A compiled petition with your individual comment will be presented to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democratic leadership.
Full petition text: "The Democratic nomination should be decided by the voters--not by superdelegates or party high-rollers. We've given money--and time--to progressive candidates and causes, and we'll support Speaker Pelosi and others who stand up for Democracy in the Democratic Party."
My comment:
Konnichiwa, The Pretender to the Throne and her Consort are kamikaze driven and if NOT
suspended immediately, the DNC, the SUPER DELEGATES and all Democrats in Congress are
committing harakiri (suicide) without any HONOR! Consider the group karma and see them for what
they are: internal terrorists PERSUING treason. Sayonara
...to show Barack Obama just how PROUD I am of him and the talk he gave today.
TOGETHER - BLACK AND WHITE, YOUNG AND OLD - YES WE CAN!
Giving it all I've got (jusr like HE is)!
Having had a transformative experience just like the one described by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor but without the physical disorder that triggered hers, I am one with her in the idea that her experience is worth spreading. This video takes about 20 minutes but it is worth EVERY second, not only in the fact that you will gain an insight into how the human brain operates but also in how you can PRACTICE finding peace in the midst of turmoil. (And don't we need that right now with everything that's going on, tempting us to conflict with each other?)
http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/229
God bless us ALL with peace in every instant!
I am forwarding this email that I received because it speaks to something that I, too, have found to be of deep concern regarding recent events.
Please - following your own spiritual beliefs - let's all take a moment and turn to Spirit/All That Is, and ask for guidance and protection and, perhaps, a MIRACULOUS collective shift in America's spiritual consciousness as a result of this unresolved conflict regarding ALL of the forms of spiritual intolerance that we clealy have in our country.
This need not be a pitfall but rather, with prayer and light, an opportunity to elevate our consciousness TOGETHER! (Yet another miracle of coming together that Senator Obama is offering to ALL of us!)
Praying for miracles for ALL concerned,
Revie Carmen
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It is sad that an elected official would act in such a xenophobic, racist fashion. See his comments:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/03/08/politics/main3919500.shtml
Perhaps his constituency should let him know just how sick these comments are. Send your comments:
You might expect this from talk-show host Bill Cunningham, but I, for one, hold elected officials to a much higher standard. This is not far from Saxby Chambliss' (R-GA) slurs in 2001:
http://www.counterpunch.org/chambliss1.html
Even New York's Bloomberg sees the Republican xenophobes as a problem:
http://www.nysun.com/article/69742
And many Democrats should take note:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paul-jenkins/democrats-uneasy-dance-w_b_73397.html
I note Jenkins' comments from the above article about Obama:
"Perhaps, in that sense at least, the Democrats' best hope is Barack Obama, who has so far managed these issues with the most grace and intelligence (surely due in no little part to his own multinational and multi-ethnic background), campaigning in a way that does not dismiss or patronize immigrants and foreigners, and pays due respect and priority to all U.S. workers. "
This new video, edited by Akin Sawadu, is making its way around the internet. I'm doing my part to pass it along by posting it on my regular blog and here. It's called UNITED US and its message is one that Obama supporters understand: a message of united cooperation, like the branches of a tree, working together to make new leaves of change for a more beautiful world.
If you haven't seen it yet, you can see it here:
Join many of us who have made our voices heard. Here's the link to where you can send an email to Gov. Howard Dean regarding the state of this race. http://www.democrats.org/page/petition/chairman
Here's my letter:
Dear Gov. Dean:
I have always supported you and your efforts to bring something new to the democratic party. I write you today to call on you to stop the damage Sen. Clinton is doing to the Democratic party.
Haven't the Clintons brought enough shame and embarrassment to this party? Recent events make me wonder if, along with the Republicans, they prefer to keep the status quo to real change. You of all people should know how high the global stakes are and how much is at risk if we keep on doing things as we have always done.
Clearly it must scare the pants off of every elected official indebted to big money to see someone rise this way who owes his success to no special interest. Barack Obama is an outsider that will not have to rely on being able to swap favors with others on behalf of his corporate backers. It seems the establishment does not want him to win no matter what the people say.
But, Gov. Dean, I believe in you as a man of integrity. I do not believe you to be bought off by special interests or beholden to the establishment. As the Chairman of the DNC you have a moral obligation to look out for the best interests of the party. Barack Obama is the best thing that has happened to American politics in a long time. The Democrats are lucky to have what is essentially a third-party candidate in their midst. He can revolutionize and revitalize this party bringing it into the 21st century and guaranteeing its future. You are in a position to make sure this amazing opportunity does not get squandered.
Everyone knows that mathematically it is impossible for Sen. Clinton to win the nomination without impossible results in all the remaining primaries.
