Based on how well Senator Obama has done in caucuses compared to how well he has done in primaries, one could make the case that caucuses are exactly the opposite of the metaphorical fire hoses you suggest!

I expect Senator Clinton to begin making much hay of the fact that Senator Obama does well in every caucus, but often fares poorly when people vote in private -- as they will come November.

I also expect Senator Obama to begin making much hay of the fact that Senator Clinton can deliver votes when all it takes is five minutes to mark a paper (and could include "strategic voting" by Republicans), but not when it takes the commitment of several hours.

Both are interesting points to make. I find the difference fascinating.

Psychological counseling? Are you kidding? I'm loving it! It is pure fun watching the Democrats destroy eachother - after all that is what they are known for.
And it is their own fault for having wimpy rules ('aww, you lost the primary? here have a few delegates')
Let the games begin - I have my pop corn and beer out!

Heloise,

I actually enjoyed your article very much. When I still lived in the States, I went to caucus with the DFL in Minnesota, so I understand very well what you were talking about in describing the caucusing process you were dealing with, and I also understand why it is that Senator Obama does better in the caucuses than Hillary Clinton. Supporting him takes more commitment. The same was true of Paul Wellstone as opposed to Norm Coleman when he was still a Democrat.

Having said all this, I honestly have no use for Barack Obama. But I have equally no use for Hillary Clinton or McCain; in my eyes, looking out of my window eastwards towards the village of 'Elí over the red roofs of Ma'alé Levoná and across Highway 60 in Samaria, they are all trash; all of them would throw me out of the house I live in.

Nevertheless, I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. Obviously, you are having the time of your life. Your pleasure and joy at finally feeling that you could make a difference showed through in your writing.

Hello, he has said many times that his dad left them when he was two! That's dead beat dad alright.

Heloise

Check out this link about the wealth of the Clintons!!!
Clinton's BIG Wealth How the Clintons went from regular folks to super wealthy in just decades.

Below is an email someone sent me also about how much money BILLARY will cost the US if SHE is elected:

If Hillary wins in 2008 and Bill is 'appointed' to fill her Senate seat and either live to retire 'they' (together or alone) would get two US Presidential retirement checks, two US Senate retirement checks, and a retirement check from the State of Arkansas . About the only thing they MIGHT NOT get is a Social Security check....but I wouldn't bet on it...
I understand ole Bill has earned $40,000,000 in the past six years.
What a guy!

AND THE REST OF THE STORY...
Hillary Clinton , as a New York State Senator, now comes under the
'Congressional Retirement and Staffing Plan,' which means that even if she
never gets reelected, she STILL receives her Congressional salary until she
dies. (Would it not be nice if all Americans were pension eligible after
only 4 years?)

If Bill outlives her, he then inherits HER salary until HE dies. He is already getting his
Presidential salary until he dies.
If Hillary outlives Bill, she also gets HIS salary until she dies. Guess who pays for that?

It's common knowledge that in order for her to establish N.Y. residency, they purchased a million dollar-plus house in upscale Chappaqua , New York. Makes sense!
They are entitled to Secret Service protection for life. Still makes sense.
Here is where it becomes interesting. Their mortgage payments hover at around
$10,000 per month. BUT, an extra residence 'had' to be built within the acreage to house the Secret Service agents.

continued...

The Clintons charge the Federal government $10,000 monthly rent for the use of that extra residence, which is about equal to their mortgage payment. This means we, the taxpayers, are paying the Clinton 's salary, mortgage,
transportation, safety and security, as well as the salaries for their 12-man staff -- and this is all perfectly legal!

As she runs for President, will YOU vote for her? continued....

