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The final presidential debate is this Wednesday, October 15th, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern. It's the last chance for undecided voters to see Barack and John McCain side-by-side and determine who will bring the change this country needs. You can make the most of this opportunity by bringing your friends, family, and fellow supporters together to watch. Sign up to host a Debate Watch Party. We'll make sure you have everything you need to make the event a success. If you've hosted an event before, you know how powerful they can be to help grow our movement. If you haven't, it's a terrific way to show your support, and we'll be with you every step of the way to help. We're having a special conference call for Debate Watch Party hosts next week. We'll give you ideas for how to get your guests involved in the rest of the campaign. In these final weeks, each of us needs to do whatever we can to keep growing our movement and encourage undecided voters to cast their vote for change. Sign up to host a Debate Watch Party now: http://my.barackobama.com/debate-watch-party Thanks, Jon Jon Carson National Field Director Obama for America
Neighbor-to-neighbor is a great tool! I call Ohio because I grew up there and I hope that helps me connect more to the people I call.
Do it!
I just designed a postcard sized handout that I will deliver to my local Obama office to be given out to supporters at call parties, voter drives, etc. It encourages supporters to call voters in swing states using Neighbor to Neighbor. I encourage anyone in a deep blue or deep red state to email me for the template, spend $24 on postcard stock at Staples, rint 200 cards, and take them to your local office.
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Over the past few weeks, I have become increasingly concerned about the prospect of Governor Sarah Palin becoming the next Vice President of the United States. Certainly, the idea of Sen. John McCain serving as commander-in-chief is indeed a frightening prospect, but with his advanced age and numerous bouts with melanoma, he is quite likely not to survive four years in office if elected, thus allowing Palin to become President.
The prospect of a Palin presidency (or vice presidency for that matter) is troubling for many reasons. Besides her obvious lack of experience, abuses of power as governor, and apparent ignorance concerning national and international issues, Palin also is a far-right extremist. I have decided to list my Top Ten Reasons why I am convinced that Palin is an ultra-conservative fanatic that makes Pat Robertson or maybe even David Duke look moderate.
1. Sarah Palin and her husband Todd are former associates and long-time supporters of the anti-American, secessionist-based, Alaskan Independence Party (AIP). Supporting a statewide “vote” for Alaskan secession from the U.S., the fringe AIP touts itself as a “states rights party.” As one AIP leader states, the party has "a plank that challenges the legality of the Alaskan statehood vote as illegal and in violation of United Nations charter and international law." AIP’s founder, Joe Vogler, has repeatedly professed his "hatred" for the American government. As reported by ABC News, AIP leaders have claimed that the Palins are former members of the party and attended statewide conferences in 1994 and 2000. Though official records indicate that Palin has been a registered Republican since 1982, nothing has disproved the AIP claim that Palin was an active supporter of this rabidly anti-American party. Besides, one can certainly be a “member” of more than one party simultaneously. More telling is the fact that Gov. Palin sent an official videotaped message to the AIP’s annual convention in early 2008, in which she endorsed their “party’s vision” and referred to AIP as “inspiring:”
2. Palin is a Christian fundamentalist extremist who endorses a church that condones modern-day witch-hunts. For years, she was a member of a Pentecostal church, the Wasilla Assembly of God, which not only speaks in tongues and conducts faith healing, but also believes in exorcisms and witch-hunts. In fact, her former preacher and spiritual mentor, Pastor Thomas Muthee, purposively incited violent mobs in Kenya that physically drove alleged “witches” from various towns and villages. Such activities are clearly sexist and are a centuries-old form of “spiritual warfare” directed against influential women living in traditional communities.
3. Palin is a theocratic extremist who believes that God actively supported the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq and even the construction of oil pipelines in Alaska. As she told the Wasilla Assembly of God in June 2008, the Iraq war and the Alaskan pipeline were part of "God's Plan." She also takes pride in the fact that her minister, the witch-hunting Pastor Thomas Muthee, beseeched God to help get her elected governor.
4. Palin is an apocalyptic survivalist who currently attends a church whose main tenet is the belief that Alaska has a “special role” in God’s divine plan for the “last days.” The Wasilla Bible Church, of which she and her family have been members since 2002, actively promotes the radical survivalist view that Alaska will provide a “shelter” as a “refuge state” in the aftermath of the impending apocalypse.
5. Governor Palin has an extreme position on abortion rights. For years, she has advocated the nationwide criminalization of abortion, even in cases of rape and incest. Going beyond the primary conservative approach of calling for the overturn of Roe v. Wade (which would return the issue back to the states), Palin favors national legislation and a constitutional amendment that would criminalize abortion in all states, with only one exception: If the mother’s life is in imminent obvious danger. In fact, she stated as a gubernatorial candidate in 2006 that she would oppose abortion “even if her own daughter was raped.” So if Palin has her way, she would legally force a 16-year old girl who was raped by her uncle to carry the fetus to term.