I urge you to PLEASE ACT NOW to bring the primaries to an end.
Most Sincerely,Rima ----
Here's the link to where you can send an email to Gov. Howard Dean and express your feelings regarding the state of this race. http://www.democrats.org/page/petition/chairman
Why am I supporting Barack Obama?Because Washington insiders simply CANNOT change the failed system in Washington simply because they are too deeply entrenched in that system to see another way to do things.Because Senator Obama had the courage to stand up and try even though he'd been told by everyone that what he was trying to do was IMPOSSIBLE and so his efforts were doomed to failure.Because Senator Obama showed a wisdom that the others didn't have at a time when it was crucial to be clear headed and have the courage of conviction at a time when it was "unpatriotic" to voice good judgment.Because we are in desperate need of just such a man of courage and conviction right NOW.Because Senator Obama believes that we are far better people than we've demonstrated in the last seven years and that we can become that shining example to the world AGAIN if we are only willing to reclaim our country and reject our fears - collectively.And because he is where he is because of US - we, the people. Because he isn't already signed, sealed and delivered into the pockets of the big corporations and special interests. Because he can be an honest broker between us and them. And because maybe (just maybe), just by following Senator Obama's personal example, we can learn to work together again for the benefit of ALL instead of just for some.That's why I'm still working and donating and praying for Barack Obama to be the next President of the United States...because he will be OUR president - a president OF, FOR and BY the people - and not just the president of the few and privileged.And because I still have hope that such a president is possible, I am supporting Barack Obama with all the resources that I have. And even if he doesn't win the nomination (or the general election), simply because Barack Obama tried to win, WE HAVE WON - as a nation - just by his reminder that the power in this country belongs to US. So, even if we're not quite ready to take that power back this year, that message will not be lost. Maybe we'll be ready in a few more years...but I'm giving it all I've got this time around.Barack Obama is showing us what we would all WISH to be. And that's why I support him.
TOGETHER - YES WE CAN!
Carmen Cameron Louisville, KY
Hi all: I have heard from many of you that you had a powerful experience on March 4 when we prayed, meditated and visualized together. Many have posted the story of their experience on my blog: http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/obamaspirit/gGgBGh It was indeed a powerful experience with people of Spirit joining in from all traditions and faiths. Some had never visualized in this way before, some were old hands...all of us were moved! Many have asked me to organize another prayer circle. We must carry on. We have work to do. Things are happening. Many of us feel it happening even though it hasn't yet come to pass just yet. I invite you to join us again in a time of shared prayer/meditation/visualization for 15 minutes. SATURDAY, MARCH 8 (Visualization #2) and TUESADY, MARCH 11 (Visualization #2). This time I invite you to see each important moment leading up to the inaugural: winning each primary race ahead, accepting the party's nomination, winning the general election and then the swearing in. Let it flow like a documentary movie!
Join us at one of these times or at both!
9:00 a.m. EST 8:00 a.m. CST 7:00 a.m. MT 6:00 a.m. PST 4:00 a.m. HI 2:00 p.m. GMT and again at: 1:00 p.m. EST 12 NOON CST 11:00 a.m. MT 10:00 a.m. PST 8:00 a.m. HI 6:00 p.m. GMT Sign up for #2 here.
Sign up for #3 here.
SHARE STORIES OF FAITH THAT INSPIRE YOU!
Now I would like to invite you to offer sacred and everyday stories of hope and faith even in the face of what seems like unanswered prayer:
Here are a couple that inspire me…
In the Judeo-Christian Tradition:
In the bible story of Joshua, he and the Israelites were instructed to marched around the city of Jericho once each day for six days. On the seventh day they were to walk around the city seven times. Then the priests blew their trumpets and the walls of Jericho collapsed.
In the Buddhist Tradition:
Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) was born to a wealthy lord and sheltered within a royal lifestyle. As a young man he finally he saw the great suffering of his people and was so shaken by it he renounced his wealth and family and became an aesthetic searching for enlightenment (some might say an experience of the Divine). But even with all his years of extreme practice he didn't find it. He had to keep looking until he found "The Middle Way."
One last story:
A doctor I know saw a patient with a huge tumor on his forehead. When he asked the man about it he said he that 25 years before his doctors had given him 3 months to live. His son was going to graduate high school in 12 months and he was determined to see it. He did live to see it and now 25 years later, he was going to see his grandson graduate from HS. When asked how he did it, the man replied that NO MATTER WHAT HIS EYES SHOWED HIM, or what his body was doing, he simply refused to believe that he was ill and dying. So he was healthy and living well - even with the huge tumor on his head!
Please share your stories of FAITH (from all traditions and everyday life) on this blog. Help us all stay inspired and FAITH-FILLED!
