Scenario:

Jack goes quail hunting before school, pulls into school parking lot with shotgun in gun rack.

• 1958- Vice Principal comes over, looks at Jack’s shotgun,goes to his car and gets his shotgun to show Jack.
• Now – School goes into lock down, FBI called, Jack hauled off to jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors called in for traumatized students and teachers

Scenario:

Johnny and Mark get into a fistfight after school.

• 1958 – Crowd gathers. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up buddies.
• Now – Police called, SWAT team arrives, arrests Johnny and Mark. Charge them with assault, both expelled even though Johnny started it.

Scenario:

Jeffrey won’t be still in class, disrupts other students.

• 1958 – Jeffrey sent to office and given a good paddling by the Principal. Returns to class, sits still and does not disrupt class again.
• Now – Jeffrey given huge doses of Ritalin. Becomes a zombie. Tested for ADD. School gets extra money from state because Jeffrey has a disability.

Scenario:

Billy breaks a window in his neighbor’s car and his Dad gives him a whipping with his belt.

• 1958 – Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman.
• Now – Billy’s dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy removed to foster care and joins a gang. State psychologist tells Billy’s sister that she remembers being abused herself and their dad goes to prison. Billy’s mom has affair with psychologist.

Scenario:

Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school.

• 1958 – Mark shares aspirin with Principal out on the smoking dock.
• Now – Police called, Mark expelled from school for drug violations. Car searched for drugs and weapons.

Scenario:

Pedro fails high school English.

• 1958 – Pedro goes to summer school, passes English and goes to college.
• Now – Pedro’s cause is taken up by state. Newspaper articles appear nationally explaining that knowing English as a requirement for graduation is racist. ACLU files class action lawsuit against state school system and Pedro’s English teacher. English banned from core curriculum. Pedro given diploma anyway but ends up mowing lawns for a living because he cannot speak English.

Scenario:

Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from 4th of July, puts them in a model airplane paint bottle, blows up a red ant bed.

• 1958 – Ants die.
• Now- BATF, Homeland Security, FBI called. Johnny charged with domestic terrorism, FBI investigates parents, siblings removed from home, computers confiscated, Johnny’s Dad goes on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again.

Scenario:

Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee. He is found crying by his teacher, Mary. Mary hugs him to comfort him.

• 1958 – In a short time, Johnny feels better and goes on playing.
• Now – Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job. She faces 3 years in State Prison. Johnny undergoes 5 years of therapy.

Page Topic: School 1958 vs Now, How Times Have Changed.

Politics Explained:

DICTATORSHIP: You have two cows. The government takes both and shoots you.

ENVIRONMENTALISM: You have two cows. The government bans you from milking or killing them.

FEMINISM: You have two cows. They get married and adopt a veal calf.

FEUDALISM: You have two cows. Your lord takes some of the milk.

TOTALITARIANISM: You have two cows. The government takes them and denies they ever existed. Milk is banned.

SOCIALISM: You have two cows, give one to your neighbor.

PURE SOCIALISM: You have two cows. The government takes them and puts them in a barn with everyone else’s cows. You have to take care of all the cows. The government gives you as much milk as you need.

BUREAUCRATIC SOCIALISM: You have two cows. The government takes them and puts them in a barn with everyone else’s cows. They are cared for by ex-chicken farmers. You have to take care of the chickens the government took from the chicken farmers. The government gives you as much milk and as many eggs as the regulations say you should need.

BUREAUCRACY: You have two cows. At first the government regulates what you can feed them and when you can milk them. Then it pays you not to milk them. After that it takes both, shoots one, milks the other and pours the milk down the drain. Then it requires you to fill out forms accounting for the missing cows.

COMMUNISM: You have two cows. Give them to the government. The government gives you milk.

PURE COMMUNISM: You have two cows. Your neighbors help you take care of them,and you all share the milk.

RUSSIAN COMMUNISM: You have two cows. You have to take care of them, but the government takes all the milk.

