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The State of the Race
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David Plouffe
- Jul 1st, 2007 at 12:54 pm EDT
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Less than six months ago, we began this campaign with a mission.
Barack and all of us were determined to defeat the politics of cynicism and division that is so pervasive in Washington today and replace it with a politics of unity, hope and common purpose.
The pundits and political insiders questioned whether a new leader and fledgling campaign could compete with the big money and massive organization of other candidates who have been preparing to run for years, and even decades.
Well, for the second consecutive quarter, you’ve helped send a resounding answer.
I’m thrilled to report that in the last three months, the Obama campaign has set a new record for fundraising. Thanks to you, we raised at least $32.5 million including at least $31 million that we can spend on the battle for the Democratic nomination.
But as astonishing as that feat is, much more important is how we raised it.
To date, more than 258,000 Americans have contributed to this effort, much of it coming in small donations. This, too, shatters all records and sends an unmistakable message to the political establishment that the same old politics just won’t do in 2008.
The American people are demanding real change, a politics of principle and not just expediency. They want to turn the page, and they’re turning out and supporting this effort in unprecedented numbers. It has become more than a campaign. It is a movement.
Our financial success will provide the campaign important momentum. But there is practical application as well, which gives us a decided advantage in the nomination fight.
First, we are on a financial course that will allow us to both fully fund efforts in the early primary and caucus states, and also participate vigorously in all the February 5 contests, including large states like California, New Jersey, New York, Georgia and Missouri.
Frankly, when we entered this race, we did not think that was possible. We estimated at this point of the campaign we’d be at least $20-25 million behind one of our fellow candidates. But due to the amazing outpouring of support from people all across the country, remarkably, we should be on at least even financial footing for the duration of the campaign.
Secondly, because so many states are holding early contests that may have significant impact on deciding the ultimate Democratic nominee, a winning campaign will need deep organizations in dozens of states to prevail. Our more than 258,000 donors provide us the foundation of an unprecedented volunteer army in all 50 states. We also have thousands more who are not able to contribute but are already volunteering or who plan too. For example, early in June, more than 10,000 Americans took part in our “Walk for Change” -- canvassing neighborhoods in all 50 states, visiting more than 350,000 households.
We will have the largest and most committed grassroots organization in the race, allowing us to build our support, chase absentee ballots, conduct early vote programs and turn out Obama supporters in any state we need to.
This is a tremendous asset and is one more manifestation of the “enthusiasm gap” we have over our rivals.
Six months into the race, we simply could not be in a better position. We have built a powerful, well funded grassroots movement and strong organizations in each of the critical early states. Barack’s call to change our politics and put government back on the side of the American people and our best ideals is resonating more strongly every day.
If you don’t believe it, take a look at how so many of our opponents have in recent months embraced Barack’s critique, positions -- and even his language.
Some of our opponents have tried to deflect attention from the obvious power and momentum of the movement we’re building by pointing to national polls, that are all but meaningless. Indeed, at this juncture four years ago, Joe Lieberman had a solid lead in national polls. In the fall of 2003, the leaders were Howard Dean and Wesley Clark. You’ll recall, none of these men were the nominee.
We’re pleased to be running as strongly as we are in the national polls, but they are beside the point in a process that will be shaped by a series of early contests that will begin in Iowa.
One of our opponents is also the quasi-incumbent in the race, who in our belief will and should lead just about every national poll from now until the Iowa caucuses. Expect nothing different and attach no significance to it. It is clear you did not in this past quarter and we would encourage everyone to keep our sights focused on doing well in the early primaries and caucuses, and then using our organizational advantage nationally to clinch the nomination in February.
Just as a refresher, below are some Democratic primary national polls going back to 1980. You’ll see how effective they have been as crystal balls.
* 2003: In August 2003, Joe Lieberman led the national polls, in September, Howard Dean led, in October, Wesley Clark led, and in December – one month before the Iowa Caucuses – a Wall Street Journal/NBC poll showed John Kerry, the eventual nominee, in fifth place trailing among others Joe Lieberman and Dick Gephardt. Yet after winning Iowa and New Hampshire, Kerry vaulted to 49% in national polls before the end of January, This has been true in nearly every previous Democratic nomination contest:
* 1992: According to a November 1991 Los Angeles Times poll, Bill Clinton was in 3rd place with less than half the support of the then-frontrunner, Jerry Brown.
* 1988: A January 1988 New York Times/CBS Poll showed Michael Dukakis in fourth place with 6 percent.
* 1980: An August 1979 poll showed President Carter trailing Senator Ted Kennedy by 36 points
Time is a friend to our campaign.
While voters have a distinctly positive feeling about Barack, they don’t have a great depth of knowledge about his life and history of leadership in Illinois and Washington. That history, which we have begun sharing in the early states, distinguishes Barack as someone who not only speaks about change, but who has spent a lifetime working to bring it about.
As we educate voters about Barack, we have strong reason to believe that our already impressive support in the early states will solidify and slowly build later in the year.
It is clear we have the most room to grow in the race, given that the majority of voters do not know much about Barack beyond what they have gleaned from news reports over the last few months.
We also remain the candidate most clearly synched up with the electorate, an electorate clamoring for change and ready for our relationships around the world to be repaired. The election is after all about the voters, and we are very confident that Barack Obama is the type of leader Democrats are looking for in the standard bearer.
If we prevail in the nomination fight, there is mounting evidence that Barack Obama would be the strongest general election candidate. Barack is consistently the strongest Democrat with independents in general election polling, who are the voters that are the pathway to the presidency. Barack also has a 2-1 fav/unfav with general election voters, which is also the best score in the Democratic field. That strength with independents, plus what would likely be very strong Democratic turnout across the country as a result of an Obama candidacy, also likely puts more states in play. We cannot afford another election where we have to run the table to win the Electoral College.
So, the point is this. We are off to a great start because of your help. We are going to keep our head down and focus on continuing to build a powerful grassroots movement, focus on the early states but plan for the states to come in early February and continue to both introduce Barack Obama and the kind of President he would be to the American people.
In a little over six months, the contest begins in earnest. We are ahead of schedule in every phase of the campaign. Let’s keep it going and elect a leader who will transform our country.
Thank you again for all you have done in the last five months.
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Thank you Barack Obama. Anticipated dates of Democratic presidential debates. |
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lionanimal
Jul 1st 2007 at 12:57 pm EDT
Thank you Barack, David P., and OFA for the look ahead. Here are some dates to keep in mind.
The following are dates listed in Wikipedia for Democratic presidentail debates (to be broadcast on various TV channels).
July 23, 2007 - Charleston, South Carolina
August 19, 2007 - Des Moines, Iowa
September 26, 2007 - Hanover, New Hampshire
October 30, 2007 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 15, 2007 - Las Vegas, Nevada
December 10, 2007 - Los Angeles, California
January 6, 2008 - Johnson County, Iowa
January 15, 2008 - Las Vegas, Nevada
January 31, 2008 - California
-------- Cancelled Debates
August 14, 2007 - Reno, Nevada
September 23, 2007 - Detroit, Michigan
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NickAnd
Jul 1st 2007 at 1:55 pm EDT
Congratulations, really. this is turning into something quite amazing. I think you really have a shot.
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Mil from Culpeper, VA
Jul 1st 2007 at 3:28 pm EDT
Oops, He did it again!
That'should be our theme song....
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Mil from Culpeper, VA
Jul 1st 2007 at 3:29 pm EDT
Oops, He did it again!
That'should be our theme song....
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Mil from Culpeper, VA
Jul 1st 2007 at 3:30 pm EDT
Oops, He did it again!
That'should be our theme song....
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Mil from Culpeper, VA
Jul 1st 2007 at 3:30 pm EDT
Oops, He did it again!
That'should be our theme song....
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Homeboy
Jul 4th 2007 at 4:24 am EDT
seems like you did it again. :} What people might not be realizing is that the small donations Obama recieves are much more potent than given credit for. It can take alot of effort for someone to give money away, and for every small donation he gets, he gets a very proactive promoter doing multiples of free work that the original donation would be able to accomplish.
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Diamond -- IrishAmericansForObama
Jul 1st 2007 at 5:43 pm EDT
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees !
We did it!
I know there's still a lot to be done. But let's celebrate every milestone.
Some friends and I are opening champaigne right now.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
IrishAmericansForObama dot com:
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Mid America Mom
Jul 1st 2007 at 2:41 pm EDT
Ok this is alot- which is he confirmed for at this time?? Anyone know?
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lionanimal
Jul 1st 2007 at 10:54 pm EDT
Hello Mid-America Mom: I'm just a fan. Nothing official. I'm under the impression that all eight Democratic presidential debates have been invited to the remaining five followind dates for Democratic debates.
July 23, 2007 - Charleston, South Carolina
CNN will hold this debate, which will have a simulcast on CNN en Español. Internet services You Tube and Google will also participate, allowing them to stream the event live and have clips for future use.[11] Individual voters will be able to send their videos via You Tube and their questions through Google and CNN.com; the debate will be moderated by Anderson Cooper of Anderson Cooper 360. The debate is to be located on the campus of The Citadel.
August 19, 2007 - Des Moines, Iowa
ABC News in conjunction with the Iowa Democratic Party announced a debate streamed on This Week moderated by George Stephanopoulos.
September 26, 2007 - Hanover, New Hampshire
NBC News announced a debate to be streamed live on MSNBC. The debate is also in conjunction with New England Cable News and New Hampshire Public Radio. The debates will be at Dartmouth College.
October 30, 2007 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NBC News announced a debate to be streamed live on MSNBC.
November 15, 2007 - Las Vegas, Nevada
The Nevada Democratic Party will host a Democratic debate to be aired on CNN. Potential moderators are Wolf Blitzer and Anderson Cooper.
December 10, 2007 - Los Angeles, California
CBS announced a debate in conjunction with the California Democratic Party; potential moderators are Bob Schieffer and Katie Couric.
January 6, 2008 - Johnson County, Iowa
The Des Moines Register and Iowa Public Television will host a Democratic debate in Johnson County, Iowa.
January 15, 2008 - Las Vegas, Nevada
The Caucus of African-American Nevadans and Impacto will host a Democratic debate in Las Vegas.
January 31, 2008 - California
The Los Angeles Times and CNN will host a Democratic debate in California.
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The following two dates are incomplete and falling apart due to no-shows.
####### August 14, 2007 - Reno, Nevada
The Nevada State Democratic Party had originally agreed to co-host a Democratic debate with Fox News Channel in Reno, Nevada. Despite misgivings from groups like MoveOn.org, the party agreed to bring in Fox News in an effort to find "new ways to talk to new people." However, after Fox News chairman Roger Ailes was quoted making fun of Barack Obama's name (comparing it to "Osama," as in Osama bin Laden), a firestorm of opposition arose in Democratic circles against the debate. On March 12, 2007, the party announced it had pulled out of the debate, effectively canceling it.[17]
####### September 23, 2007 - Detroit, Michigan
The Congressional Black Caucus and Fox News Channel will host a Democratic debate in Detroit, Michigan.[8] It is unknown if this debate will be affected by the controversy surrounding Fox News and the canceled Reno, Nevada, debate.[18]
Former Senator John Edwards (D-NC) immediately denounced the association and dropped out of the debate repeating that Fox News is a "propaganda" arm of the Republican Party. Soon, Senators Barack Obama (D-IL) and Hillary Clinton (D-NY) dropped out for the same reason. On May 31, Bill Richardson and Chris Dodd also said they were pulling out, leaving only Mike Gravel, Dennis Kucinich, and Joe Biden attending. Therefore, the potentiality of the debate is questionable, where the current frontrunners will not be present.[19]
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Darlene from Mundelein, IL
Jul 1st 2007 at 7:57 pm EDT
Thanks for the great update. A great Obama roundup here:
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marcidale
Jul 2nd 2007 at 11:18 am EDT
I know that this is beginning to be discussed among pollsters, but I think that the cell phone-only phenomenon accounts for a lot of the disparity we are seeing between national phone polls that show Hillary ahead and these phenomenal fundraising numbers for Barack. Conventional Wisdom/MSM scratches its head every time fundraising numbers come in because they are so different from the polls. With a possibility of 25% of households as cell-phone only by election day 2008, and with those households reflecting a dynamic significantly different than the population as a whole... I think this cannot be ignored.
Also - please note that the articles claiming that there is no significant effect of this phenomenon are by-and-large written by pollsters (who would of course have an interest in dispelling rumors that the polls for which they are paid are no longer valid.)
As a cell phone-only, 100%-Barack supporter, with a majority of my friends and acquaintances similarly situated, I hope that the MSM starts paying attention, and that the fundraising numbers and David's appropriate analysis, end for good the "inevitability of Hillary" lede.
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Melissa Long
Jul 2nd 2007 at 4:18 pm EDT
That's a really good point, I hadn't thought of that. I am also a cell phone only supporter. Most of my friends (and even my mother) are cell phone only and also Obama supporters.
Thanks for that extra little ray of hope!
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Maureen from Livonia, MI
Jul 2nd 2007 at 7:41 pm EDT
Now that the silent majority is speaking with their money, we need to keep the hope that they will speak with their votes. Question all candidates and never accept an answer that they want to make rather than the question asked. We need to stay strong and start to speak up to others. Not in a argumentative way, but in a quiet, logical, and thoughtful tone. That is the only way to be heard. Shouting isn't what we want or need at this time. Just be quietly effective.
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Darryl_In_Montgomery
Jul 1st 2007 at 1:00 pm EDT
Come chat with fellow progressives and other thinking people at DemocracyInteractive.com
Link
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Linda
Jul 1st 2007 at 4:17 pm EDT
As I read so many of the comments, it occurs to me that there is way too much effort in slamming the other domocratic candidates. The republican candidates are the opposition. We have an assortment of excellent candidates in the democratic party who seem to have many similarities in principles, goals and values. There are also differences. That is why I am biased toward Obama. I hope we don't get caught up in "eating our own" just to get through the primary.
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bluecat
Jul 2nd 2007 at 11:08 am EDT
Exactly, how can "Barack know what we feel as women, it was the only thing that Hillary should let us know she knows about and supports changing. Even if she gets the VP spot, it will be nice to know that we are still on the same page as far as neglect on womens issues.
Barack does understand, but do you think us women will really believe he understands the itching of yeasts and various other womens issues?
He's doing what he knows is right. I noticed him observing haow the other candidates were responding to his own message in appointing a VP to side with him for the PResidency. Kucinich, is brave to face off on Cheney, Hillary has the womens issues at heart, Edwards has the two America's issues. So I think we are all on the same page, it's just who they believe will actually do something about it.
Barack is Action on Issues!
GO BARACK AND
CONGRADULATIONS TO YOU AND OUR STAFF, working the canvassing and campaign!
You're marvelous David.
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vw (Hussien)cat - Because I am very bitter and elitist
Jul 1st 2007 at 1:12 pm EDT
it is so exciting to see the numbers. especially the amount of people who donate to this campaign. it proves that no matter how hard the msm is trying to influence the election in the favor of another candidate, many people are not buying and listening to their selves.
Barack Obama must be so happy with the amount of people supporting him, not listening to the media and showing how much they believe in him.
gobama!
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Ehi Wiseman Eromosele
Jul 1st 2007 at 1:27 pm EDT
you are absolutely correct. no matter what msm are spreading Obama is way ahead and our best candidate so far.and the we the people are not being fooled by the HillMachine and their friends in the media
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Hugh
Jul 1st 2007 at 2:28 pm EDT
Dear Souls...
Great job EVERYONE!!!
NOW it is time to get REALLY serious!!!
By my simple calculations, 258,000 people gave $32 million for an average of $125/person.
It's MISSION POSSIBLE time!!!
Your MISSION is to get 5 new people to sign up and to donate to this campaign in the next 3 months.
258,000 people x 5 = 1,290,000. Then the MSM will know that we have a movement.
And... if those 1,290,000 can give an average $125. that comes to $161,250,000!!!
Take you contact cards and bumper stickers with you everytime you leave your house.
Are you ready to get to work???
Hugh from Asheville
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Tammy
Jul 1st 2007 at 2:53 pm EDT
Hugh,
Today, I, Tammy, pledge to find 5 new people to donate $125.00 to the Obama campaign for the 3rd quarter.
I'll donate $125.00 too but I'm not new so I won't count myself.
Will everybody else make the pledge? WE CAN DO THIS GUYS! YES WE CAN!
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
Jul 1st 2007 at 4:57 pm EDT
I have a hairdresser working on her customers.
I also have an elderly woman working on her friends.
I also have a friend from online (who lives in calif SF bay area) who i know in person and she said she will donate this quarter.
I just need two more people. But i am sure the hairdresser will get more. I gave her 40 women for obama buttons and 60 bumper stickers and forms to fill out to get their names etc.
Now this area doesn't have anyone donating to Barack as i have seen in
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so this area is open. It also doesn't have any donation in first quarter to clinton too. I am sure with the 100 bumper stickers i bought and his recent success yesterday, this area will have many donating naturally. :) But i am sure i will do even more. I am almost half way to my primary limit myself and i hope to make the limit by primary day if not before. It does depend on my living situation though.
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FreedomOfSpeechForObama2008
Jul 1st 2007 at 1:19 pm EDT
We did it!
I'm so happy and excited. BTY, "politics of cynicism and division" wouldn't happen to be code for a certain New York senator would it? I'm just kidding. I am so proud of the 258,000 people who are now part of this campaign. It's all about the people.
Thank you, we did it!
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Obama-logue
Jul 1st 2007 at 1:26 pm EDT
WOW!!! 32.5 million dollars in 3 months! Amazing. This is more than a grassroots campaign....this is a movement! And it's only going to grow bigger. Thanks to David P. and Sam and all the staff for all their hard work...and of course, a big thank-you to Sen. Obama for inspiring the nation!!!!
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FreedomOfSpeechForObama2008
Jul 1st 2007 at 1:31 pm EDT
Amen!
It is a moment no matter what Washington pundits say. It's definitely a movement and it's only the beginning.
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FreedomOfSpeechForObama2008
Jul 1st 2007 at 1:43 pm EDT
I meant MOVEMENT. Spell check stinks.
;p
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
Jul 1st 2007 at 5:09 pm EDT
WARNING WARNING ..
.. O)B)A)M)A)))) waves Roll over the usa crushing everything in its path.
People are walking and Teens are running and children are screaming and old folk are in shock and dogs are barking and lamas are staring ...
everyone is in shock
all people know is O))B))A))M))A)))) is coming yourrrrr wayyyyyyyyyyyy wether you like it or not
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FreedomOfSpeechForObama2008
Jul 1st 2007 at 1:38 pm EDT
I agree. I'm an African American female and while I may not be personally infected, I am deeply and emotionally effected by the fact that my very demographic is suffering a deadly epidemic and for Hillary Clinton to take it lightly by pandering instead of talking about the real problem, insulted and enraged me. She has gone too far. Way too far. I was upset when she would mock the way southern Blacks talked thinking it was cool, but now, I just find her downright offensive. My people are dying for a lack of knowledge about HIV/AIDS and pandering will not cure that. Obama and Biden were the only the who actually addressed the problem, even with the humor,( I hit the floor laughing when Obama said "I got tested with MICHELLE!") they at least, still addressed the actual problem.
