Just Relax

This is a quick and short diary. I just would like to say to everyone here to just relax a little bit and stop swaying left and right and in this direction and the other with every statement and news flash.

This has been a 14-month process. We, Obama and Clinton supporters, have all been waiting for an end to this process. It seems that the end is near and we just need to show a bit of patience. People are still voting in South Dakota and Montana. The polls are open and will be open for 4 or 5 hours. Let us all wait until they close and both candidates make their statement and we all will have our answer.

I recognize that, for some of you, this has been your first rodeo and the excitement of ending this campaign is barely bearable for you folks. But believe me (as someone who has been involved in two presidential campaigns in the 1980s) when i say that this is only the beginning, the very beginning of a very rocking, head-turning, breathtaking, and eye-dazzling ride. Punches and counter-punches are going to be flying at such a speed that you won't be able to keep up. So, my advice to you folks is to relax a bit. This has always been a marathon, not a sprint, and you need all your energy in the next 5 months to finish strong.

One more word before i wrap up this short diary: Whatever happens to night be magnanimous and respectful, and keep your emotions in check. We will not be able to win in November if we act and behave like a bunch of assholes and remember that this election has been extremely close and no candidate KOed the other. This has been a victory by points and the scorecards look awfully close, which means that there will be no victory in the fall if one half pisses off the other.



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Agree 100%. It's the media's job to speculate about stuff, but when it's time, we'll know. Rec'd.


If you're being chased by an angry bull and then you notice you're also being chased by a swarm of bees, it doesn't really change things. Just keep on running.
by vcalzone on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 02:54:36 PM EST

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No thanks.  

The race is far from over, but making the playoffs is cause for celebration.  


Consider that everything which happens, happens justly, and if thou observest carefully, thou wilt find it to be so. -Marcus Aurelius
by Blue Neponset on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 02:56:02 PM EST

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Didn't you read that i said that the race is not over? Do you have reading comprehension problems? I said to relax, not quit. Read the damn diary first and then make a comment that is related to the subject matter of the diary.


by likelihood zero on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 03:03:30 PM EST
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I read it pal.

IMO, it is bad advice.  You are expecting to much if you want people to relax after their candidate just clinched the nomination.  That is a big deal and it deserves celebration.  

The race for the WH is far from over but we should celebrate our victories along the way.  So crack a  brew and enjoy the celebration. We can relax tomorrow and continue our journey to the GE.


Consider that everything which happens, happens justly, and if thou observest carefully, thou wilt find it to be so. -Marcus Aurelius
by Blue Neponset on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 03:09:55 PM EST
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First, i am not your pal.

Second, i didn't say not to celebrate. I said be magnanimous.

Third, i said to relax vis-a-vis the conceding not conceding statements and news flashes that have been coming at a crazy rate.

Fourth, i saber my 1988 Veuve Clicquot Champagne bottle on November 4th, not before because we have won nothing yet.


by likelihood zero on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 03:52:24 PM EST
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Whatever buddy.  I don't suffer wet blankets quietly.  If you don't want to celebrate then don't but let the rest of us have some fun for a few hours.


Consider that everything which happens, happens justly, and if thou observest carefully, thou wilt find it to be so. -Marcus Aurelius
by Blue Neponset on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 04:10:35 PM EST
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Okay, i am having a really good day so far and you are about to pooh-pooh it with your English comprehension problems. Which part of "i didn't say not to celebrate. I said be magnanimous" don't you understand really?  


by likelihood zero on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 04:14:09 PM EST
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Have a great day friend.  


Consider that everything which happens, happens justly, and if thou observest carefully, thou wilt find it to be so. -Marcus Aurelius
by Blue Neponset on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 04:18:27 PM EST
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Word to that (none / 0)

This is the first campaign that I've volunteered for and gotten excited about, despite being of voting age for 14 years.

Suffice to say, it's been an eye-opening experience.


In this avalanche, the pebbles get to vote.
by Dracomicron on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 02:56:39 PM EST

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thank you for this diary.


by colebiancardi on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 03:04:12 PM EST


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