tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post8821333490397598815..comments2023-10-12T07:16:36.892-04:00Comments on A2eatwrite: The Idiocy That Was the Michigan Democratic PrimaryJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-70644740102560803882008-01-28T03:35:00.000-05:002008-01-28T03:35:00.000-05:00Yes, this was a ridiculous fiasco of a primary. I...Yes, this was a ridiculous fiasco of a primary. I hope you'll let party leaders and your state legislator know how you feel. You can find some tips for doing that at <A HREF="http://WhoStoleMiVote.org/" REL="nofollow">WhoStoleMiVote.org</A>sgiffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002789904873714865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-40453874438040698192008-01-20T15:17:00.000-05:002008-01-20T15:17:00.000-05:00so why do NH, Nevada, and those other states have ...so why do NH, Nevada, and those other states have a different role than the other states?Goofballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11155032632164828945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-33166266079668924992008-01-20T12:27:00.000-05:002008-01-20T12:27:00.000-05:00While it might be worthwhile to consider the order...While it might be worthwhile to consider the order of the primaries in the different states, it never fails to amaze me how the Democratic Party shoots itself in the foot.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00660983004791486450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-67625517773672247262008-01-20T09:03:00.000-05:002008-01-20T09:03:00.000-05:00That is nuts! Thanks for the explanation.That is nuts! Thanks for the explanation.Alex Elliothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08567976812466320977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-60393519138035890662008-01-20T00:32:00.000-05:002008-01-20T00:32:00.000-05:00These things are getting so odd, I really don't se...These things are getting so odd, I really don't see how any intelligent decisions are made.Wholly Burblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999272388164733321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-4214446934333534802008-01-19T15:38:00.000-05:002008-01-19T15:38:00.000-05:00the whole primary thing is beyond ridiculous, and ...the whole primary thing is beyond ridiculous, and then you throw in what MI just did? so stupid!!! and caucuses? what on earth is that folly? ack!<BR/><BR/>government by the people for the people my foot!! archaic nonsense.painted maypolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06446625015003854710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-87024476079324001332008-01-19T01:46:00.000-05:002008-01-19T01:46:00.000-05:00It all seems so made up, you know? As if, these c...It all seems so made up, you know? As if, these can't possibly be the <I>real</I> rules.<BR/><BR/>I'm interested to see how things will play out.<BR/><BR/>As for The Writing Game, as much as I hate to abstain from anything, I think I've got to sit on the sidelines for this one. I've got the dumb right now. My brain is on strike.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-35653938308547609012008-01-18T21:39:00.000-05:002008-01-18T21:39:00.000-05:00I don't pretend to understand politics...I admit i...I don't pretend to understand politics...I admit it... LOL You got a raw deal though. (((HUGS)))))Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01415399414529441550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-76066756105913129522008-01-18T17:23:00.000-05:002008-01-18T17:23:00.000-05:00I hear you there! We sure do need an overhaul in ...I hear you there! We sure do need an overhaul in our political process but to just throw away votes like that is just unreal!<BR/><BR/>But... You did vote. As is your right! <BR/><BR/>Congrats!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-69744851875642178332008-01-18T17:00:00.000-05:002008-01-18T17:00:00.000-05:00I heard about this on NPR last week, but your expl...I heard about this on NPR last week, but your explanation is a lot clearer. How odd this is.<BR/><BR/>I lived in Connecticut, and we have always had our primary in August. But this year we're on Super Tuesday, so we'll feel like we'll have more of a say.<BR/><BR/>I don't like it that people are already calling it. Up to now, everything's been a surprise. The poll have been way off. I don't think this is over yet.Karen Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867709664100997228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-84901626958640237432008-01-18T15:03:00.000-05:002008-01-18T15:03:00.000-05:00Lurking and just saying present! I can't vote...lo...Lurking and just saying present! I can't vote...lolSai Hijara - Ferrarishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05520502217532479038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-30311283590235201242008-01-18T14:57:00.000-05:002008-01-18T14:57:00.000-05:00Because everyone starting bumping stuff up, and NH...Because everyone starting bumping stuff up, and NH still wanted to be the "first in the nation primary", we bumped, too... and lost half our delgates.<BR/><BR/>So, though my vote did count (unfortunately, it only counted once, so my candidate didn't win), we still don't have *as much* prestige as we once did.<BR/><BR/>The whole thing is a bunch of hooey. Seriously. In this day and age, do we really even need delegates or the electoral college?<BR/><BR/>Okay... you're right. That's a whole 'nuther blog post.Marianne Arkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934613403368823760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-77792770627741605452008-01-18T14:49:00.000-05:002008-01-18T14:49:00.000-05:00It sucks. At least they can't strip us of our elec...It sucks. At least they can't strip us of our electoral college votes. It will be interesting to see how this plays out in November.annohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102616203481686227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-18242868867186015782008-01-18T14:37:00.000-05:002008-01-18T14:37:00.000-05:00That is really weird. I'd never heard of that befo...That is really weird. I'd never heard of that before.thailandchanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10171731740204067889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-24305910677446759682008-01-18T14:08:00.000-05:002008-01-18T14:08:00.000-05:00That's so very stinky. Grrrrr.That's so very stinky. Grrrrr.Luisa Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310698422276446909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-23043279335125466142008-01-18T13:26:00.000-05:002008-01-18T13:26:00.000-05:00I think DC might have a primary. not really sure....I think DC might have a primary. not really sure. I'm pretty much used to not having my vote count. Mad as hell, but repressing my rage a little.Flower Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611806187828172442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-89443109458634777122008-01-18T13:15:00.000-05:002008-01-18T13:15:00.000-05:00I hear you. I'm in Florida and will be int he sam...I hear you. I'm in Florida and will be int he same situation come the 29th.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com