http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-TPk3OPEOc
Just a request-
if you are a member of a group, pls send me the email addresses of the group. I am trying to create a mass list serv with as many group emails as possible. We need to reach as many people as we can and your help would be much appreciated.
Thx!
Send them here---
mkovler@obamafd.com
Greetings all,
If like me things are not always so clear on how to act in the face of passionate desires, here are some universal truths from Gandhi that I think are very appropriate for everyone to re-read and apply to getting the energy of this campaign at the high spiritied high minded high impact that was present. Especially appropriate for Ft Flager to review
http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/05/09/gandhis-top-10-fundamentals-for-changing-the-world/
Greetings,
A lot of talk about VP going around.
I've supported Obama from the start. I hear the pundits talking about the ticket for VP. If push comes to shove the Obama HRC ticket, can and will only be viable with a lot of re-lensing and combined effort on the part of Obama and HRC. However, the scenario which this is feasible in my opinion is one where the Democratic party gets its TOTAL act together, generates a clear and visonary message, puts two highly qualified people who have put aside their differences for the sake of the country and are on their way to a great big change. This is somewhat of a fairytale, but a good story.
More realistically:
My preference would be that Edwards commits to VP spot.
My second preference is that Jim Webb of Virginia be the VP : http://webb.senate.gov/ He could go a long way in helping with the southern region Barrack is having trouble making headway yet he is truly an accomplished thinker and shares Obama's deep reflection on the nature of politics.
Others I've heard:
- Colin Powell: Trouble with the War issue. Would require some serious about facing by a very great candidate
- Governors: Rendell, Strickland, Sebelius, Schweitzer. Of the 4 I think Schweitzer is strongest VP total package. All are regional politicians that may help sway some votes in that region, but do not necessarily represent Obama change.
- Others to placate HRC fans. Just bad business/politics.
Dear Campaign,
With the presumed nomination in hand, I was stunned to see that there would not be a lot of events held in West Virginia. I think part of the UNIFYING message should be to gather support in areas not already in the coalition. Let them get to know you NOW and run the 50 state race as soon as possible. Tell them that a visit now brings great attention to their state and you're happy to bring your focus to people who "on paper" aren't expected to agree with you. Seems to me a great opportunity to do so.
Fired UP!
Just a personal thank you to all the hard working people on the phones, in the field, and elsewhere working for this campaign.
KEEP IT UP.
1. I feel bad that I was more involved early on.
2. I feel worse, about how HRC runs her campaign.
3. I feel helpless to stop it.
4. I feel Obama campaign can not only win, but truly direct this country with wisdome and compassion and not placation and homogenization.
5. Someone at HQ must wake up and apologize to the supporters but stop falling prey to her, stimulating the Obama base and stop playing into HRC tactics.
Brooks form NYTIMES, amazing comments about how this goes, I leave his words from Sunday talk shows about how things have changed.
OBAMA remind them 3 months ago, no one wanted what is happening. People wanted your message. Your message has been co-opted (she acuses of copying-it all becomes ridiculous).
Basically, I would prefer - you do not get nomination IF IF IF you have to win by defeating her tactics. Her tactic is that you win Nomination, but do not succeed with people. WE DESERVE BETTER THAN HRC TACTICS. The more you stay with TRUTH of YOUR VISION the better. No one EXPECTED you to win. EVERYONE EXPECTED YOU TO BE BETTER THAN HER!
NAMASTE
Hello again you fired up peri-menopausal women!
I hope you did not miss "The Obama Campaign Song" festivities. But, if you did, please go to YouTube and search for The Obama Campaign Song 0001. You can learn it yourselves. This is the song for ALL Obama supporters. It's fun and it's easy. Kids love it too. I think there is a link in a previous post.
Next topic: The Shamrock Shuffle in Chicago! I hope you will come wearing your OBAMA buttons,T-shirts and whatever else! March 30th. There is a 5K and a 10K. Now, you must register for the event in advance so go to www.shamrockshuffle.com to get the details. I'll see you there!
