I really appreciate the letter sent out by President Obama....I appreciate the fact that he always reaches out to contact his supporters...here is my reply:
President Obama concisely shot down each and every attack tonight by telling the American people exactly what has been going on. He addressed the death panel lie, the illegal immigrant coverage lie, and specified that no federal dollars would pay for abortions and the federal government will not take over the entire healthcare system. He appealed to the fact that healthcare is not only a social issue but a moral issue and shows the true character of the people of this country. He advised the American people not to listen to tall tales, and irresponsible lies. These bogus claims have been made by politicians who want a career boost by scoring short term political points and who want to kill reform.
Seniors will have the same medicare but it will be solvent. Not a penny of the medicare trust fund will be used to pay for the new plan but waste, fraud, and subsidies padding profits will be identified and dissolved so medicare can be in place for future generations as well as present ones.
Those with healthcare coverage through their job will have NO CHANGE but there will be no denying of coverage for pre-existing conditions, no dropping coverage if ill, and no cap on coverage for a year or for a lifetime. It will limit out of pocket expenses and there will be no extra charge for preventative tests to stop disease before it starts. This will bring more security and stability to existing coverage.
The uninsured will have quality with affordable choices. Small businesses can shop for coverage and insurance companies can compete for these new customers. If you cannot afford these lower costs then you will get tax credits. It will take four years for this to be in place but immediate relief will be offered by giving low cost coverage to people with now jobs now.
Just as we are required to have auto insurance, everyone will be required to have health insurance since each American now pays around 1,000 dollars a year to cover those who show up at the emergency room with no coverage.
Since the waste and fraud will be pared down this will lower our deficit by FOUR TRILLION DOLLARS and will give us greater security and not higher taxes. Since many companies hold a monopoly individual states in our country ( for example there is only one company holding 90% of the policies in Alabama ) these companies drop sick people from their policies, jack up rates to profit, and are rewarded for having the healthiest customers. So to keep insurance comapnies hosnest there will be a not-for profit phase of government insurance.
There was much more information but I thought it was important that President Obama reiterated that no one - not the left, right, or the media should lie or exaggerate the impact of this program. Abuses and suffering need to end and rather than making wild claims, people should work together.
I AM CRYING LIKE A FOOL - I AM SO HAPPY - BARACK - WE LOVE YOU- WE WILL STAND BEHIND YOU ALWAYS - LET US NOT FORGET TO THANK GOD OUR FATHER, THE SON, JESUS, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT FOR ALL OF THE GUIDANCE WE HAVE RECEIVED!!!!LOVE, MARIANNE HERRMANN FROM NEW JERSEY
...but I am a bit nervous only because there were so many very elderly people voting and I was worried that there may be more McCain voters even though I know many elderly voters are for Barack. I hope these elderly people know that Barack would do much better for them and other middle class people - McCain wants to cut Medicare and will be bad for seniors.
It is just that McCain has been so busy stirring up hatred and divisiveness that I worry that some elderly may become confused...these white elderly voters seemed very, very old and infirm. Police were helping them out of their cars and offering to drive them back home. I was wondering since I felt that I had never seen so many very elderly - this was in Bergen County, NJ.
I also called from home last weekend and called today. Some people I talked to said they had received multiple calls. The setup on my computer was really great for calling - easy and clear.
GOOD LUCK, BARACK - I GUESS I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE PRAYING AND WAITING!!
After hearing all of the news stories and looking at the polls yesterday I just began to nervously sing a little song to myself. I am going to sing it on Tuesday when I go to vote. Anyone care to join me???!!??New words by Marianne Herrmann from NJ.
TO THE TUNE OF "CHAPEL OF LOVE" BY THE DIXIE CUPS:
GOING TO THE POLLING PLACE I'M
VOTING FOR BARACK OBAMA
GOING TO THE VOTING BOOTH I'M
OH HOW VERY HAPPY I'LL BE
WHEN HE IS OUR PRES-I-DENT I'M
GOING TO THE POLLING PLACE TODAY!
According to John Weaver, chief political strategist of John McCain's 2000 campaign, if elected, John McCain would find it impossible to govern. McCain has shown disdain if not outright hatred for Obama, and Weaver ( taking the high road ) says McCain "does lack respect" for Barack.
