Last night Obama disgraced our nation.
His speech keeps rolling around in my head. I am so tight.
"Our security is at risk." False.
We're gonna fight but hey we will be out in a year or so. WTF?
I worked tirelessly for Obama last year even tho if you looked at my profile you wouldn't think so cause Obama's people have gone CIA on the people who helped him the most.
The scariest thing? He was a hero for millions of us but for African-Americans? Not me but for those who are, they will be hurt the most because rich white men will make too many Americans think black people can't rule, can't handle power, can't make a decision, can't do what they said they are going to do.
So Obama has not only put our military at risk, he has drowned African-Americans.
I was going to volunteer for Obama again and help "him" with health care reform but now I am going to join an anti-war movement.
I have a strong voice and a strong mind. That's what helped Obama get elected. My voice, your voice but he punked us.
So much more to say but I can't waste my time on Obama anymore - I am out.
Alisa Bellettini
My stomach was in knots.
I paced.
I smoked too many cigarettes.
Drank too much caffeinated tea.
In short, I was a mess.
I thought about those undecided voters I had written about to 40 people & wondered could they take O down?
When Niki Sutton asked us to call people in Nevada & Colorado, I couldn't do it. I would not have been able to form a sentence.
I flipped channel faster than a guy & for the first time couldn't even laugh when Jon Stewart's special came on.
Invitations to parties & bars were ignored because how do you show up to a party with your desk, map, cigarettes, tea, bananas, red & blue pen, kleenex box & bottle of water? Ha!
When Obama was declared the winner I wept.
I thought McCain gave a very dignified speech. I hope Mrs. Palin won't be seen or heard from in a long time. The lies she repeated over & over about Obama were disgraceful.
When Obama came on stage I knew there were people all over the world who were thinking "finally, America has come to her senses."
Humble as ever, our new President stated his case. He cannot do this alone my friends. Every single day we have to reach out to people who have less than us, who need our help, our voice, our passion.
Not just college students so they can go to college but every single one of us needs to volunteer our time.
Pick your passion. Google volunteers if you don't know what you want to do - but do something.
We have the chance to make America war-free, debt-free & poor-free.
Let's start now!
Love,
Alisa Marie
At 8p last night I spoke with Pamela in Charlotte, North Carolina.
I began the campaign script.
Me: Hi, my name is Alisa
Before I said another word...
Pamela: Who do you want me to vote for?
Me: Obama!
Pamela: Done!
Alisa: Thank you so very much. Would you please spread the word to your family & friends?
Pamela: Done that!
Alisa: I know it's getting late but perhaps you would like to go on-line & make calls?
Pamela: Happy to!
Alisa: You made my day!
Pamela: Glad to hear it. Goodbye!
Out of all the states I have called this year, North Carolina was my biggest challenge. Or was it Ohio?
There were a lot of people who refused to speak with me & I can get just about anyone to converse.
I made 703 calls in Wisconsin & have to say at times they felt like neighbors. They were friendly & listened because at this point they did not know anything about Mr. Obama.
Went on to make thousands of calls but Wisconsin was special. I always liked people in the Mid-West.
I wrote hundreds of letters to people asking them to donate money.
I wrote to friends & colleagues when Palin jumped in. I wrote friends last week asking them to spread the word.
One friend wrote & said it will be so rewarding for you when Barak wins. I was startled. It was never about me. It was always about him.
Last night O said the people he has met have inspired him. He has inspired me in countless ways. More than any other presidential candidate in my life.
I live in Spanish Harlem in New York City. When I went to the bodega this morning, the Arab cashier, the Mexican cook & the African-American superintendent were undecided. While I was waiting for my egg sandwich, I spoke. Didn't walk out of there until I had the cashier & the cook promise to vote for O. The African-American said "All politicians say they are gonna do something different & they never do." Didn't waste my time on him. Not because I wasn't passionate but I knew it was time to get home & start sending postcards THINKMTV.COM has set up to send to people.
This I know: Barack Obama is the man to save our country. When he says he will wake up every single morning & work for us, I don't doubt him for a second. Will the war in Iraq end with Obama in office? Yes. In Afghanistan? Who has even won there?
Will he tax the rich & help the poor? ABSOLUTELY.
Will he set up a new healthcare systems? Yes but not right away.
Will he inspire people of all ages to volunteer? YES.
There's so much more but this is a precious day & I have to spread the word in every way I can.
God Bless Ameria!
AMB
