In the video below we explain the main two strategic errors that the Clinton team made. We also talk about the third reason they lost -- their frame of mind. Find out what their two big mistakes were and how their arrogance cost them this election:
Here is the Time magazine article I referenced in the video above.
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Reader Comments ( Page 3 of 4)
31. #30
Personally, I am thinking you are the one who is a racist and you are trying to hide this fact by pointing your finger at a candidate. Secondly, I do believe that most people with half a brain can see past the ridiculous crap the right and all those whom are racist are trying to do to Obama.
Furthermore, I also believe that most people are sick, tired, and disgusted with what we have had to put up with for over 7 years of Bush’s incompetents, lies, corruptions, and cronyism. It is no wonder we are demanding change in this country, if you took the time to get your head from where the sun does not shine and truly took the time to think for yourself you might just see what many, many of us are seeing.
Atrapada en infierno de boludos at 1:00PM on May 11th 2008
32. #28
Hey, now I see why you know the meaning of “boludos”. By the way, I enjoyed your post.
Furthermore, I completely agree with your sentiments regarding Hillary Clinton. I have always been a big Clinton supporter; however, she totally lost me when she began bashing the candidate from her own party. I understand campaigning hard and challenging her opponent, I just think she took it too far.
At first I agreed with her and the media being harder on her, however, I also think she bears some of the responsibility for that as well.
Moreover, I do believe that Hillary has a great future in politics; I love to see her become the next Senate Majority, where she could do a world of good and get rid of Harry Reid, I think his time is up.
Regardless of the outcome, I plan to vote for the Democratic Candidate. Any American woman, who wants to maintain her legal rights in this country and wants to continue to level the playing field for their future and that of their daughters, cannot in good continence vote for McCain. I am convinced that women will come to their senses once November arrives.
Atrapada en infierno de boludos at 1:17PM on May 11th 2008
33. Patty and Atrapada en infierno de boludos:
So in your minds the most qualified person for President of the United States does not even know how many States there are.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpGH02DtIws
Say it with me now: Liberalism is a Mental Disease, Liberalism is a Mental Disease, Liberalism is a Mental Disease!!!!!!!
http://www.wvwnews.net/story.php?id=4017
Paul Sparcello at 4:55PM on May 11th 2008
34. Sparcello is a mental disease. Sparcello is a mental disease. Sparcello is a mental disease.
You know, Paul, part of the problem with your ilk is that you hear something which appeals to your wacked out belief systems and then you guys start chanting it. Chanting is as good as thinking for your type.
Captain Negative at 5:59PM on May 11th 2008
35. #33
I wish to begin by saying that I do not know neither you nor do I care to know you based on the ridiculous “crap” I have had the opportunity to read that you post. Furthermore, I would not dream of calling you a liar without actual and factual evidence.
However, I have not seen the news today and I have not read any of the newspapers. Never the less, after reading your post I went on in internet hunt, I even managed to hold my food down while browsing thru Fox News (the word news on the fox network always makes me laugh) website and I could not find anything on Obama claiming that we have 57 states.
Moreover, if he did say 57 states, in response to your question on post #33 for me it is a resounding “YES” I certainly plan to vote for Senator Barack Hussein Obama!
In addition, I think it is wonderful that you take the time to read, however, Michael Savage that is your choice of authors. Wow, talk about insanity. Depending on what state you reside in, I can recommend a top Mental Health Provider. Do you have medical insurance, or has this administration managed to take that away from you too?
Atrapada en infierno de boludos at 10:33PM on May 11th 2008
36. "However, I have not seen the news today and I have not read any of the newspapers. Never the less, after reading your post I went on in internet hunt, I even managed to hold my food down while browsing thru Fox News (the word news on the fox network always makes me laugh) website and I could not find anything on Obama claiming that we have 57 states."
A little to the right of this column under "Political Machine Blog" is "Obama's 59 State Union".
bob at 10:48PM on May 11th 2008
37. I think it is sad day when Democrats can not come together just because their particular candidate do not seem to not be winning. Instead some supporters for one candidate go running off crying like babies, Willing to support John McCain which is stupid. Hillary and Barack are closer in similarity in policy positions than McCain. It is like voting against your own economic interest to support McCain. If Democrats, Independents, and Republicans don't wake up we will be disappointed when the American public has to be witness to a McCain term. He is so consumed with the Iraq war like it is a game of Battleship and the troops are toy soldiers. I will support either Democrat that wins!!
N. T. at 1:11AM on May 12th 2008
38. Atrapada en infierno de boludos
I gave you the youtube link of the Magic Negro stating that he has visited FIFTY SEVEN States. There was no need for you to search Fox News.
Also, Savages book is called: Liberalism is a Mental Disorder. I gave you a reference link to an article about a book by Dr. Lyle Rossiter titled: The Liberal Mind-The Psychological Causes of Political Madness.
http://www.wvwnews.net/story.php?id=4017
http://worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=57683
Lastly, Government does not have any Constitutional authority to provide health care. The cost of a "Universal" program will be paid for by forcing increased confiscatory taxation on hard working middle class Americans to provide wealth transfer for the cast of misfit characters seen daily on any episode of Jerry Springer or Cops. Government Do-Gooders and Control-Freaks like Hillary and Obama need to attend classes on Constitutional Powers. Nowhere in the Constitution is the mention of Minimum Wage, Health Care, Social Security or Welfare expressed. These are State Rights issues. If Californians and New Yorkers want to give up their freedoms to some slimy double talking politicians then that is their problem. Such issues should not extend legally or financially beyond the borders of any State stupid enough to enact such Communistic laws.
As Benjamin Franklin stated: "Those willing to give up Liberty for a little Universal Health Care/Social Security deserve neither."
