Organizing for America | Marizza Bailey's Blog

Marizza Bailey's Blog

Barack Obama is the most intelligent, empathetic and introspective candidate I have ever seen. He has inspired me to be as politically active as I was in High school. I thought then I could change the world, but the world saddened me, and I became a cynic. Yet, when I hear him speak, I believe we will be able to bring peace to some areas in the world that are currently at war, we can save the earth from the seemingly inevitable destruction we are imposing on it with our careless behaviors. Obama says we are our brothers keeper, and we know he will do what is best for us rather than for large corporations because he does not take money from lobbyists or PAC's. I've read both his books, I've watched as many speeches as I can, I have a huge OBAMA sign in my front lawn (something I have never done ... ever), I have a bumper sticker that says gothope.com, and now, for the first time in my life, I am calling strangers in other states to tell them how I feel about Obama. I don't think anyone ( my husband thinks its funny) realizes how shy I am when it comes to speaking to strangers. My throat clenches up, my face turns red, and I start shaking, but I make the call, and try to speak into the phone. I don't know if I'm doing Obama any good. So far, I have not spoken to a live person, and after ten calls, I have to stop because my heart is racing too fast. I want to help, but I am so bad at this. I'll keep trying Obama. I am a teacher, you think I would be okay with talking to people.

Free Obama Button from Move On.Org

By Kashmir - Jul 23rd, 2008 at 4:44 pm EDT

Also listed in: 8 groups

Hey,

Want a free Obama button? MoveOn's giving them away totally free--no strings attached. I just got mine, and wanted to share the opportunity with you.

Click this link to get a free Obama button:

http://pol.moveon.org/obamabuttons/?id=-9524129-RZFXeyx

Thanks!

Mail to a Friend | Link | Comments (0) | Report Objectionable Content

The Project for A New American Century

By Kashmir - Jun 30th, 2008 at 7:30 pm EDT

Also listed in: 6 groups

Here is the actual document that was written by many in our government which supports the stance that this administration always wanted to go to war. Rebuilding America's Defenses, was written in 2000 and is 90 pages long, so I bookmarked the pdf file at the important points, and even added some comments. This is a must read.

http://www.asmsa.org/math/marizza/rebuildingPFNAC.pdf

Please let me know if there any important parts of the paper I failed to highlight.

Mail to a Friend | Link | Comments (0) | Report Objectionable Content

In celebration of my Obama family

By Kashmir - Jun 12th, 2008 at 12:01 pm EDT

This is something I wanted to keep, because when the anger and hatred brings me down, you guys lifted me back up. Thank you.

Obama Family | Report to Admin Reply

By Marizza Today at 9:58 am EDT

I just wanted you guys to know how much I love you all. (No I'm not drunk).I have briefly visited other blogs to help those who called to argue against Obama haters,and felt like I was being dragged into a snake pit of hate, lies, and anger.
It was very dark, and all I wanted to do was to come back here and read the (mostly) uplifting, encouraging words of truth. Obama blog is a warm sunny day. Thank you.

Re: Obama Family | Report to Admin Reply
By Joe Ruwe Today at 10:01 am EDT
IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE! we love you back! (I'm not drunk either)

Re: Obama Family | Report to Admin Reply
By HSLK: Obama's won my heart, my mind & my vote Today at 10:03 am EDT
We love you back!

Re: Obama Family | Report to Admin Reply
By Doreen D IOWA Today at 10:03 am EDT
You are welcome, I love you all as well. Its amazing I look to this blog as my second family. Please lets keep Barack and his family in our prayers, this is very important!! lets pray for his safty. Keep cool everyone!!

Re: Obama Family | Report to Admin Reply
By Nicka26 Today at 10:09 am EDT
Hi Marizza
Am not sure how long you have been on the blog but this should be your base. And only go out there when you feel you are equipped enough and strong enough to fight. Do not hesitate to comr back and ask us how to answer some of the attacks that you are facing. There have been some tough attacks on BO during the primaries and we survived it thanks to our blog. we actually prevailed. There will be tough times but come back in your family at these moments. It's getting hot out there for BO but it has before and we won.
So,take a deep breath and welcome back home. We love you too.

