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Join Envirobama.com for Green Matters on Earth Day!

By Amie - Apr 15th, 2008 at 3:42 pm EDT

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EnvirObama is a completely grassroots endeavor, started by a group of strangers who were brought together by their concern for the environment and the fact that they recognize that Barack Obama is the only candidate with enough visionary leadership to tackle the immense environmental challenges of the 21st century.

EnvirObama was formed by members of Environmentalists for Obama to encourage voters, the media, and the 2008 presidential candidates to recognize the vital importance of addressing issues affecting our environment. We realize Senator Obama hasn't addressed every environmental issue that plagues our world, and many of us even feel like he could do better in some areas, but despite our differences, each of us believes that he is willing to listen and make changes based on sound judgment, rather than special interests and party politics.

At this stage in the presidential race, there are not a lot of ways to attract attention, however, the Obama campaign has garnered great media recognition due to the impressive size of his campaign rallies and his unsurpassed online fund raising success. Our idea is to combine concern for the environment with Barack Obama's wide appeal and extensive grassroots support by recruiting people to make an official campaign donation in support of Barack Obama and the environment, on Earth Day - April 22, 2008, to show that green matters!. The success of this endeavor will show that the environment, while usually relegated to the bottom of the list of people's top ten concerns, is in fact a strong viable issue in the 2008 campaign.

GREEN MATTERS: We are the change we've been waiting for!

PURPOSE: The "Green Matters" event is a grassroots organized one-day mass donation with the sole purpose of bringing the ENVIRONMENT into the forefront of the 2008 Presidential race.

HOW IT WORKS: The "mainstream media" has proven in this election cycle that they will cover how much money the Presidential candidates can, or have raised. Therefore, a massive one-day donation organized around environmental issues, by individuals concerned with the state of the planet, and on a nationally celebrated day of environmental awareness (Earth Day) will penetrate the national dialogue, once again moving the environment to the forefront of Presidential politics.

WHO BENEFITS: Everyone benefits when our environmental issues are discussed on a national stage, therefore anyone concerned about the future of our planet is encouraged to participate in this event regardless of race, age, gender, or political affiliation. However, this event has been organized by independent grassroots supporters of Barack Obama and all donations benefit the Obama campaign. As President, Barack Obama will reduce carbon emissions, encourage developments in clean energy, support next generation biofuels, work to gain oil independence, improve energy efficiency in buildings and restore U.S. leadership on climate change.

visit the following links to sign up, find out more info, and how you can get involved:

http://www.envirobama.com/greenmatters
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/4r89v

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Hunt For A Cure ..another priceless Obama moment

By Amie - Mar 25th, 2008 at 1:26 pm EDT

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Two years ago, my father died of ALS...also known as Lou Gherigs Disease. Prior to his diagnosis he couldn't remember the last time he was sick. He was healthy and happy and the best father anyone could hope for.

During the quick decline in his health a local reporter (Chera Kimiko), who has taken on ALS as her cause, came into our lives. She has proven to be more than just a reporter...but also a friend and a unstoppable advocate. Aside from the many things she does on behalf of ALS patients throughout the year, she organizes a fund raiser called "Hunt for a Cure" We went to the fund raiser dinner this past Saturday. It was an amazing night for so many reasons...but the end (which was an Obama moment) was like the cherry on top!

We sat at a table with two couples we had never met before. Throughout the night we laughed and cheered on the auctions and found that we shared alot in common. The older couple was donating a puppy from the no-kill animal shelter they just started. The younger couple was donating a dinner prepared in the winners home, by the man, who is a personal chef. They asked what I was donating...I said "my dad." Both of their auctions sold for $10,000 each - of which every penny will go to ALS reasearch and outreach....their contrbuitions (and the generous bidders) mean more to me than they could imagine.