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Tammy
Jul 1st 2007 at 2:41 pm EDT
Have you noticed that Hillary responds to questions in sound bites and she speaks in applause lines?
Nothing substantive comes out of her mouth at those debates and yet the media just eat it up. They love it because it's easy to re-run a sound bite.
President Obama speaks in thoughtful full sentences and that's harder for them to re-run for whatever stupid reason.
We all have to continue to work really, really hard to make sure we end up with a president who speaks in full and complete sentences, paragraphs and thoughts.
Every time I watch those debates I roll my eyes in disgust. We all know that the response to HIV would be quicker if it was concentrated among white women. We also know that the response to Katrina would have been quicker if those were white people sitting on roof tops. Hillary didn't tell us anything new. She also didn't answer the question. How would she address the problem? That's the answer we were looking for.
Hillary is the only woman I've ever heard of that braggs about working on womens' issues, childrens' issues, race issues and healthcare for the last 35 years and has absolutely nothing to show for it.
She can't point to one success in those areas over the last 35 years. It's amazing.
And speaking of healthcare, if you haven't seen it, you've got to see SICKO. It's a fantastic movie. I think it explains why we have yet to see a healthcare plan from Hillary.
Hillary accepted almost $1M in campaign contributions from the healthcare industry. She is the second highest recipient.
I guess she's not in a rush anymore to reform the healthcare system since they're financially backing her.
It's mindboggling how people support politicians who are clearly against their own best interest.
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Obama-logue
Jul 1st 2007 at 2:51 pm EDT
Yes...Hillary DID take contributions from the insurance industry. Unfortunately, Michael Moore has stated in two interviews that I know of ("Now" on PBS and on "Larry King Live") that he "thinks" Barack Obama has taken in just as much. A bunch of us have already sent emails to Michael Moore and have notified Barack's campaign about this. I'm not sure why Michael Moore is out there spreading this mis-information, but he is. Hopefully, at some point, Barack will correct him.
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Tammy
Jul 1st 2007 at 3:28 pm EDT
David Cutler describes Obama’s healthcare plan below. My feeling is whatever donation Pres. Obama might have received, it clearly has not affected his judgment and his commitment given his sweeping health care reform plan. Where’s Hillary’s? I think she’s in a pickle because she’s indebted.
By David Cutler on June 1, 2007 - 5:07pm.
On Tuesday, Barack Obama laid out a proposal for universal health care plan that will guarantee every American affordable, comprehensive health insurance. I advised Senator Obama on the proposal, so I will not claim to be an independent voice.
As a health care analyst for nearly 20 years and a veteran of the Clinton Health Plan, however, I believe strongly that the Obama proposal is a bold, comprehensive, realistic approach to national health reform in the United States. It holds the potential for the single most important transformation of health care in a century: one that guarantees Americans health insurance coverage and does so in a way that wrings waste and inefficiency out of the system.
Here's how it works: If you don't have health insurance through your employer, you will be enrolled into a new, comprehensive public health insurance plan that emphasizes prevention, chronic care management and quality care. The benefits will be similar to those available today to every federal employee.
This plan will enjoy the great efficiencies we see in public plans like Medicare but, if you still cannot afford it, you will receive a subsidy to pay for it. Of course, you can choose private insurance if you prefer but the private plans will have to compete on a level playing field with the public plan—without the extra payments that tip the scales in favor of private Medicare Advantage plans today.
Employers who do not offer meaningful coverage or a meaningful contribution to the cost of quality health coverage for their employees will be required to pay a percentage of payroll to the plan and their employees will be enrolled. Any employer can decide it no longer wishes to administer insurance and can offer insurance through the exchange. Self-employed Americans will find it easy to enroll as well at no disadvantage. Children will be covered and no one can be denied health insurance because of a preexisting condition or illness.
All Americans will be covered automatically under this plan. And the resources are set aside in the plan to do whatever is necessary to guarantee affordable coverage for every American.
But, as Senator Obama learned in a series of health care town hall meetings he held recently, in order to create a truly universal health care plan we cannot only focus on coverage. We must also take steps to seriously address the skyrocketing cost of health care as well. He heard story after story from citizens about decisions they faced that no American should ever have to make.
Let's face it, the major reason that 45 million Americans don't have health care and many others are going without needed medical care is not that they don't want it, it's that they can't afford it. And, as a nation, we can't afford to simply add onto a flawed system. We need to address costs or we will make a bad problem even worse and find ourselves right back where we were during the failed health care debates of the past. No matter how much we tell Americans they should, or even have to, buy health insurance, the fact is that people will not get coverage unless it is affordable.
That's why Obama's plan takes unprecedented steps to seriously address the skyrocketing cost of health care as well. And, as a result, it will bring down the cost of every family's premiums by up to $2,500 while covering every uninsured American.
Change won't be easy. There are countless obstacles standing in the way. But it can happen. Here is how.
First, he will have the federal government pick up some of the tab for the most expensive illnesses and conditions, bringing premiums down.
Second, he'll focus our health care system on preventing costly, debilitating conditions in the first place by requiring coverage of evidence-based, preventive care services and expanding our public health infrastructure and efforts.
Third, he'll reduce the cost of our health care by improving the quality of our health care. He'll ask hospitals and providers to collect, track, and publicly report measures of health care quality so that patients can make informed choices about the care that's best for them.
Fourth, he'll reduce waste and inefficiency by moving from a 20th century health care industry based on pen and paper to a 21st century industry that's paperless, which will reduce deadly medical errors and save billions and billions of dollars in the process.
Finally, he'll deal with the immense importance that a few big drug and insurance companies have on the health care market. He'll make generic drugs more available to consumers and tell the drug companies that their days of forcing affordable prescription drugs out of the market are over. And he'll investigate and prosecute the monopolization of the insurance industry.
The twin goals of health care reform are coverage and value. If we do not take steps to seriously address the high cost of health care in America and guarantee health care for every working American, we cannot solve the crisis that is facing millions of families. But if we are willing to take on both these challenges together, we can make universal health care a reality.
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Arizona Grandma who needs affordable health insurance
Jul 1st 2007 at 3:42 pm EDT
Tammy - thanks for posting this. I have studied Barack's healthcare plan and as a self-employed small business woman, I am thrilled with this plan. Someone asked me the other day, "How are we going to pay for it?" And I answered, "How come nobody ever asks about Iraq 'how are we going to pay for it?'" It's just another republican talking point question that they've taught their minions to ask. End the war and the trillions can be used for healthcare, education, infrastructure, etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.
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Ellen from Saint Louis, MO
Jul 1st 2007 at 5:50 pm EDT
Michal Moore want the government to pay for everyone thats what a one payor system. In a wonderful article in the New Yorker in May, the author gives a great explanation of Obama's views on healthcare v. HRC's grand scemes:
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There are three things that Democratic political candidates tend to do when talking with constituents: they display an impressive grasp of the minutiae of their constituents’ problems, particularly money problems; they rouse indignation by explaining how those problems are caused by powerful groups getting rich on the backs of ordinary people; and they present well-worked-out policy proposals that, if passed, would solve the problems and put the powerful groups in their place. Obama seldom does any of these things.
He tends to underplay his knowledge, acting less informed than he is. He rarely accuses, preferring to talk about problems in the passive voice, as things that are amiss with us rather than as wrongs that have been perpetrated by them. And the solutions he offers generally sound small and local rather than deep-reaching and systemic. Take a recent forum in Las Vegas on health care. Here are Hillary Clinton and Obama speaking about the same subject, preventive care.
Clinton:
“We have to change the way we finance health care, and that’s going to mean taking money away from people who make out really well right now, so this is going to be a big political battle,” Clinton said. “The insurance companies make money by employing a lot of people to try to avoid insuring you and then, if you’re insured, to try to avoid paying for the health care you received.” She stood at the front of the stage, declining an invitation to sit down next to the moderator. She spoke energetically but composedly, conveying the impression that she had spent a great deal of time preparing for the event because it was extremely important to her. “A lot of insurance companies will not pay for someone who’s pre-diabetic or been diagnosed with diabetes to go to a nutritionist to find out how better to feed themselves, or to go to a podiatrist to have their feet checked,” she said. “The insurance companies will tell you this: they don’t want to pay for preventive health care because that’s like lost money because they’re not sure that the patient will still be with them. But if they’re confronted with the doctor saying we’re going to have to amputate the foot they’re stuck with it. That is upside down and backwards!”
Now here is Obama.
“We’ve got to put more money in prevention,” he said. “It makes no sense for children to be going to the emergency room for treatable ailments like asthma. Twenty per cent of our patients who have chronic illnesses account for eighty per cent of the costs, so it’s absolutely critical that we invest in managing those with chronic illnesses like diabetes. If we hire a case manager to work with them to insure that they’re taking the proper treatments, then potentially we’re not going to have to spend thirty thousand dollars on a leg amputation.” A young man asked about health care for minorities. “Obesity and diabetes in minority communities are more severe,” Obama said, “so I think we need targeted programs, particularly to children in those communities, to make sure that they’ve got sound nutrition, that they have access to fruits and vegetables and not just Popeyes, and that they have decent spaces to play in instead of being cooped up in the house all day.”
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Clinton says that we have to socialize healthcare and stop the big, bad insurance companies from making a profit.
Obama targets the most expensive treatments and says that those costs would come down if we made a few small, but meaningful changes
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 10:22 am EDT
Some may get angry if they work in the healthcare insurance dept, however, I was never comfortable after graduating to be a Medical Coder and Biller, with denying chronic patients care or coverage in surgeries denied by the insurance companies and had to change my career and do something else. I thought the medical profession was above reproach, until the for profit middleman Insurance Companies, started trimming procedures for corporate profit. (they are now our medical advice physicians, when all they know how to do is slip in fees and denials. It went against all that the med code of oath represented, which was to care for all the people regardeless of race color or creed equally.
I am African American and a Black Panther since 13 years old. It was a time when we children were left to look after ourselves for the first time, if you came from a single parent home. We couldn't afford daycare because we were low wage parents. The income of our parents didn't match the bills and we only ate twice a day. Breakfast if you were lucky and dinner.
The Black Panthers had and were a trusted community daycare,(no perverts allowed, and we knew who they were) you could leave your children all day to work, and know they would be fed, exercised and educated or tutored from 7am til 5pm.
The organization took us to places that had pools for urban youth. There was only one pool and it was segregated and still is.
I believe in lue of the fact, we are years in debt, the time for this is definately a now.
WE pay bookoo duckets in taxes and none to cover our own health.
Who thinks there is a problem here? They can forclose because of medical bills and debt to insurance companies?
I believe it is time to set asiode funds to fund all on a population basis, universally. Nobody should make profits off illness, it's like leeching of the sick!
Americans are not leeches and care for the children and poor to not die in the streets for tooth infections, the insurance companies do not care about anything other than the bottom line!
Since we are already on the National debtors list, we need to always set aside a certain amount for the healthcare of our citizens lives since they work there selves to premature death and can't even collect their social security when their children are grown.
Who gets this money? It's a sick plot in the business of a system designed to make money off every sick person with the guts to look for relief of illnesses at the expense of ending up homeless.
Some choice! If we can give 10% of our income tax revenue, it would cover everybody here universally. Direct healthcare technology assistants, can submit the paper work from any Dr's office or hospital. This keeps us medical Coder and Billers in jobs to submit directly to the Universal Coverage Fund. Having one or two in the Offices to keep the staff free of the responsibility when they already have to do pressures, uralysis, bloodtesting and appointment scheduling is definately worth looking into.
I looked at the list of taxes every American citizen pays for and literally it was forearm length.
WE can do this the key is, I think there are more like me, who also swore an oath to care for the patients, that have been outsourced. I don't want my medical records out of this country, unless I am out of this country and need treatment. My health is America's business, not the outsourcing corporations overseas!
UNIVERSAL COVERAGE FOR ALL!
It will work because with proper diets amd more physical education and exercise we can beat this healthcare crisis.
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Jay
Jul 1st 2007 at 4:22 pm EDT
Can you cite the instance where Obama has taken insurance industry money?
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Obama-logue
Jul 1st 2007 at 5:06 pm EDT
That's just it, I don't think he has. And Michael Moore didn't offer any proof of what he was saying, even prefacing his statement with "I think". He's speculating. And, for whatever reason, painting Hillary and Barack in the same light on this issue.
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Jul 16th 2007 at 1:13 am EDT
On the issue of Michael Moore attempting to make Obama look bad, I guess I missed that in his film -- I caught the Clinton tie-in, of course, but saw nothing about Obama. I have, however, looked around online and am a bit confused too, as many different sources are reporting the $574,268 given to the Obama campaign from the health care industry.
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http://www.usinsurancenews.com /article_free.htm?articleno=27 96
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ortal/site/google/index.jsp?nd mViewId=news_view&newsId=2 0070625005429&newsLang=en
Now, this isn't exactly what I thought Barack's campaign reform was supposed to be about. I've bought my Obama t-shirt and donated. Hell, I've even got people to change their vote already or at least seriously consider it. But, now I'm thinking of changing my own--not because Obama accepted the money, but because he did so after saying he absolutely wouldn't. We don't need another dishonest president, we need one that we can trust. I thought that was Obama. Looks like I was wrong.
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J. Lowe
Jul 1st 2007 at 9:06 pm EDT
Let me play devil's advocate, because I dont know the answer. Is it possible that M Moore is talking about funds received for his previous elections? After all, he has been researching this movie a long time, and Obama's "citizens only" campaign started with this election cycle.
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Obama-logue
Jul 2nd 2007 at 9:38 am EDT
You know, I thought of that too and it's certainly a possibility. He didn't clarify that as such, though. It's almost like he wanted to make Barack look bad. But, you make a good point. That's probably what he was referring too.
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bluecat
Jul 2nd 2007 at 10:26 am EDT
I believe experience is the best teacher and may be the reason he swore them off, they are ruthless and uncaring, neither of which is Barack's Persona.
He is putting it all on the line to do for the American People what we have the morals and values to do.
Change this Titanic crews position in the White House!
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Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins!
Jul 16th 2007 at 1:22 am EDT
My second link doesn't seem to be working, so here's another:
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Jul 1st 2007 at 11:38 pm EDT
Check out these links for information on lobbyist and industry contribution payments to legislators. Hillary FAR exceeds Barack. These are very informative sites. Please share with family and friends!
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http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07 /12/nyregion/12donate.html?ei= 5088&en=0882715139712152&a mp;a mp;a mp;ex=1310356800&partner=r ssnyt&emc=rss&pagewant ed=print
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On this last site, click the lowest link to read the entire report
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Latisa from Houston, TX
Jul 1st 2007 at 3:23 pm EDT
Thank You! That's EXACTLY what she did....Pander! I was so upset at that, and for the media to act as if she hit it out of the park with that comment....uggh! As a black female who is unaffected by HIV, I was completely offended.
Just my opinion.
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Carol-STL-MO
Jul 2nd 2007 at 12:40 am EDT
Lee.
I agree with you -- it was just an insult & offensive--to all women(I am a 60 yr old, divorced white woman).
Her attempt to get applause (which she did) & votes (which she won't), but we are yet to hear any real solutions to the problem or results from " her work" on the subject come out of her mouth -- guess she figured the crowd she was talking to was not intelligent enough to be wise to her tactics.
Well Hillary is wrong, we are !!!
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thenewfrontier
Jul 2nd 2007 at 4:55 pm EDT
I agree with you completely Lee. The best word to describe Hilary Clinton would be a demagouge.
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Bitta
Jul 2nd 2007 at 3:12 am EDT
As you stated, the sound bites and one-liner zingers are annoying, but effective- they're the only thing the media picks up the next day. I'd like to know how many Obama supporters believe that, while his thoughtful responses are refreshing, he needs to come up with more one-liners during debates. He's seen as losing because he can't get standing ovations or more laughs for empty lines like the ones Hillary has learned to spit out at every turn. Perhaps this is something he should work on? Or maybe the debates are of little consequence? What do you think?
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 10:54 am EDT
Fighting the smart war for peace, is how we will win.
Barack Obama for President.
Ending Poverty in the richest country in the world, is America's business
Barack Obama for Change
This year we lost two American children to tooth infections, As a parent, healthcare for my children is top priority.
Let's make this priority, America's Priority
UNIVERSAL HEATHCARE,
Barack Obama for ours and our childrens access.
The prices of oil are killing our savings accounts and college funds for our children
A cheaper, renewable source is needed now, not later in some oil companies file cabinet.
As President, I will create the technical, renewable jobs needed to sustain healthy incomes to support your family and work on stopping greenhouse gases.
Solar Energy is the affordable solution for homes.
Lets do something about it!
Vote for Barack Obama
"American People's right Choice for Real Change!"
Have a hamster running a treadmill and never reaching his destination even when he drops off the wheel in exhaustion.
Do you feel like this guy today, not knowing when you can rest?
Are the treadmills and hurdles of life, tripping you up?
Let's make some sense of the mess, and give our people a chance to live healthy.
With UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE, we can do just that.
We can employ the unemployed workers in the medical field, to do what their oaths ask them to do.
CARE!
Let's get some caring in our healthcare system, as well as increase the employment of those who do care and want to help.
Barack Obama, His Business is about the American People!
HERE'S A FEW ON ME!
Enjoy!
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Terri
Jul 1st 2007 at 3:42 pm EDT
I agree. But I think there may be a problem with getting this very real observation out to the public.
Tavis Smiley was on Meet the Press this morning, and apparently there was a focus group he interviewed after the debate. He said that they came fully prepared to vote for Obama, but they thought Hillary had clearly won the debate. The focus group was racially and socially across the board. This is not a good thing, but it is a snapshot in the entirety of the campaign.
It's pretty sad, but people tend to react to hype rather than substance. I don't think that can stand in the long run, but most people do not do the work to really understand what people have done. They take the 'feel good' sound bites and run with it. This is still very early in the campaign, but it's something I think the Obama people might want to look at.
Or not. lol! Personally...one of the things I love about Senator Obama is that he doesn't go by the 'rules'. He addresses questions with solutions. And his solutions go beyond even the question. As time goes on, I have no doubt this will become even more apparent.
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Bitta
Jul 2nd 2007 at 3:15 am EDT
exactly... But maybe he could keep his style that we so appreciate and be a little more concise during debates, and bring on the lines like the '4 years too late' he used in response to Edwards during the last one.
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thenewfrontier
Jul 2nd 2007 at 5:02 pm EDT
Obama's style is what seperates him from the other candidates and the reason why so many people have donated to his campaign. Those people that think that Hilary won that debate are easily wowed by big words and fireworks. Obama provides a refreshing alternative from people like Hilary who pray on the emotions of people to gain support.
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Diamond -- IrishAmericansForObama
Jul 1st 2007 at 5:40 pm EDT
can you imagine Barack saying the exact same thing that Hillary said?
The media would've picked up on it and said he's a strictly black candidate, he's anti-whites, etc, etc.
Give them friggin hell, Barack.
IrishAmericansForObama dot com:
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Alyson Rice
Jul 2nd 2007 at 5:48 pm EDT
You're right. She gave a sound bite. He actuially gave an answer.
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Jul 10th 2007 at 3:51 pm EDT
It is true that people normally want sound bites. However Senetor Obama has expressed that he does not prefer this kind of cheap talk!
1. Therefore to get the word out I suggest that Senator Obama's dvds on different issues be made and distributed to supporters who will be given a right to copy and distribute to freands and family.
