During the last year, I have shared with you my vision and hopes for this nation as we look to repair the damage of the last seven years. And you have shared your support, your ideas and your encouragement to my campaign. We have been through a lot together and that is why I wanted to tell you that, after careful and thoughtful deliberation, I have made a decision to endorse Barack Obama for President.
We are blessed to have two great American leaders and great Democrats running for President. My affection and admiration for Hillary Clinton and President Bill Clinton will never waver. It is time, however, for Democrats to stop fighting amongst ourselves and to prepare for the tough fight we will face against John McCain in the fall. The 1990's were a decade of peace and prosperity because of the competent and enlightened leadership of the Clinton administration, but it is now time for a new generation of leadership to lead America forward. Barack Obama will be a historic and a great President, who can bring us the change we so desperately need by bringing us together as a nation here at home and with our allies abroad.
Earlier this week, Senator Barack Obama gave an historic speech. that addressed the issue of race with the eloquence, sincerity, and optimism we have come to expect of him. He inspired us by reminding us of the awesome potential residing in our own responsibility. He asked us to rise above our racially divided past, and to seize the opportunity to carry forward the work of many patriots of all races, who struggled and died to bring us together.
As a Hispanic, I was particularly touched by his words. I have been troubled by the demonization of immigrants--specifically Hispanics-- by too many in this country. Hate crimes against Hispanics are rising as a direct result and now, in tough economic times, people look for scapegoats and I fear that people will continue to exploit our racial differences--and place blame on others not like them . We all know the real culprit -- the disastrous economic policies of the Bush Administration!
Senator Obama has started a discussion in this country long overdue and rejects the politics of pitting race against race. He understands clearly that only by bringing people together, only by bridging our differences can we all succeed together as Americans.
His words are those of a courageous, thoughtful and inspiring leader, who understands that a house divided against itself cannot stand. And, after nearly eight years of George W. Bush, we desperately need such a leader.
To reverse the disastrous policies of the last seven years, rebuild our economy, address the housing and mortgage crisis, bring our troops home from Iraq and restore America's international standing, we need a President who can bring us together as a nation so we can confront our urgent challenges at home and abroad.
During the past year, I got to know Senator Obama as we campaigned against each other for the Presidency, and I felt a kinship with him because we both grew up between words, in a sense, living both abroad and here in America. In part because of these experiences, Barack and I share a deep sense of our nation's special responsibilities in the world.
So, once again, thank you for all you have done for me and my campaign. I wanted to make sure you understood my reasons for my endorsement of Senator Obama. I know that you, no matter what your choice, will do so with the best interests of this nation, in your heart.
Sincerely,
Bill Richardson
It’s easier to push, and harder to pull.
Push Bush out of the White House,
and end Cheney’s rule.
Harder to pull the same ol’ bull crap
and fool the minds of so many.
It’s easier to push up the gas price,
and push people out of their homes.
Push kids to standardize their futures.
Push mom and pop to divorce.
Push pills and bills on the old folks.
Push war and terror by force.
But, it’s getting harder to pull out
the troops, when we all doubt
that by force you can endorse
democracy over religious clout.
It’s easier to push the war back out of people’s minds,
so that nobody finds the bodies left behind.
It’s easier for the news monsters
to self-servingly push the boogey man
every night on the evening specials.
But, not so much on the morning guest shows.
Because then it’s harder to pull ‘em into work.
Harder to sound cheery and appetizing.
Harder to pull in profit from advertising.
Harder to pull their attention and hold it.
Harder to pull their opinion and mold it.
Now, it’s easier to push for change.
It’s easier to push for the power alignment to rearrange.
It’s easier for Obama to push 20, 000 into one room.
It’s easier for Hillary to push gloom and doom.
It’s easier for Obama to push for a win.
But, it’s harder for Hillary to pull out and end.
It’s harder to pull some back door deal.
It’s harder to claim that there’s “buyer’s remorse”.
It’s easier for Obama to win for real
when free people push the vote button by force.
www.wearetheonessong.com
The Constitution begins..."We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."We Are The Ones We've Been Waiting For...We, The People!
So I have gotten a few good links to videos that I would like to share:
This video is called Si Se Puede Cambiar and is a Spanish response to the will.i.am Yes We Can Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ky8Hvq-F0U
This video is called Obama vs. Hillary Decision for Annabel Parkand and it is a Obama's supporters breakdown of HRC vs BHO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1v2aG-QMls
This video is called Kerry Washington for Obama and I really like how Kerry Washington states that she thinks that HRC is a great candidate but not for this election which is a sentiment I share. I would have voted for Hillary in 04 if she ran...:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrPkRv3I-IY
I hope you enjoy the videos,
DNMP
Well, it's about time. Two articulate speakers for the price of one......He’s an optimist. But she's a careful realist. Opposites attract......She has strength and grace, courage and motherly love, hard work and rewards......Such merit is rare. A first lady who earned it - the title of first..... Woman to woman, I just want to let you know, you are my hero......Beautiful spirit, you uplift so many, so much. Achieve what you can......We thank you, Michelle. You are an inspiration. God's blessings are yours.
Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Elect Obama President today.
The truth shall set you free. Trust in Obama’s honesty.
Seeing is believing. But check if TV is deceiving.
Knowledge is power. Put the age of secrecy is in its final hour.
Good things come to those who wait. Count Obama’s delegates from state to state.
Money rules all, and time is money. Get your boots to the grassroots, whether rainy or sunny.
United we stand, divided we fall. All for Obama, and Obama for all.
Mi casa es su casa. Apoye Obama, quien es parte de la raza.
God bless the child that’s got his own. Just remind Bill that his presidency is full grown. And please tell Hillary her “experience” is overblown.‘Cause we still want the records that are sealed and unknown.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Hope looks good, experience looks older.
“God don’t like ugly”, or so I’ve heard. Notice how Clinton’s hypocrisy is simply absurd.
It’s what’s on the inside that counts. Find the source of negativity, as the pressure mounts.
Our money says “In God we trust.” Choose a president whose consciousness in policy is a must.
The meek shall inherit the earth. Return the power to the people who earned it at birth!
