I have to first say that this is my first diary... and like other firsts I’ve read on DK, this was inspired by the campaign and I have to be straight, before you read any further, this isn’t an in-depth analysis of anything, I present no facts or figures to support a fascinating claim. It’s just me and my musings, ravings if you will about HRC. There now, having that intro out of the way.
I hope you will bear with me while I work through my emotional tundra.
Follow me...
I was moved to compile these few thoughts after watching Hillary’s victory speech last night. I just have to say in as simple of terms as I can muster why I, Patty, aka Pjeve does not want Hillary Clinton to be my President.
First, I wasn’t always anti-HRC; I did initially buy into the inevitability claim. And up until probably March I prefaced my enthusiasm for Barack by always and respectfully saying,
"Now, I have nothing against Hillary, I think she would be an equally good POTUS – indeed I supported her initially, I just believe after having gotten to know a lot more about Barack Obama that he is the ONE who can bring about real change – the kind of change we so desperately need in American."
Indeed with each speech, and the more and more I learned about Barack, the more I just believed, deep in my soul - THIS MAN HAS TO BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT.
Now, deep in my SOUL – I believe HRC must leave the Democratic race. I now believe – deep in my SOUL, that she would be the absolute WORST choice for America. I no longer can feign respectful tribute to her even as the first viable woman candidate. No. Now, deep in my SOUL – I believe she is actually damaging a woman’s future chance at being President.
Deep in my SOUL, I do not want a democratic nominee who will lie (Bosnia/Mission Accomplished) and manipulate information/facts/numbers (moving the goal posts to qualify for nomination/weapons of mass destruction.) Deep in my SOUL, I don’t want another President who feels they are predestined to fulfill their agenda (HRC’s universal healthcare/overthrow Saddam Hussein.) Deep in my SOUL, I weep in fear of another swashbuckling, "fight until the end" / "bring ‘em on" President.
As a woman, deep in my SOUL - I don’t want a woman who will excite her base by inciting racism in others. I don’t want a woman who, while running to be the first female President thinks she has to act like a man to get votes as in: talking deeper, having your surrogates frequently reference your imaginary balls – oh and lets have a shot and a beer in a mill town while we are at it.
Oh Hillary, in your quest do you think that no one would notice your suddenly large collection of babushkas and mismatched wardrobe/costume while stumping in Ohio, Pennsylvania and especially lately in W. VA ? But, gee - you looked pretty darn pulled together and accessorized well at that fundraiser in NY on Mothers’ Day though.
Deep in my SOUL, I don’t want another President who thinks I’m too dumb to catch on to when I’m being manipulated or thinks that I’m so stupid that I’ll buy "oh economists are just elitists, not to be taken seriously."
Deep in my SOUL, I don’t want a
Win at any cost!
...Obliterate them!
Hard working white people like me better!
Hillary Clinton
President.