There probably isn’t a man alive who doesn’t reach his hand into his pocket on a daily basis. It is a normal occurrence, paying for a purchase, or just standing around waiting for something, hand in the pocket without giving it a thought.
Well the news out of Washington Friday July 11 was more than a bit disturbing. It seems that we are all familiar with George Bush and his moneyed Republican friends sticking their hands into our pockets, through high gasoline and food prices, as well as through taxes on everything including the kitchen sink.
All: As a resident of Illinois, I had the great good fortune to meet Senator Obama in a small venue at a Town Hall meeting. I'd seen his keynote speech and was impressed; I also followed his career as a state senator, and knew he would be a force to reckon with someday. I met him before he announced his candidacy, so it was an intimate meeting. I was extremely impressed by the breadth of his knowledge and his common sense. Although by demographics I should have been a supporter of Senator Clinton's, I knew that only Senator Obama had the unique background and personal qualities to help this nation heal, to rise above the state of affairs that we find ourselves in today. As a professor of Constitutional Law, I have no doubt that he sees that great document as something more than an inconvenient "piece of paper," unlike the current occupant of the White House. Who could be more capable of repairing the abuses to our Constitution? I post on two different political boards: The lies and rumors about Senator Obama have disgusted me, and I now see no alternative beyond an Obama presidency to make blatant racism and hatred unacceptable again, to restore dignity and ethics to our government and to restore the high regard in the world which we once enjoyed. The vote you cast in November may be the most important vote you ever cast. This may be the most important campaign in your life-time. I ask you to join with me in making history...world history. It took immense courage for Mr. Obama to speak against the invasion of iraq, when it was a very unpopular and politically dangerous thing to do. Yet Senator Obama had that courage: Surely we have the courage to support him.
This event is tentative. MINIMUM OF 35 PEOPLE NEEDED! We need everyone's money by APRIL 20TH! The amount due would be $60; checks or money order made out to me: Gail Newtson.The tickets have to be paid for at the time they are ordered and we will pre-pay the limo service, as well! THIS AMOUNT COVERS TICKETS AND TRANSPORTATION ONLY. We will be stopping for lunch at a restaurant in Chicago, before attending the game. BYO-snacks and drinks for the drive.Anyone from the Chicago area that is interested in meeting us at the game....please contact me to coordinate seating, if possible!June 9th is National Obama Day, a day to show support to the public. What better way than to have groups from all over attend a White Sox game (the Senator's favorite team) Of course, we would all wear our Obama gear. If there were enough of us, I'm sure we could get some media coverage. From Peoria, IL we will be taking Deluxe Limo, leaving Peoria at 9am. We would then travel to Normal to pick up fellow supporters and then on to Chicago! We will depart from US Cellular Field at 6:30pm to arrive back in Peoria at about 10:30pm. So, spread the word and confirm ASAP.
As soon as the minimum # of people is confirmed, and the money turned in, I will order the tickets and have them sent to my home. The reason the money is needed so far in advance is because of group sales procedures.
RAIN-OUT. Yes, that's possible. We will still tour Chicago, your tickets will be given to you to attend at another time. After all there's plenty to do in Chicago!
Come on Chicago! Contact me, even if you're not attending, and give me some insight on Barack's neighborhood, favorite music, favorite food, etc!
Thank you,
Gail/freedom4u_n_me/Obama in the Heart. Please contact me with any questions. grtnewt3@juno.com
I was excited to see how well the Senator did in Clinton, Iowa. When I checked the Quadcity Times this morning, it said there were about 400. Over 600 attended according to Pat, one of our fellow supporters who hosted the event.
I'm in Peoria, IL and 3 of us went to Davenport! 3700 strong!His speech was, as usual, inspiring! He makes you feel good, doesn't he? It's that Hope factor, I believe! I couldn't hear his entire speech due to all the cheers and applauding. It was an excellent turnout! They had a youth band, that was great! There were so many people in line that instead of opening the doors at 5:30pm, they let us in at 5:12pm! I couldn't believe the High School gym could hold so many! It was packed!I was allowed to sign up as a volunteer for IA caucus. I know it's an important state and I'd like to do as much as I can! All in all, it was a wonderful day! Much warmer than Springfield!
I'd love to hear from anyone else who attended any of the Iowa events!
Thanks,Gail/Freedom4u_n_me/Obama in the Heart