"All campaigns reflect the personality of the candidate," Weaver said, "The problem with the campaign...( is we ) made emotional decisions. That's a relfection of John. He at times makes emotional decisions, and when he does, they are almost always a mistake."
Weaver believed that McCain could only have won by creating a campaign not based on McCain's emotional feelings and asked, " or are the darker forces going to prevail?"
He went on to explain that even IF McCain could possibly win " is he going to be able to govern?..." will he be able to govern after creating a division, hatred by Republicans towards Barack and the Democrats, while facing a Democratic Congress. He would not be able to govern or get any programs or legislation passed. So McCain would be a lame duck if elected.
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The November 3rd TIME magazine has an article by Joe Klein named "Why He's Winning...The Evolution of Barack Obama". It mentioned Barack's July meeting with General Petraeus where Barack said "my job as potential Commander in Chief is to view your counsel through the prism of our overall national security." Barack then discussed the importance of paying needed attention to Afghanistan, the escalating costs of the war in Iraq, and the stress on the militairy due to being called back for multiple tours of duty. "Obama said that the timetable (for withdrawal) would obviously have to be flexible."
The important issue here, of course was that BOTH Bush and MCCain exhibited hero-worship of Petraeus "ABDICATING PRESIDENTIAL RESPONSIBILITY". It was so typical of Bush and McCain and I liken it to their stand on deregulation - shirking responsibility. THIS IS HOW THINGS GET SO DAMAGED. People like Bush and McCain don't do their job - they don't apply themselves but they let someone else do the work WITHOUT OVERSIGHT. In the case of John McCain this would be disastrous with Palin ready and willing to become another Cheney.
Another good quote:" Obama has prospered in this presidential campaign because of the steadiness of his temperament and the judicious quality of his decision-making".
Barack Obama uses crises as "teachable moments" and "speaks to the American people as if they were intelligent adults...like they can understand complexities'. "So he doesn't miss an opportunity for leadership..."
During the recent economic crisis Obama's aides said it would seem more "statesmanlike" for Obama to suspend his campaign as McCain was doing. BUT OBAMA DISAGREED AND DID NOT BELIEVE THAT ADVICE AND THEREBY LET HIS CORRECT INTUITION WIN OUT:
"What seems important or clever or in need of some dramatic moment alot of times just needs reflection and care" said Barack Obama. Obama also mentioned that a president has to multi-task. It was remarked that "THIS SORT OF CLARITY IS NEW". Obama realized that he did not have the power to influence the final outcome so "it was best to stay calm and not oversell his role" while McCain " was the least creative person in the room ...he simply had no ideas or any good questions," SAID A PROMINENT REPUBLICAN
Obama is all about long term solutions rather than quick fixes. "...he has not been childishly egomaniacal...or petulant, in contrast to his opponent"..."He (is) introducing MATURITY.
I was struck by parts of this article that showed Barack's leadership. It mentioned Barack's July meeting with General Petraeus where Barack said "my job as potential Commander in Chief is to view your counsel through the prism of our overall national security." Barack then discussed the importance of paying needed attention to Afghanistan, the escalating costs of the war in Iraq, and the stress on the militairy due to being called back for multiple tours of duty. "Obama said that the timetable (for withdrawal) would obviously have to be flexible."
The important issue here, of course was that BOTH Bush and MCCain exhibited hero-worship AND THEREBY COMPLETE ACCEPTANCE of Petraeus without really going over the details or questioning him thereby "ABDICATING PRESIDENTIAL RESPONSIBILITY". It was so typical of Bush and McCain and I liken it to their stand on deregulation - an attitude of really shirking any responsibility, not thinking things through, and just piling all responsibility on, in this case, Petraeus. THIS IS HOW THINGS GET SO DAMAGED. People like Bush and McCain don't really do their job - they don't really apply themselves but as Bush does with Cheney they let someone else do the work WITHOUT OVERSIGHT. In the case of John McCain this would be disastrous with Palin ready and willing to become another Cheney.