2. Also it will be nice if the Barack TV be made live 24/7 with current news about the campaign and peoples comments, group discussions and many other programs that can better inform the public about this incredible change that is happening! The Barack tv can also be supported by commercial ads that agree with what the campaign believes.
Well!!! even if and i mean If... we dont go through the nomination this online media movement should continue, because we have found a leader to lead us to true change in America.
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
Jul 1st 2007 at 8:17 pm EDT
:)
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Zack
Jul 1st 2007 at 11:39 pm EDT
I think it is sad that Hillary obviously said that comment about HIV and white women to appeal to the blk voters.
Unfortunately, if Obama used that line, many whites (probably Hillary leaners too), might be turned off thinking "oh just another blk man using the race card... another Al Sharpton".
But for Hillary to use that line, she knew that whites will say,'Oh She DOES care about blk people' and many blks and other non-whites might think, 'She DOES understand'
That line was a cheap shot and Hillary just used the race card to say anything to get elected. I do have to give it to Hillary to take advantage of any situation she can find. Unfortunately, it's so obvious it's sickening... and even more sickening is how people fall for it.
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Alyson Rice
Jul 2nd 2007 at 6:07 pm EDT
Thank you for the reminder about Kosovo vs. Rwanda. I have an uncle who lives in Austria who spoke to me of being ashamed that the EU did not do more about Kosovo. THEY should have done something there. WE should have been in Rwanda. Who do Africans have next door when famine, war and genocide kill them by the hundreds of thousands? Who is going to stop the killing in Darfur? We're sitting idly by AGAIN! I realize these situations are complicated, and that we can't just go in and fix every conflict, but at least with President Obama (doesn't that sound good?) in office, I know we will no longer have a president who starts wars for personal and financial gain. I know we will have a president who will CONTINUE (yes, he has experience!) to strive to improve the lives of others--in the poorest neighborhoods from Mississippi to LA and in the most ravaged communities in Africa.
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wheelbarrow
Jul 1st 2007 at 1:28 pm EDT
I'm so happy for the campaign especially for their emphasis on grassroots support and small donors. For once, lets elect a candidate people can get excited about instead of the same old entrenched interests.
Lets give the power back to the people where it rightly belongs.
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
Jul 1st 2007 at 5:11 pm EDT
We are Barack Obama you are Barack Obama
Barack Obama is a movement of the people by the people for the people
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Tyra Sherese Peterson
Jul 4th 2007 at 2:08 pm EDT
So am I!
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Jul 1st 2007 at 1:38 pm EDT
I had the privilege of working with the Davenport
office staff on Friday(6/29) and Saturday(6/30). I made phone contacts and hit the doors in Mt. Pleasant. In over 40 years of doing this,it was one of the most personally rewarding experiences.
More importantly, there is a dedication to winning
and what it means to each and every American.
Ted L. Loda
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TOBBY
Jul 1st 2007 at 1:45 pm EDT
It is time for celebration, I am proud of you all. Today, I am going to buy a bottle of beer and just carelessly drink it with friends. Keep HOPE ALIVE!
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Diane Jones
Jul 1st 2007 at 2:26 pm EDT
;) You sure sound like "a wild one!" JK I think a little celebration is definitely in order!!!! Enjoy!!!
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Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it
Jul 1st 2007 at 7:42 pm EDT
There are a lot of tears over at dailykos. Maybe we should all go over and give them a big hug.
LOL!!!! They can't believe that their candidate is nowhere near being all that they say he is. This would be ... you know who they love so much over there at dailykos,I won't mention his name.Bashing obama won't get their candidate the nomination,but I guess they don't see it tat way.
GOOOOOOOO OBAMA!!!!!!
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Jul 1st 2007 at 1:42 pm EDT
5 Words:
Yes We CAN, President Obama!
(How beautiful does that sound!?)
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☞Aunt Becky☜ ... Blogyenta: "I kvetch, therefore I am."
Jul 1st 2007 at 2:32 pm EDT
Yup. Gives me goosebumps.
"The times, they are a'changin'..."
Love and hugs to all,
Aunt Becky
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Wayne of NH
Jul 1st 2007 at 3:16 pm EDT
I REALLY love the sound of that! How does it feel to know that we ALL are a part of making history, where the people actually come together to truly change things in this country? I will be forever grateful to Barack Obama for spearheading this movement.
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Adoyo
Jul 1st 2007 at 1:45 pm EDT
Hear, hear!
That's the sound of more than a Quarter of a Million Americans across the country lifting their voices for Obama for President!
Congratulations on an inspiring second quarter. And now on to the third!
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Strong Heart
Jul 1st 2007 at 1:58 pm EDT
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
Mohandas Gandhi
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George of Washington
Jul 1st 2007 at 2:23 pm EDT
Congratulations! This is just amazing.
One thing that we will need to do is make sure that our supporters know how their state's primary system works. Very few people in Washington state know anything about the Democratic Caucus and think that the state's primary counts. (It is ignored by the Democratic party.) It would be great if details on how each state works and what day the caucus or primary will be held was available on the website. People need advance warning so they can be sure to be in town.
In addition, there are positions like Precinct Caucus Organizers (PCOs) that need to be filled, and now is the time to sign up.
George (Emilie's husband)
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Rebeca Pitts
Jul 1st 2007 at 4:12 pm EDT
THIS IS THE KEY! Thank you for bringing this to light! Where can we go for this info?
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Heather
Jul 1st 2007 at 4:37 pm EDT
Rebecca ~
Go to www.vote-smart.org to find the information on your state.
Heather
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Heather
Jul 1st 2007 at 4:30 pm EDT
Congratulations to everyone that helped to make this a real movement for change!
George ~~
For those of us that live in Washington State we need to let everyone know that our CAUCUS has been moved to FEBURARY 9th, 2008. In our state it is the CAUCUS that decides who we will be our Democratic nominee for president, NOT the primary elections! Washington State carries 11 electoral college votes, it is very important that we get Barack Obama's name and message out to as many people as we can between now and Feburary! I am new to all of this but I will be helping a friend,
(she is also new to campaigning)who is a PCO, canvass her area. Personally, I have been looking for someone in the Pierce County area that has past experience with campaigning,that can help me and others get better organized so that we can make sure that Barack Obama gets as many of our electoral votes as possible. If you know anyone please contact me through the Pierce County for Obama group. It would be greatly appreciated!
Heather
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RAH
Jul 1st 2007 at 2:09 pm EDT
I think it's great to show the number of people, not just the dollars, supporting this campaign. It is indeed a movement and I'm proud to be part of it. Whooo Hooo! we all did it!
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Jul 1st 2007 at 2:16 pm EDT
Thank you David for putting this all in prospective. We thank you and the Obama organization for keeping focus and your eye on the prize. The Best is yet to come !! And I am gonna make a prediction (call it femine intuition) But, Al Gore will endorse Barack before the end of the year ! I can feel it, re-read his endorsement of Dean last time..The writings on the wall.
I feel such pride to be involved in this movement to change America.
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Obama-logue
Jul 1st 2007 at 2:32 pm EDT
I've got the same feeling about Gore's endorsement. I would be shocked if he endorsed Hillary and I really don't think he's interested in running again. He'd make a great head of the EPA or Sec. of the Interior, though, wouldn't he?
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mariposanegra
Jul 1st 2007 at 3:03 pm EDT
Wooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!
This is amazing! I'm so proud of everyone.
I also think Gore will endorse Barack before he'll endorse any of the other nominees. I remember him coming out for Dean last time and Gore's politics right now are more aligned with Barack than they are with the other major contenders.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 3:27 pm EDT
I can only say thankyou Americans for taking the chance,the opportunity to find out about President Obama as he really is,to have the courage to put your faith, trust, instinct, thoughts,time,canvassing and dollars into action for this movement of the people,for the people,by the people.I applaud you first and foremost because 'President Obama' would be just Obama and the movement just an ordinary campaign.Your movement will be poised to take your America back
from the hands of special interest groups,PACs, Lobbyists,corrupt politicians etc.I know already,I KNOW YOU will get President Obama and yourselves back to the white house where you all belong :).Second the credit goes to President Obama and the campaign builders who will help lift up america to its rightful place with the vehicle to carry the voices of America back to washington again.
Asmeret
IN OBAMA WE TRUST
P.S.I wouldnt be surprised if Al Gore didnt go ahead with the president candidacy after analysing the true state of this campaign and the willingness of the american people, from all political parties, to back President Obama.It is an exciting possibility if Gore endorsed or I pray,teamed up on a vice-presidency ticket-Obama/Gore.Wow.I can only pray if theres not a better vice president candidate than Gore let it be Obama/Gore!
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Terri
Jul 1st 2007 at 3:52 pm EDT
Obama/Gore would be a dream ticket for me. I'm not sure that Gore would entertain a VP slot, and I'm not entirely certain he wants to re-enter the political arena, but MAN, would that be a winning combination. And I think it would draw independents as well.
Well, we'll see...........
I worry about his endorsement. I would hope he would endorse Senator Obama, but he was Bill Clinton's VP. If he endorsed Hillary, my intense admiration for him would absolutely vanish. It's going to be a tough call, but if he sticks to his values, and not some kind of loyalty to the past, he couldn't possibly choose to endorse anyone else but Barack. Again... we will see.............
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Asmeret, a proud member of the Millennium Movement that will deliver Obama to the White House
Jul 1st 2007 at 4:06 pm EDT
Terri,
Worry no more because the FACT he was bill clinton's VP and endorses President Obama instead of Hilary clinton means he fully beieves in Obama instead of sticking with the clinton,loyalty to the people instead of loyalty to the Clintons is the message that will go out if he backs President Obama and The People.There is no shame in taking up the post of VP especially at this critical time for humankind and Earths survival.It is his responsibilty to take the role if he is the most suitable candidate for the VP position.
Asmeret
IN OBAMA WE TRUST
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Sue
Jul 1st 2007 at 8:15 pm EDT
I don't think we have to worry about Gore endorsing Hillary. He is NO fan of the Clintons, according to things I've read in the past. He was furious with Pres. Clinton for debasing the office of the Presidency as he did do (even tho he was a great Pres. in other ways), and for causing a knee-jerk reaction with many people for anyone associated with the Clintons. I would be VERY surprised if he endorsed Hillary -- and my respect for him would be highly diminished if he does.
Sue in Portland Oregon
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Phil In the Cuse
Jul 1st 2007 at 2:26 pm EDT
That sound you hear is every political expert in American doing a double-take. Heck, I did one looking at that number - $32.5 million! I think they know our movement is for real.
And we all did this. Barack Obama has done his part with his vision for this country and our world, and the inspiration he gives all of us. Then we took over - more than 250,000 that donated, numbers that keep growing with each second. Every single one of you that donated, no matter the size of it, is part of this and should take a bow!
And now we must keep going. By talking to our friends and family, canvassing door-to-door, calling voters, registering new voters, raising more funds when necessary, and telling Barack's story in every possible avenue. Let the pundits have their favorites - with hard work and dedication, no one will be able to stop Barack Obama, or our crusade to change politics in America forever.
I'll keep repeating it - We are a movement, we are an army and WE WILL WIN!!
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Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it
Jul 1st 2007 at 2:34 pm EDT
Yes!!!! I said between 32-34 mil. this is unbelieveable!!!! so, let's see, wasn't obama supposed to flame out already?? HELLO MSM WE ARE HERE TO STAY!!!! WE SHALL PREVAIL. Now when we need to chat on the day to day with co-workers or just friends, let's make an effort to bring up this campaign and the changes that truly need to be made for this country to prosper. OBAMA IS THE ANSWER!!!
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Dee Washington DC
Jul 1st 2007 at 7:04 pm EDT
This is so true. They said they that we would "fizzle out". They really think - - hope that we are going stop. This proves that we are just starting and we are on course to set a blaze that will burn so that it is seen all over the world. The results - - President Barack Obama will be sworn in January 2009. I already see it. Let's not stop working. Let's noy even entertain the analyses of the polls. David has given us the ammunition to disspell that garbage.
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Kyle "a CHANGE GONNA COME" Greene
Jul 1st 2007 at 2:46 pm EDT
While many of us are excited and thrilled that we not just surpassed expections, but exceed them; the JOB ISNT OVER!! We must now channel this energy into more name recogination but more importantly SUPPORTERS!!! These supporters will in return moprh into VOTES and we need that to win the nomination!!! WE CAN DO THIS YALL!! For all the people that go down over the pass month or so cause the polls showed differently on what we knew was going on SO NOW LETS GET EXCITED AND WORK!! Remember this campaign is built on the backs of us; its built from the core which is us SO LETS CARRY IT!!!
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monica
Jul 1st 2007 at 3:24 pm EDT
After I finish celebrating the $32 M and 257k donors, it's back to sending registration and voting reminders to the young people like my daughter and her friends who are recent college grads, and my high school daughter and her friends who turn 18 this year. The young people must get registered and they must vote.
Also it's important to stay involved with our local grassroots groups. It's tough during the summer because there are so many things going on, but this is a once in a life time opportunity, keep the Obama activities as a priority throughout the summer.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 3:45 pm EDT
I couldn't agree with you more Monica. Let's keep the momentum going. Let's make the 3rd quarter even bigger. I know we can do it. I am going to get 5 people to donate to the campaign. I hope everyone is on board also.
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Tyra Sherese Peterson
Jul 4th 2007 at 2:11 pm EDT
It is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I a very proud to be a part of the movement!
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Louis
Jul 1st 2007 at 2:57 pm EDT
Wow, this is so exciting! The integrity of this campaign and this movement is phenomenal. We gotta keep it going. We are living in historic times here folks. The momentum and backlash created by Bush and his cronies has created a true desire for something real. It doesn't happen often. Let's seize the day!
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☞Aunt Becky☜ ... Blogyenta: "I kvetch, therefore I am."
Jul 1st 2007 at 3:02 pm EDT
The night of the 1948 election the Chicago Daily Tribune printed the headline "DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN" before the results from the West were in. (They wanted to get a jump-start on their morning edition.)
Well, Harry Truman swept the West and won the election.
After the win was announced, Truman held up the early edition and smiled broadly for the press.
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The Trib had to burn the midnight oil to reprint their headline.
Just a little political tidbit from yer Aunt Becky...
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Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it
Jul 1st 2007 at 3:12 pm EDT
Aunt Becky,
That is a great story. Notice how the Chicago sun-times likes to trash Obama,they need to come down off their soap box and start getting serious on putting the truth in perspective about their own.
Just My Opinion.
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metricpenny
Jul 1st 2007 at 3:09 pm EDT
That goes for the appreciation for my contribution as well as for the Obama for America campaign.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 3:11 pm EDT
Dear David Plouffe,
I propose that we take up a special offering, and pass the collection plate around again, solely for the state of Iowa. If we can win Iowa, we got the nomination. No questions asked. I'd give a little bit more solely for Iowa.
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Wayne of NH
Jul 1st 2007 at 3:31 pm EDT
Might I also add that a little extra push in my state of NH will go a long way in solidifying what I will believe will be a pivotal victory here in the Granite State. Don't believe what you've been seeing in these very early(and quite frankly, incorrect) polls about who's ahead here. I know how the people of this state think, and Obama is the kind of candidate they enthusiastically support. No one other candidate draws the kind of crowds here that he does! It is truly phenomenal. I want to be on the record as saying that I guarantee Barack Obama will win this state's primary. The rest, as they say, is history.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 3:37 pm EDT
Thank you Wayne,
I am so relieved that New Hampshire is in contention for Barack Obama. If you listen to the media you would think that Barack has this election lost.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 3:49 pm EDT
I think he's got a real good shot at Vermont too. We have open elections here which means we can vote in the Primary for either party. I hope he will visit Vermont before Town Meeting Day (1st Tuesday in March) which is when we have our primary. I have my yard sign out already and have received positive comments about it from my neighbors. Whenever I wear my Obama shirts or buttons I get good comments. Not one person has said anything negative about him in my presence. Vermonters have a strong tendency to vote the person, not the party.
Gail
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Kyle "a CHANGE GONNA COME" Greene
Jul 1st 2007 at 5:33 pm EDT
Hey Wayne if you'll go on record to saying Barack will win your very pivotal state (NH), I'll go out on that same limb here in SOUTH CAROLINA and say (not just case most polls here have him in the lead thus far by a good margin) BARACK OBAMA WILL CARRY SOUTH CAROLINA BY A CONSIDERABLE MARGIN!!! I lived here all 25 years of my life and I see the excitement all over my state with Barack.
The times they are a changin' |
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Arizona Grandma who needs affordable health insurance
Jul 1st 2007 at 3:24 pm EDT
I have posted this before - but, now it is even more appropriate. Bob Dylan...
Come writers and critics
Who prophesize with your pen
And keep your eyes wide
The chance won't come again
And don't speak too soon
For the wheel's still in spin
And there's no tellin' who
That it's namin'.
For the loser now
Will be later to win
For the times they are a-changin'.
The line it is drawn
The curse it is cast
The slow one now
Will later be fast
As the present now
Will later be past
The order is
Rapidly fadin'.
And the first one now
Will later be last
For the times they are a-changin'.
MSM will be eating their words. The times they ARE a changin'!!!
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Heather
Jul 1st 2007 at 4:47 pm EDT
Thank you Arizona Grandma for sharing that with us! Bob Dillon has always been a favorite and that song has been playing in my head alot lately! I think it should be the campaign theme song. What do you all think?
Heather
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Rosalind
Jul 1st 2007 at 3:44 pm EDT
I have reviewed everyone comments and this is great news; the Obama campaign is growing by leap and bound. For the next quarter, which will consist of July thru September, I say we need to put our head together regarding fundraisers and awareness to our candidate. August 4 is Barack Obama birthday, which is the first Saturday in August so let plan something around this day to bring awareness to him and the campaign. In the 3rd quarter high school and college normally have parades for their homecoming; I would suggest put a float or a car in the parade for Barack Obama and maybe through trinkets to the crowd.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 3:49 pm EDT
Since the main stream media believes that Hillary has the women vote, I have an idea.
Let the women who support this campaign purchase pink Obama 08 t-shirts from the Obama store and wear them on a specific date nationally. Not only will it show solidarity it will also contribute to the campaign.
Let's show America how we feel about this campaign and paint the country pink!
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Terri
Jul 1st 2007 at 3:59 pm EDT
I saw something about this on another thread. I think its a wonderful idea!!
I'm SO tired of people putting 'women' into a lump category as if we didn't have individual minds. I'm sure the African American voters are feeling the same way. It's terribly depressing to see how we've 'NOT' come a long way baby... did I just age myself there? lol!
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FreedomOfSpeechForObama2008
Jul 1st 2007 at 10:57 pm EDT
Terry!
Heck yeah I feel the same way! You think it's annoying when they lump all women together, try dealing with idiots who lump me into three groups. Blacks, Women , Youth. It drives me crazy three times over!
Grrrrrrrrrr!
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Tyra Sherese Peterson
Jul 4th 2007 at 2:17 pm EDT
This is a great idea! I would like to be a part of this.
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Rosalind
Jul 1st 2007 at 4:21 pm EDT
Tanner, this is a great idea, want you send this on up to Michelle in an email about your suggestion on the homepage link under Get Involved. Please contact her the soonest to plan and take into consideration for those who may not own a pink t-shirt or maybe 'Women for Obama' t-shirt will need enough time to purchase them and hope that they are available. I have a blue shirt but not pink one.
