I haven’t heard from my friend Amy since I wrote about a dinner conversation in which she said she would vote for McCain instead of Obama if Obama is the Democratic pick. I’m really hoping it’s because she is out of town. She does travel alot.
As I mentioned in my last post, I am now a contributor blogger at Momocrats and I cross-posted there as well. Visitors to Momocrats had a LOT of comments.
A few people reacted to the post with outrage that I would throw my friend Amy under the bus like this - publicly critical of her opinions. Kelly rushed to Amy’s defense:
I may not vote for McCain, but your “precious” will NEVER get my vote! How offensive, btw, for you to post or even want to post the email address of a FRIEND just because you disagree with her. Some friend you are, Joan. Throw her under the bus along with your grandmother.
Here’s the thing, Kelly. I don’t think I threw her under the bus. Read the post again carefully and you will see that I was flabbergasted by Amy’s comment but I never personally attacked her for it (gosh, I hope Amy backs me up on this). Clearly I disagree but it is neither the first time nor (hopefully) the last time I will disagree with Amy.
And Kelly. One more thing. I loved my grandmother with my heart and soul. My daughter is named after her. Ask anyone I know (with the possible exception of Amy).
Many agreed with me but Amy will be pleased to see (if she talks to me again) that many agreed with her. In fact, she may particularly like the inference that I am a member of the “lunatic fringe.”
I agree with your friend. The problem as I see it is that the democratic party spends an inordinate amount of time and resources on the lunatic fringe leaving people in the middle with no coherant slate of people to vote for. I’m a divorced working mom and a Union member who has no business voting republican, yet many of my votes go to republicans.
Anyway, I’ll let you know if I hear from Amy.
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April 2nd, 2008 at 11:41 pm
Hi everyone. The evil Amy here. Sorry it has taken me so long, but I could not stop laughing. No seriously, I actually have a life.
Let’s back up a little. This whole discussion started when Joan (whom I also love and respect-also very opinionated) stated that she switched her support from Hilary to Obama because she “did not believe that Hilary could beat McCain” Slap my fanny and call me stubborn, but I always thought that I should stand behind my candidate because I believed they were the best person for the job. I feel that way about Hilary. More than that, I think that Obama has wonderful speech writers and a golden tongue, but is naive if he thinks he will “change Washington”. I have met Hilary several times and truly believe in her plans for the country.
Further, Joan made the statement that her partner supports Obama because Caroline Kennedy does, and she does everything Caroline says to do. Joan, in turn, does what her partner says to do. Folks, I have only met Caroline once: in a Swiss chocolate store on 61st and Madison. She was on her blackberry while ordering extrememly expensive chocolate. She was so consumed with her blackberry that she ordered chocolate I deemed unworthy of someone of her stature. She even seemed confused by which chocolate to buy. Which is the most popular? Which is the best deal? Which will last the longest? She clearly did not do her homework or she would have ordered the champagne truffles- the store is well known for these and they abolutely rock! What does this have to do with the election? NOTHING, but if she picks her candidates the way she chooses her chocolates we are in big trouble.
In my entire life I have never voted for a Republican and it is doubtful that I will start now. My comments, however, sparked debate and discussion. I expected no less. I thank all my supporters out there, and I thank you, Joan for my 15 minutes of fame. Back to life now.
April 3rd, 2008 at 12:43 am
So Joan’s partner supports Obama because a Kennedy told her to, and Joan supports Obama because her partner told her to. This just underlines the fact that Obama supporters can’t actually think for themselves and haven’t selected their candidate based on his actual qualifications.
April 3rd, 2008 at 6:55 am
[…] I had been starting to worry that I had offended Amy because I’d not heard from her. […]
April 4th, 2008 at 12:37 am
Yes Amy… “PLANS!” ORIGINAL plans that Obama continues to clone from Hillary’s. Of the five people who actually read this blog, Amy is on the mark.
And Joan, I don’t need to “re-read your post.” I was not implying you were throwing Amy “under the bus” because I thought you “attacked” for her opinion, but rather that you wanted to post her email address– POST HER EMAIL ADDRESS??? That , to me, reeks of the attack you deny. Another, unnecessary Ferraro-like assault. I am still astounded, as are you in your own way, that you would want to sell out a friend who is not in the public eye– as You, Obama, and the Rev. Wright ARE– when Amy and Obama’s grandmother are not (’til now).
I’ll admit, I misspoke in my post, not meaning “your” grandmother (my apologies), but I was trying to draw a comparison to Obama’s remarks about his own grandmother. I take no issue with you addressing your concerns about Amy or the influx of Hillary voters who may flee to McCain (and each day I begin to lean Amy’s way, too, if Hillary is not the nominee). But the greater concern here for me, in your post, is why should Amy consent to such a ridiculous invitation, when you are clearly using your position to bully her. That is not the “hope” of “new politics.” You and your “precious” espouse the same old politics you so vehemently decry and seemingly support!
best
April 4th, 2008 at 12:44 am
BTW, I’d love to meet Amy!