Part II
And When We get this Done, The American People will always remember that we had A trailblazing, community organizer, Advocate sitting in the Oval Office making the right, hard and necessary decisions that will help bring The American People out of lack and poverty, and help propel them into Abundance and prosperity. Health Insurance Reform Now!!
According to Wikipedia: President Obama garnered 69,556,897 votes and Senator Mccain got 59,934,814 votes.
We have 435 elected house of representatives, and We have 100 United States Senators.
We have 60 Democrats or Democratic Leaning Senators in the Senate.
President Obama is a very smart and Brilliant President and He knows that he has to get the 60 Senators on Board, so instead of just leaving it up to the 60, Our President is taking the Health Insurance Reform fight straight to the Insurance Companies themselves by way of American People's living rooms and kitchen tables.
We need to broaden our focus.
We need to go after the offending Insurance companies with the same tenacity, resilience and persistence we used when we went after Wall street. We need to call them daily and ask them why are they dropping or revoking people insurance policies whenever they are getting sick? and Why are they trying to undermind and disrupt the town hall meetings with "fronter groups" that rile-up some mccain/palin voters with hatred and wrong information and then send them out to the democrats town hall meeting to shut them down and shout them down.
We need to ask the Rougist Insurance Companies are they for US or Against US?
We will not let the ROGUE Insurance Companies continue to short-change the American People, we don't care how many Pre-Paid senators that they have got tucked away in their slick, dirty-little , greasly or is it grassley "my little finger is in the dike" back pocket?
We don't want the Insurance Companies making medical decisions for us?
We don't want "Them" The "ROUGERS" making loads of money off of the sick people that they have dropped, rejected, tricked, and then denied.
Is there a list of the Pre- Paiders/Senators who have taken money from the Roguers/insurance Companies that are fighting against the Success of the American People EVER receiving Health Insurance Reform?
P.S. All of the Insurance Companies like AARP and others are not against the American People Insurance Reform Bill but we all know that one spoiled apple Always rotten the the entire bunch.
Many new photography forum participants don’t know how to post, or embed, an image within a forum message. The process is quite simple and the method is the same for most forums. The image must first be uploaded to a server such as at an online photo hosting site.
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Go to the image at a hosting service, right click it and open the Properties menus.
Next, highlight the full address (URL), copy the URL and then paste it into the subject area in a forum post. For the image to appear, you MUST include the .jpg extension.
Generally, you should get the URL from the image itself, not the address bar of a browser.
For example, below is the full URL to a thumbnail photo in the Digicamhelp Photo Galleries. One space has been added after the http: so you can see the how the text is supposed to appear (you wouldn’t normally add a space).
http: //www.digicamhelp.com/gallery/thumbs/256-graceful-goose.jpg
When the correct URL is posted in a thread, the image will appear.
This method is the most commonly used in photography forums, but not all forums use it. Some require code placed around the URL for the image such as: [img] URL [/image]
http://www.digicamhelp.com/processing-photos/photo-hosting/posting-photos/
President Obama announced this morning that the government will offer struggling auto companies GM and Chrysler a limited period of time to fundamentally restructure in a way that would justify an investment of additional taxpayer dollars. "While Chrysler and GM are very different companies with very different paths forward," the President said, "both need a fresh start to implement the restructuring plans they develop." The President also emphasized that:
We cannot, and must not, and we will not let our auto industry simply vanish. This industry is like no other -- it's an emblem of the American spirit; a once and future symbol of America’s success. It's what helped build the middle class and sustained it throughout the 20th century. It's a source of deep pride for the generations of American workers whose hard work and imagination led to some of the finest cars the world has ever known. It's a pillar of our economy that has held up the dreams of millions of our people. And we cannot continue to excuse poor decisions. We cannot make the survival of our auto industry dependent on an unending flow of taxpayer dollars. These companies -- and this industry -- must ultimately stand on their own, not as wards of the state. http://thepoliticalcarnival.blogspot.com/2009/03/obama-sets-tough-deadlines-standards-in.html
The Great Depression was triggered by a sudden, total collapse in the stock market. The stock market turned upward in early 1930, returning to early 1929 levels by April, though still almost 30 percent below the peak of September 1929.[10] Together, government and business actually spent more in the first half of 1930 than in the corresponding period of the previous year. But consumers, many of whom had suffered severe losses in the stock market the previous year, cut back their expenditures by ten percent, and a severe drought ravaged the agricultural heartland of the USA beginning in the summer of 1930. In early 1930, credit was ample and available at low rates, but people were reluctant to add new debt by borrowing.[citation needed] By May 1930, auto sales had declined to below the levels of 1928. Prices in general began to decline, but wages held steady in 1930, then began to drop in 1931. Conditions were worse in farming areas, where commodity prices plunged, and in mining and logging areas, where unemployment was high and there were few other jobs. The decline in the US economy was the factor that pulled down most other countries at first, then internal weaknesses or strengths in each country made conditions worse or better. Frantic attempts to shore up the economies of individual nations through protectionist policies, such as the 1930 U.S. Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act and retaliatory tariffs in other countries, exacerbated the collapse in global trade.
