NEWS: The Beast Rises

POLITICS: The Beast Rises

Remember when you thought Hillary Clinton and her supporters were done? You obviously didn’t notice her supporter's Michael Myers like qualities. While everyone else moved on to the general election campaign, Hillary’s peeps have not. They have been strongly campaigning for Hillary to get the VP nod and they are becoming increasingly angry, all over again.

At this point it looks like there is no way she will get the nod. Currently, the world’s biggest self-hating gay, Drudge, is predicting Obama will pick Senator Joe Biden today. And the rumor mill is heating up in DC after Obama sent Biden to Georgia this week. Clinton’s supporters warn choosing Obama could mean a loss in November. I mean, how’s he going to win without out the most divisive politician in America on his side? I don’t know.

They’ve been making this point since July and it is as ridiculous as their “big state” argument and their “working class voters” argument, both of which turned out to be false, according to polls.

Yes, choosing Hillary for VP and not invading Iraq are extraordinarily similar. They just can't help themselves.

Yes. And picking Hillary could turn more people off than it could pull them in. Oh, and it would energize the Republican base more than Obama fucking a boy on top of Reagan’s grave would. But please, continue to ignore those possibilities.

Either way, expect another anger explosion from the Hillary supporters. They will be confused by Obama’s stupidity, claim they will not vote for him and rage against the system. And it will carry over to the Democratic Convention, August 25th-28th. The hardcore Hillary supporters are already planning exciting events for the convention.

The Denver Group, which was started by two Clinton supporters, hopes to convince everyone to pick Hillary at the convention. Their slogan is “Keeping the Democratic Party Democratic.” And they plan on doing that by getting superdelegates to overturn the choice of voters and pick Clinton. Brilliant.

And they made an ad!



Keep hanging on. There’s no way this won’t go your way if you just keep pushing.

The Denver Group is also opposed to having a “coronation” during the convention. They have been pushing for Clinton to be “nominated” during the convention and said that anything else would be a coronation for Obama. Having her name placed in nomination means delegates can vote for her as well as Obama. In the end, she is expected to then give her votes to Obama. And Obama agreed to do so last week. Basically, it’s just some petty, weird need for Hillary voters to make a statement, as if their 18 million votes weren’t already counted. Either way, I don’t think her being placed in nomination is that big of deal – unless these fuckers start making noise...

Oh, so they agreed to your demands and now your upset because they might not do what they agreed to? Really? Why are you so cranky? Does your diaper fit? Did you make a mess in it?

Wow. That’s an awesome idea. I wonder what the media will focus on? I don’t think you can do more for your party than to totally undermine your party's convention. I wonder if the press will want to broadcast what these idiots have to say?

That’s just smart. Obama is having a difficult time getting his message out because of the relentless and shockingly stupid McCain attacks, so you might as well make it hard for him focus on issues at the party's convention.

Other groups, like 18 Million Voices, are planning on celebrating Hillary’s achievement of losing. Sorry, I mean, coming in second. They plan on holding a large rally on the 26th of August.

Again, that should go awesome. Don’t expect much media coverage. Don’t expect them to pull out the angry women who say they won’t vote for Obama and make this seem far worse than it is. Don’t expect this to be the story of the convention. Don’t expect this to cause less unity in the party.

The amusing detail in this mess is Hillary’s supporters reasoning. They believe their actions will be cathartic and bring the party closer together.

Yes, nothing will bring the party together more than giving more attention to the woman who refused to give up, even after she was long dead. This is about group therapy for the Hillheads, nothing more. Some are just looking for something to be upset about. No matter what the DNC does, they will be angry.

This above statement was made before it was agreed that Clinton would be “placed in nomination.” They were angry about something that had not been decided either way yet. And they will be a vocal minority at the convention and take away from the message. Count on it. And count on Obama supporter’s angry response.

Oh, and Hillary could have put a stop to this with a few phone calls.

FearTheReaper is a writer, actor and comedian. You can read more of his blathering on his blog, Stop All Monsters.

The question "Will Hillary torpedo her party's chance at the White House for her own gains?" is asked and very quickly answered in my mind.

If Clinton was going to cost Obama the presidency, we'd already be seeing evidence of that. Instead, he consistently polls better than McCain and seems to have an even better shot than preceding Democratic nominees who had the benefit of not having run against Clinton.

Furthermore, without Clinton herself entertaining the possibility of snatching the nomination or being Obama's VP, I can't see PUMAs and whatever being able to keep the media's attention for long.

Don't have much to say about this other than the ensuing chaos should be rather entertaining. Oh, and I had a great laugh over the title of this piece. Nice, FTR

Oh, I'm sure you'll have something useless and inflammatory to add at some point.

If Hillary has these 18 million supporters like they claim, why don't they all just donate a dollar to her campaign debt? That would pretty much wipe it out. So there either aren't nearly as many supporters as they claim or they're not nearly as enthused as they claim.

I've said it before and I'll say it again: if Obama doesn't win the election, I'm leaving the country.

And when you said it before, was John Kerry's name where Obama's is now?

And before that Al Gore.

We'll miss you. Remember to send a postcard.

If Taft beats Bryan, so help me I'll vacate these United States!

what's not to love about Taft? he's the kind of guy you could spend a day with at an all-you-can-eatery. besides, if Teddy says he's bully, then bully for him!

Oh come on, Bryan's HAD his chance; twice before as a matter of fact! I mean, I'm a good Irish Democrat and all, but TR hasn't done a terrible job and, with Taft being his successor and all, I might give the man a shot. I mean, he can't run a worse campaign than Bryan did back in '00! Besides, I come from a heavily Republican state, have voted Republican for Governor before (as long as he's a Progressive, mind you!) and the Republicans really can do a pretty good job sometimes.
Besides, where else would I go? Canada!? We left the old country to get AWAY from the King, and I'll be damned if I'd move someplace else ruled by that jackass!

*sighs*

You know they say that Taft is one bad mother...
Shut your mouth !
But I'm only talking bout Taft .
We can dig it !
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It's years like this one, with the election, that make me realize I live in a rather schizophrenic country. I used to seethe at it, and just play a never-ending game of "Yuck Mouth" against the politicians, but sadly I am starting to enjoy it.

There is something sexy about being bat-shit insane. o_0

With shit like this happening, I think the primaries should have actually ended like Cloverfield:

Shouldn't that be "choosing Biden?"

You mean useless and inflammatory like your post?

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I have to agree that it would be massively entertaining if Hillary pulled some shenanigans at the convention. I don't think that'll happen and I don't think Obama is dumb enough to pick her as VP.

Freud would be tickled in a special place.

Bill, helping out the cause.

You'll vote as the machine tells you to vote, Paddy!

Hey, think of all the energy McCain has saved by not showing up for energy votes! Flying from one of his seven homes to DC uses a lot of oil, y'know.

Biden? Seriously? Clinton or Biden cannot be the choice. Isn't Ron Paul available?

You deserve this . . .

Thank you good sir...may I have another!