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Rational disscussion of a concern
Ok, I will start out with a statement that I have avooided making. I
support Obama, however I do believe that if Clinton got the nomination
and took the presidency she would do very good things for this country,
and be a very good president. I say this because I think it is true,
but also because this post is not meant to be an attack, just a concern.
I know that the frequent demands from Obama and his surrogates for Clinton to release her taxes, the records of the donations to the presidential library, and her first lady papers (which have been released now) have been a sore spot to her supporters.
However here is what I am asking here. As Clinton supporters wouldn't you like to know what's in these records? I mean, if there is nothing there, which is probable, then it's no big deal and shows all the naysayers that they were wrong.
Also, I tell you what, if there really was something in Obamas records that would definitely mean he would lose the nomination in the fall, I would want to know it now, before the point of no return.
We all know what the accusations are, wouldn't it be better to put them to rest?
Once again, I say this is not an attack or a trap. I just see a lot of people get offended at these requests and I don't quite understand. I didn't like the Reverend Wright stuff, or the Rezco stuff. However I am glad it came out now and was addressed to my satisfaction. I know not everyone is satisfied by his responses by the way, but I am.
I know a lot of people will look at this and think I am trying to trap you or cause general nastiness. I know you have no reason to believe me but I really am trying to take points of contention and start real conversations about them.
Being that this is a post about a Clinton concern I strongly urge Obama supporters (at least in this post) to refrain from attacks. I haven't brought up the accusations for a reason, as of yet they are unfounded and I do not want this post to turn into finger pointing and cursing. On both sides we have a tendency to defend our candidates on every front. Sometimes the concerns really should be discussed rationally.
P.S. I also urge Clinton supporters to respond the same, but I put emphasis on our side because I feel a responsibility as an Obama supporter and the poster to create a certain environment when discussing Clinton.
I know that the frequent demands from Obama and his surrogates for Clinton to release her taxes, the records of the donations to the presidential library, and her first lady papers (which have been released now) have been a sore spot to her supporters.
However here is what I am asking here. As Clinton supporters wouldn't you like to know what's in these records? I mean, if there is nothing there, which is probable, then it's no big deal and shows all the naysayers that they were wrong.
Also, I tell you what, if there really was something in Obamas records that would definitely mean he would lose the nomination in the fall, I would want to know it now, before the point of no return.
We all know what the accusations are, wouldn't it be better to put them to rest?
Once again, I say this is not an attack or a trap. I just see a lot of people get offended at these requests and I don't quite understand. I didn't like the Reverend Wright stuff, or the Rezco stuff. However I am glad it came out now and was addressed to my satisfaction. I know not everyone is satisfied by his responses by the way, but I am.
I know a lot of people will look at this and think I am trying to trap you or cause general nastiness. I know you have no reason to believe me but I really am trying to take points of contention and start real conversations about them.
Being that this is a post about a Clinton concern I strongly urge Obama supporters (at least in this post) to refrain from attacks. I haven't brought up the accusations for a reason, as of yet they are unfounded and I do not want this post to turn into finger pointing and cursing. On both sides we have a tendency to defend our candidates on every front. Sometimes the concerns really should be discussed rationally.
P.S. I also urge Clinton supporters to respond the same, but I put emphasis on our side because I feel a responsibility as an Obama supporter and the poster to create a certain environment when discussing Clinton.
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The secrecy does make me nervous, but I'm holding off on assuming the worst. I just hope they keep their word and release all those years' worth of returns.
March 20, 2008 6:12 PM | Reply | Permalink