Following this line of thought, Barack Obama uses crises as "teachable moments" and "speaks to the American people as if they were intelligent adults...like they can understand complexities'. "So he doesn't miss an opportunity for leadership..."
During the recent economic crisis Obama's aides were all busy discussing that it would be more "statesmanlike" for Obama to suspend his campaign as McCain was doing. BUT OBAMA DISAGREED AND DID NOT BELIEVE THAT ADVICE AND THEREBY LET HIS CORRECT INTUITION AND STANCE WIN OUT. A perfect quote is:
"What seems important or clever or in need of some dramatic moment alot of times just needs reflection and care" said Barack Obama. Obama also mentioned that a president has to do more than one thing at a time - he has to multi-task. It was remarked that "THIS SORT OF CLARITY IS NEW". Obama realized that he did not have the power to influence the final outcome so "it was best to stay calm and not oversell his role" while McCain " was the least creative person in the room ...he simply had no ideas or any good questions," SAID A PROMINENT REPUBLICAN.
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Finally, Barack Obama is all about long term solutions rather than quick fixes that wind up costing the taxpayers more. "...he has not been childishly egomaniacal...or petulant, in contrast to his opponent"..."He (is) introducing a quality to American politics that we haven't seen in quite sometime:MATURITY."
The November 3rd issue of TIME magazine has an article by Joe Klein named "Why He's Winning...The Evolution of Barack Obama".
I was all signed up for a rally yesterday and wound up spending 2 hours waiting ( there was an emergency ) in my doctor's office instead BUT - the good news was that CNN was on and everyone in the crowded room was watching and discussing. They zeroed in on me since I had Obama stickers all over my pocketbook.
I was very surprised to find that some people STILL ( and this is Bergen County,NJ ) actually thought that Barack Obama was not born in this country - I told them it was a matter of record and they could go on the site and check along with checking independent news sources. An elderly couple who was for McCain seemed eager to be informed and we talked quite alot about the economy. At the end the gentleman came to me and said that he thought Barack would win and he wished me well -he was very nice - very sweet couple.
I was surprised by a middle-aged, very attractive, trim woman dressed in beautfiul jeans and jewelry and gorgeous blouse with hair long and curled like Lindsay Lohan has had hers lately was speaking total nonsense about Barack being a Muslim and not being born in the states - I kept talking to her but her attitude and approach were unfriendly and divisive. It seems to me that she would have been the last one to actually read about the issues and get involved and do any kind of volunteering but was just prejudiced against Barack no matter what I said. I talked nicely and evenly and was very friendly even though she was not.
I felt good because my arguments based on what I have learned from this site and following this election in support of Barack rang true and really left the doubters without any good retorts except anger or annoyance because they have no good answers.
Finally, I took my sketch and made it into posters with VOTE on the top and OBAMA 08 on the bottom and taped them all over my van. Then I slowly drove to pick up my daughter at a very crowded RHS. I hope that it helps and I will keep it up until the end.
I have more of these posters and would like any suggestions to pass them out - can I do it in a county park? Is that legal?
The television program that ran tonight was incisive, direct, honest, and forthright. Barack is the right man for this time. I saw how much he cares and how much he wants to work for and with us. That comes from his roots and his upbringing.
Barack Obama, like John McCain, suffered hardships in his life but there is a huge difference between the two men. Barack chose to turn this hardship into a call to action, service, caring, studying and applying his gifts. He has a strong moral compass that directs him. He has used his intellect, morality, Christianity and hopefulness to serve in an unselfish way.
John McCain, however, has chosen a different path. He is like a rudderless boat being tossed and turned by his own confusion. When he returned from his terrible POW experience, he chose to leave his wife who had been disfigured in a car accident and who had waited for him faithfully along with his children, to pursue a woman who could pay for his rise in politics. McCain has lied blatantly and tried to slander, demean, and smear Barack Obama with the worst kind of accusations.
