Beth's 'Bama Blog

my other blog!

Beth from ColoradObama — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:04:22 EDT

I have not been here for four months! I was busy fighting the good fight for President Obama over at digg until I got banned! I've also been busy with my own blog at www.liberalfatbroad.com.

I can be the real me and speak freely on my blog. I may be vulgar at times, but I'm passionate about liberal causes and President Obama, and this is evident on my blog.

But I will make it a priority to visit MyBO on a regular basis! I'm glad we're thinking ahead to 2012! We have to make sure those midtem elections go in our favor too!

A good exchange with a coworker...

Beth from ColoradObama — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:14:13 EST

Thoughts on universal healthcare in 100 days, Libertarians, conservatives, self-actualization...

Again...people...seriously...

Beth from ColoradObama — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:08:20 EST

I get tired of hearing myself bitch and moan, but...

I am one of the most non-religious people I know, but I have a family that isn't and they engage in the little yearly affair Christians like to put on called CHRISTMAS. This means family flying in to visit, spending time with family, cooking meals, decorating your elderly parents' house for Christmas the way they like it (and can no longer do themselves), and a general increase in activity in one's personal life.

Even before the election took place and we knew the joyous outcome, I felt strongly about capitalizing on the grassroots movement we've all created. I want nothing more than to continue to be the change, but does it have to be right now? Can't we wait until after the holidays are over?

I want to participate in community meetings but now is just not a good time, and it probably isn't for a lot of people. Will we have similar community organizing meetings after the first of the year? Will people who jump back in at that point be disregarded or left out?

OK people, seriously...

Beth from ColoradObama — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:36:18 EST

I'm taking a powder. The holidays are upon us and for me that means a lot of cooking and helping my parents decorate their house. I see that many of you are still busy busy busy, but I think Barack would be ok with me taking some time to just be. Honestly, and if any of you read this too bad, I don't think too many ColoradoANS or Adams County folks give a rat's arse about whether or not I'm participating in the e-mails or any plans of any sort. I guess I never did enough volunteering to suit anyone.

As I said around the time of the acceptance speech--I'll volunteer on my own terms and in my own way.

Everyone, have a wonderful and safe holiday season and I'll check back in January to see what's crack-a-lackin.

Beth

That was the easy part!

Beth from ColoradObama — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:05:52 EST

Now begins the work that must be done to turn our nation around.

I've met so many different people on here, and although our connection to each other was primary internet correspondence, we spent several months going through a process together. It was delightful, agonizing, frightening, frustrating, rewarding...but most of all, it was successful.

For any of you who read this before the site is dismantled and we go our separate ways...it was an honor to be part of this process with you. Millions of us working together, contributing what we could in terms of talent, money, and volunteer work. We built our "community" in less than two years. Imagine what we can do for President-elect Barack Hussein Obama in the next four. And imagine what we can do for our nation.

Beth McKinley~~~bigmacsmama@hotmail.com

Making sure this is a just and fair election--all around our nation

Beth from ColoradObama — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:04:19 EDT

Following is text from an e-mail exchange between myself and some members of the Colorado for Obama group, and also the text of a letter I sent to our secretary of state. He knows he's being watched!

From The Onion...

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:08:52 EDT

What's Hillary been up to lately? This is a HILLARious must-read!!!!!!!!!

A knowledgable coworker chimes in...

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:56:14 EDT

After a little research I found out that this bail-out business was tried a couple of times in history. Hoover tried it and the banks went under a year later anyway, and we know what happened after that. Japan tried it twice to the same result except they didn’t go into a Great Depression. The other thing I found out is FDR bailed out individual home owners by letting them re-negotiate their loans to what they could afford and then made payments to the government. Obviously this worked well along with all the other programs in the package. I think this approach makes perfect sense. If people suddenly can afford their mortgages and don’t lose their homes, they now have money to spend. We need to put the floor back in the economy and not the ceiling. If Shrub wants to include his credit card constituents then let him, but we demand they forgo those usury rates and ill-gotten late fees. Then the same deal happens, consumers pay back the principle and reasonable interest. The new bankruptcy laws get scrapped. Developers, business mortgage lenders and whomever else wants in has to take a hike. There! We just fixed it! No reinvention of the wheel, we’ve done all this before with great success. Oh but wait… we have to remember the precious CEO’s. If their company went down, they pay back a percentage… say 80, of their retirement package. And from now on they make 141X the lowest paid worker. Incentive to pay people better. I realize that once someone gets in there and unravels all this mess it’s going to be really bad. But I certainly don’t want the ones who got us into this mess getting paid to “fix” it. And believe me, those demons are lining up to do it. TJ Hawk

From a class warrior baby boomer who has done nothing to necessitate a bailout!

