My name is Harriet Christian.
By Harriet Christian on June 26, 2008 at 9:04 AM in DNC, Democratic Party, Disenfranchisement, John McCain, Misogyny, Nancy Pelosi, Rules and Bylaws Committee, Sexism
My name is Harriet Christian. Before the RBC Committee meeting on Saturday, May 31st, I would never have imagined writing a blog, being interviewed on Cable News or meeting with Senator John McCain - but here I am.
Anyone reading this blog is familiar with my now-legendary YouTube video (here and here) where I exploded at the DNC and vowed to support Senator McCain - so I’ll spare you the rehashing of my story.
My vow has not changed and my beliefs have not waivered. Although the YouTube incident was somewhat unpleasant, I feel lucky to have the opportunity and platform to continue to speak up about the disingenuousness and overall political mischief perpetrated by the Democratic Party, most especially the misogynistic tactics that they exploited and employed this campaign season.
One of the most reprehensible characters in this fiasco has and continues to be Nancy Pelosi.
To get started - I would like to discuss the comments made yesterday by Nancy Pelosi on the topic of sexism and misogyny. Speaker Pelosi said she wanted to know more facts before she made a final pronouncement about sexism and the Clinton candidacy. “I myself find that I get a tremendous upside from being a woman and I don’t spend a lot of time worrying about the sexist remarks that people make.” What an amazingly pompous, completely disconnected statement. I guess we can be thankful that she didn’t finish it off with “let them eat cake!”
Maybe in Nancy Pelosi’s rarefied life of wealth and power that were either inherited by her politically influential family or her husband – she doesn’t understand what sexism is. If Nancy feels there’s an upside to being a woman maybe that’s why she doesn’t want more women in powerful positions because that would diminish hers. Nancy Pelosi likes being a part of the old boys club instead of working to get rid of the old boys clubs so all Americans can have equal access to better positions.
Coupled with her ignorance or, rather, refusal to see the truth (subjective ignorance I guess), Ms. Pelosi also abused her power in the nomination process by favoring Mr. Obama. Admitting there was sexism would only prove that Ms. Pelosi was part of the process to nominate the weaker candidate. I’ve lived through the more inexperienced man getting the better jobs over and over again, however, the promotions were usually given by men – I find it more offensive when women participate in this behavior against other women.
Do we really need to rerun through the castration remarks, cackling, claws out comments or painful deconstruction of an honest, choked up moment to get a validation of the rampant sexism? Or will the new Democratic Party just start marketing a Nancy Pelosi stripper pole to compliment her upside of sexism viewpoint now that the Hillary Clinton Nutcracker has served its purpose?
I’ve read some articles over the past couple of days saying that PUMA voters and women in general - will fall in line and vote for Senator Obama in November. These articles use examples from previous elections to prove that party loyalists will vote with the party after the anger from a long primary fades.
I work as a waitress and most of my customers (women and men alike) feel the sexism was so obvious that they will either not vote or they will vote for McCain. I don’t think the political pundits who predict voters coming back to the Democratic Party realize the severity of this problem.
I would like to thank No Quarter for asking me to submit a post – this was a challenge but I’m sure it will be easier next time.
Harriet, you are an inadequate white woman.
Go back to staring in the Maxine cards.
Thank you.
You were great in this one!
Whitey -
I can’t tell if you mean kudos to Harriet or kudos to GDAmerica. Since your moniker is “Whitey,” I’m guessing it’s GDAmerica you’re cheering. Sorry if I’m wrong.
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It’s not the empty meaningless insults that bother me as much as the disingenuous, transparent, sugar-fest going on with Obama and some of his supporters for Hillary and her supporters.
DO THEY REALLY THINK THAT HORSE POO IS GOING TO WORK?
Bigger question:
WILL IT WORK WITH SOME HILLARY SUPPORTERS?
Gag me with a spoon, would’ja?
And to you Harriet -
Thank you so much for your original rant - it was an emotional venting for us all.
And thank you for your persistence, your tenacity and your wonderful feminist spirit!
I’m sorry you have to endure the front line insults. I hope you can ignore them or let them roll off your back.
Your presence in this fight has been one of honest feeling and righteous grace under fire.
Again - THANKS!