continued:
Let's take a closer look at who's really qualified and or who's really working for the good of all of us in the Senate. Obama or Clinton.
Records of these two candidates should be scrutinized in order to make an informed decision.
Senator Clinton, who has served only one full term - 6yrs. - and another year campaigning, has managed to author and pass into law - 20 - twenty pieces of legislation in her first six years.
These bills can be found on the website of the Library of Congress www.thomas.loc.gov, but to save you trouble, I'll post them here for you.
1. Establish the Kate Mullany National Historic Site.
2. Support the goals and ideals of Better Hearing and Speech Month.
3. Recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
4. Name courthouse after Thurgood Marshall.
5. Name courthouse after James L. Watson.
6. Name post office after Jonn A. O'Shea.
7. Designate Aug. 7, 2003, as National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
8. Support the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
9. Honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton on the bicentennial of his death.
10. Congratulate the Syracuse Univ. Orange Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
11. Congratulate the Le Moyne College Dolphins Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
12. Establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program.
13. Name post office after Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda.
14. Honor Shirley Chisholm for her service to the nation and express condolences on her death.
15. Honor John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, firefighters who lost their lives on duty. Only five of Clinton 's bills are, more substantive. 16. Extend period of unemployment assistance to victims of 9/11.
17. Pay for city projects in response to 9/11 18. Assist landmine victims in other countries.
19. Assist family caregivers in accessing affordable respite care.
20. Designate part of the National Forest System in Puerto Rico as protected in the wilderness preservation system.

There you have it, the facts straight from the Senate Record.

Somehow I don't see the people not electing Clinton because the country would have to pay two Presidential salaries or pay to maintain their houses.
I doubt they'll fault her for being a Presidential wife. One would think the Democrats would be glad to pay anything to the Clintons - after all they gave the Dems the only real Democrat presidency since Lydon Johnson (if we discount the weak and failed Carter).

This is unbelieveable desperation by Obama supporters. Their cult leader isn't so invincible anymore and they can't take it! Its so funny!

Oh and Clinton passed 20 bills - how many has Obama?
In anycase, the infighting among democrats is going to be sweet to watch!

finally:
Obama's legislation is too numerous to post:

Now, I would post those of Obama's, but the list is too substantive,

During the first - 8 - eight years of his elected service he sponsored over 820 bills. He introduced
233 regarding healthcare reform,
125 on poverty and public assistance,
112 crime fighting bills,
97 economic bills,
60 human rights and anti-discrimination bills,
21 ethics reform bills,
15 gun control,
6 veterans affairs and many others...more

His first year in the U.S. Senate, he authored 152 bills and co-sponsored another 4 27. These included **the Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 - became law, **The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act, - became law,

**The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, passed the Senate, **The 2007 Government Ethics Bill, - became law, **The Protection Against Excessive Executive Compensation Bill, In committee, and many more.

In all, since entering the U.S. Senate, Senator Obama has written 890 bills and co-sponsored another 1096.

"It is clear that there is a double standard in America when it comes to race issues even for an ethnic candidate running for president."

So true. Blacks vote 85% or so for Obama while whites and hispanics are split at about 40-50-60%. Even with this sticking out like a sore thumb you won't hear a peep from the media, they'll be too busy lambasting the 5% of rednecks who might base their vote on skin color to notice the much larger percentage of blacks who do exactly the same thing.

The whole issue about how much the Clintons will earn in retirement if Hillary is elected is a total strawman and no reason NOT to vote for her.

Talk about a non issue!!

No Kidding! Desperation will do that to you.

#10 And the list of Obama's legislative accomplishments...I never knew he was a Guinness book record setting senator.
So Clinton had 20 bills and Obama had hundreds? Is that what you're saying? haha! Talk about false propaganda! You should use my name.

Maybe someone should remind Obama about his achievements because I never heard him say anything about his hunderds of legislative victories during the 20 debates.
I guess he isn't as delusional as his followers and knows that he can't take credit for most of those.

Its funny and scary how the Obama cult has developed. Just hope they don't pull a Waco,TX if Obama doesnt get the nomination!

By the way how's the food in the B. Hussein Obama church compound? :)

Clinton, Not Obama Assured Canada on N.A.F.T.A.

I thought you would be interested in the following articles from
globeandmail.com, Canada's leading source for online news:

"'NAFTAgate' began with remark from Harper's chief of staff"
Ian Brodie's candid comment to journalists during budget lock-up
provided initial spark

"NAFTA's legacy: the worst agreement we ever signed"
The corporate benefits have been extremely bad for other aspects of
Canada and for ordinary Canadians

Great Web site to track any member of Congress:
Sen. Barack Obama's record via Gov. Track site

The earliers set of posts is an email sent to me, not my opinion nor research.

I went on Le Figaro and they are really following this race. Their articles reflect what is going on. I did not find anything new or outstanding there. I will keep checking.

Heloise