Re: Obama Family | Report to Admin Reply
By Marizza 7 seconds ago
I feel pretty knowledgeable, and I can argue pretty well (my husband could attest to that). It just makes me physically nauseated to be around so much hatred. It's like venom, and this family is the antedote. Awww!

Re: Obama Family | Report to Admin Reply
By Kenneth from Allston, MA Today at 10:10 am EDT
I love you Marizza! I love you Joe Ruwe! I love you HSLK! I love you Doreen! And yes, I am drunk!

No seriously, love is simply positive emotion. There are only two emotions that really exist in our society, one is love and the other is fear. All other emotions are simply derivatives of the two. But in essence, love has no opposites, which is the main reason why so many people in our society struggle with that word.

I LOVE YOU ALL!!!

Hugs and Fist Pumps 4 ALL!!!
Re: Obama Family | Report to Admin Reply
By Just another ObamaCanadian... Today at 10:19 am EDT
We love you back... We'll maintain our humility in the face of hate, lies and anger... It how we change the world by continuing to be a hopemonger in the face of hate, lies and anger... Hope transforms while hate, lies and anger destroy...

Peace and blessings to all in the Obama Nation!!
Re: Obama Family | Report to Admin Reply
By Faith Today at 10:22 am EDT
Good Morning All,
Hello Marizza, glad to see you. You are so right about it being like going into a den of evil snakes. After I leave them, I feel like a need a shower, ick!

Sometimes I wonder if it is worth even trying to write posts that make rational sense on those blogs, but then I realize that somebody has to post for those who happen by them by chance.

Let's remember that these people are putting out very negative energy into the universe. We need to combat it with postive energy. I pray everyday for this campaign, its supporters, Barack, Michelle and the girls, Ted Kennedy(and of course my family and stuff).

Remain hopeful and faithful

Mail to a Friend | Link | Comments (0) | Report Objectionable Content

Response to Why McCain

By Kashmir - Jun 11th, 2008 at 9:42 pm EDT

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.                 It’s called a life of public service. How is that not productive? Helping people retrain themselves and get employed is not productive? When someone works for a nonprofit organization, brings communities together, helps start afterschool programs for kids, and lowers the unemployment rate in a large city like Chicago, then they must have a strong sense of fiscal responsibility. Furthermore, when someone is incredibly intelligent, open-minded, calm, and an eloquent communicator, their experience matters less. That is why CEO’s of major companies don’t hire the 50 year old with 14 years experience, they hire the young, idealistic, energetic graduate with only a couple years experience. Why? Experience does not mean better, neither does it mean worse. On the one hand, it may mean less training, but it can also mean retraining, and as any teacher can tell you, it is easier to teach someone the first time, then reteaching them something they have learned wrong the first time.
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!!!!                 I did not go to this church, but I don’t think they “hate whites and jews”. I know Obama does not hate whites and Jewish people. Do people keep forgetting that his mother and grandparents, with whom he lived where white. He loved them dearly. He is grateful to the Jewish people for their role in the Civil Rights Movement. He has talked about that in his first book, which he wrote as he was leaving law school. I cringe when I hear people use the word “jew” to mean a Jewish person, and am more suspicious when they use smaller case. It is easier to confront strangers who you have little in common with, then a long lost friend who has hurt you. Anyone who has any heart and had any kind of life knows that it is harder to confront a loved one than someone you don’t know.
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:
First of all, that is not how you spell Muslim. This shows your ignorance. Secondly, I don’t want someone who is a fundamentalist Christian in the Oval Office, nor do I want a man whose wife spent five years faithfully raising their 3 children while they were being held as POW only to get dumped immediately when he returns because she got in a car accident. Being brought up in an multicultural environment gives one insight into how they think, thereby communicating more effectively.