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♋Tanner♋
Jul 1st 2007 at 5:05 pm EDT
Hey Rosalind,
I just sent a message to Michelle Obama about the pink t-shirt idea. Thank you and Diane Jones for the suggestion.
I hope this idea takes off!!
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Michelle from Youngstown, Ohio
Jul 1st 2007 at 6:31 pm EDT
I want to get one myself, and will.
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 12:20 pm EDT
I have two missions on July 4 I send up hundreds of Impeach Bush and Cheney Balloons. Our Independence from the Oil Magnets of Death.
On Aug 5th my daughter turns eighteen and I'll be sending up Obama Balloons everywhere I can, but since he was for independent, common sense solutions and loves his country, I thought light Blue, which can be worn by both sexes without issues, I mean it is about what we all have in common and compromise right. All women look good in light patriotic blue like "The Sky's the Limit Blue!
Just a suggestion to let the whole world know with thousands and thousands of balloons supporting:
"BARACK OBAMA For President!"
LET'S DO THIS!!!
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
Jul 1st 2007 at 5:19 pm EDT
I wear mine everywhere i go. :) proudly
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Jim
Jul 1st 2007 at 5:59 pm EDT
Wouldn't it be great if we could do something for Obama's birthday? Something like have everyone donate $5-$10 on Aug. 4...Give him a big birthday present?! :)
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Michelle from Youngstown, Ohio
Jul 1st 2007 at 6:33 pm EDT
It would be nice. I plan to honor his birthday also on Aug 4.
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Alyson Rice
Jul 2nd 2007 at 6:44 pm EDT
Here in Baltimore, we are going to have a community service day on Aug. 4th to honor Senator Obama. It is a great way to represent to the community (and press) what this man stands for and what he can inspire others to do. Imagine: 258,000 people all helping their neighbors in need! Now that would be something!
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Gabriel Shepherd
Jul 1st 2007 at 3:54 pm EDT
Congratulations to the Obama Campaign, its staffers, volunteers and to Senator Obama himself. Its funny because as soon as we volunteers sometimes start to lose a little steam from pounding the pavement, something like this comes along and renergizes our batteries.
This is great news !!!
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Lyn MD
Jul 1st 2007 at 4:12 pm EDT
Can anyone clarify. Did the donations this quarter come from just 154,000 people or the 257,000+, and the 154,00 represents new people? News account vary as to the interpretation. Either way GREAT JOB!!!!!
Congratulations Everyone
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Rosalind
Jul 1st 2007 at 4:35 pm EDT
Lyn, to answer your question I would say the 154,000 people are new and gave in the 2nd quarter but also like myself the other 103,000 people from 1st quarter also gave as well in the 2nd quarter. You must remember we had over 351,000 donations so some donors gave more then one time this quarter. The bigger picture is the Sen Obama can tap these 257,000 donors for next quarter for donations and none of the other candidate can compete with those numbers.
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Dee Washington DC
Jul 1st 2007 at 7:16 pm EDT
Lyn, we added 154,000 and the rest of us gave in the 1st and 2nd quarter making our total 358,000 now. Of course, our goal is to keep adding to our donors. Let's add an additional 150,000 to 200,000 in the 3rd quarter. This would make a total of 500,000. Yeaaaaaaaaaaa. I am so pumped. This is awesome.
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J. Lowe
Jul 1st 2007 at 9:51 pm EDT
Nice -- half a million donors. What a wonderful goal. Its got a nice ring to it !
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alyce rocco
Jul 1st 2007 at 4:29 pm EDT
That is great, but I can not help thinking how much food that $32.5 million could buy for the hungry or how much affordable housing could have been built.
It is sad that people work a day and a 1/2 to pay taxes and the tax dollars can not pay for campaigns so the people can make intelligent choices when electing someone to the highest office in the country.
I trust that Senator Obama will be fixing that come 2009.
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Strong Heart
Jul 1st 2007 at 4:50 pm EDT
I can't stop thinking about 450 Billion Dollars spent on the War and how many people could have been fed, how many children could have been be cured, how many houses could have been built, and how many of our youth could have gone to college instead of War!!!
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Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it
Jul 1st 2007 at 5:05 pm EDT
Bless you Strongheart. Senator Obama will be the one to make the necessary change that this country so badly needs.
There's someting happening here.
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Dee Washington DC
Jul 1st 2007 at 7:19 pm EDT
Strongheart - - much of good courage. You are right. Just think, if Barack had been President we would not have been in this war. We are doing our part to change this in the future. Thinking about those babies - - and they were babies 18, 19, and 20 year olds dying it hurts my heart too.
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monica
Jul 1st 2007 at 4:56 pm EDT
You've put your trust in good hands!! Reform is what Obama is all about. He's the voice for all of us who "are tired of this stuff and we're not going to take it anymore!"
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
Jul 1st 2007 at 5:27 pm EDT
Yes it would be great if the campaign donated the money needed to bury the dead still sitting in warehouses in new orleans. That would be the best advertisement and giving away 25% of all donations to needy causes would be the best advertisement for our money than just buying TV ads.
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
Jul 1st 2007 at 5:29 pm EDT
and for those who have already donated their limit it would be great to have them donate to the needy to show what kind of people are backing Barack.
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
Jul 1st 2007 at 5:33 pm EDT
I know if i was able to donate beyond the campaign limit i would donate to help the needy. Oh wait i already do that. worldvision.org christianchildrendsfund.org stjudes.org and thats why i am only at half my limit for the primary.
So to all who have extra funds do it in the name of OBAMA :)
We need an OBAMA CHARITY fund to start helping those in need now.
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Jen
Jul 1st 2007 at 5:37 pm EDT
You must be reading my mind. I donate about ten hours a week to the Obama HQ. I have already begun to think about how i will donate this time once Obama becomes elected.
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Jauyoma from New Orleans, LA
Jul 1st 2007 at 5:00 pm EDT
This couldnt have come at a better time!
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
Jul 1st 2007 at 8:13 pm EDT
:)
:)
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Michelle from Youngstown, Ohio
Jul 1st 2007 at 5:10 pm EDT
Im happy about the progress that our honorable sentator is making as well, but I don't want us think that $32 million dollars is going to be enough to sustain him. We must not loose focus on the fact that he will continue to need our donations on a regular bases perhaps (monthly,every two months, or etc?)in order to defeat his main rivalry.
According to msnbc.com has said, "The third quarter is likely to see more spending by the candidates, particularly on advertising. With Obama behind Clinton in polls,
he may be forced to spend money earlier and in greater quantities than Clinton to win over voters."
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
Jul 1st 2007 at 5:38 pm EDT
Helping those in need is the best advertisement money can buy.. I say Challenge the all the presidential candidates to spend their campaign donations of helping and not on TV ads the TV ads will come with the word of the donations to those in need.
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Michelle from Youngstown, Ohio
Jul 1st 2007 at 6:00 pm EDT
Oh Thank you Danielle, I agree. I see a lot of great posts here today supporting our future president.
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Michelle from Youngstown, Ohio
Jul 1st 2007 at 6:08 pm EDT
Please let his administrative know what you had suggested because action speak louder than words. That's The Best Way For Sure.
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Ellen from Saint Louis, MO
Jul 1st 2007 at 9:26 pm EDT
Barack needs to spend money on TV. Nobody knows how much money it will take to compete on Super-duper Tuesday. Also, Clinton didn't take a vow of 'clean politics' so expect her to go negative closer to the primaries and Barack will have to respond.
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Ellen from Saint Louis, MO
Jul 1st 2007 at 10:10 pm EDT
Barack needs to spend money on TV. Nobody knows how much money it will take to compete on Super-duper Tuesday. Also, Clinton didn't take a vow of 'clean politics' so expect her to go negative closer to the primaries and Barack will have to respond.
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J.C.
Jul 1st 2007 at 5:57 pm EDT
Great Job to everybody, go Mighty King predicted in the book of Daniel...
Now it is good to be happy, but we all should be particulary concerned of possible smear. So we all should watch for the smear. Usually one of the last tactics to defeat an oponent that is very strong and that represents the American people like Obama, one of the last tactics they will use to try to defeat him, is the smear. Used not only on him, but on the people that support him, and even strange people writing in this site stuffs that may be like a smear.Watch for the Smear, be on the look out for that.
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Michelle from Youngstown, Ohio
Jul 1st 2007 at 6:02 pm EDT
Thanks J.C.
Thats a great post.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 5:32 pm EDT
I agree
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Jul 1st 2007 at 5:23 pm EDT
Of all the candidates vying for the presidency in the upcoming election, Senator Obama is for me the most likable. This caused me to commit fully for voting for him in 2008. However, has time passed my early enthusiasm for Sen. Obama has waned. My apprehension of electing the senator has nothing to do with what I think of the senator as a person. I know Mr. Obama is intelligent and committed to his family and community, but is this enough?
Most citizens are drawn to the senator since he is not a long time Washington politician. Voters, especially the younger ones, think a politician with this background would be good for the country right now. I see the opposite, currently many countries are distrusting of America and American tactics, to counter this we need a seasoned and international politician to build an international coalition to bring support back to the United States. Can obama do this? I am not convinced giving his international background. I am sure someone will point out that the senator lived overseas, but the international background I am speaking of pertains to dealing with the highest members of foreign governments. Not at the meet and greet level, such as a trip to a foreign country, but actual relationships with foreign dignitaries. Giving Obama previous experience as a state senator, does not fulfill the required international experience needed.
His previous position as a state senator warrants me to cast doubt on his ability to run a country, especially the United States. In comparison to past presidents Obama does not measure up. We should note that the presidents in that last half century have had much more experience either in politics or in the armed services. The majority of them have either been governors, vice presidents and/or have had extensive military experience before becoming president. Even President Kennedy, the president which Senator Obama has been compared, served as a senator for seven years and house member for another six, not to mention serving in the armed forces where he was a decorated war hero. Furthermore, Senator Obama's term as senator has not been anything exceptional, since he has spent most of this time campaigning for president. If the best interest of his constituents were in mind he would either serve this position to the fullest or resign and allow someone else to fulfill the duties of the senate seat. I know that Obama promises to bring our troops home, but I am sure any candidate especially democratic will do this. Senator Obama's opposition to the war at the beginning does not make me favor him over another candidate. The information used was not correct and giving this information I think any person who voted for war did in fact make a prudent decision. You know, you don't blame yourself for taking an umbrella with you when the weatherman says it is going to rain. I think this is what happened in the Iraq war, people acted on the information which was supposed to be from a trusted source and it was wrong.
In addition, as an African-American I am concerned of electing an African-American candidate I do not deem fully ready for the position. I have these reservations, because if Obama is elected and does not excel in this position, there will not be another African-American president for a foreseeable time. Obama has the privilege that he is liked by voters regardless of their race, a privilege other African-American candidates have not had. If the senator served a couple terms as senator and then governor of Illinois, my reservations would be relaxed since this would allow full assessment of the senator. I like many of you like Obama speeches and think they are very inspiring, but I am not willing to elect someone as president based on rhetoric. In spite of all the above I am still willing to vote for Obama if a good argument is presented for me to do this.
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
Jul 1st 2007 at 5:51 pm EDT
Your a fool. Barack would be the best because it would show the world that america can overcome its past legacy of prejudice and always electing someone of coporate control.
America needs a Barack obama who is younger and not influenced by the powers to be which would make america look like the same old imperialistic power it has been since JFK was murdered by the CIA controlled by the republican party.
http
://www.propagandamatrix.
com/articles/april2007/300407d eathbedconfession.htm
Did you miss Howard Hunts deathbed confession??
Link
or
http
://www.haloscan.
com/comments/propagandamatrix/ 300407jfk
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or
http
://boards.historychannel.
com/thread.jspa?threadID=30000 2198&messageID=300067748
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We need a new JFK who can show the world we are not controlled by the "powers to be" BILDERBERG
http
://en.wikipedia.
org/wiki/Bilderberg_Group
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http
://news.bbc.co.
uk/1/hi/magazine/3773019.stm
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The Bilderberg group, an elite coterie of Western thinkers and power-brokers, has been accused of fixing the fate of the world behind closed doors. As the organisation marks its 50th anniversary, rumours are more rife than ever.
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
Jul 1st 2007 at 6:05 pm EDT
I don't know how old you are but kennedy was killed then Johnson took over pretending to fill in but he was with the republicans and then we had tricky dick and then we got carter who at first agreed with the bilderberg group but then changed his mind and so they set him up with the iran hostages and then reagan took over and the hostages were released then bush sr then clinton then bush jr and you want who another clinton??
get real go reread history
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
Jul 1st 2007 at 6:11 pm EDT
Besides barack is putting his life on the line and god forbid is something happened at least today people would be smarter than my hippie generation that went out and got stoned after nixon was impeached and vietnam ended we would rebel. And yes they will try to make him look like a president who can't do anything but this time we will have a new group of senators and house members too to help him make the needed changes due to the ignorance of the GOP who haven't ended this STUPID WAR. The 2008 election is more than the presidency its going to be changes all over the USA.
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
Jul 1st 2007 at 6:13 pm EDT
WE THE PEOPLE
WHO GOT LAZY GOT
BUSH = WAR = BIG OIL + IRAQ OIL
CHENEY = HALIBURTON
NEOCONSERVATIVES = GOD PWR
POLITICIANS = LOBBY GIFTS = $
CIVIL RIGHTS = PRIVACY LOSS
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WE THE PEOPLE
WHO GOT ACTIVE GOT
PEOPLE = VOTE + VIEW CSPAN
NEW HOUSE = ETHICS REFORM
NEW SENATE = NO LOBBY $
CONGRESS = NO SURGE $ ?
NEW PRESIDENT = SOON
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WE THE PEOPLE CARE
WE ARE CHANGING OUR ENERGY CONSUMPTION
WE TEACH CHILDREN "POLITICS + CIVIC DUTY"
WE PLANT VEGGIES, HERBS, BERRIES + FRUITS
WE VOLUNTEER FOR ELDERLY + DISADVANTGED
WE USE SOLAR, WIND, BIO-FUELS, HYBRIDS, ETC
WE ELECT POLITICIANS WHO DO WHAT WE DO
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
Jul 1st 2007 at 6:15 pm EDT
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF POLITICS
THOSE WHO ASK "WHO + WHAT" = USE OR ABUSE POWER = MANY REPUBLICANS SOME DEMOCRATS = NON INCLUSIVE
THOSE WHO ASK "WHEN + WHERE" = WILL ACT / ACTION = SOME REPUBLICANS + DEMOCRATS = PARTIALLY INCLUSIVE
THOSE WHO ASK "WHY + HOW" = SHOWS EMPATHY = MANY DEMOCRATS SOME REPUBLICANS = INCLUSIVE
GEORGE "CUSTER" BUSH = "ABUSES POWER" + " ACTION" = "CUSTERS LAST SURGE",SPEAKS EMPATHY IN WORDS NOT ACTIONS
HILLARY CLINTON = USES ACTION + EMPATHY / REASONING = LACKS SOME UNDERSTANDING OF POWER RESPECT
BARACK OBAMA = POWER + ACTION + EMPATHY/REASONING = HAS ALL THREE IN EQUAL AMOUNTS = SAFE USA FUTURE
WE TEST DOCTORS, TEACHERS, PROFESSIONALS AND MOST CITIZENS FOR BASIC EMPLOYMENT PSYCHOLOGICALLY!
WHY NOT TEST POLITICIANS FOR ALL THREE ATTRIBUTES = RESPECT OF POWER, ABILITY FOR ACTION, EMPATHY TO OTHERS,
BEFORE THEY CAN RUN FOR OFFICE, SO THEY CAN LEAD USA SUCCESSFULLY
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ASK WHO,WHAT,WHEN,WHERE = LACKS MIRROR NEURONS TO ASK HOW + WHY = NON FUNCTIONAL
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
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THE FOLLOWING STORY IS SUPPOSE TO BE A PUT DOWN OF
BARACK OBAMA.. IF THIS IS THE BEST THEY CAN DO ..I
WANT TO SAY KEEP EM COMING, BECAUSE THEY ARE MAKING
BARACK OBAMA LOOK LIKE THE SMARTEST KINDEST MOST
CARING MAN ALIVE.
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
Jul 1st 2007 at 6:19 pm EDT
"When we change presidents, it is understood to mean that the voters are ordering a change in national policy. Since 1945, three different Republicans have occupied the White House for 16 years, and four democrats have held this most powerful post for 17 years. With the exception of the first seven years of the Eisenhower administration, there has been no appreciable change in foreign or domestic policy. There has been a great turnover in personnel, but no change in policy. Example: during the Nixon years, Henry Kissinger, a council member and Nelson Rockefeller protégé, was in charge of foreign policy. When Jimmy Carter was elected, Kissinger was replaced by Zbigniew Brzezinski, a council member and David Rockefeller protégé.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 6:23 pm EDT
The Spirit of Barack Obama is not black, not white, not christian, not atheist, not muslim, not progressive, not conservative, not African, not European, not American, not left, not right, not male, not female……
The Spirit of Barack Obama is human and spiritual…we are all spiritual beings having a human experience.
Q. What are the objectives of The Spirit of Barack Obama?
A. To give information about Barack Obama, his vision and his life’s purpose without paying too much attention to every short-lived hype in this multimedia campaign. To concentrate on providing substantial information in images, sounds and words and only secondary on opinion. To make this information easy to find by clicking on words in the keyword clouds on the right. To provide a place where you can share your thoughts on the issues Barack Obama puts in the spotlight actively or just by being Barack Obama.
Q. Who created this site?
A. Some quotes: “a father”, “a documentalist”, “a 40-year old”, “a spiritual therapist”, “a vitiligo patient”, “a guide”, “a husband”, “an internet addict”, “a European”, “an immigrant”, “a whitey” and “a believer”. Not any different from you with those grassroots under your shoes.
Q. What is the motivation for making this site?
It was like falling in love: you don’t need to think, you know he or she’s the one. The feeling that for the first time in recent history a presidential candidate is a leading light, honest and just. With Barack Obama power is a means to do the right thing, not a goal that allows wrong things. This sense of liberation and hope translated itself into doing what Obama does: putting himself into the service of a greater plan and bringing more of God’s light into the world.
Whether Barack Obama becomes the next president or not, many profound questions are being raised through his life in the limelight. He’s the black descendant of white slave owners; he’s a member of the United Church of Christ who attended a muslim school; he was born on Hawaii, lived in Indonesia and settled in Illinois; he had a father from Africa and a mother from America; he grew up in a broken family and raises his children with his wife Michelle. Whoever has ears, let them hear.
Barack Obama challenges the unfounded and reckless optimism that not solving serious problems and postponing self-responsibility will do no harm in the long run. His style is not to accuse and degrade opponents or to escape debate, but to name the problems openly, discuss them candidly and offer solutions. Barack Obama is an honest and wise leader whose policies aim to be just and in the long-term interest of the people of the United States and the world.
God’s will seeks pathways through the hearts and minds of men and women to let their will become one with Him and to flow into the world. Barack Obama is one of God’s channels and His Spirit reveals itself a little bit to us through the personality Barack Obama has become in his life. This helps us to connect to God’s Spirit within us and to become a channel of God’s will ourselves.
