But I agree with you that silence doesn't always mean consent.

In other circumstances (i.e. with doctors or priests) that silence is meant to be non- judgmental. But in those circumstances the doctor (or priest or whoever) is not trying to win a popularity contest.

But I agree with you that silence doesn't always mean consent.

In other circumstances (i.e. with doctors or priests) that silence is meant to be non- judgmental. But in those circumstances the doctor (or priest or whoever) is not trying to win a popularity contest.

But I agree with you that silence doesn't always mean consent.

In other circumstances (i.e. with doctors or priests) that silence is meant to be non- judgmental. But in those circumstances the doctor (or priest or whoever) is not trying to win a popularity contest.

“John McCain believes Roe v. Wade is a flawed decision that must be overturned, and as president he will nominate judges who understand that courts should not be in the business of legislating from the bench. “

http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/issues/95b1…

On some of your other points: you are right, some folks will never vote for a black guy and some will never vote for a woman. As far as Hillary's “principles” in wooing the racist voters (and this goes for all politicians and whatever racist/sexist/etc. group there is in the US)…. Hillary (or any politician) may not like those groups but those groups do vote and there is common ground that can be had. Hillary can support them on some other issues. If they respect her and if Hillary stands up as a leader and makes it clear that racist behavior is not acceptable, then attitudes will change. (As I said that applies to other politicians, too- I used Hill as an example since she is who you mentioned). What is not acceptable is to let discrimination or racists comments go by unchallenged because saying nothing will be construed as one's agreement with bigoted comments.

“John McCain believes Roe v. Wade is a flawed decision that must be overturned, and as president he will nominate judges who understand that courts should not be in the business of legislating from the bench. “

http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/issues/95b1…

On some of your other points: you are right, some folks will never vote for a black guy and some will never vote for a woman. As far as Hillary's “principles” in wooing the racist voters (and this goes for all politicians and whatever racist/sexist/etc. group there is in the US)…. Hillary (or any politician) may not like those groups but those groups do vote and there is common ground that can be had. Hillary can support them on some other issues. If they respect her and if Hillary stands up as a leader and makes it clear that racist behavior is not acceptable, then attitudes will change. (As I said that applies to other politicians, too- I used Hill as an example since she is who you mentioned). What is not acceptable is to let discrimination or racists comments go by unchallenged because saying nothing will be construed as one's agreement with bigoted comments.

“John McCain believes Roe v. Wade is a flawed decision that must be overturned, and as president he will nominate judges who understand that courts should not be in the business of legislating from the bench. “

http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/issues/95b1…

On some of your other points: you are right, some folks will never vote for a black guy and some will never vote for a woman. As far as Hillary's “principles” in wooing the racist voters (and this goes for all politicians and whatever racist/sexist/etc. group there is in the US)…. Hillary (or any politician) may not like those groups but those groups do vote and there is common ground that can be had. Hillary can support them on some other issues. If they respect her and if Hillary stands up as a leader and makes it clear that racist behavior is not acceptable, then attitudes will change. (As I said that applies to other politicians, too- I used Hill as an example since she is who you mentioned). What is not acceptable is to let discrimination or racists comments go by unchallenged because saying nothing will be construed as one's agreement with bigoted comments.

t-Steel: I'm with Jill, your addition is PRICELESS and so true!

rureddy: “Obama supporters would like nothing better than for Hillary to exit…”
As an Obama supporter I am happy to let the last contest happens on June 3. But after the people have had their say I do want a quick resolution and the second-place candidate to step aside and not take the fight to Denver. I do expect Obama to receive the nomination, but this is one race where even this late in the game I'm not going to claim that Obama as the nominee is a sure thing.

t-Steel: I'm with Jill, your addition is PRICELESS and so true!

rureddy: “Obama supporters would like nothing better than for Hillary to exit…”
As an Obama supporter I am happy to let the last contest happens on June 3. But after the people have had their say I do want a quick resolution and the second-place candidate to step aside and not take the fight to Denver. I do expect Obama to receive the nomination, but this is one race where even this late in the game I'm not going to claim that Obama as the nominee is a sure thing.

t-Steel: I'm with Jill, your addition is PRICELESS and so true!

rureddy: “Obama supporters would like nothing better than for Hillary to exit…”
As an Obama supporter I am happy to let the last contest happens on June 3. But after the people have had their say I do want a quick resolution and the second-place candidate to step aside and not take the fight to Denver. I do expect Obama to receive the nomination, but this is one race where even this late in the game I'm not going to claim that Obama as the nominee is a sure thing.