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fed-up Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-30-08 04:38 PM
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It's official-the MSM has chosen our candidate & my California vote won't matter
I have given up the notion that I am living in a democracy.

With little media coverage given to Edwards (and Kucinich) I feel the MSM has contributed entirely to Edwards dropping out.

If the early primaries are used to eliminate candidates then why even hold the other primaries. My vote from California will not make a bit of a difference since both of my choices have now dropped out.

I am beyond disgusted and without hope for any significant changes for my country.

signed
more than "fed-up"
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-30-08 04:39 PM
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1. I got used to this game in 04... when I was 100% for Kucinich...
so this isn't such a shock...

I'm still voting for Edwards in the primary, to hopefully get him some more delegates.

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cosmik debris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-30-08 04:42 PM
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2. My Texas vote won't count either. n/t
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SammyWinstonJack Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-30-08 04:50 PM
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11. I knew that going in but just like in '04 I was willing to play the game.
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DJ13 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-30-08 04:44 PM
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3. Im in California too
At least we have a voice this year, unlike every other year.

I know your guy is out, but examine the other two candidates and try to realign your vote to helping the person you think comes closest to Edwards mission of stopping the corprotacracy from staying in control of the country.

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truebrit71 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-30-08 04:45 PM
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4. Welcome to how I felt in 2004....General Clark suffered the same MSM blackout...
...and eventually the same fate as JE...
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MonkeyFunk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-30-08 04:46 PM
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5. When has your California primary vote EVER mattered?
I've lived here for decades - I don't think we've ever had an impact.

If it's very important to you, move to Iowa.
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Hoof Hearted Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-30-08 04:46 PM
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6. If it's any consolation at all, I totally know what it feels like. I had Clark in 04.
All I can really do is say. :hug:

Sometimes it just sucks.
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rox63 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-30-08 04:47 PM
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7. There are still two strong candidates in the race
Your vote on 2/5 will matter.
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Blue_In_AK Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-30-08 04:47 PM
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8. I was going to caucus on 2/5. I don't see how I can now.
Edited on Wed Jan-30-08 04:48 PM by Blue_In_AK
This sucks so bad. If it was a primary, I might vote, but I can't publicly give my support to either Obama or Hillary now -- it's too soon.
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avaistheone1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-30-08 04:48 PM
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9. I will be voting in the Feb 5th California primary for Edwards
My vote is a message that I want Edwards' agenda adopted by the Democratic party.
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SammyWinstonJack Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-30-08 04:49 PM
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10. More of the same thanks to the corprat media. Fed up here too!
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fed-up Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-30-08 04:52 PM
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13. shouldn't that be spelled "corpcrap"? :) I think I will vote Edwards on Tues nt
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RFKJrNews Donating Member (760 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-30-08 04:51 PM
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12. Couldn't agree more
You might find this article of interest:

"Has the Media Already Crowned Obama King?"

http://rfkin2008.wordpress.com/2008/01/29/has-the-media-already-elected-obama-president/
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