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If you have any ideas about what this site needs or could use, if you know where to find other high quality embedded videos and informative articles about Barack Obama, if you see faulty grammar or spelling mistakes, if you know of web sites or rss feeds with great info on Obama, if you know of anything that’s missing on this site, please contact the site. You can also share your opinion in the polls or in the Barack Obama Powwow. Thanks in advance.
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Get inspired by the Spirit of Barack Obama, which is the Spirit in everyone of us, which is the Spirit.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 6:26 pm EDT
Barack Obama and as Jesus said, "let those who can hear, let them hear!"
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(What is this?) My reply to anothers spiritual guidance:
Nisargadatta Maharaj - I AM THAT
The world of things, of energy and matter Even if there were such a common world of things and forces, it is not the world in which we live. Ours is a world of feelings and ideas, of attractions and repulsions, of scales of values, of motives and incentives, a mental world altogether. Biologically we need very little, our problems are of a different order. Problems created by desires and fears and wrong ideas can be solved only on the level of the mind. You must conquer your own mind and for this you must go beyond it.
Rach
So i surrender my ego and open my mind and spirit and allow the spirits above who transcend the physical body to guide me in what to me is the larger picture, because in my spiritually guided mind "life here on earth is but a dream of the true spiritual world from whence we came and to where we will return."
As Jesus says, " worry not for all things here on earth."
The words i speak are mostly meant for me and if by chance they speak to another then so be it. However, if they do speak to another that is not of me (the ego me) as i am just the vehicle for their spiritual guidance.
Rach, The spirits above speak to me in the words you have shared. And they have lead me here to hear those words to keep me on tract, as i am still human.
Going back and forth in discussion only brings in the ego and removes us from the ability to hear.
As Jesus said ‘to those that can hear, let them hear’
Can we (the ego me) ever really change another mind? And if we can for how long? If for a certain length of time then what? Won't others ego then change that direction? Only truth, guided from above will last the test of time. Truth comes from above not within. Acceptence of truth does come from within by total surrender to that which we humans can't and don't know. In the end, will we leave this shell tied to this earth and never having surrendered to above? Will we not be ready with one foot in this world and one in the next? Or will we be prepared for eternity, as our spiritual energy has the ability to live forever in peaceful bliss or will we be stuck to that which is life here on earth. Being stuck here on earth but not having a shell to do anything about it?
Life here on earth is but a drop in the bucket of our spiritual energy existence.
Does that child who dies in africa today, have any less worth, than my own? Is my extended life here on earth being born in a country filled with materialism more important?
What values have stood the test of time? Has the guidance of jesus as he spoke in parables (leaving many wondering what or who he was speaking about ) actually been the truth that has stood the test of time?
Yes we all have seen, those who say they follow the true path of understanding that jesus shared during his short stay, fall back into a world of materialism!
Has the so called truth of those, who have been kings and queens and politicians and billionaires stood the test of time?
Myself i have one foot in this world and one foot in the next. The one in this world is due to my physical shell and the one in the other is my spiritual foot print that i will leave in this world when i trascend to the next and bring that other foot to follow.
If i leave a fraction of the spiritual footprint jesus left, then i will have truly lived and truly understood what my time here on earth has been all about.
Do i, the shell and spirit, Danielle, understand all that Jesus understands? Hardly a fraction, but enough to know that.
‘to those that can hear, let them hear’
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The spirits above have lead me to support barack Obama and to help Barack in being just one of many vehicle's for the guidance to Barack from above. With my continued surrender and Baracks continued surrender the spirits above are trying to guide many lost spirits bent on superficial things.
Barack just released all his earmarks and said if elected his appointees will sign a contract making them never to be able to be a lobbyist.
Please feel free to add to that which you see Barack as being spiritually lead!
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Jul 1st 2007 at 6:27 pm EDT
DON'T TRY TO RUIN OUR JOY,WE WILL BEGIN AGAIN WITH OUR FUNDS AND NEW DONATIONS. YOU AIN'T SEEN NOTHIN' YET. It was only a matter of minutes before the "moles" and "trolls" come out. WE ARE PREPARED. obviously we are stronger now and enbolden to put this wonderful senator in to the whitehouse. WE WILL BE VICTORIOUS!!!!!
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 11:56 pm EDT
Why don't you tell us who you support for president. Which of the candidates do you think meets your requirements to be president of the United States? We have had the experience you ask for in office for the last fifty years. Effectively, our borders are not secure, our wages are depressed, we depend on fossil fules, and deny that global warming exists. We politicize the courts, deny congress oversight and lie to the world to justify an unpopular war that never should have been started in the first place. Who do you think should be president?
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Jul 1st 2007 at 5:56 pm EDT
Thank You Grand Exulted Typhoon of The New Black Klan!!!
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Jul 1st 2007 at 6:19 pm EDT
He's not Black enough, he's not smart enough, he's not experienced enough. But as a White man, to me he's Right enough.
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I love you strongheart :)
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Jul 1st 2007 at 10:10 pm EDT
Ohhh No, you're so wrong. He's all of that, and much more.
Don't be jealous because he's smarter, more beautiful, and a shinier star.
I think you better check your heart.
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Strong Heart was I doing thinking? White man is right, why did I worry my mind with deciding who to vote for. Hehehe, thinking for myself stupid me.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 6:11 pm EDT
Howard, your concerns are appreciated. However I would encourage you to put less stock in "experience" and more emphasis on the judgment Barack has shown. For instance, how well did the "experience" of Bush, Hillary, Edwards, and many many others serve them when it came time to decide whether to go to war with Iraq? Barack took a hard look at the situation, and came down on the side of "This is a dumb war." That shows the judgment necessary to be President.
As far as "international experience" is concerned, I recall an article, relating to the high esteem that the international community holds Obama.
I would also encourage you, and any others who doubt, to view this video:
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Jul 1st 2007 at 6:17 pm EDT
If you are willing to vote for Barack with just 1% of the 100% conviction that you have within yourself they why should we sway you. Allow Barack to show you why YOU NEED to vote for him. All anyone can do is provide our personal assesments to why we support Obama. Maybe I like how Barack injects hope to all Americans and nations aboard or the possiblity of a better world with Barack the leader of the free world. Someone else might like Barack for his ability to work across party lines or maybe a guy in South Carolina might like Barack's religious tone. People support Barack for his vision of the Iraq war and the hope of bringing our military troops back home and/or his vision for universial healthcare plan. You may have teachers/principles/educators that support Barack for his vision of helping restore faith/hope/wishes of our educational system across the board; I'm not sure if you know the in's and out's of the No Child Left Behind Act but I have a lot of family memebers that say that bill isnt equal across the board. Then thier are doctors/nurses/people in the medical field that support Barack of his vision on transforming the Health Care field and implementing IT across the board and freeing up a lot of the paper process and making it transparent via the web/software applications where the nurses can understand what the doctors just wrote; I mean go figure can you read your prescriptions? Follow your heart, your mind but more importantly your SOUL like many of us have!!! Go luck...............
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Jul 1st 2007 at 8:52 pm EDT
I appreciate all the replies to my post. The post was not meant to be offensive to Sen.Obama or any of his supporters. I am not a Democrat or a Republican. Also, Sen.Clinton did not or has ever paid me to post any comments. However, as a responsible citizen and voter it is necessary to gather information on the candidates by looking at the positive and negatives.
I started with Sen.Obama, because he was my early favorite. By posting on his blog, I thought a meaningful discourse could take place. Again if anyone has an answer to my questions without pointing to past leaders who they feel have failed please post. We should keep in mind that these leaders have helped to keep America at the forefront of global society and if you think America is not doing well maybe you should visit other countries.
By the way was Obama in the Senate to vote on the Iraq War? If the war had gone better would we still be in disgust? I might be young, but I don't remember this hostility during the first Iraq war when I was in grade schoool. What about if Bush had not done anything, how would we have felt about his actions? To me it seems that people only assign blame and call the war unjust when things go wrong. If the war goes right we call the soldiers the greatest generation, the war that gave America it independence or the war that freed the slaves.
I must admit that these words are probably falling on deaf ears, since most of you have already decided OBAMA'08. But for voters like myself the vote has not yet be cast and more information seeking is left to be done.
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Howard, you didn't bring your Cross and gas can this time!!!
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Jul 1st 2007 at 9:54 pm EDT
What's the matter ?
Bore?
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No....Bored to death.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 9:53 pm EDT
DISSECTION OF A TROLL POST:
"I appreciate all the replies to my post. The post was not meant to be offensive to Sen.Obama or any of his supporters."
TRANSLATION: Look I'm not a bad guy...trusssst me! (meant to seem self-effacing and sympathetic)
"I am not a Democrat or a Republican."
TRANSLATION: Ooooo I'm an independant! NOBODY owns MEEE!!!
"Also, Sen.Clinton did not or has ever paid me to post any comments."
TRANSLATION: Yet....
"However, as a responsible citizen and voter it is necessary to gather information on the candidates by looking at the positive and negatives."
TRANSLATION: Look at me, I'm soooo responsible.
"I started with Sen.Obama, because he was my early favorite. By posting on his blog, I thought a meaningful discourse could take place."
TRANSLATION: I used to be one of you, but now I have doubts...(This is a classic move for trolls, come in as a doubtful supporter, to make supporters doubt themselves. i.e. "if he doubts, why shouldn't I"
"Again if anyone has an answer to my questions without pointing to past leaders who they feel have failed please post. We should keep in mind that these leaders have helped to keep America at the forefront of global society and if you think America is not doing well maybe you should visit other countries."
OK, I'LL ANSWER: Wow, this is pretty ignorant..."If you don't like America, leave it." Thats spectacular buddy...really. Also, trying to limit comparisons to current leaders? You did that yourself in your above post. Further, how are we supposed to rate them, if not holding them up to the measuring stick of who we currently have available. "Don't question the leaders we have?" You have got to be KIDDING.
"By the way was Obama in the Senate to vote on the Iraq War?"
ANSWER: No, he was in a difficult campaign for his senate seat, and took what was then a very unpopular position of speaking out against the war. Which I think is more of a reason to support him now.
"If the war had gone better would we still be in disgust?"
ANSWER: Obviously not. The Bush administration screwed this one up, big time. Hid intelligence that showed 0 WMDs...Where the heck were you?
"I might be young, but I don't remember this hostility during the first Iraq war when I was in grade schoool."
ANSWER: Different war, different justification. If you will remember, Iraq had invaded Kuwait. The US went in as part of a multinational peace-keeping force. We got in, got the job done, and got out. Read up on it.
"What about if Bush had not done anything, how would we have felt about his actions? To me it seems that people only assign blame and call the war unjust when things go wrong. If the war goes right we call the soldiers the greatest generation, the war that gave America it independence or the war that freed the slaves."
ANSWER: I really hope that you are not seriously comparing a war against Nazi germany, which was on a rampage in Europe, to a war to stop the use of NONExistent WMDs. Or to the Civil War, a war to remove the scourge of slavery from America. Your Comparisons are ridiculous.
"I must admit that these words are probably falling on deaf ears, since most of you have already decided OBAMA'08."
ANSWER: No, we hear you, we just completely disagree with you.
"But for voters like myself the vote has not yet be cast and more information seeking is left to be done."
TRANSLATION: This is an appeal to all of those other voters out there who are undecided "like him". It is ingratiating.
MY WORD: To all of those out there in Blog land who are reading this, please do not ignore what Howard has to say...just take the time to do more research than he has, and take more time with your decision...Barack is the best candidate the Democratic Party has fielded in Decades, and I hope that you will be able to support him as strongly as I do.
Thanks for your time.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 9:56 pm EDT
you were in grade school during the first gulf war??? wow, you are young. as for the question re-garidng if senator obama was in the U.S. senate for the Iraq vote,you should know the answer to this rehtorical question. You give your Opinion on Senator obama's work as a Senator, yet you question if the war was going differently if he would feel the same, another rehortical question. Your opinion has been voiced. nothing more need be said or thought about.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 10:11 pm EDT
danielle he pushed your buttons! I hear ya.
I would add, respectfully, that the CIA KNEW in Oct 2002 that the Niger information (the 'smoking gun' used to unvade Iraq) was a CHEAP FORGERY. It was put into the 2003 State of the Union address anyway.
David Wilson knew this and tried to get the info out to stop the push for war. This is when&why his wife was outed as a CIA agent, risking her life and ruining her career.
Danielle is right. The moneychangers
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Jul 1st 2007 at 10:14 pm EDT
Howard,
What exactly is it that you 'like' about President Obama? What exactly made you feel like youre committed to the cause?What do you actually look for when deciding to cast your vote for a president?Elaborate.If you have researched ALL the FACTS about him you wouldnt be contradicting yourself in your comments.You are basing your support on the fact you just like him more than the other candidate?Is that right?Clarify because that doesnt sound right at all.
Youre right Howard, intelligence and being committed to your family and community is not enough.You are clearly mistaking President Obama for Bush.Bush has intelligence. Unfortunately its CIA's not his.Bush is commited to his family, by continuing his family Dynasty traditions of failing policies to the next generation,at the expense of America and the people.Yes he is also committed to his 'america for sale community', lovingly nurtured by the special interests, lobbyist,PACs,etc.
That is why President Obama has leadership qualities,balanced judgement,conviction,the conscience of the american people, emphathy, hope,consensus generating ability,faith in others,principles and values that he actually lived by,record of crossing party lines to achieve results(eg ethics reform,video taping of interrogations in capital cases,other public service record,professional record,personal record as well as intelligence and being committed to his family from working class to middle class and helping to transform broken communities.
Some people will judge experience by years.Most will judge experience by results and achievements within the time spent in washington.Most people are not drawn to the fact he hasnt been in washington as long as other politicians.Most people are drawn to the fact that he has seen for himself what truly happens behind closed doors,in the corridors of power,and has repeatly revealed the true inner workings and intentions of special interest groups and the disproportionate power lobbyists have at the expense of the american people TO the american people.He has rejected their money to fund this campaign.He walked the talk.He walks the talks and will still walk the talk.He has been consistent with his principles period.We do not need more of business politics as usual from politicians 'seasoned' and flavoured by special interests and lobbyists to couteract the damage caused by those very politicians.We do not need another Bush or Clinton to counteract the damage those two families have caused to the american people and the world.No.International politician practising politics as usual?No.A politician with first hand international experience,perspective and insight? Yes.A person who can build international coalitions across different interests with different views on America?Yes.Every american president has access to experienced advisors and experts in their fields.He has Bill Clinton's former middle east advisor.He is the only candidate that has that consesus building ability to repair damaged foreign relationships and foster more allies and friends.If President Obama can run the worlds only superpower full of the worlds immigrants, he can certainly forge better international relationships.His entire life experience justifies his Presidency.If he ran the US as he ran his life isnt it obvious to you that America would not be in this self inflicted predicament it currently stands in?
We do not need to see him in the armed forces,take on vice presidency,or be a govenor to know what we already know and perfectly understand about his true capability.Remember this world is made up of the type of communities he has personally helped turn around.This is just on a larger more complicated scale.The Principles for success are the same.We cannot afford to let politics as usual dominate america and the world any longer whilst we are 6 years away from the earths tipping point just so he has an extra beaucratic tick on his application box and resume.
His senate time not exceptional?Go and read up on his senate record and put the achievements into context and against all the other's senators before you say his record is not exceptional.
He has the best interests of his constituents AND AMERICA in mind and demonstrating this in action serving his constituents exceptionally under this existing flawed election process upheld by this current administration.The difference between President Obama and the others who voted for war provided with the 'wrong information' is he STILL WOULD NOT have authorised war with Iraq with that 'wrong information'.He wouldnt have just relied on that piece of info.Bush went with this particular info (against the advice of some of his top generals who predicted correctly of this current quagmire) because it served other motives which were not true to tackling the real priorities of terrorism.
YOU SHOULD BE CONCERNED ABOUT NOT ONLY ELECTING THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN PRESIDENT BUT AN AMERICAN PRESIDENT WHO WILL BE A WORLD LEADER FIRST before even thinking or discussing the possibility of a second black president.Even with President Obama excelling there may never be another Black president again.He will inspire those from other ethnic minorities in politics to run since he made it. It could be a hispanic/ latino american,native american or other type of american elected who is is a better president than another black presidential hopeful.It may be a white american again.Its the content of the character not the colour that will determine the future president if the humanrace still exists.I repeat its the CONTENT not the COLOUR because under President Obama's administration,in addition to ethics reform in washington, he will review the law governing elections and make sure he does everything in his consistutional power to uphold that for future presidents.
President Obama has no 'privileges' no ownership of the type of people he attracts.He LISTENS TO AND REPRESENTS ALL AMERICANS.He doesnt pander to his own kind nor to other specific kinds.Other african americans in high positions like rice and powell certainly helped but people like jesse jackson did not appeal to all americans just some americans not the MAJORITY.President Obama speak the language of the ordinary voter,ordinary american life,american struggles,he speaks directly to the people he is colourblind, classblind,partyblind.The only thing hes not blind to is the truth,the reality in washington and rest of america.He sees what an american sees because he's witnessed what they saw.He feels their pain and struggles because he has shared the pain and struggle in his life.Broken lives, broken communities,broken institutions and broken
cities,a broken America.....America needs to be healed.America needs to be United States of Americans by nature as well as name.
His speeches are inspiring because they are the truth.For too long americans have been fed lies,fears,hopelessness,powerl essness,inevitableness from those who want to take advantage of the very people, who made time(the majority)from their difficult lives to vote for modest but meaningful changes within their lives.Abandoning thier constitutional duty for their narrow self-serving interests.His life,his various records, achievements and failures is not rhetoric.His idealism is not rhetoric.Upholding the constitution and serving the american people is NOT rhetoric.In spite of your comment I KNOW you will still vote for him because if you do more impartial research on President Obama and the other candidates you will see he is not just the right choice but the ONLY choice.
You do not need someone to present you or the american people with good arguments.Theres been too much of that.You and the american people need more good agreements.Theres been too little of that.
Asmeret
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Asmeret, your post was very good. It is one of the few well thoughout replies I have had to my post. Thanks for not taking any personal attacks of name calling. I can't promise to vote for OBAMA but you did present a decent argument.
To the previous reply to my post by Jim. I do not need anyone to interpret me. I have been saying what I mean since I was 25. Furthermore, you erroneously interpreted my comparison of the Civil War and World War II. I was pointing out that the outcome of a war affects people opinion. Also, I am not sure about your comparison of politican translation. But you can compare the senator to leaders from other countries I do not want to put any limits on that. I never said if you don't like America leave, I said visit other countries. This is so that one can compare how their politicans have run their countries. This was done in the hope that you or others will realize that American politicans are not as bad as people make them to be. I will not defend that troll statement, since it was funny to me.
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Thankyou for your reply but you still haven't answered my questions
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Hi, Howard,
On behalf of those who got a bit carried away, I apologize for those insensitive comments.
What I will say in answer to your concerns is simply this: Sometimes you simply have to make a gut call. It can be SOOOO easy nowadays to muddle a person's record to imply either good or evil as needed. It can make things nigh on impossible to figure out anything that makes concrete sense. I believe that (and some deft manipulation of people's fears by Karl Rove) has led to our election of some questionable candidates for elected office. For you to try to research candidates like you are is commendable. Thanks for taking such care of our democratic process.
