Feeding The Fish

Ok I’m in the last stages of wrapping up for my month-long North America trip (no new posts for a while), just wanted to weigh in on one last thing: Clinton calling for Obama’s assassination by invoking Robert Kennedy’s assassination in June? That’s awful! That’s outrageous! That’s…not true.

Watch the actual video:It’s clear she was simply referring to people who wrapped up the nomination later than the current date and the thing about Bobby Kennedy is that the date he had the nomination in the bag is the same as the date he was assassinated - it’s no surprise the two are seen as the same moment in time in some people’s minds. I see nothing factually wrong with what she said, nor anything vile in it. This just seems like another fake scandal that will carry on because the person everyone seems to love to hate is involved, facts be damned.

Update: Whilst I agree that the constant campaign for her to drop out is without precedent and is just disgusting at times, I disagree with the specific point she’s making here because in those cycles there were still enough delegates left in play to make a difference. Whatever path she has to the nomination can’t rely on straightforward delegate wins at this point but by pointing out flaws in Obama’s legitimacy as nominee (barely ahead in popular vote, most delegate support from caucus states, stood in the way of Florida and Michigan recounts, etc) and then making the argument that she’s more electable. To be honest, while I think she is more electable (and is a better candidate), I’m coming round to the idea that either of them will do just fine come November and this phase where McCain looks semi-viable is going to be short.

Update: In the interest of looking at the issue closer, Slant Truth has noticed  there’s a divide on how this is seen in primarily white blogs vs primarily black blogs. Perhaps this is unsurprising. I still think I’m right (just like always) but I think it’s something that does resonate.