FASCISM: You have two cows. Give the milk to the government.

PURE FASCISM: You have two cows. The government takes both, hires you to take care of them, and sells you the milk.

NAZISM: The government shoots you, takes the cows and feeds one to the army and the other to the police.

CAPITALISM: You have two cows. You sell one and buy a bull OR you slaughter the cows & compete with McDonalds.

HONG KONG CAPITALISM: You have two cows. You sell three of them to your publicly listed company, using letters of credit opened by your brother-in-law at the bank, then execute a debt/equity swap with associated general offer so that you get all four cows back, with a tax deduction for keeping five cows. The milk rights of six cows are transferred via a Panamanian intermediary to a Cayman Islands company secretly owned by the majority shareholder, who sells the rights to all seven cows’ milk back to the listed company. The annual report says that the company owns eight cows, with an option on one more. Meanwhile, you kill the two cows because the fung shui is bad.

ANARCHISM: Keep the cows. Steal a few more cows.

ANARCHY: You have two cows. Either you sell the milk at a fair price or your neighbors try to kill you and take the cows.

CONSERVATISM: Milk the cows, enbalm the cows, freeze the milk, nuke the cows to keep from spreading the disease. Phase out over five years the amount of milk you’re required to give to the government.

LIBERALISM: Give the milk back to the cows. Let them escape. Put the cows on the Voter Registration list.

LIBERTARIANISM: Milk the cows and keep it for yourself; hope the populace can find milk elsewhere.

MILITIAISM: Start shooting if they come for your cows.

MILITARIANISM: You have two cows. The government takes both and drafts you.

PURE DEMOCRACY: You have two cows. Your neighbors decide who gets the milk.

AMERICAN DEMOCRACY: The government promises to give you two cows if you vote for it. After the election, the president is impeached for speculating in cow futures. The press dubs the affair “Cowgate”.

BRITISH DEMOCRACY: You have two cows. You feed them sheeps’ brains and they go mad. The government doesn’t do anything.

REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY: You have two cows. Your neighbors pick someone to tell you who gets the milk.

SINGAPOREAN DEMOCRACY: You have two cows. The government fines you for keeping two unlicensed farm animals in an apartment.

SURREALISM: You have two giraffes. The government requires you to take harmonica lessons.

POLITICAL CORRECTNESS: You are associated with (the concept of “ownership” is a symbol of the phallocentric, war-mongering, intolerant past) two differently-aged (but no less valuable to society) bovines of non-specified gender.

COUNTER CULTURE: Wow, dude, there’s like… these two cows, man. You got to have some of this milk!

page topics: Cows explain politics simply

Katie Couric: Governor Palin, could you explain specifically how Alaska’s proximity to Russia gives you experience in international affairs?

Governor Sarah Palin: When you even consider national security issues with Russia as Putin rears his head and comes into the airspace of the United States of America, Where do they go? It’s Alaska, it’s right over the border, it is from Alaska that we send those out to make sure that an eye is being kept on this powerful nation, Russia, because they are right there, they are next to our state which is Alaska, the state closest to Russia, a country that is very big and large with large and big apparatus of the military, so as governor of Alaska I have the experience of keeping an eye out there for Putin’s head rear, which I do, and I’m ready to call out the national guard, which I have the power to do as governor, if Putin flies over to attack us, so why would someone make fun of, I mean, well, ya, it’s like so like, ya, the media- you know how they are, and I know who the good guys are and the bad guys are, so what I like to do Katie is I like to root for the good guys and support them and try not to root for the bad guys that could fly over into Alaska and if they do I have the experience to stop them which I can get ya more information on for ya soon Katie and I did put that jet on Ebay Katie and I told congress thanks but no thanks with that bridge to nowhere I supported, because really, when you even consider national security issues with Russia as Putin rears his head and comes into the airspace of the United States of America, Where do they go? It’s Alaska, it’s right over the border, it is from Alaska that we send those out to make sure that an eye is being kept on this powerful nation, Russia, because they are right there, they are next to our state which is Alaska, the state closest to Russia, a country that is very big and large with large and big apparatus of the military, so as governor of Alaska I have the experience of keeping an eye out there for Putin’s head rear, which I do, and I’m ready to call out the national guard, which I have the power to do as governor, if Putin flies over to attack us, so why would someone make fun of, I mean, well, ya, it’s like so like, ya, the media- you know how they are, and I know who the good guys are and the bad guys are, so what I like to do Katie is I like to root for the good guys and support them and try not to root for the bad guys that could fly over into Alaska and if they do I have the experience to stop them which I can get ya more information on for ya soon Katie, ok? And I put that jet on ebay and told congress thanks but no thanks about that bridge to nowhere. Katie? Are you awake?