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:54:11 EDT

Bailout, schmailout!

E-mailing with Chris!

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:50:28 EDT

Here's what my 27 year-old college grad sent me (he didn't write it). He later thanked me and the rest of my baby boom generation for taxing him and his generation to the hilt for the rest of their lives.

Tailor your outreach efforts to your neighborhood

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:37:35 EDT

I've had little success with phone calls, and I've had better success with canvassing, but my neighborhood is tricky (I know, they all are). I decided to try another approach using the neighbor to neighbor tool.

Almost EVERYONE I've spoken to resents getting campaign phone calls or campaign volunteers knocking on their doors, especially in the evening. A few people have been receptive, but mostly not. I've also done some research on how and why people vote the way they do. My conversations and research have revealed a few things: 1) the hesitancy to take a call or talk to a stranger at their doorstep isn't specific to Senator Obama; 2) people are already sick and tired of this election cycle, especially the ads on TV, and they don't want to be bothered by it; 3) they want to vote for someone who is like them or something that is familiar to them; 4) they don't want to be pursued aggressively by campaign staff, regardless of what or who they support; 5) they are fed up with negativity, regardless of who or what they support.

So...I decided to try a different outreach effort. I typed up a flier to distribute to all of my neighbors (see below), attached an Obama/Biden lapel sticker to each flier with a paperclip, then rolled up the flier, and stuffed each flier into a screen door or under a doormat (with most of it visible, of course). This necessitated some in-kind donations from me to the campaign in terms of purchasing the stickers and printing the fliers in color, but it was well worth it.

Several people told me (while I was still walking the neighborhood) they appreciated my friendly and non-judgmental/confrontational/aggressive approach, and respect for their privacy and family time. Some told me they appreciated not having to use cell phone minutes for a campaign call. Most who took the time and effort to talk to me appreciated the sticker, and they said they were impressed with the family story I provided.

I distributed seven voter registration forms and offered to mail them in myself, although everyone told me they felt more comfortable mailing in the forms themselves. Eight people went out of their way to tell me they were already registered to vote and supported Senator Obama. Three people told me they were already registered and were supporting McCain and returned the flier to me. :>) Lastly, I've had a couple of people call me to ask questions about Senator Obama.

This is just another way to approach outreach. I honestly think you get more bang for you buck if you come in the back door with most people and do the soft sell. I've done the same thing in my parents' neighborhood, and some of their neighbors (two oldtimers who have been there forever like my folks) said they were influenced by my parents' choice! They also pledged to keep an eye out to protect my folks' two Obama-Biden yard signs.

Take a look at the flier I distributed. My goal was to give my neighbors privacy while letting them know where to find information about the general election and Senator Obama.

Stomping on the backs of the working class

Beth from ColoradObama — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:50:41 EDT

This bailout really has me pissed off. I can only hope Pelosi, Reid, and crew will ensure this is a measured act with checks and balances.

Senator Obama's earmarks for FY08

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:49:35 EDT

Senator Obama reported his FY08 earmarks in June, 2007:

Corporate welfare

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:06:51 EDT

I'm mad as hell and I'm not gonna take it anymore!

Bush economic advisors? An OXYMORON to beat all oxymorons!

Yet another comprehensive listing of media contacts

Beth from ColoradObama — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:43:27 EDT

http://www.fair.org/index.php?page=111

FAIR's Media Contact List

Let your voice be heard! Talk back to the media.

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The campaign needs to come out swinging

Beth from ColoradObama — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:54:58 EDT

No amount of neighbor to neighbor canvassing or phone calls or yard signs or bumper stickers or DIGGS or letters to editors are going to win this election unless Obama and Biden come out swinging. They've been doing the soft sell and I think it's beginning to hurt them. I know Senator Obama wants to change the nastiness of what politics has become, but when your opponent refuses to give up that particular ghost, AND THE AMERICAN PUBLIC IS EATING IT UP, fire needs to be fought with fire.

