Whether by design or chance, Obama has become a symbol of several things, one of these being the nations's desire to put racial bigotry behind us. Being a symbol is a heavy burden as it pertains to hyyped expectations, but it also has advnatages. A symbolic figure can draw attention and support for what the symbol represents, not exclusively because of persoanl worth.
Thomas Jefferson, for example, is revered for what his enlightened thinking reapresents symbolicaly, not for the concuct of his personal life.

What I just said is a simple OBSERVATION. It is not intended to be the definitive assessment of symols, Obama or Jefferson.

What is happening is that it is not safe to meke simple observations in the current atmosphere. Every spoken word is seized on, interpreted, regurgitated and spun into a stratosphere totally unrelated to the initial observation. There is no time for thoughtful reflection, because the next delicious fight, about the most recent spoken, or written word, is about to begin.

By caving in to the delights of warfare, we miss every golden opportunity to deepen our understanding of the issues we are fighing about.

T-Steel; presented his observation. I expressed a different take, but our observations are not mutually exclusive. They are views from diffferent angles, and together, they make a more complete picture than either observation standing on its own.

Yeah, I know, can't we just all get along?
Before you scoff, though, isn't that Obama's message?

I don't think anyone expected it to be this way. Normally there's a clear front runner long before the time anyone clinches the delegate count.

I think the idea of having it all over in one day–having all the primaries/caucuses on the same day, I guess–is worth considering.

And of course not all general elections run too smoothly, either.

Clinton or Obama: I can't wait to vote for one of them!

I think it has more to do with a rediculously drawn out process. This should all be over in one day. Can you imagine running the general election this way?

That applies to “Hill Shill” insults and slander more than to other things posted here. Take note.

Again, I've not attacked any bloggers or commenters. You are just trying to sidestep your actions in writing, comments of which many others, in many other threads, have rightfully taken you to task for. Therefore, it IS you and your comments, not the way others perceive them.

Again, read T Steel's comment: 'That being said, supporters from both sides need to take a planet-sized CHILL PILL. But knowing human nature, I expect more stupidity flying from the mouths of some Clinton and Obama supporters.'

Naturally, I wish the nominating process was over by now. I think the fact that it isn't over, though unfortunate, is a reflection of the fact that they are both strong candidates.

I can't wait to vote!