November 5th, 3:32am
I awake in a cold sweat. Looking back on the day of Nov 4th, I knew I had drank a little too much after spending most of the day trying to get people to vote. I had taken my Obama "hope poster" and put it in a frame and stood on an overpass that morning here in Washington and I was encouraged that I received several waves and "horn honks". After 90 minutes of standing in the cold drizzel of our "liquid sunshine" I had, had enough. I walked briskly back to my car and turned on the Satalite radio to a station giving the election. I was so stoked to hear that most of the NE part of the country had results pouring in and it was over whelmingly Obama-Land! I was so excited that I decided to go home and watch MSNBC to watch KO as he called each and everystate thereafter for our man!
I was still excited (but shocked none the less) that before 6pm PST Penn. had been called for Obama....BUT...by less then 34,000 votes. They were marking the keystone state for Barack but by only a tiny percentage point, and there was already talk by Pat Buchanan that the Rep's were calling for a recount in that state. I wasn't too nervous though and started pouring myself drinks (one too many) to celebrate our Certain Victory!!!
My stomach turned as Ohio was called for McCain....and then Florida (by less then 1% of the vote), and then the final blow of the eastcoast states....Virginia went Red (again) by 4.5% points!!!! All the polls had been wrong! All our hope was dashed on some of the eastern states we hoped to take away from the redside. I was choked up and went to pour myself another drink...
I still had a ton of hope and went to the ObamaBlog to seek out like-minded hopemongers. Cheered up by reading all the positive posts about exit polls out west I felt great! I cheered as our man stormed through MI, WI, MN, IL, and even IA. Now my hopes were resting on the western states that leaned Blue for the last couple of weeks....
I knew in my heart that even though it would Not be a landslide, we would still WIN!!!
and then came NM, CO, and NV....
TO BE CONTINUED!
The Newest issue of <b> "Political Pulse" </b> is out!!!
Newsletter #5 is Hot off the press-
http://washingtonpremiersoccer.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=9216
This issue includes:
<b> **$100 fundraising winner (Waterdoc's) Top 10 reason NOT to vote for McSame (with Pictures Now Included)!!!
**No public financing
**A whole bunch of Obama Blogger's Top 10 Lists
**A warm welcome for Bush
**Some of the funniest pictures of McCain on the Web!
**and more... </b>
If you enjoy it, please let me know :)
If you Really Enjoy it, donate at least $1.00 to my fundraising page!
Peace, Love, Obama 08!!!
Here is how the contest will work :)
Give me your TOP 10 Reasons NOT to vote for McCain....
you MUST post your entry into the contest on THIS blog (so I can find them all)
you must do it in the David Lettermen style (10 to 1)
The winner will be selected tonight no later then 10pm PST...(my 13 yr old and myself will pick the winner.)
The winner will get $100.00 put in their fundraiser tonight by me :)
Here is the format to follow:
TOP 10 REASONS NOT TO VOTE FOR JOHN MCCAIN:
#10...
#9...
#8...
#7...
#6...
#5...
#4...
#3...
#2...
and the #1 reason not to vote for McCain is!.....
GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE CONTESTANTS :)
The winner will also have their top 10 posted in the next Political Pulse issue!
LOVE, PEACE, OBAMA!!!!!
Here is the link my friends for my 4th installment of Political Pulse!!! :)
<b> this issue includes:
**Is HOPE over-rated????
**Gore endorsement
**Lots of YOUR responses on the question of the day
**A TON of FUNNY pictures that will maky you LOL!! </b>
Here is the Link-
http://washingtonpremiersoccer.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=159834#159834
Hope you enjoy it! I sure have fun making them for you! (last issue had 233 views, let's get to 300 this week) ;)
Love, Peace, Obama!
The 3rd installment of the "political pulse" has been posted now....
Here is the link:
http://washingtonpremiersoccer.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=9147
This issue includes a great tit for tat piece with our very own blogger MARIZZA going toe to toe vs a McCain fan!!!!