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11.1
WE BELIEVE!!!
Infinite Blessings,Rima
Hello beloved Obama community!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
I am so humbled and honred by all of you and your willingness to step out in faith for Barack Obama. We had almost 1200 people signed up and many more not in the Obamasphere....my head and heart are still buzzing from feeling the love of all of you and the power of your prayers and visions for our next POTUS (President of the United States)!
This was an entirely non-local event! We were all gathered in spirit...people from all over the world! POWERFUL!!
I actually sat across form my husband who came home from work to be in prayer with me holding the vision for 15 minutes - I saw us all holding hands around the capital, watching with joyous hearts as the vision became reality. I just kept thinking how proud I am of America of people and of Barack, his family and their willingness to serve. I saw so many amazing things unfolding for him (and us) and this presidency. I saw him safe and protected by our love surrounding him always.
What did you see? Several of us have shared our stories in the main blog, but I wanted a way to collect your stories in one place, so please comment here. Tell us what it was like for you today as you invested this sacred time today in service to the campaign, our country, our world and the entire human family.
Let's keep this vision alive all the way through tonight, November and through January 08!
Infinite Blessings and LOVE,Rima
I've seen a few of these floating around on the internet and on our group sites. Jus tthought I'd share mine and encourage you to write your own. Keep reaching out, keep speaking out, keep hoping ad believing....Yes We Can!
B elieve in the A merican Dream again R emember the hopes A nd ambitions of your youth C onnect with believers across K ansas and Maine, California and Alaska O klahoma and Georgia, Hawaii and Samoa B y reaching out A nd speaking out and breaking out of fear. M y dream is about A ll of us believing, hoping, and dreaming ....again...
Kelly Joslyn, New York
In one of the main blogs today someone asked about Barack's support of the research funding in the industrial-military complex. He posted a link to an article that touted the importance of funding this giant machine. It started me thinking…
It's undeniable that most of our technical innovations have come from the forces that wanted to find ways to crush their opponents faster and herder than ever. For example, many advances in air travel came from WW II. And many Americans now benefit from these advances.
HOWEVER: Who says we need a war and the drive for violence to inspire us to be creative? What's happening now is that a new evolutionary switch has been flipped. It's called a GLOBAL FAMILY CRISIS or the technical term is an "evolutionary driver."
Over the course of human history the crises facing us have always spurred us to change and improve our situation. We formed clans and tribes to help us brave the elements, avoid attack from wild animals and hostile tribes, avoid starvation, etc. Then, as we came together in towns and cities, we could share our bounty but we needed law and order, enforceable rules to keep people from taking advantage. To help with that, we formed regional alliances, feudal states, and monarchies. When those went corrupt we decided to try representative government. There has been and continues to be tremendous fighting among nations as people believed that their survival is tied to being the biggest and most powerful – hence the lucrative war machine.
But the folly of this obsession has pushed us to a time when we are no longer discussing the survival of one nation or its people. We are now beginning to understand the crisis facing us today is about the survival of our species as a WHOLE.
WE HAVE TO CHANGE COURSE – we have to change what motivates us!
While Earth will recover from even the worst of what can we do to her (although it may take 100,000 years) whether humans can survive this mess is debatable.
We have to move our resources away from the focus of national survival to the focus of human survival. The global family unit is dysfunctional and is in big trouble. For far too long WE have been the rage-a-holic member who holds the purse strings and the keys to the car demanding everyone do what we say or they get nowhere and nothing. No wonder the rest of the family is hacked off!As many Friends of Bill W. can attest to, when one person in a dysfunctional family system heals/changes the whole system is affected and must also change. And while we’re at it, why not shoot for a THRIVING Global Family and a thriving future for all life on Earth rather than simply surviving?
These are the reasons we support Barack Obama and his new view of the world and why the JMs and HRCs are baffled and bewildered by us. We are speaking a new language, we are pushing the new frontier. We are pioneering souls, boldly going where no ONE has gone before! Sorry couldn’t resist – Star Trek was way ahead of its time!
YES, WE CAN!
Peace,Rima
PS - please join us on March 4 and invest from 10 minutes to 1 hour visualizing President Elect Barack Obama on inaugural day and being sworn in with Michelle by his side. See the flags flying, hear the crowd cheering! BE in the feeling of joy and celebration of such a triumphant moment.
Our goal is 1,000 participants. Over 700 have signed up so far! You can do this in your home/office/car or anywhere. Everyone is welcome!
Sign up for this event here:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/4rqhq
Pray, meditate, visualize it and it will BE!
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
The following was posted in one of the main blogs today:
Here was my response...
