(This is a good post that was sent to me. If you're looking for my original statement, it has fallen to another page at the beginning of my blog posts here - check for a link at the bottom of this page. If you're looking for photos from the Walk4Change, see http://www.diversity4obama.org/ )THE FACTS:WILL OBAMA RAISE YOUR TAXES?-- The Obama plan provides three times as much tax relief for middle class families as the McCain plan.According to the Washington based "Tax Policy Center"-- Under the Obama plan, middle class families will see their taxes cut - and no family making less than $250,000will see their taxes increase. http://www.Obama.com-- Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan - a lifelong Republican and longtime friend of Sen. John McCain - said the country can not afford $3.3 trillion of tax cuts proposed by McCain without corresponding spending reductions. Bloombergreports.comWHAT HAS OBAMA DONE TO SUPPORT WOMEN'S ISSUES?-- Obama has received a voting record of 100% from NARAL Pro Choice America-- Obama has advocated for women by actively supporting each of the following issues and legislation that McCain has routinely voted against:- Roe v. Wade - Equal Pay for Equal Work - Women's Health Initiatives - Stricter Domestic Violence Laws - Supplemental Childcare FundsWHO WILL IMPROVE THE STATE OF OUR ECONOMY?"I have a great belief that the fundamentals of our economy are very strong."John McCain, September 15, 2008As of September 16, 2008:-- Unemployment rate is 5-1/2% -- 49,000 jobs were lost last month-- 1,000,000 homes are in foreclosure -- The U.S. owes more than nine trillion dollars in debtCNN, September 16, 2008-- Republican Sen. Phil Gramm, a member of the Senate Budget Committee from 1989-2003, is likely to be Treasury Secretary in a McCain administration. Gramm is the author of the laws deregulating banking.-- Data show average annual growth of real gross national product of 1.64 percent per capita under Republican presidents versus 2.78 percent under Democrats since the 1940's. That 1.14 point difference, if maintained for eight years, would yield 9.33 percent more income per person, which is a lot more than almost anyone can expect from a tax cut. New York Times, August 30,2008HOW WILL CHANGES IN THE SUPREME COURT AFFECT AMERICANS?During the next four years, there is the potential for appointing three new Supreme Court Justices.-- McCain says he would put conservatives on Supreme Court Washington Post, May 7, 2008-- John McCain believes Roe v. Wade is a flawed decision that must be overturned. John McCain.com-- The Court's upcoming cases touch on the issues of abortion, affirmative action and air pollution, in addition to immigration and patent law. Morning Edition, NPR, October 2, 2008WHICH CANDIDATE PROVIDES THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLAN?"The Obama health plan outperforms the McCain plan in coverage and efficiency."The Urban Institute/Brookings Institution Tax Policy Center, May 23, 2008McCAIN'S VIEW ON THE SURGE AND U.S. VICTORY IN IRAQ?The outgoing commander of U.S. Troops, Gen. David Petraeus, said that recent security gains were "not irreversible" and that the U.S. still faced a "long struggle." Petraeus said that he would never declare victory there. "This is not the sort of struggle where you take a hill, plant the flag and go home to a victory parade... it's not war with a simple slogan."BBC, September 11, 2008CONFIRMED AMERICAN DEATHS:* 4,094CONFIRMED AMERICAN CASUALTIES:* 30,182*as of Sept. 16, 2008COST OF WAR: $ 341.4 million per dayWILL OBAMA PROTECT ISRAEL?-- A letter decrying criticism of claims that Obama is not a supporter of Jewish causes has been signed by: Top executives of the American Jewish Committee, the Reform movement, the Anti-Defamation League, the American Jewish Congress, the National Council of Jewish Women, the Phoenix Jewish News, the Orthodox Union, the Jewish Council of Public Affairs, the United Jewish Communities and the Simon Wiesenthal Center.Obama has been endorsed by the Jewish Council for Education and Research.Phoenix Jewish News, January 25, 2008WHICH CANDIDATE IS MOST LIKELY TO BRING ABOUT TRUE CHANGE IN WASHINGTON?McCain has been in D.C. since 1982, and has voted with Bush 90% of the time.Washington Post, September 16, 2008Obama was the Senate's point person on ethics reform, and sponsored or co-sponsored the bills that made up what the Washington Post called "the strongest ethics legislation to emerge from Congress yet."All legislative actions can be verified on The Library of Congress website: http://thomas.loc.gov/McCAIN REPEATEDLY STATES THAT OBAMA OPPOSES OFF-SHORE DRILLING AND NUCLEAR POWER."I still don't believe that (off-shore drilling) is a particularly meaningful short-term or long-term solution...I am willing to consider it if it's necessary to actually pass a comprehensive plan...In addition, we'll find safer ways to use nuclear power and store nuclear waste. And we'll invest in the technology that will allow us to use more coal, America's most abundant energy source, with the goal of creating five 'first-of-a-kind' coal-fired demonstration plants with carbon capture and sequestration." http://www.BarackObama.comWHERE DO THE VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES STAND ON GLOBAL WARMING?-- Gov. Sarah Palin does not believe that climate change is caused by human behavior.ABC News.com August 29, 2008-- The science is clear: Human activities are changing our climate, and Senator Biden continues to lead the fight for responsible management of our environment. <http://biden.senate.gov/>Biden.senate.govJUDGMENT?
