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Broken,"Friendships"!

Larry — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:00:13 EDT

I have been through 10 presidential elections and this year's campaign is the first time that has resulted in any of my friends breaking off relationships for voting for Senator Barack Obama for President of the United States.These people still believe the libelous smear campaign accusations that first surfaced when the campaign first started.

They would send me every vicious pack of lies they received in the e-mail campaign and I would search out the truth and provide links to back up my research ,all to no avail.I can't help but believe that racial fears are at the bottom of the thought patterns.I was under the impression that racial hatred had been subdued;however,I firmly believe that racism is alive and well,it's just that people have nbot had to face it before.I still think that the denial is so deeply ingrained that other excuses for their beliefs take center stage.

We still have a long way to go in the USA and I hopoe that we are not sliding backwards undera pretense of going forward.I chose my support for Senator Obama based on research leading to my belief that he is the man who can lead us to be a better country.

One side of a discussion

Larry — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:59:37 EDT

This is part of a discussion between me and a good friend several of who still believe all of the vicious and vile rhetoric that has been disproven time and again.This type of beliefs have drawn lines in our friendships not because they believe that McCaim is a better candidate but that their opinions are based on lies,untruths and half truths.These individuals are good,"Christians",yet are willing to have their faith in their fellow man based on,"False prophets".I am so disappointed that Americans are still willing to hold on to those lies after being proved time and again that they are nothing but false accusations designed to destroy the credability of Senator Obama.I am a veteran of 10 presidentail campaigns and this is by far the worst that I have ever seen.Does this mark the end of things?Is this way of thinking the beginning of the end?Is our country no longer willing to believe that truth shall set you free?

"Well the ministers around here are not either. Not everyone is bad......just wait until your precious Obama, the baby killer, gets into office. Nothing will ever be the same again. Obama hasn't a heart...and he is a muslim, you are who you associate with! I don't see him associating with anyone with any class.

Thanks,"

Irrational McCain Supporter's Rhetoric

Larry — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:13:51 EDT

This is a shoirt thread to show some of the McCain suporter's irrational comments and notice the inferrence that atheists defend the Obama platform.

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Democratic Love Fest

Larry — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:33:46 EDT

Well,The Obama/Biden Campaigh is not asking any body to marry them,just vote for the Democratic ticket.I almost almost rolled out of my chair on the comment and I applauded like I was there.Right on Hillary.

Talk To Me Hillary!!!

Larry — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:06:44 EDT

Tickle My Fancy Hillary!!!Posted Oct-12-08 13:02:02 PDT Updated Oct-12-08 13:04:21 PDT

"It took a Democratic President to clean up after the last Republican President and it is going to take a Democratic President to clean up after this one".Senator Hillary Clinton who says that this country will once again rise up once again from the ashes of the Bushes!!!!

Can you imagine what would have happened to all of your retirement accounts if the Republican plan to privatized Social Security was implemented?McCain still favors that plan.Whoa Baby!!!!!

Of the last 10 presidentail elections the Democrats won only 3 and two of them were by President Bill Clinton.We need another balanced budget,we need to be seen once again as a major world financial leader rather than a greedy gropu of capitalist whose agenda of becoming richer far outweighs the needs of the people.

Feds Warned of Impending Financial Doom By States

Larry — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:53:12 EDT

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27121535

Let's Rally The Vote For Senator Obama

Larry — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:29:11 EDT

What If?Posted Oct-11-08 23:26:32 PDT

I realize that many well intentioned Americans are exercising their wishful thinking that the elections would finish up quickly but what if the constitutional right to vote was suspended or removed?Stop for a minute and reflect on how many men,women and children lost their lives for the very freedoms that many of us take for granted and complain loudly that they infringe on our rights to be involved in other matters rather than politics.

It wasn't all that many years ago that certain groups of Americans won the right to vote.During the time of the ratification of the Constitution only the landed gentry had the rights of voting which was approximately only half of the men folk.Other groups didn't get the right until much later.

Women's right to vote:1920

Native American right to vote:1924

African American right to vote:1965

The citizens of Washington D.C. wern't able to vote until 1961.So although you may get tired of the voting process,it is the biggest responsibility of citizenship.So get involved and rally the vote.The future of our country depends upon it more so now than ever.

Am I who I Have Ever Associated With In MY Life?

Larry — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:39:18 EDT

4 commentsIl Brigate Rosse:My Brush With Communists During The Cold War.Posted Oct-10-08 22:51:04 PDT

In the mid seventies,while stationed for two years in Italy,I lived in the Italian Riviera town of Terrania in a lovely small villa overlooking the beautiful Piazza della Fiore.