Just an FYI

Beth from ColoradObama — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:52:48 EDT

I don't make phone calls from home or work for the following reasons: I have a 200 minute cell phone plan and my minutes are exlusively for my son and my parents; I don't call from work for obvious reasons. I will phone bank from the Thornton office.

I've begun to canvass my neighborhood using my walk list, and have inputted information. However, this info doesn't show up on my home page.

I just want to share this because I'm getting pretty sick and tired of people telling me I'm not doing enough to get Senator Obama elected, and I didn't want to share my frustration via e-mail.

Allow me to say this, however. I don't care what the "research" says. Phone calls in the evening do more to alienate people than to bring them on board. When people get home in the evening after a day at work, that's their family time--that's THEIR time. I'm personally opposed to making phone calls. I don't believe they work as well as some claim.

I do think that canvassing neighborhoods, VRDs, and outreach in public areas help. It's the face to face conversation that makes the most difference.

This isn't about motherhood, cheerleading, basketball, and beauty pageants

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:14:34 EDT

Conservatives are singing the praises of Sarah Palin for the wrong reasons.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/09/03/rosen.palin/index.html

A conversation between a former HRC supporter and myself

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:08:52 EDT

One of my coworkers, who supported Hillary Clinton during the primaries, has a respectable grasp of the issues, and I asked her if I could blog a recent e-mail exchange. Private information has been deleted.

I felt like posting this because I'm feeling some anxiety because of how easily McCain's VP pick is getting away with HER lack of experience and fiery rhetoric. I can only hope the Obama campaign is waiting to pounce at the right time. I wish they would pounce NOW. I need reassurance before I have an anxiety attack meltdown! You know it's bad for me when I won't watch The Daily Show or The Colbert Report. :>(

Another election, another referendum on family values?

Beth from ColoradObama — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:57:05 EDT

I am sick sick sick sick sick of this crap. The republicans are making this another national referendum on gay rights, family values, abortion, and guns. Over and over and over and over again they convince the electorate that these issues are the only ones that matter.

My night at Mile High with Barack Obama, among others (83,998), 8/28/08

Beth from ColoradObama — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:13:17 EDT

Before I begin, I'd like to say that I almost didn't get to go. I wasn't in the first round of ticket recipients and had given up hope of getting a credential. I've volunteered quite a bit for the Obama campaign and was sure I was a shoe-in. When I didn't get the credential the first time I was angry, upset, and felt left out. Being a person who wears her emotions on her sleeve, I let everyone know how angry and disappointed I was. I tried to be a trooper but it was hard. Many of my fellow volunteers didn't get a credential in the first round and we all expressed various emotions. Most of us ended up getting credentials in the second round and were enormously grateful. I know there were hundreds of thousands of people around the US who would have loved to be present, but couldn't by virtue of not living in Denver and the surrounding metro area. I will never take for granted the fact that I was fortunate to be present and to receive a credential.

My new profile picture was taken at the acceptance speech while in my crazy convention hat and while I was in my coveted and oft-mentioned seat in the legendary south stands.

THANKS A LOT, JOHN EDWARDS

Beth from ColoradObama — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:45:18 EDT

What an idiot.

Boulder Theater to simulcast Obama acceptance speech

Beth from ColoradObama — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:42:25 EDT

In case you didn't know about this I'm passing on the info

Frustration with being marginalized

Beth from ColoradObama — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:33:33 EDT

Frustration with two things

Governor Ritter as VP ? ;>)

Beth from ColoradObama — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:54:06 EDT

One of my coworkers received this e-mail from Governor Ritter. Maybe some of you have too, but here it is:

The Obama Brigade links don't work--I think

Beth from ColoradObama — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:35:45 EDT

I'm not sure the Obama Brigade links I provided via e-mail or the previous blog post. If anyone is interested in seeing the stuff I'm talking about, and your willing to open attachments from me, let me know and I can e-mail them to you directly.

Sorry. Some days I'm computer literate, some days I'm not.