As some of you know I am trying to do Newsletters on my local forum about politics, and I am VERY PRO OBAMA!!!! In the sense of "fairness" I asked people to send me some positive stuff (in their opinion) on John McCain. The Crap below is what they sent me. PLEASE HELP me by giving me the Accurate information to combat this hogwash....Please Answer all the negative stuff he sent me so I can "Put Him In His Place" :)
Here is what he sent:
Why McCain???? Well, probably the single biggest reason to vote for McCain is because your other choice is Obama! Here's some things you may not know about Obama... Obama “worked” as a Civil Rights activist in Chicago, but has never held a productive job. He has never even run a corner hot dog stand, or met a payroll, or managed anything besides his political offices and his speeches. Now he wants you to believe that he should be CEO of the most powerful and complex nation in the world, and be Commander In Chief of our armed forces??? I think not. For twenty years he’s gone to an “afrocentric” church that hates whites, hates jews, and blames America for all the worlds perceived faults. He then repeatedly covers up for the pastor and the church. He claims that he could not confront his pastor, yet he would like you and I to believe that he has the ability to confront North friggin Korea, Iran, etc.???? Yeah right!!!! Obama's father deserted him and his mother when he was very young, and went back to Kenya. His mother turned around and married an Indonesian Moslem and they all went to Jakarta Indonesia where Barrack was enrolled in a Moslem school. Yes, I am as glad as anyone we have freedom of religion in this country, but do you really want a man who was brought up in Moslem schools running our country right now? I didn't think so. If that alone isn't enough to get you to vote for McCain, then here are some additional reasons why you should: Election 2008: What's at Stake? America Faces a Dangerous, Relentless Enemy in the War Against Islamic Extremists - We face an enemy that has repeatedly attacked us and remains committed to killing Americans and the destruction of our values. This election is about who is best prepared to lead and defend our nation and its global allies as Commander-in-Chief from day one. This election is about making sure we have the experienced leadership to guide us to victory in this war, protect the nation against future terrorist attacks, and support our troops and first responders who are on the frontlines of the war. This election will decide whether we choose to fight or announce surrender. It will decide whether we have a president who dangerously weakens U.S. security or strengthens it; whether we will flinch and retreat or fully engage the enemy on multiple fronts. We need decisive leadership with the vision and experience to guide our country and the world through this challenge. Having a courageous Commander-in-Chief who is willing to lead us in this war, rally our democratic allies and defeat our enemy to secure a broader peace is what's at stake in this election. America is at an Economic Crossroads - Government spending is out of control. A Democrat elected President will join hands with a tax-and-spend Democratic Congress and subject Americans to enormous tax increases. Even now, the tax code is too complex and too burdensome. Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid - the government's promises to seniors and those in need - must be modernized. Too many American workers are unprepared by non-performing schools and shackled by outdated government employment assistance programs. America needs experienced leadership to guide the U.S. economy to greater prosperity, control government spending, keep taxes low, save Social Security and protect the American worker. Americans want a leader willing to offer straight talk and make the hard calls necessary to ensure a brighter future for our children and grandchildren. The long-term strength of our economy and financial stability of American households are what's at stake in this election. Americans have Lost Faith and Trust in their Government - Americans have lost trust that their government and its elected officials will serve the Nation's interest and not their own. Special interests have too much influence in Washington. Americans want a courageous leader who will stand up to the trial lawyers and labor bosses and other special interests, govern by principle rather than political expedience, keep their promises, and solve problems instead of leaving them for our children. Restoring Americans' confidence in their government is what's at stake in this election. Americans Want Judges who will Strictly Interpret the Law and not Legislate from the Bench - The next president will appoint many federal judges and perhaps even a Supreme Court justice. The recent victory on partial birth abortion is an example of how important the Supreme Court is in protecting our values and interpreting the law as it is written. America needs a president who will provide strong moral leadership. A Democrat president will appoint judges who make law with disregard for the will of the people, but to the cheers of those advancing a liberal social agenda. America needs a leader who recognizes