This is going to be a hard one folks. We raced in there and broke down the systems they had. Yes there was tyranny there and yes there was a lot happening that was awful. But now the country is devastated. The infrastructure is falling apart. Yet we keep hammering on them to be constitutional and get their act together. There are hundreds of steps in between where they are and where they could be.
After WW II the economies and infrastructures of Europe and Japan were in shambles. The US led an effort to help them rebuild with the Marshall Plan. While not perfect, it helped Europe and Japan get the essentials they needed to become the global players they are today. It saved those nations and the people that lived there from abject poverty had they been left to fend for themselves. I believe that Barack will have to get global support for a similar plan for Iraq. Vast amounts of aid will need to go into repairing that country so that these educated and proud people have a chance to make something of their freedoms.
Getting out won’t be easy – neither will be shifting them from a country held together by fear and intimidation to one where people are free to own property, educate themselves, work for a living, vote for leaders and feel safe on their streets.
Moving from the Rule of Fear to The Rule of Law is a critical step for Iraqis. They will need our support. I am very willing to spend money helping in this way as opposed to funding bombs and tanks. Someone once said it is far cheaper to feed your enemies than to fight them - and far easier as well.
Hernando De Soto is an economist that is very Barack-like in his approach (get the people involved). He’s been working with developing countries for years and has written an excellent book called the Mystery of Capitalism, why it works in the west and fails in the 3rd world. Here’s a link to a 7 min. video on his work.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/commandingheights/shared/minitextlo/vid_hernandodesoto.html
It’s worth educating yourself on this stuff because the answers won’t be easy and we’ll need to understand and support President Obama’s decisions to address these complex situations.
As I signed up for this event, I noticed that I was the 585th person to do so. I am inviting you, whatever your spiritual beliefs might be, to join with the rest of us to pray (or visualize) the support of Universal Truth to protect and guide this man who is giving It a voice at this pivotal point in our history. Whether you are religious, spiritual or just believe in the power of positive thinking, this is a way of joining minds in the recognition that our interests are ONE and that working TOGETHER is the only way that we can ALL win!
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/4rqhq#rsvp
I'll support anyone's right to free speech, as long as it's not slanderous. For Bill Cunningham, radio host on Cincinnati's 700WLW, I'm just going to say some prayers...and although McCain disavowed Cunningham's comments, I'd just say "someone had to know" in the campaign, as this is typical behavior for Cunningham.
http://www.700wlw.com/pages/onair_willie.html
David Plouffe's comments about the "kitchen sink" are certainly timely...
http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/samgrahamfelsen/gGg5Yk
I made another donation just because...
I just read online this morning that the Democratic party leadership and insiders don't know what to do with either Senator Obama or us, his followers. They "don't understand our language", the reporter said. They don't understand our loyalty to a man instead of to the party. They don't understand the enthusiasm. They don't understand...
What the don't understand is the power of truth - truth and the words that Senator Obama uses to describe them. And apparently they what they REALLY don't understand - and I'm sad to have to say this - is the very REAL power of inspiration.
This nation was founded on inspiration. We have stood together as a nation united by the inspiration outlined within our Constitution that we are the source of ALL the power that our government will EVER hold.
We, the people, understand that the power of governance is completely ours (not theirs).
We, the people, are gathering around a man who asked us to unite and regain that power (not rubber stamp theirs).
We, the people, are rejoicing at simply hearing the truth that the public forums are not only still OURS but that, together, we have the choice to make them into places of civic discourse (instead of slash-n-burn politics - theirs).
We, the people, are not being "brainwashed." Apparently that is what they think of us for responding with all our hearts (and more importantly, with all our resources) to the truth that has ALWAYS united us:
That we, the people, are all equal not just in the words on a piece of paper but in the ability to take action.
That we, the people, have the right AND the obligation to overturn oppressive regimes by collective agreement (even revolution).
And the truth is that they're scared of us. As well they should be. Because WE'RE THE PEOPLE.
Join us or get out of the way. It is a NEW day!
Together, yes WE can!
Obama '08
From the Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/deepak-chopra/obama-and-the-call-i-am_b_80016.html
Deepak's statement "If Barack Obama makes it all the way to the White House, it will represent a quantum leap in American consciousness and a promise to restore America's position in the world." really resonates...
Here's another one. "Just words," referring to the Constitution of the United States, and meaning, "words that are just and fair."
http://tomwfox.wordpress.com/obama-poster-downloads/
Probably can't stop the coming neo-con 527s from trying to swift-boat Barack this summer and fall, but to borrow from the Clinton play book, it is possible to blunt the effects of the possible attack ads by getting innoculated.
Candidates for the neo-con's Willie Horton of 2008:
Tony Rezko
Rashid Khalidi
William Ayers
Read about them in the Huffington Post
Think ahead and stay on top of it is my advice.
