We have arrived at the very moment we all worked so hard for. Barack Obama is now the President Elect of the United States. Lets all pledge to support him during his years as our President. We need to stand behind him even when we disagree with some of his decisions, we need to stand behind him when things look bad, when he is receiving critcism and praise. I am not saying that we do not make our disagreements known. What I am saying is that once a decision is made and done lets not forget it is us who decided to trust him to do what he thinks is right for our country. I certainly am commiting to praying for him and for his family. That God would give him wisdom, strength,humility, and show him mercy when the weight of the world is on his shoulders.
This is an incredible time in our nations history, lets pledge to continue to be involved...
YES WE CAN!!!! YES WE CAN!!! YES WE CAN!!!
Monday night, we drove three hours to see Barack in Manassas, Virginia. We had fasted all day and prayed the beautiful prayers written and shared by our prayer group! My cousin, who voted early, saw Obama in Charlotte, North Carolina just a few hours before. Traffic was heavier than usual - Redskins' game, breakdowns, and 90,000+ people headed to the fairgrounds! We took three of our children with us [the others were working or away]. Barack was fabulous. My husband almost cried he was so touched by Barack's words and the courage he displayed as the news of his dear grandmother's passing was still fresh. We were both close to our grandmothers so we really have compasssion for him. Barack told the story of the woman in South Carolina who turned a dreary rainy day into something special when she kept saying to him "Fired Up - Ready to Go!" That's how we felt in Manassas, the night before the election of the century! We felt an urgent sense of purpose - and Fired Up! Ready to Go!
When the event was over - 90,000+ slowly left the fairgrounds, encouraged and determined to vote - no matter the lines, the rain, the wait, no matter what. We got home at 2 am in the morning. On the news, they said as late as one in the morning, people were still inching slowly off the fairground where the last rally before today's election was held. Wow. We had just left Virginia after canvassing all day in Winchester on Saturday and canvassing in Pennsylvania two weeks before. What a week! What a month! What a year!!!
6 am Tuesday morning, I was back in the car, picking up our daughter in DC, checking on my 85 year old father, checking in with my sister, my cousins, my aunts and uncles in Virginia and North Carolina . All was set. We all went to vote. In DC, we stood in a line this morning that wrapped around the block for two hours - it didn't feel like it. Cars honked as people drove by on their way to work. People waved, people screamed "OBAMA. " It was festive. It was emotional. It was transcendent. We were all so happy to be in line for THIS VOTE. I took pictures of my neighbors. We took pictures of the line. We took pictures placing the ballot in the box. My daughter did the electronic thing - this is her very first Presidential Election! She said, "Mommy, I'm so glad this election is my first time." My niece told her mom 'thank you.' She said she finally understood why we had rallied, and argued, and protested, and knocked on doors, and fought so hard all these years. She said we did it so that she, my daughters, our children, all of us could see this day. It was an amazing day. My father was dressed as if he were going to work. At 85. and a veteran, he's in great shape. He walked briskly to the car and drove himself to vote with great pride and determination [he's at a different precinct than me]. Daddy was so proud of what he had to do today! I know he was proud watching his daughters and his granddaughters going to vote, too. Isn't that what he fought for? Thank you GOD. I witnessed three generations voting all together on this most historic day! It was amazing. Thank you GOD for blessing this process. Thank you GOD for your protection, your love, your faithfulness. Thank you GOD for your peace. Thank you GOD - you are so AWESOME and WONDERFUL. We are thankful to be your children. Bless Barack Obama, his family, his staff, the campaign, the workers, the voters and all the people of America! Thank you GOD for your divine providence. Thank you Father. Thank you for the sacrifice of your people and mostly, for the sacrifice of your dear son, JESUS. Thank you for all you've done, and for all you will do. Our GOD is an AWESOME GOD!! We must still pray without ceasing. We must fill the White House with prayers! Father we Thank You! Our hearts are filled with PRAISE!! Thank you for the Victory of Barack Obama as the new President-elect of the United States of America - the Whole United States of America. One Nation, under GOD!! We Thank You GOD!. In Jesus' name. Peace to my fellow Prayer Warriors - Rita
My daughter is 17 and can not vote, but I have posted on my blog an essay that she wrote on why Senator Obama should be supported and how some “Christians” have got it all wrong about him. I’m very proud of her as a father and as a pastor.
Please check it out at http://www.gajohnson.org/gregjohnson/2008/10/voting-for-obama.html . If so desired, you can leave a comment there for her.
Thanks!
Greg Johnson
I am an Oregonian and yesterday my ballot arrived in the mail. I had been looking forward to this for the last couple of weeks knowing that soon I would be able to finally cast my vote in the general election for Barack!! I sat down last night and carefully filled out my ballot I checked it probably 4 times to make sure I had done everything correctly. Now I look forward to dropping it off tomorow!! I am trying not to get too excited and keep my optimisum guarded. The finish line is in sight. Lets not let up remind everyone you know to vote.
YES WE CAN AND YES WE WILL!!!!!!
Its time to A C T !!!!! This election season has remained too close for comfort and to close to call! We have 100,000 ' s of unregistered voters and millions who remain on the fence! Its time for us to come together, voice our unity, and make a difference! Tuesday September 30, 20008 everyone is asked to do two things 1) WEAR BLUE 2) REGISTER TWO VOTERS! (If you can't register two voters talk to two people who may be on the fence/ or a McCain supporter and sway them to become an Obama Supporter). LETS MAKE OBAMA BLUE DAY A DAY OF ACTION!!!! BARACK THE VOTE!!!!!! PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO EVERYBODY WHO MAY BE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING!!!
Its time to A C T !!!!!