John McCain still demonizes Barack Obama every minute and has procured Governor Sarah Palin to be his attack dog. I was emotional tonight because I saw Barack Obama defending his honor and his good intentions in a direct way. John McCain jeers at Barack for buying this time but McCain himself caused this by his negative, frightening attacks. John McCain is a bully and a danger to our country because of his reckless,destructive,egotistical approach to governing. McCain said that he did not feel too well and wanted to cancel the debate as the economic crisis broke. He shoots from the hip as he shoots at the craps table. American people are made into cartoon characters like Joe the Plumber, an obvious plant who was a registered Republican and now, with his publicist in tow, reaps rewards.
DO NOT BELIEVE THE LIAR, JOHN MCCAIN. HE IS A WOLF IN WHITE SHEEP'S CLOTHING. INSTEAD, ACCEPT THE FACT THAT BARACK WILL WORK CONTINUOUSLY ON OUR BEHALF AND IS VERY SINCERE, INTELLIGENT, HONEST,ACCOMPLISHED AND READY TO LEAD. HE HAS TRAINED HIMSELF TO SERVE AND TO CARE. THIS IS HIS GOAL AND HIS LIFE. BELIEVE THAT HE WILL HELM THE SHIP OF STATE TO MAKE A BETTER COUNTRY FOR US ALL.
The 30-minute television spot that ran tonight was incisive, direct, honest, and forthright. Barack is so perfect for our country right now - the right man at the right time. I did get a bit choked up because I can see how much he cares and how much he wants to work for us. That comes from his roots and his upbringing by some excellent family members.
Barack Obama, like John McCain, suffered hardships in his life but there is a huge difference between the two men. Barack chose to use his hardships as a call to action, service, humbleness, caring, studying and applying himself. Barack has a strong moral compass that directs him to find answers for the problems we face today. He has used his intellect, his morality, his Christianity and his hopefulness to serve in an unselfish, self-effacing way.
John McCain, however, has chosen a different path. He is like a rudderless boat being tossed and turned by his own confusion. When he returned from his terrible POW experience, he chose to leave his wife who had been disfigured in a car accident and who had waited for him faithfully along with his children, to pursue a woman who could pay for his rise in politics. The money from the beer heiress does finance his campaign. Recently, he has lied so blatantly and tried so quickly to slander and demean and smear Barack Obama with the worst kind of accusations.
John McCain still demonizes Barack Obama every minute and has procured Governor Sarah Palin to be the attack dog in lipstick. I got emotional tonight because I could see that Barack Obama was defending his honor and his good intentions and leadership in a direct way. So John McCain jeers at Barack for buying this time but McCain himself caused this by his negative, frightening attacks. John McCain is a bully and a danger to our country because of his reckless negativity and destructive, egotistical approach to governing. He said that he did not feel too well and wanted to cancel the debate as the economic crisis broke. He shoots from the hip as he shoots at the craps table. Our American people are made into cartoon characters like Joe the Plumber, an obvious plant who was a registered Republican and will now, with his publicist in tow, reap rewards.
DO NOT BELIEVE THE LIAR, JOHN MCCAIN. HE IS A WOLF IN WHITE SHEEP'S CLOTHING. INSTEAD, ACCEPT THE FACT THAT BARACK WILL WORK HIMSELF CONTINUOUSLY ON OUR BEHALF AND IS VERY SINCERE, INTELLIGENT, HONEST,ACCOMPLISHED AND READY TO LEAD. HE HAS TRAINED HIMSELF TO SERVE AND TO CARE. THIS IS HIS GOAL AND HIS LIFE. BELIEVE THAT HE WILL HELM THE SHIP OF STATE TO MAKE A BETTER COUNTRY FOR US ALL.
I saw Michelle Obalma ( I meant to use that spelling ) on Jay Leno last night. She is irreverent, sweet, honest, genuine, graceful, charming, and likable. There is a calm easiness to her demeanor. She lacks a hard veneer and her personality comes through in her eyes. They are bright, hopeful, sincere, and true. This is not a woman who is hiding anything. She stood up for Sarah Palin and empathized with her but softly said that she buys her own clothing and just understood that it was correct to do so.
To me, the difference there is that she has a moral compass that steers her correctly not just in clothing choices. In other words, I believe that her internal moral compass knows that she should purchase her own clothes, be they modest or not. That is what is so important.