Geneva/ObamaMusic
Just a note to thank Barack Obama for making not just a political positioned statement, but a true speech to a topic.
For those concerned that it was not politically expedient I cannot understand what they want of their government. We by seeing Barack's example that there is another way to lead the country. There is another way to lead ourselves.
"It is always one person within a group or a cluster who calls fort the HIGHEST VISION, who models THE GRANDEST TRUTH, who INSPIRES and CAJOLES, and AGITATES and AWAKENS, and ultimately produces a CONTEXTUAL FIELD within which COLLECTIVE ACTION is rendered POSSIBLE and BECOMES INEVITABLE"
The quote above always makes me think of Barack Obama and then makes me think of how I can be a better person who inspires those in the lives I touch.
My hope is that the campaign will take the remaining time and not CONCEEDE Pennsylvania, but go out to town hall meetings and repeat them. Work PA like Iowa and let the people who meet and discuss with Barack and I believe the message will be heard.
GOBAMA. Stay FIRED UP! READY TO GO!
A message to all to not let the current tone of the campaign get us off track.
HRC and this kitchen sink survival style is just looking for something to distract the Obama movement so they can quickly reframe. I felt this was the case in Ohio and Texas. They will now throw out multiple items and then drive in on whichever one rides best against the one Obama camp bites into.
Don't be dragged in, and better still, don't WAIT. Stay above it all yes, but stay engaged to your platform and message - as if you are the only candidate out there. It feels like the campaign is allowing Clinton to frame the discussion. That is what they do best. Barack, focus on Mississippi and take the time on the ground in PA to get back to caucus like town halls!!!! Big tent events won't get you to the people like we did in Iowa.
- Would like to know a position from the campaign on Florida and Michigan revotes. Seems doable. You will get $ from me to fund the revote and additional money to fund the campaign through that added expense.
Stay clear, drive the message of mandate, empowerment, highlight how you're already changing the party by running this campaign, it is working, and it will drive the future of the party by bringing the people out in an engaged way. You have given so much already and just want to tell you how much I appreciate it. Beyond inspiration.
Stay FIRED UP!
By Leslie Wayne
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/02/08/anti-obama-film-on-the-way/
A conservative group -– Citizens United -– that has produced a film now in distribution attacking Hillary Clinton called “Hillary, the Movie,” has its sights set on a new target: Barack Obama. The group has budgeted about $1 million to produce a documentary film about Mr. Obama that is set to be distributed this summer. At the moment, Citizens United has its researchers poring over Mr. Obama’s records as a community organizer, state legislator and United States senator in the same way that it scoured Mrs. Clinton’s record with a highly critical eye and a sharply conservative point of view.
“Obama is a completely clean slate,” said David Bossie, president of the group. “We will develop the image that we want the people to see. We’re doing the hard work of the research right now. The American people don’t know much about Obama, except that they like his speaking style.”If the Obama movie is anything like the one about Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Obama had better prepare himself. “Hillary, the Movie,” and promotional ads for it, present statements from Dick Morris, Ann Coulter, Robert Novak, Jeff Gerth (a former New York Times reporter), Newt Gingrich and others in which she is called everything from a liar, to a European socialist to being more devious than Richard Nixon.
“If you want to hear about the Clinton scandals of the past and present, you have it here,” said the movie’s promotional materials. “Hillary the Movie is the first and last word in what the Clintons want America to forget!”
The Obama movie would be the sixth long-form documentary film made by the group, which says it is dedicated to “restoring our government to citizen control.” While some of the movies have been in theatrical release, most are distributed as DVDs on-line and in bookstores.
http://www.dipdive.com/
If you haven't see this it may not have specific policy positions, but is very nice and inspiring...
Stay FIRED UP! Stay READ TO GO!
Feb 5... BIG DAY!
Barack answers very well about the question of ticket. Now we only focus to win the presidency.
Yes we can!