At the end of the night a photographer came over to take our picture and we gathered together...I had my purse on my shoulder, which happened to have my big Obama button on it. One of our new friends shouted "HA! they're Obama supporters - now wonder we hit it off so well!!" Come to find out...both couples were also Obama supporters.

I went home with the most amazing feeling...one I have felt before - the feeling that the skies the limit!

here is some photos (the small one is the group photo, the other two are my dad)

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No Stone Unturned

By Amie - Mar 15th, 2008 at 9:10 am EDT

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When I think back over the time since I first heard Barack Obama debate the many other candidates running for president to today, when I watched this video...

I realized.... that he leaves no stone unturned.

He doesn't merely issue statements when it is appropriate, he does not merely react to the futile attempts to discredit him, he does not merely "toot his own horn"

Barack Obama and the team he has built are constantly putting information into the hands of the people. He listens to the millions who log onto his site each day and express their frustrations, their pride, their fears, and their concerns, the campaign team (who has yet to falter), and most of all he listens to his intuition.

He does not leave ___________ to speak on his behalf, he does not say just enough to leave a shadow of a doubt or simply tell us something is "regrettable"

I am proud of Barack Obama...I feel connected to him, as if we're related somehow....if only through the common bond of being different. He isn't just the politician that I'm voting for or even the politician that I want other people to vote for - he is a person who I have spent a great deal of time thinking about, watching, listening to, reading about, discussing, and working for...

He is a person I believe in, someone I know for a fact to be genuine, honorable, and worthy of a position with which he is able to make a difference. A difference not only in political policy but a difference in how we see ourselves - as people and as a nation.

Can you say that you believe completely in the PERSON you are voting for...that you aren't just voting for him because he is a Republican or because she is a woman (or her husband was a good president etc) or because thats who fits the mold of the presidents of the past decade?

Can you talk for hours to a perfect stranger about your passion for your candidate?

Do you spend a substantial amount of time "doing your homework" on your choice?

Take a moment and set your competitive will aside, breathe deep and cleanse your mind of hate and fear....now think - are you sure about what you thought before?

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Industrial Hemp Advocates for Obama

By Amie - Feb 29th, 2008 at 4:26 pm EST

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You're invited to join a group on My.BarackObama.com:

http://my.barackobama.com/page /group/IndustrialHempAdvocatesforObama

Legalizing industrial hemp has the potential to yield substantial environmental benefits, especially as a substitute for wood in paper making. Industrial hemp yields two-to-four times more pulp per acre under cultivation than do trees. Paper made from industrial hemp is also stronger, able to be recycled more times and longer lasting than paper from trees. Compared to wood, fewer chemicals are required to convert hemp into paper pulp. Industrial hemp also could serve as an environmentally sound substitute for other products: Hemp has valuable qualities as clothing material. It takes color and absorbs moisture better than cotton, is "breathable" and extremely durable, softens when washed and needs little ironing. It can be blended with cotton to obtain the benefits of both fibers. About 30 percent of pesticides used in the United States are sprayed on cotton; hemp, by contrast, can be grown with little or no use of pesticides, herbicides or fungicides, thanks to its natural resistances. Hemp can be used in building materials such as fiber-board. Hemp contains cellulose, a basic building block of many plastics. Hemp could be the basis for a range of plastic products now made from petroleum products. Hemp seed oil could be used for motor oil or as all-purpose lubricant. It may also work as a substitute for petroleum diesel.

Other nations, including the United Kingdom and Germany, already recognize the benefits of industrial hemp, and permit hemp cultivation within their borders. It is time the United States joined the ranks of advanced nations and permitted the domestic production of industrial hemp. Barack Obama's willingness to listen to reason and act based on facts and sound judgment makes him a candidate that cold very well legalize industrial hemp in America. This group is for industrial hemp advocates who support Barack Obama for President.

Thank you for your time and consideration...

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Thank YOU!

By Amie - Feb 29th, 2008 at 2:53 pm EST

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This is my response to John...a fellow Obama supporter and environmentalist who thanked me for my contribution to www.envirobama.com & shared his inspiration with me...