6. Palin is a rabid homophobic extremist. For starters, her current church clearly advocates the “conversion” of gay men and lesbians into “heterosexual Christians.” As reported by the AP, one of her church’s major theological tenets is known as “pray away the gay,” which Palin apparently supports, judging from her active support of Wasilla Bible Church’s programs and philosophy. More importantly, at the beginning of her administration, Palin actively supported a bill that would have denied state benefits for gay partners of public employees. As governor, she also sought to remove books from public libraries that were gay-tolerant. Like other far-right extremists, she supports a constitutional amendment that would ban same sex marriage nationwide. She also opposes hate crime legislation that includes provisions for sexual orientation. So, this supposedly “Christian church lady” apparently does not think that the law should offer any legal protection to the victims of hate crimes whose attackers were motivated by anti-gay bigotry.
7. Palin is an anti-environmental extremist. She not only constantly demeans science, but also decries mainstream scientific theories of climate change. Disagreeing with her running mate on this position, Palin has repeatedly argued that global warming is not man-made, but rather a “natural” phenomenon. Moreover, she favors opening up Alaska’s entire protected wilderness areas (including ANWAR) to oil exploration and development. In a recent interview, as reported on ABC News, Palin stated, “A changing environment will affect Alaska more than any other state, because of our location. I'm not one though who would attribute it to being man-made.”
8. Palin is a jingoistic bellicose extremist in foreign policy. Like Bush and McCain, she favors rash military action as a substitute for genuine diplomacy and careful negotiations with other countries. Though her ignorance about the Bush Doctrine was revealed in a recent ABC News interview with Charlie Gibson, she nonetheless reaffirmed her belief in American unilateralism and preemptive military attacks on sovereign nations. Moreover, when asked about her response to alleged Russian aggression in Georgia, she indicated that the U.S should consider going to war with Russia if further “unprovoked” incursions occur. If Palin indeed welcomes Alaska’s role in the Apocalypse, then she may get her wish if a U.S.-Russian war is ignited over a small obscure former member of the Soviet Union.
9. Palin is a major “gun nut” who believes that the Second Amendment is absolutely sacrosanct. Like the most extreme members of the NRA, Palin is opposed to virtually all forms of gun control – including waiting periods for gun purchases and bans on assault weapons. As a gubernatorial candidate, she even argued that gun control was “as much of a threat to families as drugs and gangs.” Talk about right-wing erroneous hyperbole. No wonder Palin received the NRA’s “highest possible rating” while running for governor in Alaska. Palin recently claimed that she would be one of the most pro-gun vice-presidents in American history.”
10. Palin has taken numerous other extremist positions on a whole range of issues. For example, she actively supports and promotes “abstinence only” sex education in public schools. She favors the teaching of religious-based creationism in biology classrooms, including the “young earth” theory that promotes the ardently unscientific idea that dinosaurs coexisted with mankind literally thousands of years ago. As one commentator noted recently: “It is quite scary that someone who rejects the fundamentals of basic science, and who shows such a shocking inability to engage in rational thought, could wind up being a heartbeat away from the presidency.”
The campaign knows only the electoral college is important. Phonebanking for me was either calling Pennsylvania voters or calling New York people who had said they wanted to volunteer...in swing states. The tools are still a little buggy but use them and give them feedback: they actually respond in about 24 hours.
We're winning this.
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As I just read the Washington Post and MSNBC coverages of the pessimism regarding low wage and middle class Americans about the economy I am grateful that Obama leads in the polls for those with low wages, yet am saddened that many of the news stories read indicate pervasive pessimism regarding any candidate's ability to change the system. ... Yet too I am mindful that all too often we look at issues in a vacuum... Obviously issues with the stock market, speculations, oil prices, health care, national security and the heavy cost of war, and of course education all are connected. We need to be proactive and continue to work towards meeting the needs of all while fixing the system where it is broke. Sadly we've gotten ourselves into a situation where we have to put out fires rather than plant gardens.. a metaphor for the need to be proactive rather than reactive. Clearly we need compassionate change..
Just my thought for today.
Many of my catholic and christian friends are calling and want some guidance in the smears and negative emails they are getting from the other party, RNC. It smears Barack Obama like no other, and vile comments spew out not only in the internet, but also from folks' mouths at churches. I listened to my friend sharing and told him to stop resisting the lies, and instead offer up facts, and only facts.
I shared with him that debate is not really what I choose as an option, but a very polite, kind way of sharing facts that are being put in dispute and leave it at that. I shared with him that love is my weapon to hate, be a bridgebuilder to truth, reason and logic. I found that as I keep doing that, I am no longer afraid that Barack is being attacked, I simply settle in my seat, relax, and with a lot of kindness and generosity, pen a response that is appropriate, and share a link with the sources and do more fact-checking. I shared with my friend that in darkness, the best tool is to shed light on this dark tunnel, and soon, the person in darkness, chooses to work in the light.