But sometimes a person comes along who simply defies all definition. I (and many others) believe that Mr. Obama is that kind of candidate. Before I go any further, let it be known that I, too, have researched the other candidates, both Republican and Democrat. And I found them lacking. But Mr. Obama has a feel that he walks the walk, not just talks the talk. And when my gut speaks that strongly, I listen.
So if I were in a position to offer you any advice, I would recommend that you simply search your heart and listen to what it tells you. Sometimes that works better than any policy analysis.
Good luck in your journey,
Rick Beaule'
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 6:32 am EDT
Howard, you present reasoned arguments which taken at face value, seems sincere. Although your premises and conclusions are mostly off kilter, you do sound sincere and therefore deserve an equally sincere response which shows why most people here think your assessment of Obama's Presidential candidacy is mostly wrong.
1)"..currently many countries are distrusting of America and American tactics, to counter this we need a seasoned and international politician to build an international coalition to bring support back to the United States..."
RESPONSE:
a). Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan and a whole host of past US Presidents who didn't do too badly for the country's international standing would not have met your criterion. Yet the two I just mentioned are considered among the more successful presidents in recent history.
b).Obama is not running or Secretary of State. Once elected, he will have no surfeit of seasoned advisers (if needs be) to help formulate workable policies to renew America's standing in the world. He has already demonstrated his capacity to seek good advice (from Colin Powell and others) and make sound foreign policy judgments, which he presented in perhaps the most detailed plan recently published in Foreign Policy Journal (Google it).
c). Do not underestimate the importance of intelligence, personal charisma (which Obama oozes) and a track record of sound values at the highest levels in international relations.
2). "His previous position as a state senator warrants me to cast doubt on his ability to run a country, especially the United States. In comparison to past presidents Obama does not measure up."
RESPONSE:
a). George Bush Sr. (Mr. Experience himself) should have walloped Bill Clinton in 1992 if we were following your logic.
b). George Bush Jr. (2-term governor of one of the largest States in the Union) should be one of the more successful Presidents, following your logic.
c). In Presidential elections, the fact that something hasn't happened before doesn't mean it won't happen. Prior to Kennedy, there were no Catholic Presidents. Two of the more successful 20th century Presidents (Teddy and 4-term Franklin Roosevelt) had no business running for office since they were neither English nor Scottish, as were previous Presidents. If there is something that can be said for the American character, it is that this country embraces pragmatic change perhaps more than any other country in the world. And that has served us well, as we become a more perfect Union.
So, your point about Obama not having enough "traditional" experience is no predictor that the country will not elect him. More to the point, how much "traditional experience did the following transformational leaders in history have? Jesus of Nazareth (carpenter's son up till age thirty something); Alexander the Great (who conquered most of the world well before he was Obama's age); Martin Luther King (who had done all he could almost a full 10 years younger that Obama's age); Mahatma Gandhi (a struggling lawyer in South Africa prior to kicking out the world super power from India); Tony Blair (an upstart politician who took over the Labour Party, kicked out the entrenched Tories and ran Great Britain for the past 10 years, retiring at the ripe old age of mid 50s).
The Presidency (and leadership at the highest level) isn't so much about specific technical experience as values and judgment. In this, Obama has the "right stuff".
3). "If the best interest of his constituents were in mind he would either serve this position to the fullest or resign and allow someone else to fulfill the duties of the senate seat."
RESPONSE:
Perhaps you really should have said this to someone like Sen. Lieberman, who kept his seat while running for the Vice-Presidency, or any one of the other 4 Senators currently running. Or perhaps following your logic, a sitting President (who arguably has far more on his plate than the average Senator) should resign his office first, before running for office. Does this argument make still make sense to you? The fact is Obama's run for the Presidency actually enhances his ability to get things done for his Illinois constituency. That is why they even moved that State's primaries up, to help his chances.
4). "Senator Obama's opposition to the war at the beginning does not make me favor him over another candidate. The information used was not correct and giving this information I think any person who voted for war did in fact make a prudent decision."
RESPONSE:
You know, you are totally wrong on this one. Several of the Senators currently running did know that there were grave doubts about the truth of the WMD justification for the war. They had the same intelligence available to them as the other 22 Senators who voted against the resolution authorizing the war. Most thinking people would know that the primary motive for those with presidential ambitions was for them not to appear "weak on defense". The only thing they didn't know then was how unpopular the war would become. Obama on the other had showed great courage and the right values by speaking out forcefully against what he saw even then as an unjustified war, all this while running in a difficult campaign for the Senate. That sir is a mark of true leadership, which is categorically different from his Senate colleagues currently running.
5). "as an African-American ... if Obama is elected and does not excel in this position, there will not be another African-American president for a foreseeable time"
RESPONSE:
Following your logic, I suppose it should have been a long time before electing another Southerner President after Jimmy Carter, or another Caucasian after Bush Jr.? Why would you sell yourself so short? Apart from the fact that I think Obama holds promise to be the best American (Black or White) for the job, his Presidency promises a leap forward by the country to a more perfect Union where, your skin color becomes less a determinant of your fitness for ANY office, than your individual abilities. And that, my friend is an America we can all be proud of for generations to come.
Good luck in your quest for more answers. But rest assured that many have come to support Obama after a very thoughtful process.
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 2:24 pm EDT
Howard dear Bro in Justice Arms,
Our trust of the people, to a Gov with the same stuff on a different day, by the same corporate interest and not the interest of the tax paying citizens, that are America. Our country has been tarnished, shamefully so, and no longer represents life, but profit to those who can continue the treadmill to bancruptcy, if family members get sicK and head for help from a doctor.
Phew! that was one very long and yet very true statement on the neglect of it's citizens who (2)work the machine of the "Corporate Slave labor Beast" called by Illegal suppressed wages that lower the incomes of Americans while, everything is sky high and safety of incoming products, sold to other countries including our jobs, and the people be damned attitude, behind the smirks on the HIll.
The people A.K.A. Americans, are tired of tilling the soil, planting a great country to live in, only to have it shattered once again and stalled for the umpthteenth, over uneccessary blood battles(especially misguided ones) led by people, who don't value life after birth, as they do when conception is the issue. It's Hypocritical, facist and plain wrong and out of touch with life in general or JESUS'S teaching, if we are so called followers of Christ.
Obama is a common sense (although younger on the Hill) grassroots and commuity leader of all people. He stands for the rich, poor, young old upper class and lower class, fair legal immigraion, and all Americans yearning for a chance at life within our borders.
He has had some shocking revelations about the actual goings on in DC and the depth of which corrosion of justice can eliminate ones standing as a Superpower, of the people, for the people, and by the people. As a true democracy, that we are trying to portray in the world, our constitutional rights to privacy and protections of safety and sovereignity, this administration is doing a piss poor job as the experienced leaders, they say "America wants. No, they have the balls to try and make us swallow this bitter pill of news spin and news blips again.
These things, go on and on and on and on. Common Sense, tells Americans paying almost 3-4 dollars a gallon and losing soldiers for oil company interests, is maniacle. Nothing, nothing to do with 911, except it helped the oil companies dig deeper and deeper into Iraq's pockets and oil revenues.
Howard I haven't even gotten into the corruption of privatising healthcare for the last twelve years through the lobbyist of both parties and taking over the safety of our foods, to outsource to countries who don't utilize the same safety standards, and chemicals, when growing the vegetables our children need. No bathroom facilities in the field, just ask a slave descendant the history of not having bathroom breaks in the fields(some know of the prison work now for profit) If they are working 9 - 16 hurs a day and no bathroom breaks, where do you think they are going the bathroom. Yo the corporations don't care about anyting, but the bottom line.
If your can't even grow a safe food source, what kind of American business interest, do you have with the (consumer)American tax payer's business?
For profit that's what!
Absolutely no oversite or interest in giving a safe product for our hard earned money.
Lead coated baby bibbs and toy trains! Dumming down our babies and saying we are too stupid to know the difference.
WE THE PEOPOLE SAY ENOUGH IS ENOUGH AND SO DOES OBAMA.
No more same stuff, different day BS.(SSDD) From Day One he will be busy doing the people who live, work, breathe, and want change in the corruption and embarrassment of rash, incompetent thinking, of a too right leaning frame of mind.
What does freedom and hope mean to you, Howard if I may ask?
Our rights are being trashed and we are totally out of character on the "torture thing" TORTURE for God's sake!
Anyone for another 8yrs of Gitmo, and Gastopo tactics on the poor, who want to be left in peace?
I know that, when Obama gets in there, we will be all over the terrorists tail, for our tax dollar. Not the Iraqi People's, butt, actually "Osama Bin Forgotten" In many ways Obama's, peace before war is placed on the table, is rational and common sense.
If we were invaded by Islamist, who said switch your religion or die? Okay then, they would be mad at our way of life. We are followers of Jesus.
If they say we want you off our land and to stop killing our children with nuclear shells and blowing up our 3 or 5,000 yr old culture, I would have to wonder, if we would do the same deadly fighting we have seen these past six months since the surges and if maybe we shouldn't be there.
After 5,000 years of settlement, who are we a 400 year country to tell them what to do? They can handle their own people themselves. They don't want us in there, directing their laws and cutting deals with their constitutional rights and revenue for oil contracts of 2/3 or more.
Howard? Howard you still there. I'm a little tired of the As the White House Turns show since Bush took office(court appointed)
I am ready for change and HONESTY IN OUR HOUSE, AREN'T YOU?!
VOTE FOR BARACK OBAMA AND LETS AT LEAST TRY TO GET THE PEOPLE'S AGENDA THROUGH THE CORPORATE MESS CREATED BY MONSTERS INC. ON THE HILL STARRING RICHARD THE "BRAIN" CHENEY.
The people like you have had it up to here, Howard.
Now, do you know why experienced lobbyist in power in the people's House, are on the way out since 2004?
Barack's a fresh new approach to hearing the people, and giving voice of the people, a chance to say, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!
My children's safety from outsourcing unsafe imports depends on stopping the same stuff on a different day.
We are supporting our voice and voting for Barack Obama!
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Jul 3rd 2007 at 12:29 am EDT
Thanks for the good replies. After Bush's pardon today, I am now certain the current presidency is a joke. In addition, I remember Bill Clinton granting pardons that were almost as outrageous. Furthermore, I tried posting a comment with questions and concerns like I did with Obama on Sen.Clinton's blog. However, it did not post!! One of my questions was in regards to Sen.Obama raising more money than her. We will have to see what happens in the future but the senator from Illinois has just moved up a bit, just a bit in my eye. If this group is really supporters of Obama, you need to find a way to get word out on his positions. Americans, including myself are sometimes lazy in gathering facts. This could be due to busy lives, lack of interest or they are simply not capable. If you are Obama supporters find an easy way to get information to citizens about his positions on issues that matter.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 5:46 pm EDT
it is one of those "hair raising" moments!
we're behind you all the way, Champ. spread the good news!
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Jul 1st 2007 at 6:15 pm EDT
By Danielle Clarke, USA Vietnam Vet 30 minutes ago
Helping those in need is the best advertisement money can buy.. I say Challenge the all the presidential candidates to spend their campaign donations of helping and not on TV ads the TV ads will come with the word of the donations to those in need.
Danielle with this kind of suggestion certainly will make him win the White House. Please let his administrators know.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 6:18 pm EDT
By Danielle Clarke, USA Vietnam Vet 30 minutes ago
Helping those in need is the best advertisement money can buy.. I say Challenge the all the presidential candidates to spend their campaign donations of helping and not on TV ads the TV ads will come with the word of the donations to those in need.
Danielle with this kind of suggestion certainly will make him win the White House. Please let his administrators know.
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Michelle from Youngstown, Ohio
Jul 1st 2007 at 6:52 pm EDT
Ooops Maybe Not, Danielle I love you,
But Geeeee !
What's up with all these endless posts?
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
Jul 1st 2007 at 7:41 pm EDT
Sorry Michelle but HOWARD kinda got me a little bit going there when he went of with his post about Barack not being fit to be president. I had to respond.
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Michelle from Youngstown, Ohio
Jul 1st 2007 at 9:13 pm EDT
Ahhh, Okay. I understand now. Thank you Danielle.
I feel better because the post you'd posted is a good post.I should had left you alone. And mind my business. Thanks for explaning.
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Michelle from Youngstown, Ohio
Jul 1st 2007 at 9:27 pm EDT
Ahhh, Okay. I understand now. Thank you Danielle.
I feel better because the post you'd posted is a good post.I should had left you alone. And mind my business. Thanks for explaning.
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
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:)
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:(
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Michelle from Youngstown, Ohio
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Ooops I didn't mean to post twice.
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
Jul 1st 2007 at 6:41 pm EDT
hey i am a lesbian :(
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
Jul 1st 2007 at 6:44 pm EDT
but i still forgive you because i am that kind of woman
PS: I have been a celibate since 98 when i became a lesbian but thats just because i haven't found the right soulmate
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Jen
Jul 1st 2007 at 7:29 pm EDT
Really people, responses like these are a poor reflection on all of us
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Jul 1st 2007 at 9:20 pm EDT
I agree...tone it down a bit people! Acknowledge the criticism, address it, but don't be rude about it.
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
Jul 1st 2007 at 8:19 pm EDT
I will write in Barack Obama out of protest.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 10:54 pm EDT
as will I.
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Patricia from Valley Mills, TX
Jul 9th 2007 at 12:57 pm EDT
I think it's more about who the best candidate is for America and not party affliation. I'm tired of the needs of our nation taking a back seat to political affiliation and corporate bankrolling. I believe the best candidate for the United States Presidency is Barack Obama.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 7:22 pm EDT
Jim,
I just watched the Video that you put as link below.
I want to ask you a favor.
Please send this video to the Obama Campaign for me. This is very good stuff. I saw that as a potential for two great ads for the campaign in the future. I will forward it to them to.
Let me know if you forward it to them.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 9:56 pm EDT
Yeah isn't that a great video? It was posted a while back by someone else (sorry I don't remember the name). I saved the link and I repost it on this and other blogs often.
I'll forward it in...where are you sending it?
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Jul 1st 2007 at 7:27 pm EDT
It's funny that people continue to say that Obama lacks experience. Yet he sure did have more experience than all the other Democratic nominees this year and in the history of the Democratic party in knowing how to run a fundraising campaign!
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Jul 1st 2007 at 7:36 pm EDT
For all those who say "No Experience",well I beg to ask this question...Where is the experience we need RIGHT NOW TO END THIS FLIPPIN WAR??? WHERE IS THE EXPERIENCE TO GET THIS COUNTRY A DESCENT HEATH CARE PACKAGE??? Where is the experience when NEW ORLEANS IS STILL IN SHAMBLES???? We have had experience sitting in the WHITEHOUSE FOR 6 FLPIIPIN YRS!!!! WHERE IS THE EXPERIENCE?????
ANSWER????
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Jul 1st 2007 at 8:32 pm EDT
Because this is the only angle they can attack him.
They know, all the other stuff they got burnt with so this will be their target.
Actually, I don't want anyone being "experienced" in the White House. I have seen what this "experience" brings the country into, just look around what's going on.
I pass on this "experience" as a requirement, and I rather go with Barack's common sense and understanding and talent of a leader.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 9:24 pm EDT
Experience???
Some souls are born "natural" leaders. Ghandi didn't learn to be a leader. But millions recognized him as a leader. MLK didn't get "experience" being a leader. And yet millions likewise recognized him as a leader.
The soul we call Barack was born with intelligence, integrety, and natural leadership qualities. He is a 1 in 6 1/2 billion great soul (maha = great) (atma = soul). If he were born in India they would be addressing him as Mahatma Obama as they did Mahatma Ghandi.
And... I'm not of Indian background.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 7:43 pm EDT
This is my first time commenting on Sen. Obama in public, but I felt it was time. The key message in all of this is:
I am Barack Obama.
I think there's a powerful message in that - that he represents something in the core of all Americans. The media pundits talk about how he's a blank slate that everyone can paint, but I think the reason people relate to him is because he story and his message can connect to people across the nation.
I could imagine a powerful TV campaign ad: a plain white background with 1-second clips of different donors all across the country each saying "I am Barack Obama". I feel this reflects how many of us feel.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 8:36 pm EDT
Let's give him a hand with the pundits and troublemakers. Let's go with "We are all Obama!" If you attack him, you are attacking us.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 9:44 pm EDT
I am Barock Obama
you are Barock Obama
We are Barock Obama
Barock Obama is we the people rising up from the ashes
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Jul 1st 2007 at 9:55 pm EDT
barAck : )
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Jul 1st 2007 at 11:01 pm EDT
His spell check must have malfunctioned.
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Jul 4th 2007 at 2:23 pm EDT
Yes!
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O.pen
B.right
A.stute
M.indful
A.udacios
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OOPS!
A.udacious
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Jul 1st 2007 at 8:38 pm EDT
As part of the growing O-Train in the Tampa Bay area I just remind you that despite what the Democratic National Party has done(the back and forth of accepting or not accepting Florida Primary Delegates due to rules violations, are we in the fifth grade?) the State of Florida is holding the Presidential Primary January 29th.
Senator Obama was in Tampa for great fund raisers for the common man and woman in April and will be back in September. The Tampa Bay O Train is one of the largest grass roots organizations for Senator Obama in the country, Yesterday we had a float of the O Train and 50 marching raucous yet effective supporters at Saint Pete Gay Pride as 70,000 people looked on. Hillary had no one! Kucinich made a brief in the flesh stopover. Since Senator Obama was going to be in Orlando Saturday evening this was a missed opportunity for the Senator to spend a bit of time for a great return.
The strategy to designate the vast majority of monies raised for primary contests is the only strategy. Some people yesterday, white, black, asian and other are still either saying Obama who or why not Hillary? We all know what a swing state Florida can be. Do not overlook the need to put energy and yes dollars in this state prior to January 29, 2008.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 8:54 pm EDT
I agree that Florida is important (I'm in Broward County), but let's face facts. It costs a mint to run a campaign, and there just isn't the time or money to be everywhere that people want him. Efficient time and money management are good qualities for a leader..don't you agree? :)
He is also, remember, a sitting Senator, and has business of the country to take care of besides running for President. In fact, I'd argue, the business of the country should take precedent over the campaign, but unfortunately, election season got started really early and so he's having to juggle the two. He's doing an admiral job so far... so let's try to be a little more understanding of what he's having to deal with.. hmm?
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Jul 1st 2007 at 9:04 pm EDT
She only raised 21k in primary numbers. Obama beat her by 10k. She won't release the number of donors yet
WASHINGTON (Map, News) - Sen. Barack Obama outraised Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton by $10 million in second-quarter contributions that can be spent on the Democratic presidential primary contest, aided by the contributions of 154,000 individual donors.
Obama's campaign on Sunday reported raising at least $31 million for the primary contest and an extra $1.5 million for the general election from April through June, a record for a Democratic candidate.
Clinton's campaign announced late Sunday that she had raised $21 million for the primary. With general election contributions added, aides said her total sum would be "in the range" of $27 million. Candidates can only use general election money if they win their party's nomination
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Jul 1st 2007 at 9:35 pm EDT
Total money breakdown available Primary Cash as reported in Politico. Obama is on TOP!!!!!