Harriet-
I saw your original video and it made me very upset and proud. I wanted to be there to defend you even though it is quite apparent that you don’t need me to do that.
Women like you are mt heros’ because you stand up for what you believe is right.
My mom was just like that. Thank you for your true spirit and your love for this country and everything that is good.
God Bless you and God Bless America.
Your proud of an obviously crazed woman that can’t attack the character of a man without seeing his skin color? Ms. Christian is without a doubt a dimmed beacon of a past that will soon wither away, God bless change and those who continue to break the mold of what is right in our country.
Hey, Obama follower, your master is ordering your recall. Reprogramming is mandatory, you must have the Unity message seared into your puppet strings.
must be an obama lover-
comments like yours make woman and whites decide to not vote for obama. Shows how smart you are.
You mean self-hating women & racist whites?
Obama will win without you.
Flail away…
He’ll have to.
*heh
Yes!!!
amen…
barackula will lose in November.
How do I know this? Surround yourself with garbage, and it will eventually catch up with you.
f*ck barackula.
HARRIET, you’re a true AMERICAN!
Thank you for speaking out.
If McBush is elected and proceeds to take away your job and rights - then and only then will you finally get it!
Can you tell me how John McCain is going to take away my job and rights?
It’s Barack… if you want to hate, know what you hate.
Wow … Harriet
You’ve created a BOBO troll fest here today. Not surprising giving their level of fear of independent thinkers. Independent thinkers are immune to Obamaroids.
They call everyone a racist who wont vote Obama. That’s bull and they know it. The true reason is (for most of us) based on his record or lack of I should say, and the fact that he’s a FLIP FLOPPING, liar as well.
Reasons not to vote for BOBO are many. BUT none of which (for me) have to do with the color of his skin!!!! Sorry BOBO trolls, the guilt tripping race card wont work on independent thinkers.
NOBAMA - NOKERRY
Amen. It just won’t work here. Quite frankly don’t you think it is getting old? I really wish they would come up with something else.
“They call everyone a racist who wont vote Obama. That’s bull and they know it. The true reason is (for most of us) based on his record or lack of I should say, and the fact that he’s a FLIP FLOPPING, liar as well.”
If Obama represents 95%+ of your gal HRC’s position that you totally support and McCain represents next to zero HRC’s position which is opposite of your stated position then why would you vote against your own best interest unless there is “something else” getting in your way and that “lack of experience” crap is the new N word for folks like you.
Unlike you, we see beyond Obama’s race. We look at his accomplishments in government, his worldview and his character among other things. There really is more to him, than just being black. Open your eyes, we are not the ones looking at Obama’s race.
We’ve looked at that too and are more determined than ever to never vote for him and to fight against him.
You must be blind to character problems…
…and affiliations.
There really is more to him, than just being black. Open your eyes, we are not the ones looking at Obama’s race.
oh please do tell what is it that we all missing
Gee, where do we start? Back tracking on FISA and NAFTA? Back tracking on his own stand on taking public financing — regardless of what his opponent’s position is — more than $20K from COUNTRY WIDE? We could go on and on but you are convinced that it is race so that is all you see. Lots of luck there.
He professes to stand for one thing and then does his little bait and switcheroo (a la FISA anyone - a la NAFTA anyone, a la Iraq troop withdrawal anyone). Anyone who doesn’t question this “empty suit” needs to snap out of the spell and quick, before this unqualified opportunist has a chance to wreak havoc the way another “empty suit” (won’t mention any names) has over the last 8 years. Qualifications matter and yes, words to matter. Why don’t you tell Obama that.
By the way, even the progressive blogs are questioning Obama now with his FISA betrayal.
Yesterday an Obama spokesman said Nader hadn’t spent enough time looking at Obama’s record. lol. How much time does it take to read one line?
Is that his political record or his prison record?
Haha, his prison record!
Larry, there’s a video on that, right? By 9 next Monday?
Your meme needs to be changed. Your master is recalling all his puppets to rewire for Unity.
A post office? Really!
Amen to that!!!
Hillary or McCain ‘08 - ONLY!
I found a list of Obama’s accomplishments!