CAUSES
Irving Fisher argued that the predominant factor leading to the Great Depression was overindebtedness and deflation. Fisher tied loose credit to over-indebtedness, which fueled speculation and asset bubbles.[12] He then outlined 9 factors interacting with one another under conditions of debt and deflation to create the mechanics of boom to bust. The chain of events proceeded as follows:
The liquidation of debt could not keep up with the fall of prices which it caused. The mass effect of the stampede to liquidate increased the value of each dollar owed, relative to the value of declining asset holdings. The very effort of individuals to lessen their burden of debt effectively increased it.
Link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression
A CBS News poll of approximately 500 people saw approval of the president rise from 62 percent before the speech to 69 percent afterward.
Meanwhile, a poll on CNN showed that 68 percent of respondents -- who skewed a bit Democratic -- viewed the speech positively, 24 somewhat positively, and only eight percent not positively. Eighty-two percent supported the president's economic plan as outlined in the speech, while 17 percent opposed it.
Those results were buttressed by the findings of longtime Democratic pollster Stan Greenberg. In his own dial poll, which included 50 participants of mixed gender, education and politics, Greenberg found a large swath of bipartisan support for Obama's addres. That included a 14 percent jump, from 62 to 76 percent, in the favorability rating for the president.
Saying at the onset that this was an "immensely successful speech," he highlighted a few issues on which Obama won over the audience.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/02/24/polls-show-obama-won-the_n_169700.html
Powell, an honorary co-chair of the inauguration, announced the Presidential Inaugural Committee's "Renew America Together" volunteering initiative on Friday to take place on Jan. 19, the King holiday.
President-elect Barack Obama, Vice President-elect Joe Biden and their families will volunteer in the Washington area that day, a day before the Jan. 20 inauguration. They're asking Americans to do the same in their own communities.
"I think it will capture the imagination of the American people," Powell said, adding that there was a "fervor" for the new administration that should be tapped.
The goal is to make public service a greater priority throughout American life.
"It's not enough, I think, just to do it one day a year," Powell said.
The inaugural committee launched a Web site, USAService.org, to help Americans find opportunities to volunteer in their own communities. Spokeswoman Linda Douglass said there are already nearly 5,000 online listings, and people are welcome to add their own.
The Corporation for National and Community Service, the agency that oversees AmeriCorps, has been working for 14 years to make King day a national day of service at the request of Congress. They also worked with the inaugural committee on the new project.
Although a troubled economy has meant a drop in charitable giving, Powell said he was confident that Obama and Biden could appeal to the generous American spirit.
"My experience is, in time of need, the American people recognize that they have to do more than they would have otherwise," he said.
Powell founded the America's Promise Alliance, a group that tries to improve children's lives, and has also worked with the Boys and Girls Club and the United Negro College Fund.
He said he has not been asked to work in the Obama Administration and has made it clear he doesn't want to.
"I'm not looking for a job," he said. "I'm very happy in private life, thank you very much."
Michelle Obama sent out a special message today, wishing everyone a happy holiday and encouraging those who can to reach out to those in need this holiday season: This holiday season, the grassroots movement you helped build can make a big difference for those in need. I hope you will join me in supporting your favorite charity or contributing to causes that are especially meaningful to me and my family. While many of us will spend the holidays counting our blessings and sharing dinner with loved ones, millions of people around the country won't be so fortunate. Donating to your local food bank will help provide a holiday meal to people in your community who can't afford one. Talking with the families of deployed troops was one of the most rewarding experiences I had during the campaign. Giving to Operation USO Care Package is a great way to send members of our military stationed around the world a reminder that someone back home is thinking of them. This is a time to celebrate our blessings, the new year, and a new era for our country. But it's also a time to come together on behalf of those who need our help. Do what you can to help today by locating your local food bank and giving your support. Or send a care package to an American in uniform. Thank you for all that you do and have a very happy holiday season,
Michelle Obama
MIAMI (AP) -- First she hung up on President-elect Barack Obama - twice. Now Republican Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is fielding calls from angry constituents who think she did it on purpose.
The Miami congresswoman says she and the Democrat had a good laugh Wednesday after she apologized profusely for assuming his calls were a prank.
