STOP THE PRESSES!!!
Okay, so it's an odd title for the blogosphere, but I am very excited here. Today, my local paper—a paper which endorsed Bush not once but twice—ran a very conciliatory editorial about Hillary’s concession, in which the editor essentially endorsed Obama through a very concise comparison with McCain in terms of policies on Iraq, the economy, and health care. Oh, Day of JOY! (The paper is actually called “The Day.”)
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This post had four more paragraphs, none of which showed up here. It's too late for me to re-type the whole damned thing, and it's too bad I wasted my time.
Sorry, but this is beyond frustrating.
June 11, 2008 12:06 AM | Reply | Permalink
Post Script: If anyone can tell me either (or both) how to prevent posts from being lopped off after the first paragraph or (and) where to direct a complaint, I would be very appreciative.
My original post was proposing a letters-to-the-editor writing campaign. Perhaps I should just stick with print.
June 11, 2008 12:15 AM | Reply | Permalink
We've been talking about issues here:
http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/talk/2008/06/maybe-now-well-get-the-edit-fe.php
June 11, 2008 12:18 AM | Reply | Permalink
What city and state is this finally-enlightened newspaper?
June 11, 2008 5:40 AM | Reply | Permalink
New London, CT. (theday.com)
There were also five very interesting letters to the editor: two very respectful, thoughtful, and concise replies to a GOPer who had previously written telling Hillary supporters to vote for McCain; one declaring that Obama should not be penalized for the words of his former pastor, which defended both Wright and Obama; one bemoaning the myriad ways in which our country suffers because the GOP is beholden to oil and corporate interests; and one detailing how oil interests have squashed fuel efficient technology.
So, my proposal is that the TPM community should put our brilliance into print where it can reach a broader and more diverse (think "swing voter")population. I was especially impressed with the arguments aimed at Hillary supporters, and plan to write a reply thanking the authors and supporting and expanding on their statements.
As I said, there has been plenty of press on the other side, and there are an awful lot of smart, articulate people here, so...
June 11, 2008 7:35 AM | Reply | Permalink
I did not follow the primary, except as it was unavoidable. (I voted, but that's besdie the point.) I am prepared to follow the general.
I preferred Hillary from the outset over all other candidates -- though I was heartened and impressed by the Democrtic field of candidates: all worthy, and all strong contenders -- because I saw her as most experienced, and "seasoned," and therefore qualified.
However, moreso, I was "any Democrat will do" in view of what Republicans have done to the country -- and the rule of law -- beginning with Nixon.
Now that the primary is done, I watched Obama's victory speech, and found it excellent, and naturally "inclusive" -- nothing manufactured about it. A good man, and exceedingly intelligent (which I'd noted when he gave his exhilarating keynote speech at the 2004 Democratic Convention).
I also watched Hillary's concession/endorsement of Obama. Another excellent speech, by a person unfairly smeared for decades.
So that being done, let's focus on the general. Let's get Obama elected president.
June 11, 2008 11:50 AM | Reply | Permalink