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6. Present
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8. Oops, wrong button
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11. Play race card
12. Find scapegoat for playing race card
Good one, Give Me Hill -
I just ran across a copy of Obama’s bio!
lying,
spiteful,
disingenuous,
sexist,
reverse racist,
racketeer obligated,
terrorist-friendly,
politically juvenile,
presidential fake seal loving,
arrogant,
radical,
black liberation theologist,
gangbanger fist pumping,
public wife butt slapping,
off shoulder flipping,
pompous,
cocky,
bump/bounce-less,
Olympic-style under the bus tossing,
inexperienced,
130 times present voting,
6 times oops! wrong button pushing,
beyond uber-liberal,
petulant,
thin-skinned,
flip-flopping,
flop-flipping,
Kennedy wannabe,
…and that doesn’t even include his policies!
WHAT accomplishments? His own supporters can’t name them. As for character, he pulls promises out of his ass, and then tosses his promises into the trash along with his church and his supporters whenever it’s politically expedient to do so.
I’d vote for Colin Powell, if he’d care to drop into the race as a third party candidate. To me, there’s a Black man with serious accomplishments and integrity. I don’t give a damn if he labels himself a Republican. The two party system needs to die. We need a Moderate party.
Bill clinton was his name and we got rob of another modrate canidate …Hillary
Another example of the Cult of Personality - what legislative accomplishments? What world view? What type of leader? I have NEVER voted Republican - in 27 years - but I can ASSURE you I will NOT vote for Obama - sign the pledge at http://www.iownmyvote.com
i just signed the “i own my vote” pledge. great positions: http://www.iownmyvote.com
I stand together with Hillary Clinton’s 18 million voters to demand that Senator Obama and the Democratic Party:
* Bring us together by seating 100% of the Florida and Michigan delegations in Denver with 100% of their votes, allocated in accordance with the popular vote of each state.
*Bring us together by adopting policies on the Platform Committee that Hillary Clinton has championed.
*Bring us together through reform of the primary and caucus system to reflect the basic principle of one person/one vote.
*Bring us together through outspoken denunciation of all gender bias, racism and other forms of discrimination.
*Bring us together by fairly and respectfully including Hillary and her supporters at the Democratic National Convention in Denver by, among other things, placing her name in nomination for President, conducting a roll call vote, and providing her a prominent speaking role during prime time on August 26th, the 88th anniversary of women’s suffrage.
I signed.
Harriet has courage. We need more like her.
Can you name his list of accomplishments? I bet you can not! He has 1 he did something for the Congo
and his new ad he said he vote to help wounded vets with health care.
He did not vote on this and was not there and the records prove it.
:::::Crickets::::::
Great article keep-um coming. Name we one thing that Obama has accomplished I bet you can’t.
Worldview. What world view? It seems to change for him daily with all these repudiations and apologies. I suggest you take a look at your candidate. He keeps offending people who support him. I am very curious, can you say in a sentence what Obama’s world view is and why he has your support? And why do you think he took his seal off his site. Obama seems a bit confused to me.
You mean his part-time state senate job?
THAT’s an accomplishment.
AHAHAAHAHAH
LOL
AHAHAHA
i mean come the fuck on please!!!
His Accomplishments? ROFL ROFL ROFL
His WOrld View?? OMG LOL
and His Character? AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
If you look at those three things how in the world can you possibly support this idiot who…
…On His Accomplishments…
…stole all his accomplishments in the last year of his state senate term thanks to the senate leader handing him bills to stick his name on that were going to get passed in the dem controlled legislature because he wanted to “make me a senator”
…had a little over 140 days served in the US senate before declaring his run for Emperor of the United States of Amerikkka. Thats about the same number of days as the number of present (i dont want to take a position that can hurt me politically) votes in Illinois.
…On His WOrld View…
…Doesnt know Canada doesnt have a president.
…Thinks iran isn’t a threat cause its a tiny country.
…Doesnt understand anything about our foriegn policy history and what previous presidents and administrations did and what the result was of meeting without preconditions resulted in (bay of pigs), has no understanding of foriegn policy just like Jimmy Take my people hostage please Carter.
…On his Character…
…OMFG hilarious. THe many has no fucking character, he says one thing and then another, he flip flops on nafta on campaign financing on disowning Reverend nutjob on Rezko the man he didnt know. He is a politically expediant opportunist.