Katie Couric: Hmm? So that must be what Charlie Gibson meant about a “blizzard of words”… I don’t even remember what question you were answering. Well, um, thank you for joining us today.

Sarah Palin: Yah, sure Katie, you betcha now okay bye bye.

Um, we aren’t finished yet, Governor. We just started. Governor Palin, how has Alaska’s proximity to Russia helped prepare you for handling international crisis in the White House?

Charlie, Just a month ago I was up north on a boat shooting polar bears that were swimming around in the ocean where the ice used to be, Charlie, and we accidentally went into Russian waters. Those red bastards had the nerve to send the coast guard to escort us back to our own waters. So I’ve already experienced first hand a naval conflict with Russia. And I can’t wait to show the commie bastards who the hell is boss of the world when Gramps McCain hands me the reins, which let’s be honest, won’t be long Charlie.

What do you think about the Bush Doctrine?

Huh?

Do you agree with the Bush Doctrine?

Speak English Charlie, English for God’s sake.

The Bush Doctrine? Ring a bell?

Charlie, I do agree with the Bush doctrine and if I’m President- I mean Vice President- I will continue to agree with the Bush doctrine more than most doctrine’s, and let me just add that the Obama doctrine is ridiculous, absolutely false, Charlie, and while there have been mistakes Charlie, of all the doctrine’s I’m familiar with, and since Alaska is so close to Russia Charlie believe me I’m familiar with a lot of them Charlie, I feel the Bush doctrine is certainly one of the ones that make me proud to be an American every day and go out hunting and watching NASCAR with my five wonderful children, Charlie.

Governor Palin, some critics have expressed outrage over your strong support of and enjoyment of the aerial hunting of wolves and other animals. Do you think it’s cruel to shoot wolves from the air for sport?

Well, Charlie, you know, those wolves have to live in a cold barren land and we are putting them out of their misery. We are doing them a favor. And that’s the kind of friend my administration- I mean OUR administration, at first, Charlie, that’s the kind of friend our administration will be towards our neighbors and other countries, to help make this world a better, safer, more American place Charlie.

A final question Governor Palin. You support Creationism. Do you believe there were dinosaurs walking around 3000 years ago, and that no animals have ever evolved from related species?

Charlie, I have NEVER, and I mean NEVER once denied not asserting my assertion that there have never been once in all of my weeks as governor, Charlie, of the great and beautiful and strong and oil rich state of Alaska, the state closest to Russia and the state with the most natural resources of all 50 great states of this great country, Charlie, and so–

Governor I’m a little lost in your blizzard of words there–

No one knows more about blizzards than I do Charlie. I have far more blizzard experience than Obama ever had or ever will have Charlie, and let me just finish my answer Charlie. I have never once banned any books or forced anyone to ban any books and I absolutely completely support that continuation of education both at home and in schools because that’s what helps our children learn- education. Nothing helps our children learn more than learning, Charlie. And I feel very strongly about that and will continue to support that when I am President- I mean Vice President Charlie. Thank you and God bless you and God bless America.

