around and win the nomination. She is the best candidate for President of those still in the race. I will debate anyone, any time, anywhere on that. However, if Barack wins the nomination, I really am not sure what I will do. I find it humorous that his supporters say that it will be easier for Hillary supporters to support him, than the other way around. Let me make it clear, you aren't speaking for me.

I remember LOVING him at the Democratic Convention four years ago and thinking what an incredible President he would make...someday. That day is not here. The type of change he is talking about is only a fantasy that riles up the masses. Hillary knows the REAL deal in Washington. She knows that change takes time and takes dealing and real knowledge of the system. I think that everyone who thinks otherwise is in for a rude awakening as my amazing mother used to say.

I worry about this great nation...I worry about the way some people I know think. In the end, I hope that whatever happens, that the nation and its people can find the way.

Support Hillary Clinton for President

This video was brought to my attention by my friend Katrina...thanks Kat.

Hillary Clinton and Alicia Keys - SUPERWOMAN

http://youtube.com/watch?v=N0hvB3lN7ZU

Why I support Hillary Clinton and not Barack Obama

Happy New Year! A bit late I know...it has been too long since I've posted on my blog. The show ended, I was sick, the holidays rolled along, I've been scrambling for work and then for the past three weeks I've been directing THE WIZARD OF OZ at elementary schools in Purchase and Scarsdale, NY! An amazing experience and lots of fun.

However, the main reason for this post is stimulated by the fact that I've been remiss lately with my political activism, which is often a bit overwhelming for those who hear from me all the time, but I realized that I needed to speak out and speak often about my support for Hillary Clinton to be the next President of the United States. And on the heels of SUPER TUESDAY, time is running out.

So here goes...

Before I start, please, if you do support Hillary, make a contribution today if you can...I am going to...

https://contribute.hillaryclinton.com/form.html?sc=1586&utm_source=1586&utm_medium=e

I support Hillary Clinton for President and not Barack Obama because:

Hillary is a woman! Yes, that is one of my reasons. You may feel that it should be irrelevant, but I feel strongly about this reason and thus, it is my first. This country needs a strong female at the helm to break up the boys club (I know that many think that is the reason she will have a tough time securing the win, but I believe she is up to the challenge). And many people have admitted that they are voting for Obama because he is black. I get that. I do. If Barney Frank were running I would be voting for him and partly because he is gay. Hillary is a strong, intelligent, passionate, liberal, articulate, committed and experienced woman.

Which brings me to my second reason...Hillary has EXPERIENCE in Washington. I love the fact that so many people in the country right now are jazzed by Obama because he is fresh and new and has all these exciting ideas...trouble is, he does not have the experience to follow-thru or execute his vision and the House and Senate and other "influences" in Washington (and their are A LOT of them) will chew him up and spit him out. No one has scrutized Obama at all - even the liberal media admits it. Experience should matter for the most powerful position in the land and we have seen, in the past eight years, what inexperience can bring.

Another reason I support Hillary Clinton for President is the fact that she DID vote for the authorization to go to war. I can hear all of you now, screaming and shouting and threatening to revoke my liberal card, but I don't care. I remember those days very well and I remember the intel that was being jammed down our throats. I also know, having grown up in Western New York (land of Republicans) and also having lived in New York City, that a majority of Hillary's constituants, and that includes liberals, weren't sure what should be done about Iraq and people were FOR inspectors going in and if something wasn't done, giving the President the authority to do something about it. I do not believe that Hillary was voting for war and certainly could not have anticipated this quagmire. For Obama to say he was against the war from the start, as if he had to vote on it in the Senate, is disengenuous. Quite frankly, he refused to vote "yes" or "no" SO many times in Illinois that he may have broken a record for his abstenstion votes. Is that someone you want making the tought decisions? Actually, he has shown he often isn't willing to make them. Hillary made a tough decision and now everyone wants her to apologize. I DON'T. It would show weakness and woman are always seen as weak. If Obama goes up against McCain, the Republicans will have a field day on this one issue alone - Obama can not protect our country and does not see war as a viable action. They won't be able to attack Hillary on this issue or call her weak. She wants the same thing we all do now, to bring our troops home while trying to make sure the region does not fall apart. But she also has shown she can be tough when necessary.

As she has said, and I agree, she will be READY FROM DAY ONE! She has been in the Senate and she has been in the White House - and not as some passive First Lady, but someone who cared about the country and made universal health care her own goal - for better or worse.

I believe Hillary cares about the issues that matter most to me. I understand that she is a politician, but that's part and parcel of our system and I believe that should be seen as a strength and not a weakness. She knows how to deal with the attacks from the Right that Obama has not seen. She has already survived so many investigations and rediculous allegations - "been there, done that." She has also shown that she can cross the isle and work with Republicans like John McCain on important issues.

Yes, she is polarizing, but if you think that Obama won't be if he gets the nomination, think again. Many of the same white male Democrats who refuse to even consider Hillary (because she is a woman) will suddenly find it just as difficult to vote for a black candidate over someone like John McCain. I guarentee it.

I really like Barack Obama but his inexperience and youth scares me. I just don't believe in my heart of hearts, and maybe more important, my brain, that he is ready for this job. Someday, most definitely. At this juncture in our country's history, no. I believe that if Barack Obama gets the nomination, that the Republican, especially if it is John McCain, will win.

Which brings me to the final reason I support Hillary - I believe she can beat any Republican and win the White House. I really do believe that.

Oh, one more thing, for now (I am sure I will be adding to this, I am just really tired tonight but feel I have to start this thought process or it will be too late) and that is I feel that the African-American community will re-embrace Hillary if she is the nominee. Everyone is making far too much of the percentage of African-American votes that Barack is now enjoying - of course - it makes sense. But let us not forget that Hillary and her husband have been fighting for equality and justice for the black community their entire lives. That block will move back to Hillary when she gets the nomination. The Hispanic community, overwhelmingly voted Republican in the last two elections. They support Hillary but I do not think they will support Barack. As for white men, what can I say? I'm not typical. Most of those boys want establishment - that means more white men would vote for Hillary than Barack. You do the math.