Paul Sparcello at 10:58AM on May 12th 2008
39.
#38, Boy
I actually have to watch the 25-second blip of Senator Obama’s mistake regarding the number of 57 states he quoted. I must say with such a mistake I am extremely surprise he was not taken out and had the “crap” beaten out of him. Never the less, he did make a mistake, which I am almost 100% certain that if we could have seen that interview in its entirety, we would have had to opportunity to see a correction made.
Never the less, I am certain that his mistake probably caused you to have a few wet dreams, I for one hope you were able to enjoy them.
Moreover, you were so darn generous with links and book titles I wish to reciprocate with a few offerings to you.
1) Webster’s definition on double standards: a set of principles that applies differently and usually more ruinously to one group of people or circumstances than to another.
If this baffles you a bit, I just wanted to offer you my assistance when you go on to insist that McCain’s “mistakes” can be explained away with the touch of a magical wand. Please allow me to give you an example. Confusing Shea Iraqis with Sunni Iraqis, of course this was a very insignificant "mistake" coming from McCain.
Furthermore, you really should consider a Mental Health Provider to assist you with your issues, there are some HMO’s that will pay for these services, or since you really do not seem to be to concern with healthcare coverage, you can always use out of pocket services.
Furthermore, boy the mental disorders you so enjoy discussing are all in your head. Who said anything about willing to give up on Liberty? There go those voices in your head again.
Atrapada en infierno de boludos at 3:33PM on May 12th 2008
40. #38
Hey boy,
I thought you would enjoy this very much.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=5Mc3GQmGGms
Whatch it you'll like it!!
Atrapada en infierno de boludos at 3:43PM on May 12th 2008
41. Dear Mr. Sparcello,
Come now, really going after Senator Obama because he misspoke? I thought that it was perfectly reasonable when McCain misspoke all those other times and all the “Liberals” on these blogs called him out on his “mistakes”. I clearly remember how all the righties came out in his defense, certainly understandable after all he is soooooooooooooo OLD!
Are you now trying to say that what is good for the goose is not good for the gander? When you do it, it is perfectly okay; however, when the other people’s person does it it is not okay? It must be that “Liberal Media Bias” we keep hearing about.
Please Mr. Sparcello, go back to the drawing board and come up with some sort of good arguments, yours are really tired and boring. In fact, I think you should listen to some of the suggestions Atrapada has shared with you.
Patty at 10:48PM on May 12th 2008
42. Atrapada,
Thanks for that link. The "Red State Update" clips are HILARIOUS!!!!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=5Mc3GQmGGms
Captain Negative at 12:06AM on May 13th 2008
43. Atrap...
I thought they were Shias but what the hell. My point being that you are willing to follow a Political Pied Piper based on nothing but Slick Oratory. Have you ever drove through the district Barack represented? I have and I was not impressed.
Please explain to this Dumb Hardcore Conservative how giving Politicians control of your retirement and health care is not giving up your Liberty.
Paul Sparcello at 1:06AM on May 13th 2008
44.
#43
I do not now nor have I ever (ever, meaning the few weeks I have participated in these blogs) considered you to be dumb or stupid. However, I am convinced that you take some kind of perverted pleasure in playing one on these blogs.
It is obvious to me that you really do not know what Liberals are about, and I can tell you that I do not know a single Liberal that believes in “Free Rides” and do not believe that we are entitled to have “EVERYTHING” handed to us by some bigger more powerful entity, known as the Government.
Before, I continue with my post I want to remind you of a couple of small things. Do you remember the saying “Little pigs get fed, big fat pigs get slaughter”? Then there was the movie “Wall Street” with Michael Douglas, his character believed “Greed is good”, do you remember how he ended up? Too much greed is never good.
As a long life Democrat, somewhat Liberal I for one believe very strongly in having a powerful Military, one that is ready to fight for our freedom and defend our nation. I just want to see a Military that is used properly and truthfully. Not a Military that has been used and abused like puppets on strings to satisfied the lies and agenda of a petulant child and his administration. Furthermore, I am whiling to bet you that most Liberals are far more conservative than the Ass-Hole you have for a president and all the Republicans that currently represent the citizens of our country,
You asked about health care, okay, I pay several hundred dollars monthly for my health coverage; luckily, I can afford to do so. Many Americans cannot afford to buy health coverage for their families. Here is where the difference between Liberals and Conservatives comes in (I am only sharing my personal opinion with you, I do not speak for all Liberals), Liberals believe that we have a responsibility to help those who need it. Not give people everything free, however, make it easier to acquire what they need to live productive lives.
For example, I am fortunate to live in a very lovely area with beautiful homes and blue ribbon schools. I have worked very hard my whole life to accomplish this, and as such I strongly believe that those who live in communities that may be disfranchised, schools are rundown, health care is not readily available is wrong. After all, we are as strong as our weakest links. Not all who are poor are lazy who do not wish to work. I have noticed that you have made such statements in the past.
If this nation that is the riches nation (or at least it was before king george took over) can spent billions of dollars in a war that should have never taken place, why is it so wrong to spent money on children whose parents cannot afford to take them to see a doctor? Welfare must change from a way of life to a stepping-stone where people can be train for decent paying jobs. Why is it okay for Halliburton to get so many breaks, and you do not bat an eye at that?
No, you are far from being dumb that is obvious. However, you will step in “crap” from those you defend and insist you have just stepped on a pile of flowers.
Atrapada en infierno de boludos at 2:21PM on May 13th 2008
45. Dear Atrapada,
The link you shared was hilarious, oh my G*d I thought I was going to crack a rib from laughing so hard. Thank you so much for the comedic relief.
Patty at 6:27PM on May 13th 2008