Page topic: Sarah Palin Jokes: Sarah Palin interview transcript | Charlie Gibson ABC palin interview. (C) InnocentEnglish 9/2008

There are lots of rumors flying around about Alaskan governor Sarah Palin since McCain selected her as his running mate. Here are 8 of the most common rumors, and proof they are completely and utterly untrue:

Sarah Palin Rumors:

Rumor 1. Sarah Palin likes to eat raw polar bear meat. UNTRUE. She likes it medium rare.

Rumor 2. Sarah Palin uses live penguins for target practice. UNTRUE. The live ones wiggle too much.

Rumor 3. Sarah Palin doesn’t know much about defense. UNTRUE. She was once an excellent basketball player.

Rumor 4. Sarah Palin is under investigation for possible abuse of power. UNTRUE. She is under investigation for being CAUGHT possibly abusing power.

Rumor 5. Sarah Palin wants to drill for oil throughout the beautiful Alaskan wilderness. UNTRUE. She has no interest in doing that at all. She just wants oil companies to do it.

Rumor 6. Scholars say Sarah Palin is the least experienced, least qualified, least credentialed person to join a major-party ticket in the modern era. UNTRUE. According to a very recent Wikipedia entry, the “modern era” began in the year 1000 a.d. and records suggest there may have been as many as 3 other people with a comparable degree of inexperience who attempted to gain a national leadership position in their respective countries during that time.

Rumor 7. Sarah Palin strongly dislikes gays. UNTRUE. Her hair stylist for her first major campaign (her town’s beauty pageant) was gay, and she thought he did a fantastic job with her highlights, and used just the right amount of hairspray, and was a pretty likeable person considering his abominable lifestyle.

Rumor 8. Sarah Palin has less than two years of executive leadership experience, in one of the least populated states in the nation, and is completely unprepared to take on international issues. UNTRUE: Her several years of grueling leadership experience as both a PTA leader, and as a part time mayor of a small Alaskan town MORE than qualify her for trips to Russia to negotiate over the Georgian crisis, and trips to Jordon and Egypt to represent the U.S. in talks over Iran’s nuclear weapons program. These are basically the same issue as school bathroom graffiti, just on a slightly larger scale. In addition, Alaska is one of the most populated states in the U.S.*

* source: “From Mice to Moose- The Millions of Alaskan Mammals“.

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Page topic: Sarah Palin Jokes, : Jokes about Sarah Palin.  Sarah Palin Rumors. (C) Aug. 30, 2008. InnocentEnglish.com

For those that swing slightly (or more than slightly) to the left, reading material is never too far away. Liberal blogs are popping up each and every day, but there are a few that have set the standard by which all other liberal blogs must play. Here is our assessment of the top 10 liberal blogs on the net, with each of them bringing their own particular flavor to the table.  Agree? Disagree? Want to mention some you think should have made the list? Some that shouldn’t have?

1. TheHuffingtonPost.com

Standing tall atop the list of liberal blogs and sites is http://thehuffingtonpost.com. Part blogfest, part newspaper (well, without the paper) this is one site that does it all – from news clippings, to videos, to lots of bloggers both famous and not so famous.  If it happened an hour ago, it’s probably already on the Huffington Post, along with some blog posts about it and a few thousand comments.

2. Dailykos.com

The popular left-handed blog, http://dailykos.com is updated often and it brings some excellent political insight to the table. This is an information-rich blog, but it also has its share of humor. Another thing helping this blog is the active community which brings the site to life.

3. TalkingPointsMemo.com

The interesting thing about http://talkingpointsmemo.com is the mass of political news that it brings forth. Visitors come to take advantage of the constantly updated political news wire, which includes news from almost every major news site on the internet.

4. LiberalOasis.com

Like so many of the new blogs that are popping up today, http://liberaloasis.com is a liberal blog that also features an interesting radio show. This blog seems to enjoy its role as one of the funny commentators on the American political system and it does not take itself too seriously. All of that combines for some interesting reading, as well as a mass of news worth coming back for.