For those candidates, then, the totals available for primary spending (including $10 million Clinton transferred from her 2006 Senate race) are:
Obama: $55.7 million (according to the campaign)
Clinton: $50 million (roughly, including $10 million transferred from her 2006 Senate race)
Edwards: $21 million-$22 million (that's based on his having said he raised about $13 million in primary money in the first quarter, plus the "almost all" of the $9 million)
Richardson: $13 million (roughly, based on his having raised $6 million first quarter and $7 million second)
I haven't seen a primary/general breakdown for Dodd, but he's raised $7.3 million this year, and transferred another $4.7 million of primary-safe dollars from his Senate account, AP reports. I'll update when I get a breakdown. I haven't seen a number for Biden
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Jul 1st 2007 at 10:07 pm EDT
Lynn, thanks for the update; keep us posted. Based on the information I would say the 3rd Quarter for Obama will be much brighter compared to his rivarly.
Obama Supporters, we know what we need to do for the 3rd quarter.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 8:41 pm EDT
This is the best line Senator Obama has ever utter in his Presidency push. It's not about him, it's about us. He is the vessel that God is using to bring hope and promise back to our beautiful Country.
John, chapter 11 tells us of the story of Lazarus. Of course we know he passed away and his sister, Mary and Martha was so upset with Jesus because Lazarus die and Jesus did not save him. When Jesus finally came, Lazarus had been gone for 4 days. Jesus of course, performed the miracle and bought Lazarus back to the land of the living. Lazarus passing was not about his death but so the Lord could be glorified.
Senator Obama's campaign, then his ultimate Presidency is not about him, it ain't even really about us. Its so the Lord's name can be glorified. Senator Obama is being used for such a time as this.
I'm so glad he has just great men and women working on his behalf. I'm praying for the success of this campaign.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 9:39 pm EDT
That is beautiful lorraine. Wow its so nice to meet someone with faith and understanding to be able to hear and see. let those who can hear hear. May Barack bring back to life the positive spirit in us all and may we grow to be open to guidance from above.
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 12:26 am EDT
Danielle,
Bless you, love....
Thank you for your kind words. Well, my Faith has always been very strong, although I lean more to doubting Thomas' side than Job. :) However, the way God's Spirit has moved through Senator Obama and his staff continues to strengthen my Faith. I'm so grateful that I'm on the right side of History.
This is our chance of the next "Bobby Kennedy."
Word can't express how grateful I feel to be apart of this historic movement.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 10:00 pm EDT
Don't forget about us non-religous supporters. I respect where you're coming from that's cool. But Barack will be the president of believers and non-believers alike, that's why... him I like!!!
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Jul 1st 2007 at 10:20 pm EDT
Monica,
I respect your decision. Of course Senator Obama's Presidency is for ALL AMERICAN PEOPLE regardless of their personal beliefs. That is just my opinion of what his Presidency will mean to me and I'm sure alot of others.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 10:30 pm EDT
A-men!
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Jul 1st 2007 at 10:04 pm EDT
Just a thought...I understand how important religion is to a lot of people. And I understand how it can be a force for good. But there are a lot of people out there who are turned off by others trying to make a point by quoting bible verses or seeming to think they speak for God. I think political discussions should stay on topic and not turn it into an argument over whose candidate owns family values (again!). Just my humble opinion, for whatever it may be worth.
Gail
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Lorraine
Jul 1st 2007 at 10:23 pm EDT
Gail,
I appreciate your "humble opinion." I honor your Virginia Tech connection too, I'm still praying for complete healing on your campus.
I'm not religious. I'm Spiritual. Two different things. This is why I'm supporting Senator Obama, he is a man for everyone person whether they are Religious or Spiritual or just non-believer.
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 7:13 am EDT
Thanks, Lorraine. The VT in my name refers to Vermont, where I live. I'd enjoy being a college student but actually I'm in my late 40s and way past that stage. :) And I'd have to say I'm a spiritual person too, just not real big on any particular religion. One of the things I like about Obama is that he speaks in more general terms and doesn't just pander to the religious people.
Gail
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Lorraine
Jul 2nd 2007 at 10:21 pm EDT
Oh, I'm sorry.......
forgive me....
I love Vermont, too! There are alot of gutsy people in the VT! Sweetheart, I'm NOT big on Religion either. I think it separates us too much!
Pandering is so prevalent in most politicians. Some of them say any and everything just to get a vote. God is watching and taking notes. Senator Obama's record will be very good when it's read by the Father. :)
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 11:28 pm EDT
I would say that it is not about the religion itself so much as how it is used by those at the head of it. I have an institutional distrust of many religions because invariably the heads of them start pronouncing their interpretations as coming straight from the deity's mouth. I think at that point it is not about the religion with them so much as it is the power that they possess. I could be wrong, but it make sense to me! :)
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Jul 1st 2007 at 10:44 pm EDT
First I shake the whole Apple tree, that the ripest might fall. Then I climb the tree and shake each limb, and then each branch and then each twig, and then I look under each leaf.
Martin Luther
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Jul 1st 2007 at 8:46 pm EDT
Thank you David for letting us know how the race is going. There are a lot of people who do not dislike Barack but they always say they don't know enough about him. The only things I have to tell them briefly more about Barack is to give them one of his books, which I am doing but takes a lot of time, and not everyone will read them, or to send them to the web page. There are a lot of people, seniors especially that do not have computers, or very slow dial up connections. What I would love to do is to give them a 30 min. plus dvd about Barack, showing some of his speeches, which are his biggest strength, and showing Michelle and the kids. This dvd should also go out to Blockbuster and other places where people could rent it. I would make my own dvd but I can't download any of the video. Everyone has a dvd player, and I think this would spread the word tremendously. Thank you for your time and efforts and let me know if this would work or not.
Darrick Hildman
Fort Collins Colorado
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Jenny
Jul 1st 2007 at 8:59 pm EDT
I've heard this suggested by others and I think it is a GREAT idea. I am doing everything I can with my money and time for Obama's campaign, and I recently canvassed for the first time (I've never been politically active before). I HATED it. Part of the reason I hated it is because I know I HATE when people come to my door -- even if it's for something I care about (Sierra Club, local schools . . .). I hate it. It's always the wrong time. I have two young children and feel like I am always cooking, cleaning, trying to pay bills, trying to spend quality time with the kids, trying to mow the lawn in the 25 minutes it takes them to watch Little Einsteins. . . You get the idea. I would love it if someone put a handout and a DVD through my mail slot. It offers so much, but it's something I can do in my own time (usually at about 9pm!).
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Jul 1st 2007 at 10:42 pm EDT
Darrick - i think we may buy the dvd online and make copies of it to distribute. I havent done it personally, but i remember hearing it.
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Jenny
Jul 1st 2007 at 9:03 pm EDT
I'm just so happy. So proud! It's funny because I know that Barack Obama doesn't have any idea who I am (though I did shake his hand and chat with him at an event and have a great photo of the two of us!!) -- but I feel PROUD of him. Giddy even. Woo hoo!!
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Danielle Clarke USA Vietnam Vet
Jul 1st 2007 at 10:11 pm EDT
Jenny I will say a prayer he gets to know you personally one day.
Obama can win |
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Harold & Mary
Jul 1st 2007 at 9:10 pm EDT
Believe it, Obama can win. We will change America!
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monica
Jul 3rd 2007 at 5:12 pm EDT
I believe!!!
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Tyra Sherese Peterson
Jul 4th 2007 at 2:26 pm EDT
We sure can!
“If you don’t like the way the world is, you change it. You have an obligation to change it.
You just do it one step at a time.”
Marian Wright Edelman
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Vee
Jul 1st 2007 at 10:39 pm EDT
Spectacular indeed! This is soooo much better than any polls out there. Congratulation to us all! The people have spoken...
If we want Barack Obama to be the next President of the United States, IT WILL HAPPEN!!!
It is so wonderful to be apart of a movement where people from all over can lock arms together and make things happens. Let's turn the page...to a better America.
Just the sight of all these postings put a wide smile on my face.
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Jul 1st 2007 at 9:55 pm EDT
On page 2, Walter Scott's Personality Parade
Q: We'd get better Presidential candidates from the old "smoke-filled rooms" instead of today's primary process. In your opinion, who'd be nominated if it were left to the parties' movers and shakers?----Larry Winters, Cheney, Wash.
A: Today's "movers and shakers" are the grass-roots activists, campaign fund bundles, political action committees and bloggers. Left to this group, the GOP probably would pick Fred Thompson; the Democrats, Barack Obama.
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Ahmed Danso-Faried
Jul 2nd 2007 at 12:19 am EDT
Things are looking good. It is amazing how when the people stand united, we are able to lay waste to the punditocracy that seek to belittle this movement. I am some months too early, but ladies and gentlemen let's get ready to usher in an era of renewed hope and faith in politics. Here is to President Obama
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 1:11 am EDT
United we stand !!!!
Moore and Obama |
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 2:25 am EDT
Perhaps Michael Moore is talking about Michelle's job working for the Chicago hospital, as if finding ways for her hospital to save money through prevention is a bad thing.
That's an unfair point to make if it's true. If we accept that premise, that Barack is tied to Michelle's job as a VP for a hospital, then we have to open up eight years of Bill's funds while president and certainly any money he's made outside the oval office as a professional speaker. Hillary was a beneficiary of that money too
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Florence
Jul 2nd 2007 at 4:25 am EDT
Congratulations everyone. We are doing it...
Beware of...
I just read the article about our fundraising smash in the Washington Post and guess who's picture is shown on that article........John Edwards's...... Spin doctors don't rest.
Can anyone/everyone call the Washington Post to tell them like it is?
I send a mail but cannot call from the remote area I am in now. We really need to let them know that we, The People are tacking back our country this time around.
Thanks for the great job and LOL
Go OBAMA
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 5:55 am EDT
If we don't like what the Republicans do, we need to get in there and change it.
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 7:52 am EDT
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Obama most popular Democratic presidential candidate among Arab-Americans, poll shows
June 29, 2007
BY NIRAJ WARIKOO
FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER
U.S. Sen. Barack Obama is the most popular Democratic presidential candidate among Arab-Americans, especially those who are Muslim, according to a new poll released this week.
Thirty-seven percent of the Arab-American Democrats or Independents who were polled said they would vote for Sen. Obama in a primary, while U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton got 33%. John Edwards got 12%, and Bill Richardson, 10%.
Among Arab-American Muslims, Sen. Obama’s support jumped to 50%, while Sen. Clinton got 38%.
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The biggest issue for Arab-Americans is the Iraq war, with 61% of them saying it’s a top concern, according to the poll.
“It’s somewhat more important for them than the general public,” said James Zogby, president of the Arab American Institute.
The poll also shows that almost eight in 10 Arab-Americans rate President Bush’s job performance negatively.
Zogby said the poll also shows that Arab-American Republicans are turning away from their party.
Over half of the Republican Arab-Americans polled, 53%, said they would vote either Democrat, or that it would depend on the candidate.
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The Two Remaining Problems |
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 8:39 am EDT
Thank you David for showing the pathway to winning the nomination. I'm afraid, however, that you are overly optimistic in your assumption that once the voters will know Barack more, he will get enough votes. Your strategy is not addressing the two persistent obstacles to the nomination, i.e., the general perception of "all sizzle no steak," and the wide-spread sense that expereince and stature-wise Barak is not on par with Hillary. In order to overcome these Barack must take a fact-finding trip to the Middle East, including Iraq, Afganistan, Israel, The West Bank, Jordan and maybe even Syria. And he should do so before September so that he can then focused on a couple of early staes in the fall.
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A.G.
Jul 2nd 2007 at 8:41 am EDT
Thank you David for showing the pathway to winning the nomination. I'm afraid, however, that you are overly optimistic in your assumption that once the voters will know Barack more, he will get enough votes. Your strategy is not addressing the two persistent obstacles to the nomination, i.e., the general perception of "all sizzle no steak," and the wide-spread sense that expereince and stature-wise Barak is not on par with Hillary. In order to overcome these Barack must take a fact-finding trip to the Middle East, including Iraq, Afganistan, Israel, The West Bank, Jordan and maybe even Syria. And he should do so before September so that he can then focused on a couple of early staes in the fall.
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Paul Kekai Manansala
Jul 2nd 2007 at 10:13 am EDT
Barack has the goods when it comes to the Iraq War, and that will come into play at election time.
I still think Iraq will be the deciding issue.
For example a recent poll showed that 65 percent of all New Hampshire voters indicated that they wanted their Senators to oppose the Bush Iraq policy and vote to bring the troops home within twelve months.
The opposition is stronger if one polls Democrats alone.
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Lud Abigail from Brooklyn, NY
Jul 2nd 2007 at 11:07 am EDT
Hello,
I think, that's a good idea. Anytime, I see a very good idea;I suggest the person to forward his/her message through contact to the advisers or upper level people at the HQ so that they can think about it.
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Lud Abigail from Brooklyn, NY
Jul 2nd 2007 at 11:09 am EDT
Hello,
I think, that's a good idea. Anytime, I see a very good idea;I suggest the person to forward his/her message through contact to the advisers or upper level people at the HQ so that they can think about it.
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Lud Abigail from Brooklyn, NY
Jul 2nd 2007 at 11:10 am EDT
Hello Along,
I think, that's a good idea. Anytime, I see a very good idea;I suggest the person to forward his/her message through contact to the advisers or upper level people at the HQ so that they can think about it.
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Kim from Corning
Jul 2nd 2007 at 10:12 am EDT
I just finished reading Frank Rich's Sunday column on Dick Cheney's misuse of executive orders and the leadup to the Iraq war. It was a depressing read. How awful that our leadership was more like a gang of thugs than a constitutionaly elected leadership.
Then I read your column and it made me feel so much better. I am really praying for Barack and his quest to cleanup the white house.
Kim
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Pat
Jul 2nd 2007 at 10:14 am EDT
You guys are doing an awesome job - keep it up! I hope this great news about the donations helps you recharge, because I'm sure you've all been working very hard. I love the tv ads! You all have made participation in this campaign easy, fun and meaningful. Of course, I'm not surprised that Senator Obama has assembled such a great team. My heartfelt thanks to all!
Keep Up The Fire |
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 10:19 am EDT
During the assault on Tientsin, China, on July 13, 1900 in the face of tremendous enemy fire that wounded the Regimental Commander, Colonel Liscum stood fearlessly, leading the attack on the city walls until he was hit. His last words to his men were "Keep Up The Fire!" These words have become the motto of the honored 9th Infantry Regiment (Manchus).
The results of 2nd Quarter fundraising efforts are staggering:
"Every day over the past three months, over 1,500 Americans have made clear to Barack Obama that they believe in his vision for our country by contributing to his campaign," said Penny Pritzker, Obama for America National Finance Chair. "I am glad to be a part of the more than 258,000 citizens of this country who are already united behind Barack's vision for our future."
Second quarter totals:
Primary dollars raised: at least $31 million
Overall dollars raised (with general election): at least $32.5 million
Number of donors: over 154,000
Total 2007
Primary dollars raised: at least $55.7 million
Total number of donors: 258,000
After we take a brief moment, realizing our combined energies have reaped rewards; let us now renew our efforts and resolve. Colonel Liscum understood that in the face of overwhelming odds, that an invigorated force, asserting itself would be victorious. We should now feel invigorated, but must now assert more fully the vision of our campaign.
Using the grassroots networks and the tools afforded to us by MyBO, You Tube, Flickr, myspace and the rest; we can take our candidate and this movement to further historical milestones. The attention that will come to the campaign is a double edge sword. Our rivals will seek to hobble our efforts, so we must be aware of the challenges this simple fact will bring. More importantly, as the spotlight shines; let’s multiply our efforts to inform our fellow voters. Our words, our deeds and our combined energies will propel our candidate and with him, a renewed America.
Let’s get to work. America is waiting.
Ne Desit Virtus – Let Valor Not Fail
John M. Mitchell
SGT.,US Army-Infantry (Vet)
Desert Storm ('90-'91)
Lowell, MA
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 10:21 am EDT
Hello Everyone,
Below is a link to the 2008 Presidential Primaries, Caucuses, and Conventions
Note: These are a combination of preliminary, unofficial, and estimated data. The information posted here is subject to change.
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 12:51 pm EDT
Hi Theresa,
I hope other Dean supporters join the Obama movement also.
We can learn from DNC chairman Dean's mistakes and make this grassroots effort successful in terms of a presidential win.
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 3:23 pm EDT
God put Howard where he needed to be, the new Universal Heathcare and Reforms Administration (President)
John Edwards VP, to work on Poverty Elimination Programs Coordinator
Al Gore White House Advisor EPA Administrating the Green Programs and Renewable Energy Department
Hillary Clinton United Nations Embassador to help with the woman's prospective in World Order Issues on behalf of America.
I only feel this way about her serving in thjis capacity because, The World has a dim view of America and she with Bill's help in diplomacy can sooth the waters of war in the world before she enters in another Presidential election after she spends time getting to really know the world leaders she will have to know.
They still don't respect women fully in theor world, it would be a missed opportunity, tonot have the Bush mistrust in the world, unexplained and what changes, not only is the American People's choice in strong smart diplomatic leaders (Barack), but also to sooth Putins distrust of another dishonest election.
We need all our Democratic All Stars in place to shake up this corrupt spoiled bunch of monster miscreants.
Don't just start with a Democratic President, this is not enough to punish those rubberstamping, no oversiting Republicans that allowed this administration and it's lobbyist via Tom Delay, Jack Abramoff, and Foley full of scandals.
Replace them with independants and good republicans that are for All the American People who live here legally and free.
Fire all the stallers in the corporate muck, of the oil for blood administration.
theives the lot of them.
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 11:29 am EDT
This country and the world, given that the USA is, umm, a major player in the world, needs the fresh change of Sen. Obama. I do not know if we can get it done given Hillary's 'muscular' campaign and name recognition.
But try we must. I get angry at the Senator from Illinois for soft peddling in competing with Shrillary, but we need him to win and I have to trust D. Axelrod for guidance and knowledge of what to do and when to do it. I pray hard that they are correct. If not, we are doomed as is National Health Care. Did you know that, in the movie Sicko, we learn that Shrillary gets more lobby money from HMO's and Big Pharma than anyone else? Did you know that and do you recognize the foreboding? She will not bring health care to America, it does not butter her impressive bread. Look, she wants power and influence and the West Wing. Not to help you and me.
Get' er done,
John in Florida
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 11:58 am EDT
This is a very exciting time. We are witnessing a movement that transcends any individual politician or campaign – it is a movement that represents an awakening of consciousness in America – calling for an administration and leadership that chooses to unite rather then divide. It is Barack’s sincere message of change that has ushered in a new spirit of hope that has swept this great country. Congratulations!
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 12:41 pm EDT
When people who truly love their country, extraordinary things happen. Today, the media will look for another excuse in trying to derail this movement. But they fail to understand that this is not a campaign, it is a movement and it can't be stymied. Check this great piece!
