I don't understand why the news coverage about the Bush administration's/Republican push to drill in the Alaskan reserve is so lax. I have only seen one show where they even began to explore the issue(MSNBC 'Hardball'). If we start drilling in Alaska it will be at least 5 years until gas prices are lessened. Not to mention how it might damage the National Wildlife Reserve there.
Also, is drilling even addressing the real issue? Isn't the real issue that we are running out of oil? Aren't we finally facing the consequences of our cherished American lifestyle? How and why are we so short sighted and greedy? Do people care about the future of their progeny? Are they banking on a miracle or the second coming? I'm confused, disenfranchised, and sad.
The only point of light I can see is Senator Obama's alternative energy/economic plan. Thank goodness someone isn't afraid to address the real issues.
Dear Barack,
Thank you for thanking the people of Indiana. I want you to know it meant a lot to me personally, and I'm sure it did for your other Indiana supporters as well. We will continue to work hard for you, and please do not give up on the state for the general election. We still have hope that we can get it right!
Sincerely,
Rebecca Ward
Here is a link about what kind of ID you need to bring to be eligible to vote in the primary!
My driver's license is expired so I am bringing my passport too, just in case!
Indiana's offical guide
Hey,
I was just thinking(because I have yet to do this too), but if you haven't lets all be sure to add Barack as a friend on facebook and myspace. Maybe I am the only one that forgot, but maybe not.
Becky
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/03/20/us/politics/0320-PENN_index.html?partner=permalink&exprod=permalink
The slide show and article (from late March, but especially relevant now) ring very true, especially here in the heartland. Please take a chance to look at slide 8 of 9. I wonder how Senator Obama got the idea that people cling to their guns??? Or are bitter...
The truth is we (the entire heartland) are bitter. We are tired of getting burned by politicians that pretend to have our interests and mind. We don't need our politicians to enjoy hunting, to drink beer, and to speak in an uniformed and unintelligent manner so we 'relate'. We don't want someone leading us that panders to our fears and gives us only the palatable and simple 'solutions' to the complex problems facing the United States and the world.
We need someone that acts as a catalyst for change. We need someone that gives us hope that this change can actually happen. We need to believe that we can each be a pivotal part of this change, and that we each play a role in shaping America into the great nation we all know it can be. We need Senator Obama as President.
Hi. This is another link from the New York Times. It discusses how young people are changing the way they get information in general and more specifically information about the candidates for the election. I think it is really interesting when they compare the number of Myspace and Facebook friends of the candidates.
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I just read this article in The New York Times. It details Senator Obama's experience as a legislator. Given the compromises that have to be had in the Senate and House, I think it is an advantage (for both his electability and his outlook) that he has been in Washington a relatively short time.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/09/us/politics/09obama.htmlpagewanted=1&ei=5087&em&en=ecb7978b93467f77&ex=1205294400
From the NY Times today about Hillary's new strategy:
"She also believes that a strong showing in Pennsylvania, which has 188 delegates at stake, could set up a powerful one-two punch two weeks later in the Indiana and North Carolina primaries, which have a combined 218 delegates. Her team believes she has an especially good shot at winning Indiana, where the state’s influential Democratic senator, Evan Bayh, a former two-term governor, was one of Mrs. Clinton’s earliest supporters."
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/05/us/politics/05cnd-clinton.html?hp
I never thought Indiana would be influential, but we all need to do our parts to make sure Hillary does not win here. I also think this is a little bit funny because the last time I checked Indiana wasn't even on her campaign website heading 'states'.