5. The Blue Voice

If you are looking for a more traditional “blog” in the sense of simplicity, then http://thebluevoice.blogspot.com is the place for you. This site doesn’t feature all of the trappings that you’ll find at blogs with more funding, but it does get to the heart of what blogging is all about. The blog is opinionated, interesting, and occasionally funny.

6. Grouchy’s Liberaltopia

The website, http://liberaltopia.org has some very cool features, including running counts on the Iraq war cost and constant George W. Bush jokes. This blog brings forth a lot of humor, but it also takes a serious tone when dealing with some of the latest news clippings. This blog seems to take on the personality of its author.

7. Mother Jones

The combined blogs at http://motherjones.com bring a serious, journalistic tone to the blogging world. These guys think they are the voice of reason and their goal is to hold all politicians to a level of accountability. The blog is a wonderful trip into the harsh reality of the political world.

8. Wonkette.com

This blog thinks it’s funny, and http://wonkette.com does a pretty good job of that. It has a number of different bloggers, so there are fresh perspectives all over the place. There, you can be a part of a community of readers that’s very active.

9. AmericaBlog.com

Http://americablog.com always brings a number of funny, witty posts each day. Some are funnier and more insightful than others, but they all combine to make up one of the most comprehensive liberal blogs on the net. The blog’s author, John Avorosis, can take both a journalistic approach and a funny slant on the stories.

 10. LiberalAvenger.com

If you want a blog that’s a little angrier than others, http://liberalavenger.com is a good place to start. What’s better, they have a lot of Photoshop expertise that comes in handy.

That’s our list of the top 10 liberal blogs.  Who did we miss? Who doesn’t belong? Your thoughts?

Page topic: Best liberal blogs, top 10 best liberal blogs and best political blogs

If this campaign has shown us one thing, it’s that Hilary Clinton hasn’t needed any motivation to change her campaign approach time and time again. It looks like her final shift in philosophy will be done with hopes of landing an all-important spot alongside Barack Obama on the presidential ticket. According to a CNN article by Carl Bernstein, those close to the Clinton and Obama campaigns suspect that Clinton might try to – in Clintonesque fashion – force her way into the vice presidential role.

Bernstein’s post brings up some interesting concerns that those within the Democratic Party have at this juncture. Clinton has a number of different options at her disposal if she wants to try to push her way onto Obama’s ticket, and no one is really sure which approach she will take.  He writes:

However, from the perspective of both campaign camps, there is serious concern about the kind of landing she’s aiming for and the precarious task of bringing her plane down, especially if she decides to seek the vice presidential nomination. There could be a number of different landings.

He went on to discuss the possible ways that Clinton could try to earn the nod. Some feel she might try to use political pressure and posturing within the party to force Obama’s hand. Others think she might use a quieter approach, setting up the duo for smooth sailing in the general election. The most dangerous option still remains and lives as the overriding fear for both the Obama campaign and the rest of the Democratic Party. She could go down in a blaze of glory, trying to take Barack Obama with her.

According to Bernstein, it is a near certainty that the former first lady will seek the vice presidential nod in some form or fashion. Bernstein writes:  

Almost no one I have spoken to who knows her well doubts that, as she reconciles to the likelihood that her presidential campaign will fall short, she will probably seek the vice presidential spot. One reason: Contrary to common belief, she doesn’t look forward to going back to the Senate, they say.

For anyone who has watched the Clintons in their political maneuvering over the last few years will agree that she will probably change her approach at least one more time before all of this is said and done. Whatever it takes to get her into the White House is what she will look to do, even though Barack Obama isn’t likely to be immediately receptive of any of her overtures.

page topic: Hillary Clinton might want to be Obama’s Vice President Running Mate. Can he refuse her?