"I was just flabbergasted," Ros-Lehtinen said Thursday. "I just hung up on the most powerful man on earth - twice."
She said Obama called to congratulate her on her re-election, saying he was looking forward to working with her as the ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs committee.
But she assumed it was a radio station prank. Typically, when high-ranking officials call, an aide calls in advance to verify. That was the procedure recently when Ros-Lehtinen received a call from Sen. Hillary Clinton.
"But this one was just out of the blue he's calling me. And I said, 'Boy, you're a much better impersonator than that guy on Saturday Night Live,' and he's laughing and he's thinking I'm kidding," she said.
Obama tried convincing her that he truly was the president-elect, but Ros-Lehtinen says she "wished him the best of luck and told him I was going to hang up on him."
A few minutes later, Rahm Emanuel, Obama's chief of staff, called the congresswoman with Obama on the line to tell her it wasn't a joke.
"I said I really do appreciate it. I love these pranks more than anybody and I'm honored that you would prank me, but I'm gonna hang up."
And she did.
It took a call from Rep. Howard Berman, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, to persuade Ros-Lehtinen that Obama really did want to talk to her. She asked Berman to tell her an inside joke about a colleague that only they would know to make sure the phone call was legitimate.
When Obama finally called back, the congresswoman said they talked about policies on Cuba and Israel.
He told her "anytime my ego gets too pumped up, I think Michelle will remind me that you hung up not once, but twice on me," Ros-Lehtinen said.
Obama's office has not commented on the mix-up.
Hi Obamaville
Faith is the Substance of things hoped for. The Evidence of things not seen. All things are possible to those who believe.
Just checking in with you to See what you are doing now? Now, that the General Election is over and Senator Obama has Won!
We have had almost 2wks to enjoy the taste of VICTORY and the excitement of the pending inauguration for Jan. 2009 for President Elect Obama...
We believed and fought hard together, campaigning for the HOPE of a better tomorrow. Standing for the CHANGE of Direction and resisting the many smear campaigns to deter us. Through the phone banks, donations, rallies, worn shoes from knocking doors, stolen yard signs, and all the divisive attacks, VICTORY has come. The CHANGE we Believe In is at hand. Our Hope has sustained our FAITH. We move forward Now--from YES, We Can! --2-- "YES, We DID!"
Are you going to Washington? Will you remain engaged & connected to the campaign with blogs, etc.? Were you able to get a hold of some of the newsprints on November 5th to save for your memoirs?
What do you think of the www.change.gov web-site? Are you connected on the www.DNC.org site for the Democratic Party?
Are you continuing to Watch as President Obama selects his staff? Any ideas on who you think will be his Sec. of State?
Okay!, I won't talk off your ears... smile
Check in Sometimes...
Your Fellow Obamanite
Lindsay
Sir, if you plan on giving money to the "Big Three" automakers, there is only one prudent way to help them and help out those who need newer and better cars. Simple logic will prove that a young family can buy a new $15,000 car for a 5 year loan at 0% interest. Unfortunately many are shown that they can't buy this car because the real interest rate is closer to 20%.
I propose a law regualting the "Big Three" so they can sell all vehichles made in 2008 & 2009 with government backed loans. The cut off should be $30,000 for normal vehichles and $35,000 for hybrids.
This is a fast way to get money flowing around the economy...from the people who need it most to the businesses that need it most.
The millions of us who will benefit from this would start saving a spot for you at the table. This is something where everyone wins and you can start planning the 2nd Inaugural.
http://www.slate.com/id/2204422/
You know, I have never had an issue with the efforts to raise money, but must say, the one email Barack sent just prior to Grant Park acceptance speech was very nice and a genuine attempt to thank everyone who spent the last 21 months with him in the trenches.
But, then I see that at the bottom - there is the infamous red DONATE box, and I just thought it really cheapened the sentiment of the monment. You'd think for just that one email, they might have left it off!
Oh well. Barck is going to the whitehouse and that is absolutely all that matters to me.
What an amazing time in which to live! I am truly hopeful for my country and genuinely feel like I belong here for the first time. What's more - the whole world is as elated as we. Let's keep our enthusiasm for OBAMA 2012!!!!
HOLAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!
I watched our ad at 8pm. It was beautiful I am so glad we did it. Barack presented himself as a man for the people. I am off on Tuesday. If you cannot be off, do your part and please make sure you vote.
Use the link below and send this email to yourself and all your friends from your personal email. This sent chills down my spine. Remeber once the polls close everything is final. We have to all vote.
http://www.cnnbcvideo.com/taf.shtml?id=&nid=IGm14usbhtQa1J0RZE75GjU3MDA1OTE-