I mean come the fuck on if you are going to claim to support this idiot you have to be honest.
Claiming that its his accomplishments worldfiew and character that drive you to support him make you look like a fruitcake who wants inexperience idiocy and dishonest self serving position taking as the qualifications of your president.
Be honest sweetie because we do’t buy the manufactured candidates koolaid lies you are peddling like a salesperson at circuit city trying to make your monthly quota. The big screen tv will not change my life no matter how many times you say look at how big it is.
ROFL i mean cant stop laughing thinking that anyone would be so moronic to claim accomplishments worldview and character as the reasons to support Obama.
It would be much more honest to say you want a black president because you are enamored with the idea and don’t care about the positions policies and qualifications because you like the color, or that you harbor a deep and embarassing white guilt that they played on that makes you think if only you elect a black man, then you wont be suck a bad person for having thought those racist thoughts in the privacy of your mind.
Honesty will set you free. Lets call a spade a spade.
Neither Your infatuation with the idea of a black president nor Your guilt entitles this bafoon to hold the office of the president of the united states.
When you present false reasons for why you support him your own racism shows sweetie.
Thank you.
You made my fucking day!!
booyah!
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH..Jeremiah God Damn AmeriKKKa Wright
Thank you dear ..Thank you, Thank you!!
A voice of reason you are!!
fly
Jeremiah-
You have really made so much sense since I have been reading your post. But I think that trying to make these kool-aid drinkers realize the truth is like spitting into the wind.
THey are narrowminded. If they actually stopped and listened or did some research of their own they would have a different view.
But when you make your selection based on something someone (msnbc)etc…told you or because of race nothing will change your mind.
So sad. I did read tha the surgeon general has issued a new warning that” to much kool-aid can lead to the inability to think for yourself.”
KEEPPOSTING WE ALL ENJOY THEM AND ARE ENLIGHTENED BY THEM. THANKS
Sort of sums it up Jeremiah. Nice job.
Which accomplishments are those exactly? Please elaborate.
accomplishments in govt? what are you talking about? 12 years as a state senator in a state with a part-time legislature. what is his signature issue? and in the US Senate, he was there for 154 working days (there as in he was a senator not necessarily voting) before he started running for president.
even his last national ad, he claimed to have supported legislation in the US senate to help soldiers returning from Iraq but it turns out he wasn’t there for that vote.
in the inimitable words of one of my heros — give me a break; this whole thing is a fairy tale.
it is only 4 years as state senator, this idiot did not even serve a day in senate before he jumped in presidential race.
He is an opportunist pandering to white guilt and race-baiting. He is the living proof of the evils of affirmative action.
Yes, we see beyond Obama’s race. That’s why we’ve decided that he’s not the best choice for this country. Many of us who are not voting for him are not basing our decisions on the color of his skin. I watch his actions, his behavior, and frankly, I don’t like what I see. I’m sick and tired of Obama supporters telling me I’m a racist b/c I won’t for him. Yeah, I’m a racist, that’s why I work with people from all over the world on a daily basis. That’s why I have many African American friends. That’s why I have Muslim friends. Because I’m a big white racist! Oh please!
And WHAT accomplishments would those be??? And don’t even get us started on his CHARACTER… Jeez- WTF? Note to trolls: Kool-aid bad. Don’t drink it…
what accomplishments? The Speaker of the HOuse couldn’t name one!
you must be completely naive and totally in love with obambi not to see beyond your own “wishes” about him.
how’s the fisa reversal going for you? How about campaign finance? how about his campaigning for a Kenyan murderer, who is also his cousin? where is his birth certificate?
its way past your bedtime, sweetie-troll.
You haven’t been involved in politics very long have you?
Oh Look! The Race Card. We haven’t seen a Race Card post in at least twenty minutes! Nearly a record!
ok Uppity..now i spit my tea all over the keyboard!!!!!!!..clean up duty now………
fly
YOU SAY: “Obama will win without you.”
Not without us, he won’t! And he won’t - because there’s no way US and OBAMA is going to happen - NOT EVER.
PRESIDENT CLINTON or PRESIDENT McCAIN!
Get used to it!