John,

I have always been one to take things into my hands and never one to think anything was beyond my reach - but I have never ever had the slightest inkling that I had any control over the government and/or the decisions it makes. When I had the "ah-ha" moment while watching Mr.Obama - there was no turning back. I saw the possibility of what could be and what SHOULD be and knew that I would take any opportunity within my means to help ensure he is our next president. This is one of many steps in that direction... I am glad that there are others who share my passion and want to make it happen as bad as I do.

What boggles my mind, warms my heart, and puts a smile on my face more than anything... is that every single person that I have met on my Obama journey has been some of the most amazing people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting, people I never would have met otherwise. We have become a society of people who does not reach out, who does not interact with people we don't know. Obama has opened the door for us to reach out to our neighbors far and wide and find common bonds and unite for one cause (the betterment of our nation) - THAT is amazing!

Thank YOU!

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EnvirObama.com - because green matters!

By Amie - Feb 27th, 2008 at 2:41 am EST

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EnvirObama is a completely grassroots endeavor, started by a group of strangers who were brought together by their concern for the environment and the fact that they recognize that Barack Obama is the only candidate with enough visionary leadership to tackle the immense environmental challenges of the 21st century.

EnvirObama was formed by members of Environmentalists for Obama to encourage voters, the media, and the 2008 presidential candidates to recognize the vital importance of addressing issues affecting our environment. We realize Senator Obama hasn't addressed every environmental issue that plagues our world, and many of us even feel like he could do better in some areas, but despite our differences, each of us believes that he is willing to listen and make changes based on sound judgment, rather than special interests and party politics.

At this stage in the presidential race, there are not a lot of ways to attract attention, however, the Obama campaign has garnered great media recognition due to the impressive size of his campaign rallies and his unsurpassed online fund raising success. Our idea is to combine concern for the environment with Barack Obama's wide appeal and extensive grassroots support by recruiting people to make an official campaign donation in support of Barack Obama and the environment, on Earth Day - April 22, 2008, to show that green matters!. The success of this endeavor will show that the environment, while usually relegated to the bottom of the list of people's top ten concerns, is in fact a strong viable issue in the 2008 campaign.

GREEN MATTERS: We are the change we've been waiting for!

PURPOSE: The "Green Matters" event is a grassroots organized one-day mass donation with the sole purpose of bringing the ENVIRONMENT into the forefront of the 2008 Presidential race.

HOW IT WORKS: The "mainstream media" has proven in this election cycle that they will cover how much money the Presidential candidates can, or have raised. Therefore, a massive one-day donation organized around environmental issues, by individuals concerned with the state of the planet, and on a nationally celebrated day of environmental awareness (Earth Day) will penetrate the national dialogue, once again moving the environment to the forefront of Presidential politics.

WHO BENEFITS: Everyone benefits when our environmental issues are discussed on a national stage, therefore anyone concerned about the future of our planet is encouraged to participate in this event regardless of race, age, gender, or political affiliation. However, this event has been organized by independent grassroots supporters of Barack Obama and all donations benefit the Obama campaign. As President, Barack Obama will reduce carbon emissions, encourage developments in clean energy, support next generation biofuels, work to gain oil independence, improve energy efficiency in buildings and restore U.S. leadership on climate change.

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EnvirObama.com - because green matters!

By Amie - Feb 27th, 2008 at 2:41 am EST

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EnvirObama is a completely grassroots endeavor, started by a group of strangers who were brought together by their concern for the environment and the fact that they recognize that Barack Obama is the only candidate with enough visionary leadership to tackle the immense environmental challenges of the 21st century.

EnvirObama was formed by members of Environmentalists for Obama to encourage voters, the media, and the 2008 presidential candidates to recognize the vital importance of addressing issues affecting our environment. We realize Senator Obama hasn't addressed every environmental issue that plagues our world, and many of us even feel like he could do better in some areas, but despite our differences, each of us believes that he is willing to listen and make changes based on sound judgment, rather than special interests and party politics.