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. We do not face a war against Islamic Extremists. That is propaganda being spewed from Fundamentalis Christian Extremists. I know, I hear it all the time on the fundamentalist christian radio here in Arkansas. They are not commited to killing us because we exists, just as we are not committed to killing them because they exist, although there are some on both sides who have said that (they are rare). You watch Fox News too much.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.

There are some wars in which victory is not well defined because the wars are not well designed, and are not about defending ourselves. We invaded Iraq without provocation. Do you remember? It was a “preemptive war”, which means we attacked “before they could attack us”. Now that we know they were never going to attack us and had no WMD (actually I knew this back in 2002 along with OBAMA), we know that we were the aggressors. McCain has not defined victory, nor has he explained how he is going to ensure there will be no casualties. By the way, since there are casualties, does this mean we should leave? If there are no casualties, he is saying we should stay. Is the converse true? We need a person with intelligence, vision, leadership, courage who is willing to lead us AWAY from war. How much war do you want? America is at an Economic Crossroads - Government spending is out of control.So let’s continue spending 12 billion a month in Iraq while we cut taxes for the wealthiest few, hence decreasing the revenue the government brings in while increasing the amount it spends. You don’t have to be a mathematician (which incidentally, I am) to know that 0 minus something positive is a negative number. A Democrat elected President will join hands with a tax-and-spend Democratic Congress and subject Americans to enormous tax increases.Only 5% of the Americans that can afford it will have their taxes increased. Those who make less than $200,000 will get a tax break. 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.You mean they have to get rid of it and let everyone fend for themselves. I’m sure grandma will be proud of you. (Well, if you’re a rich family, she might be) Too many American workers are unprepared by non-performing schools and shackled by outdated government employment assistance programs.So let’s bankrupt the public schools that are struggling, and have school vouchers so that the rich people don’t have to mingle with the working class. America needs experienced leadership to guide the U.S. economy to greater prosperity, control government spending, keep taxes low, For the middle class, not big corporationssave Social Security and protect the American worker.By not privatizing it. Americans want a leader willing to offer straight talk as Obama does   Read More »

Mail to a Friend | Link | Comments (1) | Report Objectionable Content

Let's get out the vote.

By Kashmir - Jun 5th, 2008 at 9:25 pm EDT

Also listed in: Hot Springs, AR for Obama

I think we should try to organize Get out the Vote campaign here in Hot Springs.

I am going to contact the county clerk tomorrow, and have tried to get in contact with the Obama campaign and the DNC to see what else I need to do. I will be happy to go door to door, or set up registration booths myself, but would be more efficient with your help. Are there any interested bodies?

:) Pretty please :)

Marizza

Mail to a Friend | Link | Comments (3) | Report Objectionable Content

After the Celebration, the real battle begins

By Kashmir - Jun 5th, 2008 at 9:25 am EDT

Also listed in: 4 groups

I don't know who will read this, which is why I am so hesitant to write, but I guess the idea is to organize my thoughts.

Tuesday was one of the happiest days of my life. I made all of my daughters watch so that they could say they remember the day an african-american was nominated for the highest position in the country, the day we changed the world, the day we took our moment. They seemed to understand.

Now, after reading the many blog posts on HillaryClinton.com, after hearing the opinions of an educationally, ethically, and philsophically diverse group (I went to a wedding), I can see that our next battle will be difficult. We need to stop celebrating, and start organizing. I am currently in Magnolia, Arkansas. I small college town with a large african-american population and blatant remnants of segregation, ie., all "black" high school, "black" neighborhoods, "white" neighborhoods, and "mixed" neighborhoods ( I gaped when I heard that word), and even a "selective" club which does not allow non-whites. Needless to say, the african-americans are weary of those who are "white". My husband and I are going to register as many voters here in Magnolia. I am then going to Hot Springs, where I work, and will spend as many evenings registering people to vote. The problem, I don't know how to do it. I guess I have to call the county clerk? I should call nearby churches to see if I could stand outside after church and register people that way. Does anyone out there have any advice? I am horrible at calling, so I plan to write post cards. I feel bad that I haven't been very useful during the primaries, but I'll step it up for the general. Maybe I'll get over my fear of talking to strangers and call some people. Good luck to all of you,

Marizza

Mail to a Friend | Link | Comments (3) | Report Objectionable Content

Should he campaign in kentucky and West Virginia

By Kashmir - May 21st, 2008 at 9:27 am EDT

I have conflicting views on this issue.