Why do people like yourself and the MSM think the reason will not be getting my vote is the color of Obama’s skin? Just look at his record of never doing anything or never taking a stand on anything. Look at his voting record in the State House, how can you hit the WRONG BUTTON ON 6 VOTES? Take a look at his house deal with Tony Rezko, it may not be corruption in Daleyville or Kwametown, but it is everywhere else. A couple years ago Obama was too pleased to tell the Media about his Spiritual Advisors, Rev. Wright and Father Mike. Obama also doesn’t tell the truth when asked about his relationships with Rezko and William Ayers. Wolf Blitzer asked Obama who Tony Rezko was, Obama said “I did about 5 hours of legal work for Rezko for my firm involving a Church” which was very far from the truth about their relationship. When asked about the WEATHERMEN TERRORIST William Ayers, Obama said “He is just a guy from my neighborhood”. Obama launched his first run for State Senate in Ayer’s living room, they served on the board of the Woods Fund together, giving money to liberal causes. Obama and Ayers also ran the Annenberg Challenge grant in the Chicago area. They distributed almost $100 million to improve education with the free money but had very little in results and they didn’t seem to make improvments where they spent the money. They did win many friends though. I just listed a few reasons why I won’t be voting for Obama, why don’t you list the reasons why you support this empty suit?
WHAT ABOUT LOOKING AT HIS BOOKS? PLEASE IF ANYONE HASN’T READ THESE YET PLEASE DO. I WOULD ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGE ANY SUPPORTERS OF BHO TO READ THEM. IF YOU ARE STILL WILLING TO FOLLOW HIM THEN I MUST BELIEVE YOU ARE JUST LIKE HIM.AND YOU ARE NOT A TRUE AMERICAN BUT A HATER OF WHITES AND THIS COUNTRY.
AND IF YOU ARE YOU WILL SURELY LOSE THIS ELECTION.
REMEMBER WHAT GOES AROUNG COMES AROUND.
Self-hating woman?
Do you even understand what idiotic statements you are making?
Why is it self-hating to want to vote for a highly qualified woman and want to reject a sexist, arrogant, inexperienced man who flip-flops on every policy promise he has made.
I think it is far more self-hating for someone to see the reality of the Obama campaign unfold yet stubbornly remain intent on supporting this man anyway.
My the master is sending out a lot of recall notices to his followers. Seems like the Unity message is not holding and he needs to rewire the puppet strings.
I see the Unity Compassion is back.
Obama trolls - if you are so sure he will win without us - WHY ARE YOU HERE???
DUH.
gee women make up 51% of the voters..and AA 12%.
i would say..good luck to you and Obama..without us!!
HARRIET: Did anyone warn you about troll comments? don’t take them seriously.
But take this seriously…WE LOVE YOU. Thank you for putting yourself in front of America and saying what we all feel.
NObama - ever!!!!
I second that! I copied your post and sent it to my super delegates who are supporting Obama. I have yet to get an answer from even one of them as to why.
Why are they supporting Obama and the Chicago model of government? What is good about the Chicago Combine? What has it provided to the people who provide the tax money to it?
The only example I have seen is Rezko pocketing hundreds of millions of dollars instead of restoring the homes of thousands of black folk while Obama watched, and managed to get (at least) a mansion out of the deal.
GOD DAMN AMERICA IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF WHY THERE SHOULD BE AN IQ REQUIREMENT FOR COMMENTS….TWO DIGIT IQS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMMENT….THEY ARE A WASTE OF SPACE!!
Totally ignore this inane comment. Clearly this brain-challenged Obot is disabled and need sympathy. He can’t recognize Harriet’s honesty and character, because he has never seen it before. And of course, there’s always the race card. When in doubt, pull it out.
Do not give this troll what he wants–to provoke a reaction.
They make absolutely no sense at all. Poor things.
I wish I could post what they look like..LOL
GDA - you need to learn how to spell with your moronic blanket idiocies.
His ability to worship a Plastic Jesus far outweighs his literacy needs.
GDA: Go take out the garbage. Your parents are tired of supporting your lazy ass.
…and stop cutting English class. It’s starting to show.
Your name says all anyone needs to know about you. There’s one thing you fail to realize..you are free to leave this country, although the one you end up in will have it’s collective intelligence lowered drastically.