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 1:31 pm EDT
This campaign is about us. Last Sunday, I have invited some friends at my home after church. We were talking about the last debate. The reviews were mixed and we all conclude that there was room for improvement in the Senator's performance. We talk also about the idea that during the debate, the senator didn't give any detailed plans. My friends ask me if he has a plan. So, i printed his healthcare plan and his speech at Hampton, Virginia on poverty. They all ask me why he didn't mention his proposals at the debate. I told them that when he gave that speech, Bob Lewis of the Associated Press spread the lies that the senator was a zealous preacher and that he was inciting the revolution. Senator Obama has a vision and a lot of proposals to bring this this country back on track. The MSM wants so much a subway series at the presidential election that they will ignore what ever substance our candidate has. Did anyone know which plan Hillary has for middle class folks, but if you listen the medias she sure has a plan and more experience than Joe Biden. She gave a speech on foreign policy last week which was a copycat of the speech that Senator Obama gave more than a month ago. We have to bring Senator Obama plans to common folks. Talk about it with our friends, families, colleagues...
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 3:32 pm EDT
Its the spirit of Kennedy, Martin, Malcolm, Lincoln, Joshua, Sampson, David, Abraham, Muhammad, Buddah, Ghandi, Moses and all the prophets and martyrs of the spirit of "God" moving as one in Barack Obama.
Out of the many, I will send one to speak to all with one voice, and move the mountains of injustice forever in the hearts of men.
It is all the biginning and the end to all the corruption and hypocracy for a truer America that stands on it's morals, freedoms, true justice and principles of law.
Trusting in God as we vote with one voice in 2008.
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Alfred McFarland
Jul 3rd 2007 at 1:21 am EDT
why not encourage your friends to log on to the Obama web site?
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 1:21 pm EDT
Today's New York Times (7/2) both print (city & natl) and web editions have buried the fundraising news. One has to go to the politics page and *scroll down* below *older* stories to find it. Nagourney's home page piece on the Clintons in IA mentions Obama in passing but says nothing about the money.
Burying this story--historic, significant--only helps HRC. I've written to the newsroom asking that they report this news fairly, or go ahead and endorse her so people know why the news looks the way it does.
One thing we could do is go to the story on the site and e-mail it to people--it's in the Obama newsroom on his site--so it rises in the most-emailed list that shows up on every page . . .
New York is going to be tough, but we'll work on it!
C. Kemp
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 2:09 pm EDT
Yes, New York will be tough, but you see I have lived here all my life and the thing with this city is everything thing is FAST,so people in this city really have forgotten about the past administration,like the Clintons.All you hear is Hillary so it has become a fight to let my neighbors and anyone who will listen about obama's plans and his campaign. People are looking for a change,but this is a battle that needs special treatment. I tell everyone to talk aout Barack where ever you can and get out there and see what people are actually feeling about Hillary because you have to hear it for your self and not the Media. It is our time to make Obama a common name amongst our neighbors NOW!!!
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New Day
Jul 2nd 2007 at 3:59 pm EDT
Kemp: The problem is that the Obama campaing has a PR problem, they do not try to make news about second victory for cash that we need. While the Hillary war room is in full force in the media. that is our problem. BAD PR. look Harball tonight and you see Terry ( from Clinton Canpmaign) to talk about Bill going to Iowa and they a lot money ( eventhough they not even close to the senator) we need more PR people and make sure there is people to anser any time a clinton official talk. Otherwise it will be all about them.
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Cath-E NYC
Jul 2nd 2007 at 10:10 pm EDT
Here is the entire exchange with the NYT today (reading from bottom). Touched a nerve? Mixed feelings on the Times' news staff? Had to write something to reply to a lot of people today? (N.b. I couldn't see the smaller blurb title pointing people to inside items on the front page in the image online).
Greg Brock
5:44 pm
Dear Ms. Kemp:
As soon as we learned the news on Sunday about Senator Obama's fund-raising, we posted the article on our Web site -- on the Home page, the second item, with a 3-line headline. It stayed there for more than 10 hours in some form, including later in the day, when the main photo at the top of the Web site was of Senator Obama and the news of his fund-raising.
We ran the article in the Monday print editions, with a Page One "Inside" blurb, directing readers to the inside page. This was one of four "Inside" items on the front page today. I think that was the appropriate play, given how long the news had been out.
The story has now been on television and Web sites about 30 hours. So it is not a story we want prominently displayed on our Home page at this point. Our 14.5 million monthly readers have very broad interests and expect us to keep them up to date with the latest news on many subjects. The Obama story is played on the Politics page as the 3rd story along with the Thompson story. That seems the correct play given that there are new developments today, including Senator McCain's staff cuts.
The Times editorial board will indeed be making endorsements at some point. That's what its editors are paid to do. But we in the newsroom have nothing to do with that. As far as the news, we make the best news judgments we know how based on the facts at hand. I am sure there must be some staff members among our 1200 who support Senator Clinton. And there are certainly some who support Senator Obama or others, including Republicans. They have that right. They are citizens and they can vote for whomever they choose. But we do not allow them to bring their personal positions on candidates into the reporting and editing functions of The Times. It would be a violation of our ethics policies and anyone caught doing so would be disciplined, and even fired depending on the severity of the circumstances.
I am sorry to hear you think we would do otherwise. We may not make news judgments that you agree with. But they are that: judgments on the news. We do not meet and scheme and plot to shape or rehape the news in order to help or hurt a candidate.
Best regards,
Greg Brock
Senior Editor
At 01:12 PM 7/2/2007, [Kemp] wrote:
>Dear NYT,
>
>Neither print front pages nor the current web home page bears any mention of Senator Obama's fundraising coup. Nagourney's piece from the trail on the Clinton's, on the home page, mentions Obama in Iowa but not the money numbers. One has to *scroll down* on the politics page to find the story from yesterday, below older stories on smaller items and a campaign cash piece on "Edwards and Obama" that focuses on Edwards.
>
>It would only be natural for the Times to prefer a Clinton candidacy in the 08 race. As a regular, local reader, I would accept this and continue reading the Times nonetheless.
>
>But if the paper that plays so significant a role in shaping local Democratic opinion is going to run its news operation in a way that favors one candidate over another--only Hillary Clinton benefits by having this story buried on the first full news day after its appearance--the paper needs to come clean about the views that are
>driving its reporting.
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>Please endorse her now, or get the Obama story(ies), at least the historically significant ones, out where they belong.
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>Sincerely,
>
>Catherine Kemp
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Alfred McFarland
Jul 3rd 2007 at 1:36 am EDT
I agree that we need to get some positive publicity. The media wants to determine the president as they have done in the past. However, this is part of the HRC funding and organization in opperation. We need to have our organization must be up and in effective operation within the next 90 days.
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New Day
Jul 2nd 2007 at 3:51 pm EDT
Terry will be on Harball tonight with Chris. Why we do not have anyone there? do not accuse the media if do not have good PR. They know that the loose the second quarter funraising against the senator but the are trying to make sure that it does not stay long enough in the media for this week. we've got to put people out there so that it does not happens.
Come on guys you know better!
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Jul 2nd 2007 at 8:31 pm EDT
That number, 258,000, says a lot about how people feel about Barack Obama, but it also says a lot about Barack's attitude toward the people of this country and people around the world. The fact that the campaign emphasized the number of donors in encouraging people to give to the campaign, not an end goal in dollar signs, tells me that each individual--the $5 donor and the $1,000 donor--matters. It tells me that Barack hasn't lost sight of why or for whom he is making this run for the White House.
While the money is nice to have, it's not the thing that impresses me. One person, like MIchael Bloomberg, could enter the race with $32 million tomorrow, but it takes 258,000 people to make a group of 258,000. Only a man as inspirational and caring as Barack Obama could build a base of support like that, and make each and every one of us feel valued.
Finally, 258,000 gives me HOPE for the future of this country. We have lost so much as a nation over the last six and a half years--lives lost on September 11, lives lost in Katrina, lives lost or shattered in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the reputation of the United States lost (or only tarnished if we're lucky) around the world. Being part of a group of 258,000 people who want a new kind of leadersip and a new direction for this country makes me believe that we can leave eight years of loss behind us and move on to eight years of growth and healing.
Thank you, Senator and Mrs. Obama, David Plouffe, and the rest of the 258,000 for making this early accomplishment (with many more to come!) possible.
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Amy
Jul 2nd 2007 at 8:43 pm EDT
David, you are one remarkable man. I am so very glad that our candidate has you. You have run a brilliant campaign, one that makes me proud to be a Democrat and proud to be an American. How good those both feel, after so long.
Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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Rich Hopen
Jul 3rd 2007 at 7:09 am EDT
David - Thank you for your articulate summary of the campaign's accomplishments and the challenges and opportunities in front of us. Reading an insider's perspective helps me understand the Barack team strategy.
It appears that the campaign is beginning to take on a life of its own with Barack and his advisors serving as the catalyst. Barack's humility about this wildly success campaign not being about him is admirable. It's also true. Sure he is brilliant, accomplished, and a gifted orator, but it's his message that is resonating with the American people. And as more people read about his positions and see him speak, the closer we'll get to the White House. Thank you for your hard work and congratulations on reaching this historic milestone.
Rich Hopen
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Minister Hicks
Jul 3rd 2007 at 8:03 am EDT
A great Job has been done to this point and now it is time for us to really get to work and support a candidate who is for the PEOPLE!! I am a single senior citizen with limited income but I have prayed and determined to give, work, support the change for a New Beginning. Looking at the news report on yesterday confirms the need for change in the white house. How can a convicted conspirator merit a dismissal of sentence by our "leader" and have that leader continue to say "trust" me....I am for the majority, when clearly that is not true.
Thank you Senator for a refreshing breath of fresh air, I do pray that it is the real thing!!!!
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Jul 3rd 2007 at 8:28 am EDT
I’ve cut and pasted information from 19 Obama flyers into 2 aol journals:
“This Ole Broad’s for Obama”
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“On Fire for Obama... and it aint’ hot flashes!”
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Each flyer is formatted to fit on one page.
I printed out 15 of each and put them into labeled folders. Tucked the folders into a tote bag, and I schlep it with me every time I go out.
Since I’m a yenta (Yiddish for “busybody”), I naturally talk to people everywhere I go... supermarkets, restaurants, stores, ladies’ rooms, airports... you name it.
I pull out the folders and ask what their most important issue is. As I rummage through the folders, they watch. And comment. I then hand them the appropriate flyer.
I leave for Phoenix in a couple of hours. Of course, the tote bag goes into my carryon. I’m wearing my “O.pen B.right. A.stute. M.indful. A.udacious” t-shirt on the plane.
Crone Power for Obama!
Love and hugs,
Aunt Becky
Fundraising results. |
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Jul 9th 2007 at 1:06 pm EDT
Yahoo! Barack is answerable only to the American people,not big corporations.
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Leo
Jul 10th 2007 at 12:32 pm EDT
Thank you David for your take on our position at this point. It is helpful for us donors and volunteers to maintain perspective and enthusiasm for a marathon that we are not trained to assess. If you could continue with these well-educated updates from time-to-time it will help us. A special thank you also to Barack and Michelle for taking this family sacrifice on behalf of our "nation in need". With the hole that the current administration has dug for us at home and abroad;it is truly an act of patriotism akin to our founders to volunteer to run for president at this time. To my leaders; with all my support; "may the wind continue to be at the back of the Obama family".
leo bourneuf
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Fran Metz
Nov 12th 2007 at 5:52 pm EST
I have unsubscribed from the Obama email list NINETEEN TIMES. Should anyone have to do that nineteen times? I mean, seriously, if Obama's campaign can't manage a simple thing like unsubscribing someone, how can we expect him to run a country?
This has been going on for several months now. There is no direct way to contact Ray Rivera or David Plouffe. How convenient for them. If only I had the same satisfaction.
I have even telephones Obama's Chicago and DC offices, BEGGING them to remove me from their call and email lists. The calls seem to have finally stopped, but dear God, STOP THE EMAILS ALREADY.
Enough is enough.
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no right turn
Jan 14th 2008 at 5:39 pm EST
Here is a link to a video of Hillary's speech on the senate floor prior to our attack on Iraq. If Barack would just make an ad using this, he will win. (be sure that the repubs will). It it refutes everything she has said on the topic in the MTP interview. She is so vulnerable that she will certainly lose. ( why do you think that Kristol, Rove and Gingrich are endorsing her, she is their only chance).
Link to Hillary's senate speech about the war |
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no right turn
Jan 14th 2008 at 5:40 pm EST
Here is a link to a video of Hillary's speech on the senate floor prior to our attack on Iraq. If Barack would just make an ad using this, he will win. (be sure that the repubs will). It it refutes everything she has said on the topic in the MTP interview. She is so vulnerable that she will certainly lose. ( why do you think that Kristol, Rove and Gingrich are endorsing her, she is their only chance).
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Barack's position on Isarael |
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Katherine from El Cerrito, CA
Feb 12th 2008 at 12:12 pm EST
I am an active supporter of Barack here in California, participating on a local team, so I am doing what I can to make him our candidate.
As I look into the issues that concern me, I have been searching for a reliable source that can provide information on Barack's Israel postion. Can you direct me to that source.
With appreciation.
What an exciting and inspirational time this is!
Katherine
a better slogan for u GIVE PEACE A CHANCE |
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Mar 10th 2008 at 11:06 am EDT
TO David Plouffe
from fengsui master lim
hi DAVID
congrats to ur brilliant campaigns
the best way to counter
terrorists cheering obama,"surrender" (Mccan)
is the word Peace
Give peace a chance
this a a universal theme
ands the secret of Wu jin tao
and u have not used enough of it
by now americans and the worlds tired of wars or warmongerings
ands longing for Peace
appeal to this
and u and ur campaign will be lifted to a higher plane
above them all
clinton and mccan
they are still talking about the war, what to do with the war
u have to be different,above them
add the word "peace" more to ur word "change"
change for what? PEACE!!!
and this is best to counter the 3 oclock ringings of that bitch
thats fearmongering,u are right, but its also warmongering
but u are hope- mongering ,u are right,but better still u are peacemongering
mccans a man of war ,differentiate urself as a man for peace
while at the same time continue to present urself as resolute,sure and confident,steadfast
the slogan Give Peace a chance will work wonder for u
repeat a chance,a chance , a chance''''
until subtly it turns into give obama a chance
obama becomes peace personified
this is the best way to counter theirs obamas too young and inexperience
not talking what experience u have
u dont have it that much anyway
but give peace a chance
give obama a chance
that will carry u
and dont ever fall into her trap of clinton-obama dream ticket
now again shes being opportunistics and try to fool the fence sitters,superdelegates and more
ur ex advisor,whats her name ?was dead right in calling her a monster
now that shes no more u should follow up subtly by demonizing her
the same way she tried to invoke u as not trustworthy
but this is just a side step
negative stuff
nothing like
give peace a chance
and then subtly give obama a chance
stay positve,young and fresh
God bless u and America!!!
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Keith from Chester, VA
Jun 28th 2008 at 1:53 am EDT
David,
I was nonplussed when the Kerry camp basically gave over Virginia. I think moreso now, you have a chance to win this state, with the urban hubs of Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Norfolk/VA Beach potentially swinging strongly in your favor. PLEASE do not give up on Virginia. If I can be of any assistance, please contact me at approxinfinity@gmail.com
Sincerely, a once disillusioned 3rd party advocate, now strong Barack supporter,
Keith in Richmond
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Dan from Olathe, KS
Aug 4th 2008 at 8:36 am EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 8:36 am EDT)
Will contribute $500 over next 5 months. Obama should have said re drilling :
ENERGY HAS BECOME A NATIONAL SEUCRITY ISSUE. FOR THAT REASON, LOKING AT LIMITED OFF SHORE DRILLING SHOULD BE A PART OF OUR OVER ALL ENERGY POLICY. HOWEVER BECAUSE IT IS SUCH AN IMPORTANT ISSUE TO OUR NATIONAL SECURITY - ALL OPTIONS SHOULD BE ON THE TABLE. I WILL HOWEVER, ENSURE THAT OUR ENERGY POLICY WILL NOT BE MADE BY MY VICE PRESIDENT BEHIND CLOSED DOORS WITH AMERICA'S OIL EXECUTIVES. AND I PROMISE THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THAT MY VICE PRESIDENT WILL NOT MOVE HIS FORMER COMPANY TO DUBAI TO ESCAPE TAXES, INVESTIGATION, AND POSSIBLE PROSECUTION !
Dan Newland danandjudi@comcast.net
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Michael
Sep 8th 2008 at 6:38 pm EDT (Updated Sep 8th 2008 at 6:38 pm EDT)
David,
Please ask Barack to keep his hands out of his pockets during town hall meetings and ad-hoc encounters (see "Barack Obama on change in Terre Haute," posted two days ago on our YouTube site.)
Please.
At 52, with 30 years of experience in public speaking, and with every fervent wish for the success of Obama/Biden in November, I can tell you that the audience's emotional connection with Obama drops by 30 points every time he sticks his hand in his (*&*&( pocket. Sticking your hand in your pocket signals that you want to hide something. Trust me.
Common mistake, but an important one.
Arms at your side, shoulders back and relaxed, send a signal of being both open and prepared, thus trustworthy.
All the best,
Michael
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Jim W
Sep 29th 2008 at 6:51 am EDT (Updated Sep 29th 2008 at 6:51 am EDT)
Above should not be the first thing out of Obama's mouth when replying -ignore the things you agree upon, attack on the things you don't agree upon. this is politics not the Harvard debating society.
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Michael from Poughkeepsie, NY
Oct 6th 2008 at 12:24 pm EDT (Updated Oct 6th 2008 at 12:24 pm EDT)
As the economy steadily plummets may I suggest that perhaps Senator Obama's schedule could be altered so that he could appear at the home/gravesite of FDR in Hyde Park, New York. This would be of great interest to Seniors who well remember the Great Depression.
Thank You David Plouffe!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Lesley from Columbus, OH
Nov 5th 2008 at 9:20 am EST (Updated Nov 5th 2008 at 9:20 am EST)
THANK YOU DAVID PLOUFFE!!!
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE WORKED SO HARD AND SO SMART!
GOD BLESS US!
YES! YES! YES!
Lesley Boulant
Columbus OH (I live in a BLUE STATE NOW!!!!)
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Nayyer from Houston, TX
Nov 5th 2008 at 11:38 am EST (Updated Nov 5th 2008 at 11:38 am EST)
Yes YOU Can!
Dear Obama, Congrats on your great victory. I really dont have words to express my joy on this historic moment.
Obama, I have trust in your great leadership and I know you can defeat the terrorists, "Yes YOU CAN!"
Things to watch for in near future:
1) Do NOT trust Pakistan Army in fight against Taliban/Bin Laden/Al Qaeda Terrorists. The Pakistan Army still has sympathy towards Taliban and terrorists because all the army recruits today were enrolled by Zia Ul Haq (Pakistan's dictator who created Taliban Terrorist mentality.
2) The best solution is to go after Bin Laden and Taliban in Pakistan's mountain region bordering Afghanistan ourself. The US should bomb all the sanctuaries where the Taliban terrorist Mullahs are trained in FATA Tribal area of Pakistan.
3) As per your earlier speech, our armed forces should come back from Iraq and should focus on Pakistan and Afghanistan to get rid of Taliban menace. I can provide you valuable clues regarding the possible hiding places of Terrorists in Pakistan, and how to eliminate them.
I would like to volunteer for this cause and be a part of your great team.
Please do not hesistate to contact me at razanayyer@yahoo.com.
Sincerely,
Nayyer Raza.
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WEBMASTER
Nov 18th 2008 at 5:57 pm EST (Updated Nov 18th 2008 at 5:57 pm EST)
God Bless Generation Obamanation
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