At this stage in the presidential race, there are not a lot of ways to attract attention, however, the Obama campaign has garnered great media recognition due to the impressive size of his campaign rallies and his unsurpassed online fund raising success. Our idea is to combine concern for the environment with Barack Obama's wide appeal and extensive grassroots support by recruiting people to make an official campaign donation in support of Barack Obama and the environment, on Earth Day - April 22, 2008, to show that green matters!. The success of this endeavor will show that the environment, while usually relegated to the bottom of the list of people's top ten concerns, is in fact a strong viable issue in the 2008 campaign.

GREEN MATTERS: We are the change we've been waiting for!

PURPOSE: The "Green Matters" event is a grassroots organized one-day mass donation with the sole purpose of bringing the ENVIRONMENT into the forefront of the 2008 Presidential race.

HOW IT WORKS: The "mainstream media" has proven in this election cycle that they will cover how much money the Presidential candidates can, or have raised. Therefore, a massive one-day donation organized around environmental issues, by individuals concerned with the state of the planet, and on a nationally celebrated day of environmental awareness (Earth Day) will penetrate the national dialogue, once again moving the environment to the forefront of Presidential politics.

WHO BENEFITS: Everyone benefits when our environmental issues are discussed on a national stage, therefore anyone concerned about the future of our planet is encouraged to participate in this event regardless of race, age, gender, or political affiliation. However, this event has been organized by independent grassroots supporters of Barack Obama and all donations benefit the Obama campaign. As President, Barack Obama will reduce carbon emissions, encourage developments in clean energy, support next generation biofuels, work to gain oil independence, improve energy efficiency in buildings and restore U.S. leadership on climate change.

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My Story

By Amie - Feb 16th, 2008 at 3:03 pm EST

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I am 33 years old, a mother of four, and like most of our lineage...my husband and I are entrepreneurs. We are both blue collar and green collar...we are uninsured and feel insecure about the future we are leaving for our children.

Until Super Tuesday, I had never voted in any type of government election. I did not grow up with politics and my friends and family never talked politics. I was under the impression that "we the people" had no real control over politicians and policy. Despite my disinterest in politics, I decided to watch one of the first debates...because Hillary Clinton was going up against a group of men and could be our next president - that was interesting and exciting and what inspired me to watch political coverage on my own free will - for the first time ever.

I watched the debate...and by the time it was over I was no longer interested in Hillary Clinton or the possibility of having the first woman for President of the USA. I felt an undeniable connection to Barack Obama and so began my introduction to politics. Since then, I have studied politics, statistics, and history to try and understand how we ended up where we are and how to change where we may be headed. I also read all of Barack Obama's books, I watched all his interviews, I looked into his Senate record, and uncovered the truth behind the ridiculous rumors I kept hearing. With every morsel of information I took in...I was more convinced that Barack Obama is the President our country needs.

It's now been a few months since that first spark of interest and I have spent at least some of every day thinking of ways to help get Senator Obama elected. I have stood on street corners, held meetings, and talked to anyone who would listen about why I am so passionate about working to get Barack Obama nominated, and ultimately elected as our President.

I believe that Barack Obama will be a responsible President that my children can look up to, and most importantly, one who will look out for my children's future, as he looks out for his own. My children have watched my interest in politics grow and have chosen to also get involved in campaigning...like so many others across America - we believe in hope and are looking forward to change.

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You're Invited: Lend a hand to our neighbors in Texas

By Amie - Feb 13th, 2008 at 6:04 pm EST

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VISIBILITY: Lend a hand to our neighbors in Texas

Host: Amie Nguyen <amie@earthfriendlygoods.com>
Time: Saturday, February 23
Location: Meet at Lowes in BA then to Atlanta Bread Company (Wichita Falls, TX)

You can view this event at any time by going to:

http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/4rs2y

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YES WE CAN!!!