Obama received the endorsement of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) for the Illinois state senate seat. Obama is an associate of the Chicago branch of the DSA.
So tell me. When did you become a socialist and why do you hate America?
God Damn America - Thank you so much for your comment. I would tell you to keep the posts coming, were it not for the fact that the space here is far too valuable to waste on them. I must say I had no idea what Maxine cards were - so had to go to Google to find out. Do you do all of your reading in the greeting cards section?
You are a perfect example of why so many Democrats, who have waited for eight years to vote in a fair election, are outraged at being denied this right by their own party ‘leaders’. The good news is that you just reinforce our determination to expose the truth about our presumptuous nominee. Truth - you know, the stuff that sets you free? The ultimate antidote to all the Koolaid that has been swallowed.
Harriet Christian…if you are new to this method of communication…know that you hit a nerve when trolls like these act like this.
You know the type.
gd america,
You are a great example why so many will not vote for your beloved.
Do you trolls just wait at your computers ready to pounce and be the first to comment. Go back to your dailyidiots or is it HAMAS CALL CENTER?
When are you going to “get it” WE ARE NOT GOING TO GET OVER IT.
Ms. Christian - thank you.
JUST SAY NO TO BLACK LIBERATION MARXIST THEOLOGY
NO OBAMA
MCCAIN 2008 OR UNTIL HILLARY RISES
I’m glad you wrote this article Harriet! You are a courageous woman that is telling it like it is!
Just turn your back on all the Obama-lovers. They support an inept man, who has done nothing to deserve the nomination except to be born male & black.
Gee, I just noticed your name. “God Damn America”. barack is that you, man?
By making this comment (GDM), you represent one reason many people will not vote for Obama-arrogance and ignorance.
Thanks to comments like this I will work my hardest and give the maximum finance donation to make sure Obama is not elected in November.
As a Californian, I will also work to replace Pelosi in Washington. She is an embarrassment to all hardworking women, Californians and Americans.
Harriett, you are a brave woman and a model. Thank you.
What is the definition of an inadequate woman? Would that be the same as an inadequate man? Who would be an inadequate man?
My vote? The arrogant, sexist, racist, lying sack of shit called Barack Hussein Obama. Liar liar liar. He has no pants. They all burned. Or…he patched them up?
mere sticks n stones…
but it is very obvious that trolls come out from the deep dark spaces when ever there is dissent from the messiah…
things that just make you go Hmmmmmmm
and make you vote for John McCain at the same time
You are an Obama follower who needs to be reprogrammed for Unity. Go back to the Puppet Factory - your master is ordering your recall.
Obama thuggery and nasty comments to women will ensure that John McCain is our next President. I hope you all are satisfied when that happens. Don’t blame Hillary. Just look in the mirror.
PUMAS, please sign the pledge NOT to vote for Obama:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/pledge-to-vote-against-obama-in-the-general-election
im just listening to kerry, talking about africa, hes saying the same things we have said about our selection here! hypocrocy…he says , its not right for them to steal the election! well mr kerry i say to you…they may have learned from you, the dems,, or did you learn from him! who are you kidding? we know what you have done! you can pretend but we know..and its time for you to go! i say to all mass people vote kerry out! we dont need someone who selects our presidents, time for you to go, mr pretender!
A party without Kerry & Pelosi (not to mention Obama)??? Now that would be a party with something to celebrate. So, all you Californians & Massachusetts voters– please, vote these 2 OUT!
Harriet, we love you! Thank you so much for your passion, and for your support of the best presidential candidate to come along in decades– HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON !!!
Excellent blog, Harriet!!!
Hi Harriet,
I’m proud to say I had the honor to meet you in DC.
I too work as a banquet waiter in Boston, union job, 21 years
I’m the guy with the “every vote counts ” T shirt.
I guess the RBC didn’t feel the same way. We were mad as hell that day, and we need to stay mad to make sure there is democracy in America. Our own party, our own democrats rairoading Hillary out of the way for their new cash cow, Obama. I think he may be having some problems getting the cash these days,and to think they will now ask her donors for money. How many times do they slap Hillary and all her supporters in the face ?
stay mad….
we have to make a difference
http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-scene1-2008jun01,0,5094571.story
God Damn America, why don’t you go outside and play in traffic.