My family's POW experience

Beth from ColoradObama — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:53:28 EDT

In recent discussions with my mother, whose brother was a POW, I've come to find out that McCain wasn't "all that" when he was in Hanoi, as in "ALL THAT TOUGH". Please check out my Obama Brigade site where I've posted news articles and a commentary that accompanies the pictures/articles.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SENATOR OBAMA!!!!!!

Beth from ColoradObama — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:33:22 EDT

HAPPY 47TH BIRTHDAY!

I think we can safely insert a little jocularity into the proceedings

Beth from ColoradObama — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:25:46 EDT

The Onion Report: Obama, Clinton, McCain Join Forces To Form Nightmare Ticket

And now, Deep Thoughts...

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:48:19 EDT

Just some random musings at the end of my day...

MSNBC First Read with Chuck Todd

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:14:38 EDT

More from Chuck Todd with NBC/MSNBC. No one can ever fill Tim Russert's shoes, but many say Chuck has the same approach to dissecting politics much like Tim.

The history of the backbeat--music and culture

Beth from ColoradObama — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:21:47 EDT

PLEASE NOTE: SOMEBODY WHO RESPONDED TO THIS POST HAS LABELED IT A RACIST RANT BY AN OBAMA SUPPORTER AND BY THE CAMPAIGN. I TRIED TO RESPOND DIRECTLY TO THE PERSON WHO POSTED THE "RACIST" RESPONSE AND DISCOVERED THAT THIS PERSON HAS NO PROFILE. DOING SO IS PRETTY CLASSIC TROLL M.O. UPDATED 7/30/08, 9:55 MDT.

I hope this doesn't somehow come off as sounding racist or odd, but I've been wondering about it since Rev. Wright did his mock up of mostly Caucasion marching bands vs. mostly African American marching bands. Personally, I thought it was hilarious (as did my 80 year old father) and it is true: people with a better sense of rhythm tend to move to and clap on the backbeat as opposed to the "flat four pattern" or the double pre-or frontbeat. When someone asked Senator Obama what he thought of Bill Clinton being the first black president, he said he'd have to check with the brothers and watch him dance. Again, I thought that was hilarious and soooooo true. One of my white male coworkers (who's a liberal but likes to play devil's advocate) complained that Senator Obama's comments were racist. A black male coworker and I laughed and told him a) to lighten up and 2) to remember J.D. and Turk's "Scrubs" rule about white men dancing in public--"Turk: Dude, what's the rule about white boys dancing in public? J.D.: Not allowed unless you're gay". Anyhoo, we also reminded him of the movie "White Men Can't Jump", but that's a whole other topic for a whole other day...

From MSNBC First Read

Beth from ColoradObama — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:48:57 EDT

Political Polling: consider your sources...

From the Open Left

Beth from ColoradObama — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:44:30 EDT

Not sure how many of my fellow MyBO members subscribe to online Open Left--maybe million, maybe thousands, maybe a handful, maybe none...I'm posting their latest e-mail alert because I think it points out some really good concepts and talking points.

HOLY B@LLS, Batman, Beth needs to get away from this 'puter!

Beth from ColoradObama — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:40:51 EDT

Good lord. I have been on this thing for five freaking hours straight. I need to take a break! My neck and back are killing me! And I need to go to the grocery store.

From Truthdig

Beth from ColoradObama — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:03:14 EDT

McSame, McBush, McW...we don't need another tired old man with the puppetmaster's hand up his behind...

Real Clear Politics

Beth from ColoradObama — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:38:44 EDT

A comprehensive listing of polling numbers for Colorado, a battleground state.

Real Clear Politics

Beth from ColoradObama — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:27:08 EDT

A comprehensive listing of nationwide polling numbers from RealClearPolitics

From NBC & First Read

Beth from ColoradObama — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:06:45 EDT

No matter how well we think Senator Obama is doing...we can't afford to become complacent

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First Read: The day in politics by NBC News for NBC News
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FIRST THOUGHTS.

It's looking good!

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:23:54 EDT

The McCain campaign, aka, The Keystone Cops, has all but made fools of themselves this week.