With Barack Obama now (according to some) the presumptive nominee for the Democratic Party, only one more really important question remains. Who will Obama choose for V.P.?
There are lots of possible choices out there that would make worthy vice presidential candidates, but the choice will depend, in large part, on Obama’s overall campaign strategy heading into what should be a dogfight with Arizona senator John McCain.

What will ultimately factor into Obama’s V.P. decision? According to seasoned political strategists, a good vice president brings a few things to the table. For Obama, the vice presidential candidate will more than likely be a person from a strong location so that they can command votes from their home state. Virginia, for example, is a swing state the Democrats really need this year.  In addition, Obama will be looking for someone who brings strong ideas against the war in Iraq. The person will need to be someone that can transcend traditional partisan lines and they should have the type of personality and experience that will compliment the Obama ticket.

Here’s a short list of the most likely possibilities to share the ticket with Obama. Some are stronger choices than others, but each is sure to get a measure of consideration over the next few weeks as Senator Obama chooses his running mate.

Obama’s V.P. possibilities: The Short List

Jim Webb
If you haven’t heard of this guy, then turn on your television or radio. He has the type of military record that is very attractive for Obama backers. As a former Secretary of the Navy, he should be able to stand toe-to-toe with John McCain on those issues. 

Webb brings a bulldog mentality to the campaign, meaning that he can fight Obama’s battles while the presidential candidate maintains the high road. As the junior senator of Virginia, he could also play a very important role in swinging the votes in that state, which should be up for grabs come November.

The only downside to Webb is that he is a little bit too aggressive when he’s on the attack. Obama’s spin control team might have their hands full with him.

Hilary Clinton
The media and many Democratic leaders would love to see this ticket happen, as it has been dubbed the “Dream Team”. Though Hilary Clinton would bring a strong list of credentials to the table and a great appeal to working class people, Obama would be taking a huge risk by joining hands with her.
Their well-documented differences have played out on televisions across America for months, so bringing them to together for a run at the White House might be too much to ask.

Bill Richardson
Richardson is very popular, especially among the Hispanic demographic. He has served as governor of New Mexico and he’s fiery to say the least. Richardson has been one of Barack Obama’s strongest supporters since the beginning of his campaign and he would bring lots of foreign policy experience to the ticket.

On one hand, Richardson is the perfect man to go up against John McCain, but he also looked a little bit lost during the presidential debates. He’s still a strong choice, though.

Joe Biden
Another one of those names that lingered on Democratic primary ballots for a while this winter, Biden is a well respected individual. He has the resume and leadership experience to really put the screws to John McCain. Biden, in his time in Washington, has become known as one of the hardest hitters in the political game.

The only problem with that is the fact that Biden sometimes doesn’t know when to put on the brakes. His abrasive personality might clash with Obama’s “good guy” nature that has been carefully cultivated.

Michael Bloomberg
The way-past-wealthy mayor of New York has publicly said he isn’t interested in the V.P slot. However, his strong reputation in finance and his money could both be very helpful for Obama, as could his independent and right of center positioning.   However, he doesn’t have  street cred in the foreign policy and military categories.

Wesley Clark
Remember him from the 2004 presidential election? Clark ran a good campaign then and showed the toughness that many democrats want to bring back to the party. Clark has an impressive resume, from his Rhodes Scholar achievement to his extensive military service. He has long been one of the most respected democrats on the issue of foreign policy.

Clark would bring in more southern voters for sure and he would be a very tough opponent for John McCain, but he also doesn’t have the broad appeal that Obama needs on the ticket. In addition, Clark has been known to not fare well on the national scene at times.

Brian Schwietzer
Schwietzer is in his first term as Montana’s governor and it hasn’t taken very long for him to gain popularity among the people of that state. He has a resume that is similar to Obama’s in that he does not accept money from the most powerful Washington lobbyists and he seems to be somewhat anti-establishment.
In addition to all of that, Schwietzer also has extensive economic experience from the private sector that he brings to the table. In his private life, he has spent lots of time in the Middle East, which would pay dividends as a vice president.