One of my neighbors was a member of the Brigate Rosse or better known as the Red Brigade or the well known Italian Communist Party that was extremely violent with bombings,killings and kidnappings in the early 80s.I made it known that I had to associate briefly with this man just because of our living situation and an occassional encounter socially.

This is much like what Senator Obama is being raked through the coals over.Any slight innocent chance occurrance taken in an out of context way can be made to sound so unpatriotic and almost bordering on the criminal side.

I have to say then that I associated with an axe murderer because of a past acquaintence who did his wife in one night with his wood chopper in a drunken fit of rage.Just because a past brush with different individuals seems out of line,it in no way reflects on the morals,ethics and values of anyone.it's something to think about.

Comment|Report this post |Edit Delete Comments Back to top perfumeandpharmacy ( 1732) View seller's items | View BlogI don't remember...did you run for high public office?

Did you spend time with that particular man on a regular basis...visit in his home...sit on boards with him?

If so, you should have some splainin' to do....

It's called being vetted. Obama has avoided that at all costs...

Now about that chuch he attended for more than 20 years...and the man he called his mentor...you know, the racist pastor he loves so much....hmmmmmm?
Oct-10-08 22:55:52 PDT Delete | Report this comment perfumeandpharmacy ( 1732) View seller's items | View BlogOh...and how about:

Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, another powerful Chicago-based political figure associated with the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and other long-time associates of Democratic Party presidential candidate Barack Obama, is leaving no doubt about what he thinks of the leader in the campaign for the White House.

He says when Obama talks "the Messiah is absolutely speaking."

You can watch it for yourself on a newly posted YouTube video.
Oct-11-08 00:00:38 PDT Delete | Report this comment 417jewelrylady ( 3 ) View seller's items | View BlogOk I'm not trying to give you a hard time but Obama did announce his running for President of the United States in the guys living room and he also claimed that Farrakhan was the greatest man alive. So I don't know I just think that we are being offered the worst of the worst. There isn't a clear cut shinning gallant winner in my eyes. They both support policies That I disagree with.Oct-11-08 00:14:36 PDT Delete | Report this comment observations-of-life ( 3415) View seller's items | View BlogJeweltylady.I defy you to substantiate your point of Senator Obama announcing his bid for presidency in the living room of that dude.Where do you ladies get your information?I spend a couple of hgours each day provong to my frioends that what theya re sending out as truth is nothing but vile lies and you two are right in the middle of it.

I think that the both of you are afraid of a black man becoming president.I wonder if you feel that you may be punished in some way for all you racial thoughts.
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My Personal Views Made Public

Larry — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:28:59 EDT

13 commentsMy Private Thoughts Made Public"You Ain't Gonna Like It!Posted Oct-11-08 12:07:30 PDT Updated Oct-11-08 12:10:50 PDT

I firmly believe that the WASP members of the Silent Generation and older Baby Boomers are afraid that an African American will be elected to the high office of President of The United States of America.I believe that their fears lie in the thought that they may be punished for their thoughts,words and actions in the past,present and future.

For too many years the media and general population have preached political correctness and acceptence of all races as being one blood.I see the anger building in the Mid West and parts of the Good Old Boy Democratic South,particularly Florida.Fear is rising huge that a black man,not an American,but an African American will probably be the next president and with a landslide of 10% plus of the vote.

That day is almost here and then,and only then,can the healing of centuries old wounds on all sides begin to heal.I am so grateful that I was alive for such a momentus turning of the tide.How we as individuals handle this will determine the future of America.Are we the strong backbone of the world or are we just a bully that runs around the world preaching one thing and living another?

Most of you are too young to have lived through our own apartheid and I am here to tell you that it was a shameful time in our lives.Racism is alive and well today,it has just been relagated for the most part to the back of the closet.

Now is the time to fully examine our own motives,fears and goals for our children and to put aside any thoughts that someone who is different in color only ,is not capable of being a true American and capable of leading this country through these extrememly difficult times ahead.