Obama Caravan to D.C. Inauguration

Beth from ColoradObama — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:48:06 EDT

Got an e-mail request to share my thoughts about a caravan, by train or auto, to D.C. for the inauguration. Here's the e-mail and my reply:

BREAKING NEWS!! ROBERT NOVAK TAKES TIME OUT OF BUSY-BEING-AN-@$$WIPE-SCHEDULE TO PLOW DOWN D.C. PEDESTRIAN

Beth from ColoradObama — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:42:03 EDT

CLAIMS HE DIDN'T KNOW HE HIT ANYONE.

WHAT A D-BAG.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25819579&GT1=43001

My sincerest apologies if I was mistaken

Beth from ColoradObama — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:57:12 EDT

I am tired of non-supporters getting into our groups and listservs and creating trouble. I'm even more tired of everyone responding to them repeatedly. Doing so only fuels their purpose. We've been able to identify a few non-supporters (trolls) and have been supporting and encouraging each other to ignore the garbage.

FISA and Trolls and RNC: repugnantcan neocons crying

Beth from ColoradObama — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:03:40 EDT

Most, if not all, members of MyBarackObama are well-aware that most, if not all, of the members of the FISA group are not Obama supporters. Since we are elitisit, college-educated liberals, we are probably smater than most Repugnantcans.

McCain

Beth from ColoradObama — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:26:14 EDT

I guess John McCain's elitist private and privileged schooling left him ill-prepared with regard to geography.

I offer this soundbite for those of you who are sick and tired of hearing the "He's a Muslim" crap...

Beth from ColoradObama — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:06:36 EDT

...as if it would make any difference if he was Muslim (wasn't one of the founding principles of our country the right to freedom of religion?!).

The wisdom of ex-senator Rick Santorum

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:07:00 EDT

THERE IS A REASON WHY THIS BUFFOON WAS NOT RE-ELECTED! I SUBSCRIBE TO HUMAN EVENTS JUST TO SEE WHAT ANN COULTER AND THE GANG ARE UP TO. I USUALLY DELETE THEIR E-MAILS BEFORE READING THEM BECAUSE IT'S USUALLY THE SAME OL' SAME OL'. BUT THIS ONE REALLY CAUGHT MY EYE...

DOES THIS GUY EVEN MATTER ANYMORE?

Are there trolls in here who are making mountains out of molehills?!

Beth from ColoradObama — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:23:14 EDT

Think about that, people. Don't lose your cool and don't turn against each other.

Consider the potential for positives during this lull

Beth from ColoradObama — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:06:18 EDT

Consider the potential for some positives to come out of this period in between the primary season and the conventions/nominations (both parties):

Has anybody noticed how much we're all carping with each other about the New Yorker cover?

Beth from ColoradObama — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:35:39 EDT

Stoppit! We're doing exactly what the opposition wants! Don't fall into that trap. Repeat some of our mantras to yourself until you feel re-energized: Yes we can. Yes we can. Si se puede. Stand for change. Change we can believe in.

Stay united. Don't let opponents get in your head. Try not to snap at each other in frustration.

Chins up. The Obama campaign knows how to handle this. And the more bullshit that comes out now and gets shot down, the better it is for us.

And one more thing...who submitted the request for the FISA group and why was Senator Obama referred to as President Obama? I find that suspicious...

To paraphrase Shakespeare...

Beth from ColoradObama — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:33:27 EDT

Methinks we doth protest too much.

I'm all about protecting Senator Obama and promoting positivity and his real message and policies. I'm sick to death of the Republican attack machine, and I'm sure as hell going to do what I can to make sure this country doesn't collectively make the same aggregious mistakes made in 2000 and 2004. But I think we are becoming increasingly overreactive to the media CRAP and I'm afraid this might hurt us in the longrun. Please--if you've taken the time to read this far, please read the entire post. Humor me. Bear with me.

This is a post for my kid

Beth from ColoradObama — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:40:06 EDT

I just got done talking to him awhile ago. I'm so proud of him. He's a good guy with a good heart, and he's never done anything but make me feel proud. Chris is a project manager with CodeGreenSolutions in NYC. It's an architectural consulting firm:

Our Mission

Sustainability relates to the continuity of economic, social, institutional and environmental aspects of our society. We strive for an environmentally and economically just and sustainable future through our commitment to people, profits, and the planet. We seek to contribute to the international assessment of paradigms in business and technology through green building, and by creating partnerships with business owners, government agencies, and educational institutions.

http://www.codegreensolutions.com/company/overview.shtml

MyBarackObamaTrollWATCH

Beth from ColoradObama — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:18:23 EDT

I've just requested that a new group as listed above be created so we can have a centralized group that keeps a database on suspected trolls, monitors the trolls for troublemaking, and notifies other members of their presence. Anyone on MyBO will be able to notify the group of trolls. Trolling, spying, and troublemaking will only increase as the general election draws nearer and nearer.