Schwietzer looks to lack the draw of the other candidates, both because of his location and because the local media has yet to pick up on him like they have the other candidates.

Kathleen Sebelius
The Kansas governor has the type of bi-partisan record that would make even Obama blush. Her support of the Senator was one of the primary reasons why he carried the state in the Democratic primary. She has shown the ability to not only work with republicans, but to turn them into democrats.
She could be the unifying female voice on this ticket that the democrats are looking for. She doesn’t bring a whole lot to the table in terms of location, however, which might be difficult to overcome.

Janet Napolitano
She comes from Arizona, the home state of John McCain. She has experience in Republican territory, which could help strengthen the post-partisan nature of Obama’s campaign.
Being from the southwest, you might assume that Napolitano would help bring in Hispanic voters, but she takes a very hard line stance on immigration. That along could further deter those voters and could ultimately be the reason why she’d never make it onto the Obama ticket.

Sherrod Brown
Here’s one name you might not have heard before, but Brown is the current governor of Ohio. He would be very attractive to the Obama campaign because he brings progressive economic thinking to the table and is a very outspoken critic against the war. Come November, his name alone could help win Ohio.
The issue with Brown is that he swings just as far to the left as Obama, so he would not help attract independents nearly as much as some of the more post-partisan candidates on this list.

page topic: who will be Obama’s V.P.? A shortlist of possibilities Obama is likely considering for his running mate.

Hillary’s 4 year plan to be President
Many have wondered why Hillary Clinton continues to stay in a race in which the only way she can win is by overturning the real majority of delegates through convincing the elite superdelegates to vote for her.  If somehow she managed to do this- which is very unlikely- this would undoubtedly create a huge backlash which would wound the Democratic party and puncture an irreparable hole in the excitement and momentum of the many who have become involved because of Obama.

So why is she staying in?  The possibilities include:

1. She actually believes she can win without damaging the Democratic party.  Very unlikely she is THAT insulated from reality.
2. She is praying for SOMETHING- anything- to come up with Obama that results in him crashing and burning, leaving her to save the day.  This also is very unlikely to happen, and for this to be the only reason she is staying in the game at this point- taking all the hits she is taking for her negative campaigning- seems unlikely.

3. She is well aware that her attacks on Obama make him weaker in the general election, increasing the chances he will lose. And if McCain wins, she will be well-positioned to try again in 4 years. Obama- who lost- may not run again and will be seen as unable to get the job done if he does run. 
It appears more likely with each passing week that while Hillary would love for Obama to implode while there is still time for her to save the day with the blessings of the majority, she has a more likely scenario on her mind: Hillary is trying to stay in this long enough to wound Obama- so that McCain might have an easier time finishing the job. Which, as things look now, could leave Hillary one last real chance at the White House in 4 years.

Hillary will be stepping out of the race in May or early June. She will then go through the motions of supporting Obama. But the GOP already has the commercials written and ready- playing clips of Hillary praising Obama, followed by her implying he wasn’t ready to be Commander in Chief.  She’ll appear to be doing her best. She has already planted the seeds to make sure her best attempts actually give the GOP the ammunition they need to convince people her new support of Obama is thin and meaningless. 

If there is any truth to this, it is certainly putting herself above the Democratic party and above the American people. If there is no truth to it, she will see how very unlikely it is for her to get the nomination, and walk very carefully to ensure nothing she does hurts Obama (and she would have been doing this for several weeks now).

While various sides have pointed fingers about why this is going on so long, it remains a fact that if a majority of the remaining undeclared superdelegates were to make their choice, Hillary would likely step out by early May.  Superdelegates, since Hillary isn’t seeming to notice the exit signs, it’s up to you to push her along.  Otherwise, our fighter will be too beat up to have a fair chance in the main event.

Page topic: Hillary’s 4 year plan to be President: Weaken Obama, Let McCain win, then run in 4 years.