By Amie - Feb 4th, 2008 at 7:24 pm EST

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me & a few of my "friends" were out at the corner of 71st & Memorial and were interviewed by Channel 2 & 6...

not sure what times it will be on...but I'm guessing both the evening and night editions of the news.

Also...check out my letter to the editor in the Tulsa World (if you do...please leave comments!)

Armed with Hope

Here is the news coverage that I recorded off my TV (sorry about the quality)

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What you can do between now & polls closing....

By Amie - Feb 4th, 2008 at 6:18 pm EST

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We have just a few hours before polls close...lets make the most of it!

If you can't get away from your home/office, you can send out emails make phone calls, or just talk to the people you intereact wiht throughout your day.

A group of us will be meeting at 41st & Yale tomorrow (SUPER TUESDAY) at 11AM. We will likely move locations throughout the day....but we plan to be visible for most of the day (until 6). If you can't get to 41st & Yale between 11 - 12 please call me 277-6299 and I will let you know where we are at the time you want to meet up with us.

As for watch parties...there are two:

The Brook Restaurant
Time: Tuesday, February 5 at 5:00 PM Duration: 5 hours Host: Mary Morgan Contact Phone: 918 361 9651 Location: The Brook Restaurant (Tulsa, OK) 3401 S Peoria
Tulsa, OK 74105
The Tulsa County Democratic Party Watch
(this one is for ALL democrats & it is VERY important that Obama supports are there to show their support for Obama and speak with the media about their reactions to the polls)

Time: 7PM
CWA Union Hall
4174 S. 118 E. Ave.
near 43rd & Garnett

If you need signs or stickers or flyers or have questions about voting etc please call or go by the Democratic Party Headquarters

3930 E 31st St
Tulsa, OK 74135
(918) 742-2457

Alternately ....you can contact me if you need anything.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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It's impossible to imagine

By Amie - Feb 3rd, 2008 at 6:59 pm EST

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I really don't see how he can not win.

I know its possible BUT it seems impossible.

I have tried to image what life will be like if he doesn't get the nomination or presidency and it's really hard to imagine. Where will all this energy go...these people who've come together for the greater good - I just don't know.

he's going to win - he HAS to!

your thoughts?

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Maria Shriver endorses Obama

By Amie - Feb 3rd, 2008 at 6:01 pm EST

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The California First Lady will make a surprise appearance on-stage at the Sunday event, backed by the candidate’s wife Michelle Obama, talk show host Oprah Winfrey and Shriver’s cousin Caroline Kennedy

yes...the terminators (who endorsed mccain) wife.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/03/maria-shriver-to-endorse-obama/

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On the corner of 71st & Memorial...

By Amie - Feb 3rd, 2008 at 10:55 am EST

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That's where I spent most of my day yesterday.... I had contemplated how we could best represent Obama to the most people in a short amount of time and the corner of 71st & Memorial came to mind. I asked some other Obama supporters to join me and a group decided it sounded like a great idea, so we headed over. We had a few young people say some overtly ignorant things (a few others just gave us the thumbs down if they disagreed) but over all the response was great. We had people pull over and ask for stickers and yard signs and lots of waves and smiles and thumbs up. Within about an hour a few cars full of Huckabee supporters took over the other corners and thought it appropriate to tell us something to the effect of: " we pray to jesus christ that you will be saved" The the Hillary supporters and a very few Ron Paul enthusiasts came to make their choice known. I wonder where McCain & Romney's people were?

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one person at a time

By Amie - Feb 1st, 2008 at 4:28 pm EST

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I am converting people one at a time...

I figure if I convert one they will convert one and so it goes...the momentum of change is in full motion.

The most common comments are : but he is MUSLUM or I don't like his name

It really does not take much common sense to conclude that those two excuses are pretty rediculous.

