Was Obama's Grandmother's Death Tragic?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the emotional implications of the death of Barack Obama's grandmother, particularly in relation to her timing and the context of the presidential election. Participants explore themes of tragedy, pride, and the significance of her vote.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express that her death is tragic because it occurred just hours before a significant event, suggesting a deep emotional connection to the timing.
  • Others propose that regardless of her death's timing, she would have been proud of Obama, indicating a belief in her unwavering support.
  • One participant speculates that she may have wanted to see her grandson become president, reflecting on the emotional weight of her passing in relation to his political journey.
  • Another participant notes the importance of her casting a vote for Obama, asserting that she likely died with confidence in his victory.
  • Concerns are raised about the legitimacy of votes cast by elderly individuals, with one participant questioning the integrity of her vote and expressing skepticism about election fraud.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express mixed feelings about the nature of her death, with some viewing it as tragic and others focusing on her pride and support for Obama. There is no consensus on the implications of her vote or the circumstances surrounding her death.

Contextual Notes

Participants rely on emotional reasoning and personal beliefs rather than established facts regarding the timing of her death and its significance in the electoral context.

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Usually, when an elderly person dies after living a good, long life, it's sad but not tragic. But this is tragic - she died just a few hours too soon.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27522679/
 
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lisab said:
Usually, when an elderly person dies after living a good, long life, it's sad but not tragic. But this is tragic - she died just a few hours too soon.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27522679/

I'm pretty sure it wouldn't make a difference in how proud she was of him anyway.
 
lisab said:
Usually, when an elderly person dies after living a good, long life, it's sad but not tragic. But this is tragic - she died just a few hours too soon.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27522679/

Maybe she just wanted to see her grandson as president of US before she dies and Obama wanted to show her the same... too sad :(

I know it's not for sure that Obama would win but she was his grandmother and was sure anyway that he would win regardless of any evidence.
 
It was a good thing he got to visit her before she left us.

I feel sorry for him to have such sorrow at a time he should be so happy.
 
His grandmother was able to cast her vote for Barack, and it will count.

I am sure that she died knowing [convinced] that Barack would win.
 
Ivan Seeking said:
His grandmother was able to cast her vote for Barack, and it will count.

I am sure that she died knowing [convinced] that Barack would win.

Oh. Man. And someone yesterday was bellyaching about another elderly person casting a death bed vote and how that was so open to election fraud. Think someone must have forged her vote for Obama too?

As to her knowing he would win ... let's see the 270 first.

I feel like Cuba Gooding in Jerry McGuire wanting to say: Show me the Votes. SHOW ME THE VOTES.
 

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