-- The first crucial decision a presidential candidate makes is the selection of a running mate.Even leading Republicans are wary of Governor Palin's domestic and foreign policy experience. Republican Senator Chuck Hagel was asked if he thought Palin could lead the country if GOP presidential nominee John McCain could not? "I think it's a stretch to, in any way to say that she's got the experience to be president," http://www.startribune.com September 18,2008BECAUSE OF THESE FACTS I AM VOTING FOR BARACK OBAMA.I BELIEVE HE IS THE BEST CANDIDATE TO INSURE THE WELL-BEING OF MY FAMILY, MY COUNTRY AND THE WORLD.http://www.ObamaMoms.org
Do you wish you could do more, like me? I've been trying to spread the word via the internet. I was sent a great video and an article about it, so I wrote about it in my blog as if it wasn't about Obama, because the people in states who haven't voted yet, many are undecided, so I entitled it by part of the title of the video "Obama vs. Clinton" and maybe more of those undecideds will look at it. In my previous post about the campaign, an undecided from NC replied (I'm assuming others read & didn't reply). So they are out there searching. If you have a blog other than on Obama's site and, especially if you don't have the time to go to other states, special events, or meetings, you might want to post something like this in your blog (feel free to copy): http://uu-mom.livejournal.com/59693.htmlMy previous post with another video which got the response is here: http://uu-mom.livejournal.com/59315.html
Just a suggestion. I hope you're all doing what you can.- Joyce
Barack Obama Supporters Come In All Types by Elizabeth Wagele; YOUR ENNEAGRAM TYPE INDIVIDUAL OBAMA CARTOON IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR BLOG OR WEB SITE
I'd like help people get to the polls to vote. Please spread the word in your community or to your email addresses of people in southern Prince George's County. Tell them: If you're registered to vote & going to a polling place in southern Prince George's Co., please let Joyce Dowling know if you need a ride. She's even willing to watch a child while you vote if needed (she's a fingerprinted substitute teacher trained in early childhood development). You can call her at 301-782-9922.
Please spread the word.
This is not an official Obama campaign event. I will drive Republicans or anyone, but it happens that my car is covered with Obama stickers.
Officially, the campaign wants us to do things that I don't feel up to doing, but I hope you can help:
SATURDAY Feb. 9 Canvassing opportunities: http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/mdhome
in Suitland: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/4r7r2
in College Park: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/4r59c
in Lanham: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/4r7rs
in Largo: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/4r74p
in Greenbelt: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/4r7ry
Phonebanking this weekend: http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/phonebankmap
and Sat. in Lanham: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/4rfxk
Mon. at College Park rally: http://my.barackobama.com/collegepark
And, of course, at the polls on Tues.: check the Prince George's groups at my.barackobama.com or call Ryan Cooper 843.601.6087.
ONE LAST ADDITION:
I was notified today that Academy-Award nominated actress Alfre Woodard will be at the law of office of Karen Pope-Onwukwe tomorrow to get a select group of women energized about supporting Barack Obama. Date: Sat., Feb. 9, 2008Time: 4:45 pm to 6:00pmPlace: Law Office of Karen Pope Onwukwe 9801 Greenbelt Rd., Suite 103B Lanham, MD 20706 301-927-3145 Thanks for passing this message along.
I posted in my personal blog and submitted it to the Maryland Blog Carnival.
I had a civic-related meeting at my house last night & two undecideds picked up Barack Obama magnets that I was giving away. I've also ordered a yard sign.
My health and busy life doesn't allow me to attend other Obama events or make phone calls, but go to the Events link and help out if you can or find other ways to help. Of course, he also needs funds, too.
"...Maryland's large population of African-Americans and affluent white liberals could tilt the state to Obama. The hot congressional primary in a mostly black district in Prince George's and Montgomery counties figures to boost African-American turnout even higher...." (more here)
I hope everyone has plans to help between now & Feb. 12 or especially on Feb. 12!
Check out all the blog posts about Obama in the Prince George's Bloggersphere - click link here
copyright Ray Kaselua, Families for Obama, 2007
Families for Obama is offering this unique recipe book for a donation of your choosing. It's 117 pages long with unique graphics, photos of contributors, families, and Obama supporters, and quotes besides recipes. There's a photo of me in there with my Obama t-shirt (not seen anywhere else - exclusive to this book) and I contributed 3 recipes - all Zone balanced 30-30-40 recipes in 3 different categories. You go here to donate. If you don't find the link to go to download the recipe book, let me know after you've given a donation. For close friends and family, I'm offering to print it out.
Pass it on.
There's still space at the party sponsored by the Prince George's chapter of Women for Obama - all welcome! Let's start the New Year right by celebrating Obama's win in Iowa. More information & to register, go to: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/4vg2j
Please spread the word!
- Joyce Dowling
Prince George's Co. Chapter is trying to raise at least $5,000 to give to Barack Obama when he comes next week.
Prince George's Co. for Obamac/o Karren Pope9801 Greenbelt RoadGreenbelt, MD 20781For additional information, please call the PG Chair, Karren Pope at phone #301-560-1152.Please make the check payable to Obama for America.