Check out newly formed groups

Beth from ColoradObama — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:05:33 EDT

Do ya' think the Toledo Educators for Obama have enough private groups?

Defiance and working together

Beth from ColoradObama — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:45:54 EDT

There is no way in hell the millions of us will let Senator Obama's campaign be derailed by anyone or any group. We are a large and peaceful army; we are smart and well-organized, much moreso than any competition or subversive groups. We don't play dirty, but we play hard and direct and strong.

Staying above the fray and trying to figure out what matters and what doesn't

Beth from ColoradObama — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:28:47 EDT

Between a dinosaur of a computer and an endless parade of e-mails that tell me I NEED TO DO SOMETHING AND I NEED TO DO IT RIGHT NOW, I don't know what to do anymore and I sure as hell can't get it done quickly enough to satisfy all the people telling me I should do it RIGHT NOW.

Obama caravan to inauguration?!

Beth from ColoradObama — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:20:52 EDT

This is just a wild-eyed notion, but give it some thought...

I've been wanting to write this for awhile, so here goes...

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:58:03 EDT

If you believe...don't vote for Barack Obama.

Miscellaneous thoughts of a passionate Obama supporter. Please...if you read this...add your own thoughts.

I am going to go do my duty as a dutiful daughter...

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:32:08 EDT

...so I'll be away for a few days. So much for MY vacation. Happy 4th of July everyone! Everyone wear your Obama gear while you're waving our flag! WE love our nation. WE care about our fellow citizens. WE are the people we've been waiting for!

The food fight scene in Animal House comes to mind...

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:28:23 EDT

Elections and politics are making me crazier than I already am!

Senator Obama reads all of our posts and e-mails and takes all of our comments into consideration.

Beth from ColoradObama — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:33:58 EDT

Yeah, right. I am constantly amazed by the number of people on here who really seem to believe that the campaign consolidates all of our comments and opinions to use in the campaign. I'm sure there are some staffers who randomly sample what's being said on here, but come on...this social network is more for us than it is for him.

The Liberals vs. the REALLY Liberals

Beth from ColoradObama — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:17:49 EDT

When I joined Facebook, one of the profile questions asked of me (it asks the same of everyone who joins--asnwers optional) was to rate myself on a conservative vs. liberal spectrum.

Good lord, the world as we know it will soon cease to exist!

Beth from ColoradObama — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:16:32 EDT

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25482250?GT1=43001

Starbucks, we hardly knew ye

Washington Post submission

Beth from ColoradObama — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:46:00 EDT

Following is a lengthy response to a column by Dan Balz (really?).

Wesley Clark is an idiot

Beth from ColoradObama — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:59:39 EDT

Never, EVER make the mistake of criticizing Senator McCain's military service or years as a POW. If Clark was ever even remotely considered for the VP slot, that notion should definitely be s***canned for good as of today. Read on:

I forgot my tuna casserole

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:13:42 EDT

That's what I forgot to do. Change the post status to "draft"

Cats and campaigns

Beth from ColoradObama — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:50:18 EDT

I'm feeling better now. I've gotten a lot of supportive messages from fellow Obamans, and my son has helped me with some words of wisdom. I never stopped to think how painful it was for him to watch Beej decline. As Chris said, Beej hadn't been Beej for quite some time and it was painful to see him get worse. I think my parents made the right call about the timing. I just wish I could have been with him.

Time to get back to the Obama world.

My cat, B.J. (Beej)

Beth from ColoradObama — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:55:30 EDT

My cat B.J. had to be put to sleep yesterday. I know this has nothing to do with Barack Obama and the campaign, and it isn't important in the big picture, but in my little world my heart is broken. Since I live alone I don't have anyone to talk to, so I thought I'd get on here and write about Beej and how I feel.

