This is in reply to Hondo’s comment #44607.

You say that what we need is “a strong Christian conservative who is dedicated to the principles of limited government, strong national defense, lower taxes, and the traditional, foundational principles of the American republic…”, and that Mike Pence is that man.

Isn’t that what George ‘Duh’ Bush sold himself as?  Just how did his presidency turned out?

“By the way, read what the Founding Fathers had to say about the dangers, pitfalls, and disadvantages of a democracy. You will see very clearly why they were adamantly opposed to forming a democracy.”

Hondo,
Democracy—ISN’T THAT THE REASON BUSH GIVES FOR BEING IN IRAQ?

I THINK 3,000 TROOPS THOUGHT THEY WERE DYING FOR THAT CAUSE—-DON’T DESTROY THE DELUSION.

Mike Gravel appears to want our republican form of government abolished, and replaced with a pure democracy. It also appears that he wants this pure democracy “administrated” by his political action committee. The only reason that I won’t label Gravel as a dangerous man is because he doesn’t have a snowball’s chance of getting elected. It’s a good thing, too.
By the way, read what the Founding Fathers had to say about the dangers, pitfalls, and disadvantages of a democracy. You will see very clearly why they were adamantly opposed to forming a democracy.

“Mike Pence is the right man at the right time for America. What do all of you very reasonable people think?”

Hondo,
I prefer Mike Gravel—I’m sure you’ll like him; check it out.

http://www.gravel2008.us/

Thre will be a black man elected president before there will be a woman elected president. Sexism is much more embedded in Amereican culture than racism; after all, we freed the slaves before we gave women the right to vote. The appalling lack of women (versus their majority in our population) in our political world tells one all one needs to know vis-a-vis sexism.

The main probelm, as I see it, is who among our black political leaders is willing to be shot at and, possibly, killed? Is there any doubt that some wise-ass white supremacist will not at least attempt to kill a black person running for pres.?

A woman faces much less danger; but much less chances of success.

My choice for President would be Rep. Mike Pence, (R-IN). A strong Christian conservative who is dedicated to the principles of limited government, strong national defense, lower taxes, and the traditional, foundational principles of the American republic is just what this country needs! Take a look at the following links:
http://pence08.com/

http://www.house.gov/pence/rsc/

Mike Pence is the right man at the right time for America. What do all of you very reasonable people think?

“In Newsweek, 93 percent of Americans said they would vote for an African-American for president but only 56 percent believed that the country was ready for one. Similarly, 86 percent said they would vote for a woman but only 55 percent believed the country was ready for one.”

Male chauvinism is alive and well, in fact it might even be thriving—-I am not a devotee of Hilary Clinton, her equivocation about withdrawing from Iraq is quite troublesome; but if Hilary was more progressive, and a strong advocate of environmental issues; I might take a second look.

The bigger issue is explaining why the U.S. is so outrageously misogynistic; people will deny it; of course, especially men—-oh no, what do you mean, we are not male chauvinists—-oh, sure you’re not, that’s why the thought of a woman president or a woman boss makes you want to jump right out of your skin.

We know it is not politically correct to overtly say you are biased against the female gender, but I will take it one step further—-white middle-class woman are given the least deference on the “business-social-ladder.”  A Middle-class African-American male at work is looked at with more esteem than a white middle-class woman.

Our culture has so objectified women, that   they are disliked if they don’t fit into a neat pre-conceived category that makes men feel safe; and other women feel not threatened. 

Men can relate to an attractive, young hot chick, who makes him feel so cool; but if that same chick was a bit older, a lot wiser and didn’t swoon in his direction; strain and stress would fill the air rather than sexual attraction.

Even after all the hullabaloo of feminism,  women are particularly critical of other women; an intuitive sense kicks in , when a possible same sex competitor enters their space, and like a lion protecting its lair, they’re ready to attack. 

Sadly the Newsweek poll, is true and probably a bit conservative in its results, I’m pretty positive that when 2008 rolls around, men and women of all stripes and all hang-ups, will find it too psychologically painful to visualize a woman really wearing the pants in the White House.

I hope to God Ellen, that you take some time to learn from the excellent response to your article.

Somehow, I believe you are beyond that, preferring rather to label your detractors as not politicaly correct.

People are sick and tired of being manipulated, by the corporations, who are destryoing this country, poisoning it’s people, and subverting it’s political process.

Every time I see Hillary or Barack on a magazine cover, I think that these two must have been selected by the corporations to govern us, and continue corporate control,because they would never back candidates who threatened to return political power to the people.

I prefer to think that American’s are ready for an independent candidate who would represent the people and not the corporations.

The media has an unhealthy preocupation with the next President of The US. It’s already boring. It lets George off the hook. In his mind, he’s already gone. Let’s remember that we have people killing and dying while they ‘spread freedon and democracy’ in Iraq. That’s far more important than the race or gender of the next president.We should concentrate on the task at hand, however unpleasant. That’s how we got stuck with this bum. People were sold a bill of goods because they weren’t paying attention. We can’t afford to let that happen again. Thanks, ANNA

Mere skin color or gender is not a useful determinant of a candidate’s policies or behavior.  They can be totally misleading.  Clarence Thomas and Condolezza Rice might be fine people or not, but nothing about their ideas or policies conveys any sort of special perspective owing to race.

AAAAaaaaaarrrrrggghhhhhhh!  Ellen..you are an idiot!  Of the worst type.  God I feel better now!  Its people like you that start the race/sex bullshit.  Will you please write something with a little more brains! 
“But Clinton and Obama are individuals with very personal stories.”  Duuuuhhhh!!!!!  Really!  What a surprise.
Hey…perhpas you would prefer to work for Fox…after all their ‘news’ and commentary are sooooo right on the money!...Much your article.

Headless

Real horse races are both more interesting and more likely to yield you some measure of happiness and a little extra cash.

Jon

http://StudentsForTheEarth.org

It seems that the media will not be happy unless they can manufacture a politically correct candidate for us almost 2 years before the election and manipulate it’s outcome. As a nation, we’d better become informed by asking tougher questions than the   talking heads will and really care about the answers. We can’t afford another village idiot with a high “Q” rating as president.

Personally, I prefer a quadraplegic, Islamic, trans-sexual, Afro-American-Hispanic whatever for President. That’s the real test of political correctness. Find one for us, Ellen, and write soon.

There’s far too much importance placed on who sits in the White House and Congress.  We all know that the military runs this country.  I have a great job for them (the military):  Stop being so damned hypocritial, you freedom fighters, you, and go help those poor people in Darfur who could use it.  I’m sitting here listening to Barack on the Oprah Winfrey Show and he sounds exactly like John Kerry.  God (scratch that), heaven, (scratch that), someone, please help us!!! Ellen has too much time on her hands and is playing into the hype, already. Gawd Bless theze Younitid States uv Imerrika!!!

oops—I meant “melonin” not “melatonin.”

Please, please, please forget about whether a candidate has a penis or a clitoris and how much melatonin s/he has in his/her skin. Get to the guts of the matter:

1) Where does s/he stand on the middle-east policy? If s/he lines up with AIPAC, forget it.

2) Where does s/he stand on globalization? If s/he is affiliated with the Council on Foreign Relations (as is Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Al Gore, Tom Vilsack, and John Edwards), forget it.