Comment|Report this post |Edit Delete Comments Back to top annamenter ( 2574) View seller's items | View BlogIf my husband who grew up in the South among bigots can vote for Obama maybe, just maybe, others of our generation can too. For me it was never an issue to begin with and I am a baby boomer. My husband is a veteran and several of his veteran friends who served in the military for many years are voting for Obama as well. They are in their early 60ies as well. So there is hope!Oct-11-08 12:12:46 PDT Delete | Report this comment observations-of-life ( 3415) View seller's items | View BlogI agree Anna.It is interesting to watch the fear level increase as the election grows closer.I heard ,"Kill him",from one audience memeber listerning to McCain and I have heard other semi violent statements coming out of the mid west audiences.The country is going to start to grow up as a result of this election and it's about time.Oct-11-08 12:25:55 PDT Delete | Report this comment observations-of-life ( 3415) View seller's items | View BlogMy Texas Granny is turning over in her grave having worked in the poll tax division for almost all of her life until it was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.She went to her grave a die hard racists and was nothing but a product of her times.Oct-11-08 12:27:55 PDT Delete | Report this comment cbkspa67 ( 96) View seller's items | View Bloghey obs...we'll see... :)Oct-11-08 12:32:13 PDT Delete | Report this comment observations-of-life ( 3415) View seller's items | View BlogI read the two comments on my last post and other comments throughout the blogs,all based on falacies and just plain libelous untruths sent around in e-mail form to people who will believe anything that comes down the pike.I can spend a hour or more each day disproving statements sent me by my friends who honestly believe all this tripe coming out by the Republican party and it's affiliates.it's unbelievable what people will hold dear as gospel truth as long as it helps to justify their own agenda.Oct-11-08 12:34:00 PDT Delete | Report this comment Back to top annamenter ( 2574) View seller's items | View BlogYes I saw a lady call him an Arab and McCain had to calm her down. But when you have speeches that ctreate a mob mentality what can you expect to happen? So far it has not worked. I have always tried to be respectful to the other candidate but this time they have crossed the line. What worries me is that one unstable person will try to commit murder, being egged on by this mob. It is disgraceful.Oct-11-08 12:34:34 PDT Delete | Report this comment observations-of-life ( 3415) View seller's items | View BlogThe negativity of the McCain campaign and his "followers" are hurting him and I am so disappointed that he took the low road to combat Obama.

I go to the VA hospital and I ma here to tell you that the majority of the Veterans are not pro McCain and just because he was a POW,that doesn't make him a qualified candidate.That he has mental issues over his captivity are undeniable unless he is the one sole exception.I think that he needs to be honest with himself and his campaign in that issue and I would love to be able to look into his medical records and examine those issues.
Oct-11-08 12:39:23 PDT Delete | Report this comment observations-of-life ( 3415) View seller's items | View BlogI was pro McCain when he ran against Clinton and I still have the flag that he gave me.At the time I felt he was qualified,now,he is over the hill and suffering due to his age and physical conditions.Oct-11-08 12:41:15 PDT Delete | Report this comment annamenter ( 2574) View seller's items | View BlogI would never disrespect McCain for his service to the country. His volatile temper is a great concern to me, also his Keating Five association. Many people are not familiar with that history. We care deeply about the future of this ountry and for anyone to even suggest if you don't vote for McCain you don't love this country is ludicrous. We have many Veteran friends as well who are not voting for McCain, one served in the Air Force AND Navy. He was a pilot. I will be so glad when it is over and we just have to lvie with whatever comes our way.Oct-11-08 12:46:27 PDT Delete | Report this comment brokenanvil ( 642) View seller's items | View Blogyou are right, I'm too young to have been there, and I think it's a shame that we always seem to judge others by looks and not see them for who they are as individuals

slavery was a big mistake by our leaders of the past, and we will always pay the price for that

Personally I don't care if the next president is green as long as he or she has the interest of the american people at heart

what we need now is to put the past behind us and come together as a nation or we will never have peace

thus far from what I have seen of McCain, he is a very bitter and angry man, I believe he does have deep rooted issues and that he needs to seek counseling to learn how to find peace within himself, and yes he is only hurting himself by bashing his rival

in any event I guess we will just have to wait and see what happens
Oct-11-08 12:53:44 PDT Delete | Report this comment Back to top observations-of-life ( 3415) View seller's items | View BlogWatching MSNBC just now,I see that I ma not the only one who sees the racial overtones with Lewis equating the McCain campaign with the George Wallace camapign in the 60s.That was a sword in the side of our country but it lead to greater improvements.Oct-11-08 13:00:35 PDT Delete | Report this comment observations-of-life ( 3415) View seller's items | View BlogBut rememeber the years of Republican control of congress even with a democratic president.Come on folks,politics are just that.The he said she said,he could have,he didin't,he did ,all that is water under the bridge and makes absolutely no difference in today's problems.Party lines and the Good Old Boy,"Do what I say or die politically",is as strong as ever.Look at Strom Thurmaond,who was one of the most powerful men in the country ,was also ther biggest open racist alive.What Strom wanted.he got or your political career was over.The Kennedys are the same way.You don't buck the power s to be and survive.Oct-11-08 13:10:57 PDT Delete | Report this comment observations-of-life ( 3415) View seller's items | View BlogAs a long time Military member my Commander in Chief,the President of the United States at the time was my boss and I followed orders regardless.That is a truism.We could not particiapte in any part of the political process except to vote.The rules for federal employees have loosened somewhat but there are still huge restrictions and the military is not a democratic organizatuion by any means.