I shared with him a period where the Obama website was overwhelmed by negative, toxic messages emanating from nowhere all of a sudden. Some of the groups debated the toxicity of these troll messages. Some of the groups were smarter, referred them to the links of sources and genuine information about Senator Barack Obama, and then, for every cuss word directed at the group, they went in unison to donate more to the campaign, and called out the troll's name and would email each one saying, " In honor of James, I just donated $25 to the Obama campaign. " After that deluge of negative emails, the Obama website has quieted down again, and most recently, they came back again. So, I suspect, July figures will be higher as we will again respond positively for every negative smear we read in the emails. Keep going folks, yes we can! For every negative, let us respond with two positive actions, and soon, the law of physics will allow us to turn this around.
When asked if I see a victory in November, I said yes to my friend, and in fact, I shared with him that I forecast landslide victory. Why? because the polls have not really polled the young ones, and they are more excited as a sector compared to other age groups. Gov. Tim Kaine is right, the voters need to know you, they need to feel you, they need to experience you. So, I strongly suggest to the handlers of the Senator, the voters of color need to feel you, the voters of color need to know you. Yes, we can and we can overcome all these toxic messages, and we can install our very first president who operates full throttle on all four engines: mind, body, heart and spirit!!
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is times in our history where our very way of life depends on dispelling illusions, and awakening to the Challenge of a present danger. In such moments we are called upon to move quickly and shake off complacency and arise alert to the necessity of making very big changes in your Government. Those whom choose to remain neutral in these times must be persuaded to act or must be asked to step aside. (Former Vice Al Gore)
Yet what is essential to our democracy is being afforded the right to a transparent government and having our voices heard during the making of governmental policy, yet with a majority vote and with a majority rule as set forth in our constitution. During this time while my Environmental Justice complaint was stifled in Washington DC, Our communities now have an inherited increased Health Risks associated with water pollutants impacting our environmental conditions. This must be Stoped!!!!
More over, During this time awaiting the EPA's investigation to be completed, our Indiana State House passed a bill that only requires 5% of our voting population to bring forth “New Regionalism”. Meaning that with a regional government in place our votes and our voice are even less likely to be heard by a corporate controlled regional government as the regional towns and cities (subdivisions) boundaries and political structures will Cease to Exist. More over, with States’ autonomy and the States' ability to make policy that affects every ones quality of life, begs the question of what kinds of rights will we loose, and how can we hold this new form of government accountable to the public.
Sign The Petition Here
Example:
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management had the audacity to tell Environmental and Social justice Groups that that they where not going to list our Grand Calumet in the 303 (d) Report detailing “Impaired Water” in our area. Under Mitch McDaniel’s there has been among many things happing in our state government but mainly the Corporatism within our government which is still in place today. Click >>> Quality of Life Council: Post Tribune on IDEM EPA approved the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s Impaired Waters Report as being within the Guidelines of the Clean Water Act. But Look at the conditions of our waters that appear on the report. Click >>> IDEM: Impaired Waters - Section 303(d)
According to the listed contaminations in our waters, it is my opinion that we are all Environmental Justice communities through out this region, as infectious waste and bio hazards have been introduced in to the entire regions water ways. To refuse to clean up before reorganizing and building or Revitalizing First before Regional/Smart Growth Development would only, further corrode our environmental conditions, and reduce our effectiveness to hold accountable the Industrial/ Political complex that will be in place with "New Regionalism". The Privatization of your government is strongly promoted by those whom have been bullied, and or bribed into selling out public accountability. Click >>>Private Rights and Public Illusions by Tibor R Machan - 1995 - 406 pagesbooks.google.com - About this book - More book results »
The corporatization of our governments is the means by which, Powerful and Wealthy hold us hostage to the policies that they just may have written them selves, in combination with influence peddling commonly found in our local politics. History has shown us that in almost every case these groups are anti-Social Equality, anti-Environmental Justice, anti-First Amendment, anti-public accountability, Non Transparent, and anti-Social Justice. Organizations, in the most recent past under the Bush administration have united with extreme right wing ideologs in Federal, State and local governments using there influence for monetary gain, and power at the expense of the publics quality of life. The Powers that be, are not making public the whole truth about “New Regionalism. What the big secret? Have promises been made to our local leadership? Are they willing to come forth with answers to our questions? After reviewing each blog on this page, please revisit each area and take time to read the information I have provided through links for a more in-depth look. Here you can find the answers for your self. Click >>>House Bill 1362 and Click >>>The Indiana Law Blog: Env't. -HB 1451 Proposed legislation would steal ... the corporations and Insurance Companies lobbied for those bills: Stealing money, Seizing property and Land. Click >>>The Indiana Law Blog: Ind. Gov't. - [Updated] More on Daniels ...