On the one hand, we want Obama to win as many states as possible. On the other hand, do we want him to campaign in states which are so overtly hostile to African-americans. I worry about his safety there, and due to the fact that these states have historically leaned republican, would it be worth it? He has incredible support in other states with the "working class white voters", and can swing these states to make up for KY and WV.

Please let me know what you think about this. I am confused. I have to deal with occasional prejudice because I am of latin descent and living in Hot Springs, Arkansas, where there seems to be an influx of central american and mexican immigrants. It's horrible to be yelled at, or treated like you are stupid, simply because your skin color is brown and you have dark features. I don't want Obama to have to go through this and worse.

On another issue, it seems that the media has a short term memory (what a surprise) when it comes to primary results. McCain was blown away by 30 -50 points a few times; Alaska 28 pts, Colorado 40 pts, Maine 19 pts, Nevada 38 pts. etc., etc. Obama is not damaged goods. I wish they would stop repeating Hillary's line that he will have problems in the general because of these "landslide" victories for Clinton in the Appalachian states.

Peace or War. Diplomacy or Violence. Change or Status Quo. People or Corporations. Obama or McCain. The choice is obvious.

All the best to Ted Kennedy,

Marizza

Mail to a Friend | Link | Comments (2) | Report Objectionable Content

Happy Mother's Day

By Kashmir - May 11th, 2008 at 4:00 pm EDT

Also listed in: 4 groups

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers out there.

I have changed my fundraiser to Mama's for Obama in honor of this day.

I think it makes more sense, since intelligent mothers who realize that change is what we need to make this a better world in which our children can live.

Please donate $5 in honor of mothers day!

Go Obama! 155 to go.

http://my.barackobama.com/page/outreach/view/main/brokeforobama

Mail to a Friend | Link | Comments (0) | Report Objectionable Content

SIGN THIS PETITION!

By Kashmir - May 9th, 2008 at 8:29 pm EDT

Also listed in: Math Lovers For Obama! | Teachers for Obama

Sign this guys!

In case you have not heard, several members of the U.S. Congress have decided to pen a letter which urges superdelagates to overturn the will of the American people who voted in the Democratic Primaries. The letter and its authors have been pasted at the bottom of this message. If you are like me and your are outraged that these Congressmen believe elections can be overturned in the back room, then I urge you to IMMEDIATELY sign this petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/592008/petition.html

Thank you,

Edward Rotchford

The letter in question:

Dear Fellow Democrat,

We are writing to you because of our shared belief in our Party's principles and our commitment to ensuring that we have the strongest possible nominee to lead our ticket against John McCain and the Republicans in November.

The decision about who to support to be our Party's nominee is not one that any of us should take lightly. We haven't. But, after giving this important decision a great deal of thought, we are convinced that Hillary Clinton has the vision, skills and commitment to make the changes our country needs. As Democrats who have run and won in competitive Congressional districts and battleground states, we believe that Hillary is best positioned to successfully lead the Democratic ticket in districts and states like ours around the country.

As you know, Hillary has racked up victories in bellwether states like Ohio, Pennsylvania and now Indiana that are absolutely vital to winning the White House and maintaining our Congressional majority in the fall. Hillary has won the big battleground states by connecting with voters whose support we must have to win the general election. Her victories in Pennsylvania and Indiana were all the more impressive after being outspent by as much as two or three to one.

