Comments on: The Trouble With Spikol: Print Edition

By: Matthew

Matthew — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:49:55 +0000

I thought this was a joke, then I realized you were serious. Wow.

Can I use some of those ‘good feelings’ to pay my electric bill?

By: Zander

Zander — Mon, 12 May 2008 16:18:48 +0000

Liz,
This is just one of the reasons I also voted for Obama but I see it as a very good reason. I also thought many times about that quote from Ghandi. I believe that justice and equality are directly effected by the governing laws but how long they govern is also related directly to how well they dispense that justice.

I appreciate your honesty. Nice piece.

By: Margaret Kleinfeld

Margaret Kleinfeld — Sun, 11 May 2008 20:18:50 +0000

Dear Liz,
I enjoyed what you wrote in “A horse race of a different color”, however I must point out that Barack Obama isn’t just any black man, and neither you nor I would vote for him just because he’s black. I don’t think that’s what you’re saying. You’re saying that the fact that he’s black is a plus with you, as it is for me. Just as the fact that Hillary is a woman is a plus with me. Nevertheless, I’m voting for Obama because he is the most talented and inspiring politician we have seen in years and years and because I agree with his positions. I think he will guide our nation intelligently and for the greater and long term good. As a woman I am sorry that we will have to wait awhile to have a woman president. It is Hillary’s bad luck to have a man of such enormous talent as her opponent. But for all the black children in our country I rejoice that they will have a chance to see such a talented member of their ranks in the highest office in the land. I think Obama can win the general election and that he will be the best for our country!

By: Camera5

Camera5 — Sat, 10 May 2008 20:56:59 +0000

Very well put. I enjoyed reading your slightly self deprecating argument in favor of Obama that actually touched on a really deep issue. Having him (and his wife) in the White House is going to be tough on a lot of people – in a good way.

By: still standing

still standing — Sun, 04 May 2008 20:53:52 +0000

What a beautiful and heartfelt article. You seem to speak from the heart and that I can appreciate.
Thanks

By: Jo

Jo — Sat, 03 May 2008 19:24:09 +0000

I’m so sorry that you choose to make the presidential election about race.

When you cast your vote for Obama, because he is african american please consider the FACT that this country has bigger issues than racism right now. If it were the 60’s and segregation were an issue I’d be with you.

But we have too much blood on our hands right now to pretend that race is the biggest problem we are facing. We are a war machine, and poor. All our money goes to killing people in foreign countries, including our own soldiers.

African american families aren’t the only ones who are poor and losing their homes, these people are in every size, shape, color and race. They are AMERICANS and they need a president who can help them.

Do you realize middle class families are losing their homes and becoming homeless at an alarmingly fast rate in this country?

Were you aware that in most states women and children are allowed in shelters but men are not? So husbands and fathers can’t even stay with their families when they get kicked out of the home they owned 6 months ago because they couldn’t keep up with their mortgage.

This is the same nonsense that happened when people voted for Nader instead of Gore. We got Bush because of that.

What will happen this time? McCain? He has said he will fight for 100 years if he has to.

Do you think Bush’s popularity is based on he himself? People don’t like him because they do not support his war and what it is doing to our economy.

They are not going to vote for McCain.

And they are NOT going to vote for Obama.

So your vote, though to you may be poignant, it will be wasted. What is the point?

By: Fallingleaf

Fallingleaf — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:45:32 +0000

I think your decision to dedicate yourself to helping others is a noble one, and I wish you all the strength and fulfillment you’ll need to carry on when the politics of the situation might otherwise get you down.

Regarding the ‘irresponsibility’ of your vote, to each their own. Most people would agree that one should vote for a candidate that serves certain desired interests. From what I gathered, you’re basically saying that you believe Barrack Obama will best serve your interests. So you’ve chosen someone who you believe will serve your interests, you are certainly voting your conscience on this one, I figure that makes your vote a pretty responsible one.

By: Leah

Leah — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:04:11 +0000

Thank you, Liz. You spoke aloud every sentiment of my own internal monologue as I made my decision about who to vote for. I know Obama can’t share the sentiments publicly; America’s Left-leaning Dems aren’t ready to hear that message, and I don’t believe the majority of blacks ready to hear it said from his platform, either. It’ll be many years before an American culture & politcs without color becomes reality. But people will only get “there” by putting someone black, man or woman, in the White House as president. That needs to happen even before we cast a vote for a white woman candidate. And must I mention the giant step backward we’d all be taking if we elect yet another white male…and a warmonger, at that? Who makes up most of our armed forces, eh? Oh, and to answer the question, “Does Barack Obama look needy to you?” my answer would have to be YES. HE NEEDS TO WIN.

By: preciousrock

preciousrock — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:49:39 +0000

Dear Liz,

I am just shaking my head here. I have a sense of humor and would be amused by this disconcerting and convoluted logic were it not over such an important decision as that of voting America’s next president. This decision is not about sex, race, color or creed but rather about which man or woman will be the best leader for this country and which will best represent the interests of the voters of the entire population. With so many important issues and concerns at hand, I believe it would be irresponsible to vote for a man based solely on the difficulties faced by those of his race. Even were his values and priorities not in direct conflict with my own (as they are), I would not make a gift of my vote to the population of any one race.

Should one of the measures of this country’s greatness be measured by its caring for its most vulnerable? Absolutely! Each of us, in his/her own way should take on this responsiblity.

P.S. Does Barack Obama look needy to you?