that that the people and states should decide what's best, not the courts. The future of the U.S. Supreme Court is what's at stake in this election. What are the Bold Solutions? Winning the War Against Islamic Extremists. Radical Islamic extremists are a relentless threat to America, its citizens, and the values we share. In the words of the al Qaeda leadership, Iraq is the central battleground of this war. We face a fork in the road. John McCain will pursue our opportunity for victory in Iraq, strengthen our hand in the larger war against Islamic extremists, and make our nation more secure. Democrats will fold our tents, embolden our enemies, throw the region into instability, and increase the risks faced on our home soil. To concede defeat now would strengthen al Qaeda, empower Iran and other hostile powers in the Middle East, unleash a full scale civil war in Iraq that could lead to genocide, and destabilize the entire region as neighboring powers come to the aid of their favored factions. John McCain is best prepared to lead and defend our nation and its global allies as Commander-in-Chief from day one. He has the experience and leadership to defeat our enemy and secure a broader peace. Reforming Health Care for All Americans. Real reform will put families in the driver's seat of our health care system. The road to reform does not lead through Washington and a hugely expensive, bureaucratic, government-controlled system. John McCain will harness competition to offer more affordable insurance options for as many Americans as possible, leveraging the innovation and cost-effectiveness of our nation's firms to put an end to existing rigid, unfriendly bureaucracies. He will build a national market where insurance is more available, portable, and accessible across state lines; in which patients' rights are respected and their information is under their control; and one in which people may save more in tax-exempt Health Savings Accounts. He will assist those who need help in getting private insurance. John McCain will provide incentives for a national market - including the reimportation of pharmaceuticals - that offer greater transparency about effective patient care, options for preventative care and therapies, and prices so that competition makes it easier for families to navigate toward quality and low cost. He will demand reform to medical malpractice laws to curb abusive lawsuits that squeeze doctors, prevent innovation, and drive up the cost of health care. We need more transparency of prices and quality measures so that patients can make informed choices. Reforming Government. Americans have lost trust that their government and its elected officials will serve the Nation's interest and not their own. Special interests have too much influence in Washington. John McCain will bring spending under control, veto wasteful, pork-barrel spending bills every time, and keep taxes low. He will reform a tax code that is too complex and too burdensome. John McCain will modernize Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. He will bring accountability, choice and competition to underperforming schools, so our children are equipped to take the best jobs of the 21st century. John McCain is the only leader willing to make the hard calls necessary to restore faith in our government and build a brighter future for our children and grandchildren. John McCain...Courageous Service, Experienced Leadership, Bold Solutions.
PLEASE HELP ME GIVE SMART ACCURATE EDUCATED ANSWERS TO THIS RIDICULOUS EMAIL I RECEIVED....THANK YOU FRIENDS!!! :)
I have just posted my second installment of "The Political Pulse"...
Here is the link-
http://washingtonpremiersoccer.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=9109
Let me know if you enjoy it!
MANY of you bloggers are in the newsletter with your answers to my questions, or funny posts you made :)
A link will also be made on my blog soon....
Much Love!!!!!!!!!!
Here is the link to my first ever Political Pulse!
A lot of YOU are in it as well :)
Here is the Link:
http://washingtonpremiersoccer.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=9086
(I will post a new blog with a link after each newsletter is published)
What my picture means in my "photo" area.
It is a new program that we have come up with here in Washington on WPS (washington premier soccer) that is like a "prayer circle/aka/good thoughts circle"....
We have always prayed or had good thoughts for anyone in need, or sick, or injured in our soccer community, but we just finally "put a name" to what we do.
Here is the link to the post that announced the "WPS - Family Circle Foundation"...enjoy:
http://washingtonpremiersoccer.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=8439
Help keep the Barack love alive...
There is a Soccer site in Washington state called; WPS (washington premier soccer)....
On that site (even though it is 99% about soccer in Washington), there is a section about politic's, etc....I try to stir up love for Barack all the time.
If you have an extra minute or two, register on the site and post for Barack!!! :)
Here is the Link to one of the first posts there about Barack and Iowa:
http://washingtonpremiersoccer.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=7194