Tim Russert

Beth from ColoradObama — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:25:18 EDT

Wow. I'm not usually speechless, but nothing comes to mind. What a HUGE loss. HUGE. I am literally almost in tears. What a wonderful journalist and family man. What a loss for his wife and son, and the rest of his family. And what an incredibly sad loss for all of us.

John McCain and the POW years

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:59:46 EDT

This election year has brought about dramatic change in my family. My white, retired, blue-collar, senior citizen parents support Senator Obama, and have indicated they will cast their vote for him this November. One of my brothers asked me if I really thought our parents would vote for Senator Obama; I told him they would. I then told them what he said and they were angry with him for asking. Needless to say, they gave him a tongue-lashing! Here's a little essay about them, my family, and our POW experience.

My self-imposed moratorium has ended!

Beth from ColoradObama — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:28:27 EDT

I'm back baby! Just give me a few days to catch up with my e-mails and get a feel for the buzz.

Starting all over again: an e-mail to family and friends

Beth from ColoradObama — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:02:50 EDT

I kind of broke my little rule about my week-long moratorium, but I wanted to capture the beginning of a new campaign with my friends and family.

I think EVERYONE needs to take a powder for a week

Beth from ColoradObama — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:11:02 EDT

I feel like such a wimp & a whiner, but I just can't hang with this political stuff for the next week or so. I don't see how ANYONE can, especially the hardcore Obama volunteers, and even HRC and her people.

Now, THIS is progress

Beth from ColoradObama — Fri, 30 May 2008 17:30:02 EDT

The following posted e-mail comes from a cousin (of mine) who is about as arch-conservative as you can get. He and I have done battle many times over the past few months, including the "secretmuslimterroristantichrist" BS (see, I refrained from using profanity in the intro to this post--out of courtesy to those of you with virgin ears and eyes), the lapel pin, the pledge, and the National Anthem. So to get an e-mail like this from him is refreshing--at least he's now able to back down and be receptive and humorous.

So close and yet so far...

Beth from ColoradObama — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:28:38 EDT

After my initial disappointment about not being able to see Senator Obama during today's trip to Colorado…I've since come to find out a little bit more about the purpose and some history behind this trip.

Inclusive vs. exclusive & freedom of speech--disclaimer--another gut check

Beth from ColoradObama — Wed, 28 May 2008 06:45:05 EDT

Freedom of speech means what you hear or read will sometimes be crude. If you don't like what you're reading/hearing/seeing, don't read, look at, or listen to it. You have the right to tell the person(s) who's writing or speaking or showing that you don't like what they're writing, saying or showing, but you don't have the right to shut them down unless they are within a doman that is specifically and exclusively yours.

Planet Obama--161 Days!

Beth from ColoradObama — Tue, 27 May 2008 00:55:12 EDT

Having identified myself as an Obama volunteer who is a little physically worn out from the Colorado Caucus to the state convention, I want to cool my jets a little bit. But--I also want to stay connected to others I've met on MYBO. I'd really like to continue e-mailing, debating, discussing, speculating with fellow Obamaniacs, and generally keeping the energy alive and flowing until Election Day!

Color me sick and tired of this campaign season--warning: gut check

Beth from ColoradObama — Mon, 26 May 2008 01:15:00 EDT

If a person got some kind of karma points for "calling it", I would get points for expressing my early fears about this campaign year turning into 1968 again. Unbelievably, HRC has called to mind that horrible (and wonderful at the end) year with her ill-advised and poorly-stated comments about Bobby Kennedy. What the hell was she thinking? Chaos, floor fights, out-of-control convention...if something happens to Senator Obama, I will go nuts.

Pics from state convention

Beth from ColoradObama — Mon, 19 May 2008 16:32:33 EDT

I'm going to post my pics from the state convention on my Obama Brigade page if anyone is interested in looking at those. The quality isn't the best; my camera/phone sucks. I'll be getting a new phone soon and I've dropped the hint to my son that momma needs a digital camera ;>)

Obama Brigade Link:

http://www.obamabrigade.com/profile/ElizabethBethMcKinley

Briefly, chapter two

Beth from ColoradObama — Mon, 19 May 2008 15:16:29 EDT

The brightest and most welcoming smiling face:

Chapter one of Beth's convention experience!

