Reply #51: I read DU for years

[JustAnotherGen]

Before I actually got an account and started posting. I do feel that there is a bit more acrimony than in the past. But what prompted me to start posting is my very real fear that if we take our eyes off the prize the election will (would) go to the Republican Nominee. Moreover, I didn't see posts of "We're Dems/Progressives and we are all in this together regardless of the outcome." Throughout the Primary I think I was pretty solid in terms of posting - "We have a great slate to pick from. Let's not deride these folks. If I post something negative about a candidate - I also have to post something positive about a candidate."

Now recently, I posted on a thread and someone thought AUTOMATICALLY I was an "Obama Fan". Well yes - I am. He has a D after his name and whatever faults he may have - I truly feel I will do better with him as opposed to anyone who does NOT have a D after their name. The poster that responded to me was surprised to learn that I had supported Edwards. That's sad.

But I also have to forgive people for taking knocks at Obama. We've all had enough. If you are at DU and a true progressive. . . you've had enough. We've watched our country just fall apart for 7.5 years. We're frustrated. We've had not one - but two elections - stolen/bought (take your pick). Many folks on here are in financial straits, looking for work, unable to make ends meet while we watch a black hole of money get poured into the results of The Biggest Lie Ever Told. Ironically - MANY of us never voted for the Lying Liar in the first place. That ADDS to our frustration.

My point? I think we are all deeply Emotionally involved in the outcome of this election. I will be devastated if Obama loses. I think a lot of people will. And that's where I think the hyper focus and nitpicking is coming from.

I have McSame promising to stay in Iraq for 100 years, against equal pay for women, and no plan for health care . . . my 15 year old niece that I love with all of my heart? It's about her. I'm voting and supporting this candidate because HER Life Depends on It.

I hope sooner rather than later that everyone comes around and realizes that regardless of how one feels about ONE or TWO issues that you may disagree with Obama on - that one realizes the alternative.

Nader and Barr and McKinney(sp?) have a snowballs chance in hell of winning this election. We all have a better chance of seeing God than that happening. So if one chooses to splinter the party - that's their right as American. But it will guarantee a win for someone who is in polar opposition to what your beliefs are.

Guess what? McSame is for FISA too. But Barack Obama has a health care plan - and McSame has none.

Seems like a simple reason to accept the candidate, with perceived flaws and all.