This election season has remained too close for comfort and to close to call! We have 100,000 ' s of unregistered voters and millions who remain on the fence! Its time for us to come together, voice our unity, and make a difference!
Tuesday September 30, 20008
everyone is asked
to do two things
1) WEAR BLUE
2) REGISTER TWO VOTERS!
(If you can't register two voters talk to two people who may be on the fence/ or a McCain supporter and sway them to become an Obama Supporter).
LETS MAKE OBAMA BLUE DAY A DAY OF ACTION!!!!
BARACK THE VOTE!!!!!!
PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO EVERYBODY WHO MAY BE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING!!!
Here is a wonderfully inspiring video. This video should open even blind eyes. Watch and Share!
http://www.vimeo.com/1742831#success
Here is a link to a poll at PBS IT is about weather you think Palin is qualified to be vice president.
Link VOTE NOW PBS poll on Palin
So last night I was furious, in the middle of the night I was saddened and perplexed. This morning a little bit of both, but also so much more determined to focus on the issues and the message of change that so attracted me to Barack Obama in the first place.
Sarah Palin was just plain mean last night. She was patronizing and dismisive of many ideas and many people that I deem important and worthy of thought and respect. It is so incredilby sad to me that we as a nation think this is okay. What parent out there would be happy if there child were to try to solve a dispute or address an important issue in this way? I think the majortity of us would be saddened and have a long talk about the importance of seeing all sides and being respectful of others and letting them know it is okay to disagree on issues but it is not okay to be insulting of someones character. I certainly want my children to learn this and I think most people agree. I am all the more determined now to refocus on what is important in this election. I want change , I want it for my children, my nieces and nephews for everyone in this great country. The time is now to stand up and say enough. Enough of the negative politcs!! Enough of the disresectful behavior!! Lets get to work! Lets stay above the fray and not strike back in anger. Lets focus on the hope that is real and the people (us) who know we can make a difference and elect Barack Obama!!!
YES WE CAN!! YES WE WILL!! WE MUST!!
So does Rudy think that all of Baracks supporters are members of the left wing media or celebrities? I am an American, I am a 44 year old woman who voted Republican for much of my life. Not anymore. I am tired of the small mindedness and the balck and white thinking. Barack Obama is the man that our country needs right now.He is wise, he is caring, he desires to bring out the best in people. They are mocking Barack right now mocking his hard work in the communities of Chicago. ENOUGH ENOUGH ENOUGH!!!!!! It is time for change it is time to have people in the White House who are actually caring adults who know life is not full of easy answers!!
YES WE CAN!! YES WE CAN!! YES WE CAN!! and YES WE WILL!!!
Two meetings of the “Faith Caucus” were held during the Democratic National Convention. These meetings were historic. It was the first time the Democratic Party had invited religious leaders to their conventions. Panels discussed issues of concern to America’s diverse religious community. I was there and you can read my reflections on the meetings here and here.
It was clearly evident from the gatherings that Barack Obama has developed a coalition of people who want deeply to end the divisions we face in this nation and to seek common ground in addressing our common challenges.
Being there to watch Barack Obama accept the nomination of his party to serve as the next president of the United States was simply awe inspiring. But I was also inspired each of the four days by meeting and hearing from people of faith from across our nation whose deepest beliefs have propelled them into action supporting Senator Obama's agenda of change for the future.
- Rev. Chuck Currie in Portland, Oregon
A post from "realtalk" on huffpost LET`S HAVE A LOOK AT OBAMA`S WORK EXPERIENCE, AND KNOWLEDGE: - In the US Senate, Barack Obama has served on the FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE, HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE, VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOUR & PENSION COMMITTEE. - Before getting to the US Senate Obama served 11 years in the Illinois State Senate. - Barack Obama is a graduate TOP of his class at Harvard Law School. Barack Obama also has a degree in Political science specializing in International Relations. - Barack Obama worked in Chicago, Illinois as a community organizer, Obama, as the director of the Developing Communities Project in Chicago, helped set up a job training program, a college preparatory tutoring program, and a tenants' rights organization in Altgeld Gardens. - Barack Obama also worked as a consultant and instructor for a community organizing institute. - Barack Obama worked as a Civil Rights lawyer for 9 years. - Barack Obama was also a University of Chicago Constutitional Law Professor for 12 years. - In the U.S Senate Obama has served on the FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE, HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE, VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOUR & PENSION COMMITTEE. -- In the US Senate Obama has written 890 pieces of legislation, and co-sponsored 1096 pieces of legislation. OBAMA EXPERIENCE -- YES!!!! OBAMA KNOWLEDGE --- YES!!!! OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT-- YES!!!
I saw this on the blog earlier tonight please let your opinions be know!
The campaign has asked, now its time for us to follow through. Lets go get'em. Link
Have Joy Prayer Warriors! GOD is still on the Throne!! We pray hard. We seek the Lord diligently. We persevere in prayer. Join us as and log on to our Obama Convention Bump event.
We're giving $28 on August 28th, the night of Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention, to give him an uproariously overwhelming show of support on line - as well as in the stadium.
Have Joy Prayerful People. GOD is still on the Throne!! We pray hard. We seek the Lord diligently. We persevere in prayer. Join us and log on to our Obama Convention Bump event. We're giving $28 on August 28th, the night of Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention to give an uproariously overwhelming show of support on line - as well as in the stadium.
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/4wczc
Time:Friday, August 15 at 7:00 PMDuration:2 hoursHost:Diane Tyhurst, 503-620-0295Location:King City Town Hall (Portland, OR) 15424 SW 113th Ave99W, Beef Bend Road turn left on 113thPortland, OR 97223