Today, while trying to convince my mother...I let myself slip (I've been trying not to say anything which could be construed as negative) and said -

"the difference between the rumors about Obama and the rumors about Hillary is...the ones about Hillary are true - the ones about Obama are not!"

We have just a few days left and it seems, more often than now, that the people who are undecided are under informed and just need some justification/reassurance to sway them in the direction of Obama.

If you don't have any Obama "gear" make some! Just like ahand written note is more meaningful than a computer printed letter - a hand made sign/shirt/sticker can make more impact than a glossy manufactured item.

for the most simple, but effective, gear you can...write ASK ME WHY I'M VOTING for OBAMA for PRESIDENT on duck tape and stick it on your back :)

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You might be asking yourself why....

By Amie - Feb 1st, 2008 at 3:03 pm EST

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why is this Amie person posting so many Obama bulletins?
why does she have so many Obama pages on her top friends?
why does she have Obama posters taped to the back of her car?
why does she wear an Obama button everywhere she goes?
why can't she stop talking about this Obama guy?

well...my dear friend...let me tell you why!

I have never in my life EVER cared about politics...until now. The state of our country and the morality/values of our people led me to wonder if it was within my ability to make a difference, to be a part of the change that I believe needs to happen to get our country back on the right track. It seemed overwhelming and out of reach...then I watched a debate, all the while, figuring I'd be bored out of my mind and would quickly see through the B.S. that all these high and mighty crooked politicians were trying to feed the people.

THEN I saw something that contradicted my assumptions, my experience, and my overall feeling about politics/politicians.

I saw authenticity
I saw someone who I could identify with
I saw a person who was an effective communicator

I saw Barack Obama

At that point I knew that my opinion and level of involvement in politics would be forever changed. Since then I have not had a single doubt about my initial thoughts and feelings regarding my choice for president.

Every time I've seen him speak, everything I've heard said about him, all his books I've read, all his blog updates....have only further confirmed my decision. If that weren't enough....every time I have an "Obama Encounter" with an average everyday citizen (who I might not have interacted w/ had we not been Obama supporters) has been amazing. The people who support Obama for president are people who have chosen to disregard false rumors about his religion, prejudice against his name, and various other insignificant excuses to see this person for what he has the potential to be : One of the few amazing leaders this country has had....someone who can get us back on the right track.

Here are two random facts that people who haven't seriously considered Obama tend to be surprised about:

Barack Obama's mom's name was Stanley....no, not her last name - her FIRST name. She probably figured that having a "weird" name made her more resilient and therefore it wouldn't be a hindrance for her son to have a "weird" name.

The Obama campaign raked in 32 million dollars in the month of January....from small donations from regular citizens like you and me (most people donate less than $100).

If you have any questions about Obama or want to help spread the word, but aren't sure how... please let me know and I will be happy to help.

Feel free to re-post this ...

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Events that I am hosting in Tulsa, this weekend

By Amie - Feb 1st, 2008 at 2:26 pm EST

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Broken Arrow & South Tulsa Citizens for Change (Meeting)

Due to the overwhelming response from the 01/26/08 meeting, we will meet again on 02/02/08.

Meet others in Broken Arrow & South Tulsa to discuss how we can help encourage others in our area to vote for Senator Obama on February 5th and beyond. This meeting will give us an opportunity to talk about what we are doing and what else we can do between now and February 5th to ensure we have the opportunity to elect him in November.

We will meet in the meeting room of Panera Bread at 71st & Garnett. I will have fliers, stickers, and ideas to help us get the word out in our community. I look forward to meeting you and joining you in this exciting endeavor.