Pennsylvania was not just a victory for Hillary Clinton. It was also a wake- up call for superdelegates, forcing us to ask ourselves two essential questions: 1) Which candidate can carry the magic 270 electoral votes to win in the fall? 2) Which candidate is most likely to help our fellow Democrats in down-ballot races? We believe the answer to both of these questions is Hillary Clinton.

On the first question, Hillary has shown she can win the all-important battleground states like Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida even while being outspent. This speaks to her ability to connect with voters we must deliver in the fall, including blue collar Democrats who can sway this election as they have in the past.

On the second question, Hillary has won rural and suburban districts which we as Democrats must carry to maintain our edge in Congress. Of the fifteen districts rated "toss up" by the Cook Political Report, Hillary has now won ten. Of the 20 districts we picked up in 2006 that had gone for President Bush just two years before, Hillary has now won 16. She is strong in the places we must win to hold and expand our majority.

This is a historically close race. The candidates are separated by a mere percentage point or two and the path to victory for each candidate is the same: win in the upcoming states and secure enough pledged and automatic delegates to get to the number required to win the nomination.

The race now turns to the remaining six contests where the focus will be squarely on the economy. Voters in our states and across the country are voting on issues that affect them, their communities and their children's future. We believe that they will decide that Hillary is the candidate who best understands those issues and has the best solutions to address them.

We Democrats are justifiably proud of both of our candidates, and if Senator Obama is our Party's nominee, we will enthusiastically support him. But our responsibility is not to choose simply to support the eventual nominee; it is to help select the nominee who is best for our party and best for our country. Our choice is clear: Hillary Clinton is that candidate. We believe she should be your choice as well.

Thank you for consideration.

Sincerely,
Rep. Michael Arcuri (NY-24)
Rep. Shelley Berkley (NV-01)
Rep. Marion Berry (AR-1)
Rep. Henry Cuellar (TX-28)
Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand (NY-20)
Rep. Gene Green (TX -29)
Rep. John Hall (NY-19)
Rep. Darlene Hooley (OR-5)
Rep. Kendrick B. Meek (FL-17)
Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (OH-11)
Rep. Silvestre Reyes (TX-16)
Rep. Mike Ross (AR-4)
Rep. Joe Sestak (PA-8)
Rep. Ike Skelton (MO-4)
Rep. John Tanner (TN-8)
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20)

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
This email was sent to 187 members of Arkansas for Obama
Listserv email address: ArkansasforObama@groups.barackobama.com
Your reply will be sent to: edman1981@yahoo.com
Unsubscribe or change your email settings: http://my.barackobama.com/page/group/ArkansasforObama/listserv-remove
-------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mail to a Friend | Link | Comments (2) | Report Objectionable Content

sorry mom

By Kashmir - May 7th, 2008 at 10:17 pm EDT

Okay, my mom is not scary, just intimidating.

She just told me that Hillary lost her vote when she said she would obliterate Iran.

Go mom!

Mail to a Friend | Link | Comments (3) | Report Objectionable Content

George McGovern

By Kashmir - May 7th, 2008 at 11:08 am EDT

Also listed in: 4 groups

Did I just hear correctly.

George McGovern just switched to Obama and told Clinton she should get out.

Woohoo. This really is going to happen!

Mail to a Friend | Link | Comments (0) | Report Objectionable Content

Yay I changed one mind

By Kashmir - May 6th, 2008 at 10:29 am EDT

Also listed in: 4 groups

I talked to my mother, and I convinced her to vote for Barack.

This may not seem like a big accomplishment, but she is scary and is the matriarch of a large family. She may convince many others in the family who are currently decided. Yay!

Here is something cooler. I am a math instructor at the Arkansas School of Mathematics and Sciences, and I heard all of my math colleagues saying how it is obvious that Barack is the best candidate. What is so cool about this, is two of them used to be Bush supporters. He has inspired so many people to believe in him, it's amazing. Woohoo Obama!

Mail to a Friend | Link | Comments (7) | Report Objectionable Content

Posts

Content on blogs in My.BarackObama represents the opinions of community members and in no way should be interpreted as endorsed or approved by the campaign.