There is an Environmental and Economic Crisis headed our way and they are waiting for us to unknowingly hammer the last nail in our own coffins by voting it in. According HB 1362 a minority vote from your voting base, will regionalize your City or town. When you read the legislation you will see that it is possible for Only a 5% vote from your voting base will be needed to trap you in according to the “Rejection Threshold” language in the bill; Trap you in to likely Paying Maximum Tax Levys for indebtedness incurred, prior to reorganization, of your political subdivision. Click >>>HB 1362 Detailed Read For your Self This is un-democratic by all standards and should have never been allowed to be voted on by our representatives encompassing that kind of language. Click >>>Read The U.S. Constitution on Elections and Policy Making
This Indiana Legislation was enacted during a time when the Republicans ruled the Indiana Legislature, but now the tables have turned in both the House and Senate. Moreover, Jill Long Thompson winning the Indiana gubernatorial race will be of great importance in my view.Therefore we must make sure that our voices are heard as our region is at risk, America is at risk and with the Global Warming crisis and energy crisis the future of Human Civilization is a Stake: There has never been a time in our history as a Nation where so many things have went so wrong simultaneously. We Must Act Now and Position our Young Generation to take Power over their Destiny.
1. National Security: Bio Terrorism and Infectious Disease Outbreaks
2. Environmental Revitalization First before Reorganizing and Development
3. Building Sustainable Communities with Alternative and Renewable Energy
4. Environmental justice and New Regionalism
5. Social Justice and Social Equality
6. Public Private Partnership Transparency
7. Privatization Vs Public Sector accountability, and Outsourcing Human Dignity
8. The Basic Fundamentals of Democracy
9. Green Collar Jobs
Obama Champagne Group “The CEO-Truth to Power” will be holding a forum Entitled “Listening to America the Y Generation” at First AME Church Located at 2000 Massachusetts Street, Gary Indiana 46407: (No Date has been scheduled Yet.) We are providing to the public a petition, for your review and consideration. This petition is to show our representatives where stand on Environmental Justice, Social Equality, and “The New Regionalism. SIGN THE PETITION HERE: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/cleanwater/
It is imperative that we the people, demand that our concerns in these matters are heard; Our political leaders whould do good by supporting congressional and Senate hearings on behalf of those whom they serve.
Tell them that it is time to Listen to America SIGN THE PETITION HERE: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/cleanwater/
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I want to thank David Ploufe, and everyone who is working as Senator Barrack Obama's advisors, strategist, the web master for myspace.com, facebook and and youtube (where he beats the rock stars in videos watched) mybarrackobama.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. You are doing a most excellent job.
Obama has started his national tour and I love the fact that he is remaining so very focused on the facts and issues which must move this country forward.
He speaks of his vision, he is leading already.
I am a 51 year old African American Female, Veteran, and Nurse. I never thought I would be so proud to be an American as I am today. History. Senator Barrack Obama will be the first African American Democratic Presidental Nominee. I did not know I would live to see this. Of course there is so much history before this. I remember when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize. Although, I was quite young then I knew it was so important.
When Nelson Mandela was released, even the Berlin Wall. But this is so phenomenal. Now. On to the White House. Go Obama Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!VOTE - IT IS THE LEAST YOU CAN DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Obama for Change we can believe in. (We need more positve change).
Brings Tears of joy for me.
We don't really want the media of any sort to ENDORSE OBAMA. We want the media to report the news and that is all
I found this on Digg
To the Rudolph Murdoch's of the world...STOP BIG MEDIA!The Senate voted in overwhelming numbers to reject an FCC ruling that would unleash a new wave of media consolidation across America. More than a quarter-million people took action and sent a powerful message to Washington: Big Media is big enough. The fight now moves to the House, where a bipartisan version of the Senate "resolution of disapproval" (H.J.Res.79) needs your support. Tell your representative to vote for H.J. Res. 79 and Stop Big Media...!!https://secure.freepress.net/site/Advocacy?cmd=dis ...sign the petition!
Do I need to tell you that Senator Barrack Obama has reached far beyond rock star status.
There are well over 130,000 videoes of him on YOU Tube , and the number of views per video is unbelievable.
Go Obama Go. Will i am video gets a tremendous amount of views (over 1 million) also.
Thank you Will i am.
Do something
we do not want HRC to be VP. When she could have been a team player she became an attack dog. No pit bulls in office. It reminds me of the Newt Gingrich era. He has been lurking around lately too.
How awful.
http://www.cagle.com/news/HillaryKeepsGoing/images/sack.jpg