Time:    Saturday, February 2 at 8:45 AM
Duration:    45 minutes
Host:    Amie Nguyen
Contact Phone:    9182776299
Location:
Panera Bread Meeting Room (Tulsa, OK)
11123 East 71st Street
Tulsa, OK 74133

http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/4rzpb

Visibility: Chinese New Year Celebration (Meeting)

We will meet at the annual Chinese/Vietnamese New Year celebration to encourage attendees to consider supporting Obama on February 5th. This is a great event to bring friends and family to...there is power in numbers!

There will be a traditional lion dance and fire crackers to keep away "evil spirits" and welcome in good luck for the new year.

I will be contacting the media, so be sure to wear your Obama gear &/or bring your signs.

Time:    Sunday, February 3 at 12:15 PM
Duration:    1 hour
Host:    Amie Nguyen
Contact Phone:    918-277-6299
Location:
Nam Hai Oriental Market (Tulsa, OK)
1924 S Garnett Rd
Tulsa, OK 74128

http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/4rkht

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Good People, Good Times

By Amie - Jan 27th, 2008 at 7:34 pm EST

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Since I've started advertising Obama everywhere I go (poster boards on my car, t-shirts, stickers, etc)...I have had many interactions that I probably wouldn't have had if I hadn't been a moving Obama ad.

The best one yet happened today at.....

Chuck-E-Cheeses...where a kid can be a kid (and an adult can get a headache!)

I was at the salad bar (in my -Hope 2008 Obama- shirt) and a lady & her family approached me.

She tapped me and said " can I ask you a question?"

I said "sure"

she said "ARE YOU FIRED UP?!?"

I said "you have no idea how fired up I am!"

she went on to tell me I was doing a good job and reassured me that Obama's going to win!

I really am thoroughly impressed with the people I've met at the Obama meetings and in random Obama related interactions. They all have an amazing energy about them. They are positive and friendly and eager. I get a feeling from them that, with only one known shared interest (Obama) we would probably enjoy each others company and could easily be friends.

I've never been interested or involved in any other election, so maybe I'm disillusioned...maybe other candidates supporters experience the same thing - but something tells me thats not the case. For a candidate to pull so many different people from so many places together and move them to get involved in the politcal process, long before his taking office is a reality - is, in my opinion, phenominal.

It's almost as if there was this simmering of people just about to boil and along comes Obama to turn down the heat ...

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Letter to Editor: This Tulsan is fired up & ready for change!

By Amie - Jan 27th, 2008 at 3:41 pm EST

Also listed in: Oklahomans for Obama | Tulsans for Obama

I took the suggestion to write a letter to the editor, and am sharing it below. It only takes a few minutes, if you can spare a few...I hope you'll write a letter too!

Dear Tulsa World Editor & Readers,

I have hand painted (by my 11 yr old son) Obama poster boards taped to the back of my car, an Obama shirt for every day of the week, I'm armed with fliers, stickers, and most of all HOPE! Although some people might think I'm a little over zealous with my efforts to encourage others to vote for Senator Obama, I know now...more than ever, the person we elect will profoundly influence my future, but more importantly my children's future. For the first time ever, I am inspired to be interested/involved in politics and feel like my vote and my efforts are worthwhile. I hope many others will join me in getting fired up and taking an active role in creating the changes needed to ensure we all have a better future.

--
Amie C. Nguyen
www.GreenerForum.com
www.EarthFriendlyGoods.com

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Random Acts of Obama

By Amie - Jan 27th, 2008 at 1:04 pm EST

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I have made a point to hang an Obama flyer everywhere I go (if allowed)...I'm calling it "Random Acts of Obama"

I feel like the more people see him and his message, the more they will realize there are alot of people supporting him, and consider joining in the push to make Senator Obama our president in 2008.

I plan to post pictures of some of my Random Acts of Obama here...I encourage others, expecially those who are not able to canvass or call, to try it too!

This is the Vietnamese grocery store (Tulsa, OK) where I hung some Obama flyers. The man gave me a thumbs up and said "OBAMA is GOOD"

He's 3 and he needs a president who will look out for his best interests and be a good role model - he needs Obama!

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