I've been reading a lot of blogs on both sides (I've stopped reading that feminist one though, and I've found that I'm much happier) regarding this whole Clinton issue.

I must say that I am quite pleased.

Here are some nice quotes that illustrate what I feel. These are taken from Slate Magazine's the XX Factor, a blog written by women. The author of this piece is Megan O'Rourke (emphasis is mine)

"Hillary's right, in a sense, that the way we elect our party nominees is a little ... complex. Even flawed. Sure. That's open for debate. But not WHILE the election is taking place. For better or for worse, we don't rewrite the rules midgame in American politics. Or at least we don't do that most of the time. And that's always been what made American democracy robust. The primary system is one the United States has followed for a long time. And Clinton doesn't get to change the rules midelection simply because they don't favor her. So I find it disingenuous—deeply, deeply disingenuous—that she claimed last night she really cares about "the deepest values of our party." Ours is a system of representative democracy. You don't get to throw a temper tantrum just because "your vote" wasn't "heard." After all, every time there is an election, some voters feel remorse that their candidates didn't win. If each of those candidates stirred up their supporters to the point where, as Dahlia put it, they looked ready to set off small brushfires, we'd be living in a much more violent country.

So you know what, Hillary? The deepest values of the party would suggest that you don't emotionally manipulate those who have less power and less authority than you. They would suggest that you don't stir voters into a moblike frenzy.They would place on you the burden of acting like a representative of someone who can compromise gracefully, negotiate wisely, and be generous even when the world does not bow to your will. Instead, you're creating a schism within the Democratic Party. If you really think there's a problem with the way primaries are run, take it up after you bow out. "

To read the full article, click here

Also, after reading the Vanity Fair piece on Bill Clinton, and his reaction to it, I am more and more convinced that he is nothing better than a lying, cheating snake. Cheating in the sense of women (I mean seriously-he's a disgusting pig) and cheating in regards to multiple shady business deals. If you think I'm kidding, read the article (and its responses) yourself. The fact that Hillary is still with him shows that her marriage is nothing more than a political convenience and a complete and utter sham. I find that the concept of 'standing by your man' when he has cheated on you multiple times and makes no effort at changing, and then using your false marriage as a platform to forward your political ambitions not worthy of my time, or my vote.

The blogs have given me a lot of good reasons to not support Hillary. One other thing that I wish to mention is the whole "Hillary is a common person" thing. Hello?? Hillary was an Ivy League educated white woman of privilege. The only reason she is saying that is because she is subscribing to the incredibly racist stereotype that a black man who has an education is somehow an elitist. That a black man with a Harvard degree who has not come from a background of privilege sees himself as 'better' than common white, working class folk. You just need to look at her statements on how she appeals to the 'white working class' and the fact that those same folks voted for her in large numbers. I just find that really disturbing.

So, I will laugh in November if McCain wins. I will laugh so hard. It would mean that the whole Democratic party primary season was a complete waste of time! And that politics is utterly meaningless.

Meanwhile, I'm wondering why we are still stuck in this two party system. Why does it have to be Democratic or Republican? I don't care for either of those parties, I don't like putting myself into boxes, and in the end, I think everyone is the same anyway. I think it would be fantastic if we had more than 2 parties. It just seems obvious now that there should be more than 2 candidates to vote for.