Beth from ColoradObama — Mon, 19 May 2008 15:13:57 EDT

Just wanted to get started with sharing some of my experiences as a delegate to the Colorado State Democratic Convention!

The Colorado State Convention--WOW!!!!

Beth from ColoradObama — Mon, 19 May 2008 00:42:10 EDT

I CAN HARDLY WAIT TO BLOG ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE AS A DELEGATE TO OUR STATE CONVENTION!!

Look at the picture of Senators Obama and Edwards on the homepage of BarackObama.com

Beth from ColoradObama — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:55:53 EDT

Disclaimer: I'm a John Edwards fan. As I stated in an e-mail to some of MYBO friends, I would have supported Edwards if Senator Obama wasn't in the race.

Bushisms

Beth from ColoradObama — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:43:57 EDT

I have "Out of Office Countdown" calendar and it's full of wonderful Bushims. As of today we've got 249 days to go.

A few final "blaaaaahhhh"gs before our convention

Beth from ColoradObama — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:14:57 EDT

Again, my sincere apologies for the profanity 'fest. I'm an afficionado of blended humor and profanity, a la Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Carlos Mencia, George Carlin, any movie by Judd Apatow, and National Lampoon.

I've temporarily changed my profile picture

Beth from ColoradObama — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:25:10 EDT

I'm currently in need of an image makeover, so I thought I'd put my sanity face back on my profile for awhile. It's the one where I DON'T have spittle at the corner of my mouth (*-*)

I'm sorry and I apologize to anyone who received my profanity-ridden posts!

Beth from ColoradObama — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:18:52 EDT

I promise I will exercise more discretion in the future, at least on MYBO. I started my own blog elsewhere with the intention of going to town there, but it spilled over into MYBO. I have the utmost respect for my fellow ObamAmericans and especially Senator Obama, and I truly don't want to offend anyone. My apologies--I will make sure the censor has come back from it's coffee break before I go off again!

Colorado's convention

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:22:51 EDT

Hopefully I will feel refreshed and renewed after our convention this weekend. I just hope I don't get beat up by a Hillary supporter.

I'm so pissed I could crush a grape!

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:20:57 EDT

I am so tired of the secretmuslimterroristantichrist bullshit.

Dana Perino, press secretary robot liar extraordinaire

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:19:12 EDT

She and I went to the same undergrad school. Ick.

How to process an issue with fellow ObamAmericans

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:45:21 EDT

I engaged in an e-mail train with some members of groups to which I belong, and I'd like to show everyone the following train. I think we had a pretty reasoned discussion that evolved without turning into a pissing match, something that happens all too often in our groups...the point is to share without getting shouted down, respectfully asked to consider or reconsider what was just written, and not take everything personally.

George Will is such a tool...

Beth from ColoradObama — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:00:40 EDT

This is a letter I wrote to NEWSWEEK AND George Will after reading his column in the 5/5/08 issue:

Bushisms and more!!!

Beth from ColoradObama — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:16:30 EDT

I'm going to start blogging Bushisms from my Countdown to the end of the Bush years Calendar.

A personal reflection on race

Beth from ColoradObama — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:17:06 EDT

I'm copying and pasting an e-mail exchange between me and some MYBO friends:

What do my brother, my cat, and Senator Obama have in common?

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 08 May 2008 23:28:56 EDT

They all dominated my day, if not in deed in thought.

Where I'm at today

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:20:57 EDT

Just some free thought and putting pen to paper, or in this case fingers to keyboard.

"Willing suspension of disbelief"

Beth from ColoradObama — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:22:21 EDT

http://www.slate.com/id/2190780/?GT1=38001

A little tapped out

Beth from ColoradObama — Wed, 07 May 2008 11:50:58 EDT

Wow. Last night's election results were spectacular! I am numb and worn out from the emotional ups and downs. I get angry, I get elated, I get angry, etc. etc. etc. As I've said before, I don't know how Senator Obama does it. I guess he's like BatFink (I'm dating myself here)--his "wings are like a shield of steel, you can not harm me!"

The innocents

Beth from ColoradObama — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:05:34 EDT

Bless The Beasts and The Children

I've got $3.45, do I hear $3.50?

Beth from ColoradObama — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:52:55 EDT

Today I paid $3.45 per gallon. I'm disgusted and speechless.