The entire Republican party and especially Senator McCain and Governor Palin seem like opportunists who purposely lie to get their way. THEY DO NOT POSSESS AN INTERNAL MORAL COMPASS so then their first response to any given situation is to grab for themselves - like Sarah Palin immediately and greedily saying at the debate (ever so quickly) that she agreed with Cheney that the VP should have more power - her eyes said it all there. They widened at the possibility. And like John McCain lying about suspending his campaign and running to "Warshington" to try to take credit for any fix while spinning his wheels and looking ridiculous.
Sarah Palin gets a hard, set, snide look when discussing Barack Obama as she slowly inflects her voice and drawls out her criticisms and blatant lies and misrepresentations very slyly. There is a practiced way she uses her voice to stir up the blood of the crowd. That was the first thing she ever said on being chosen - she is that attack dog with lipstick.
So Michelle is the needed breath of fresh, clean air versus the suffocation and choke hold of the Republican attack dog. The American people need a healing leader who we can trust and it is just awful that Republicans lie and are so dishonest. McCain does not have the moral compass to lead - he is only capable of attacking and dividing and following around attractive skirted individuals.
a. Talked to alot of people wherever I go - two doctor's offices found conversations all leaning towards supporting Barack, conversation with father did not go well - he is clueless and angry about nothing and everything, talked to people at stores and other places and found one person only for McCain.
b. Got inspired to sketch Barack and sent a copy of said sketch to many contacts in e-mail saying - Vote November 4th! and showing my choice inside the e-mail.
c. Took my daughter and her friend up to the Ramsey grassroots for Obama office and called Pennsylvania. Interesting talking to everyone - most people for Barack - just one said no way.
d. I had a pretty crazy thing happen to me. I was driving my daughter home from school and a young woman ran the stop sign and smashed into my car. So there was a young man in a pickup truck behind the woman who smashed into me. I got out of the car, called police, and the young man got out after I asked him if he saw the accident. He said yes, and that the woman did not stop and he would be an independent witness. As we waited for the police, he started to say, "So did you see the debate last night?" I said yes and without hesitating told him I was an ardent Obama supporter. He was not happy. He said he was an ardent McCain supporter so I started talking and did not stop until the police arrived. I told him my own personal story about the things in the economy that were happening to us, the houses up for sale, the fact that my husband had lost pension because of two CEO's from Stone and Webster taking millions while it went bankrupt. Just to let you know, he did witness correctly and did not hold it against me. I was very relieved.
His case, the Record reports, is only part of the Iraq War-related corruption recently uncovered by the Department of Justice. Army personnel and American civilians have taken illegal payments ranging from $5000 to $9 million. A Major James Momon Jr. was Cockerham's successor in Kuwait. He recently pleaded guilty to pocketing more than $1 million.
THE U.S. GOVERNMENT ALREADY HAS PAID MORE THAN $100 BILLION TO PRIVATE CONTRACTORS PERFORMING WORK IN THE WAR ZONE. HOW MANY CORRUPT PEOPLE ARE BENEFITING FROM THIS? THE REASON THAT JOHN MCCAIN SAYS IT SHOULD LAST ANOTHER 100 YEARS IS BECAUSE OF THESE RICH CONTRACTS. MAKE NO MISTAKE, MY FRIENDS, CINDY HAS THAT BIG OIL STOCK SHE HAS INVESTED IN. I WONDER WHAT PHIL GRAMM'S ADVICE IS CONCERNING THESE CONTRACTS.
The investigators from the FBI and Pentagon are going after the people and firms making the bribes as well. "Both sides are equally culpable - the ones paying the bribes are profiting the most," says Dept. of Justice attorney Mark Pletcher. UNDER THE REPUBLICAN WATCH WE HAVE SEEN OIL CONTRACTS GOING FOR SEX AND MONEY AND NOW AS WE SEND OUR YOUNG PEOPLE TO FIGHT IN IRAQ, IT IS RIFE WITH WAR CRIMES - WHO WILL PAY? WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? MCCAIN SAYS HE WOULD GIVE NAMES ON PORK BARREL SPENDING BUT WOULD HE GIVE NAMES CONCERNING THESE PRIVATE CONTRACTS?
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